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Event: SYN 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II     
Date:   Aug 05, 2022
#R1#
Biden looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Biden looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
No joy there for Biden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biden swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axius.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Biden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Biden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Axius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biden with a jab.
Biden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axius under the eye.
Axius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius throws a low kick but Biden moves out of range easily.
Jab from Biden.
Biden jabs Axius right on the nose. Axius blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Biden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biden.
Biden misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Axius lands a front kick.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Biden misses with a low kick.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Biden moves away and avoids it.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius 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.
Biden lands a nice looking body shot.
Biden throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Axius coming out on top.
Biden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Biden swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Biden misses with a low kick.
Axius misses with a left hand
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.
Biden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Axius scores with a jab to the body.
Axius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biden momentarily.
Biden is looking to clinch.
Axius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Biden moves out of range of the strikes.
Biden throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biden circles away quickly and effectively.
Axius staying out of range there.
Biden blocks a head kick by Axius.
A good leg kick by Axius.
Biden blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Biden clinches up with Axius and pushes him back against the cage.
Biden misses with some punches.
Biden misses with a knee strike.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Axius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Biden avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
Biden with a jab.
Axius scores with a kick to the body.
Biden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axius's sensitive parts.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biden's sensitive parts.
Biden throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Axius lands a head shot.
Axius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Biden scores with a kick to the body.
Biden looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Biden moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biden 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 Axius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Axius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axius throws a leg kick but Biden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Biden connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
A big left from Axius misses.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
Biden throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius throws a nice outside 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!
Biden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Axius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Biden finds it's way through Axius's defenses. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biden.
An attempted straight right counter from Axius misses the target.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biden. Biden obviously looking to wear him down.
Axius fakes the leg kick and cracks Biden in the body.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Biden. #CL2#
Axius tries to keep at a distance but Biden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biden lands a body shot.
Biden gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axius prevents a body shot from Biden.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Biden.
Biden scores a nice knee to the body.
Biden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biden.
Biden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axius is breathing heavily.
Biden tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Biden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axius blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Biden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Axius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biden can pounce on him.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biden. That did some damage!
Biden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
Biden tries to clinch there but Axius circles away.
Axius lands a lovely overhand right.
Biden throws a chopping leg kick but Axius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Biden throws a leg kick which misses Axius's front leg but catches the back leg as Axius tries to avoid it.
Biden swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Biden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe Biden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biden looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Axius misses the target.
Axius misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biden looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
A big left from Biden misses.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Biden throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biden's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Biden scores with a sloppy right hand. Axius should have avoided that one.
Biden scores with a nice head shot.
Axius is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Biden. Beautiful body shot.
Axius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
Biden throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biden blocks the body kick.
Biden flicks out a counter leg kick but Axius steps away.
Axius avoids the body shot from Biden.
Axius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Biden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius scores with a jab to the head.
Biden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Biden throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Axius moves out of range of the leg kick from Biden.#T2#
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden wants to land a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Biden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biden connects with a solid leg kick.
Biden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden with a nice calf kick.
Axius lands with a kick to the ribs.
Axius pushes Biden away with a front kick.
Axius cracks Biden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Biden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden misses with a low kick as Axius jumps back.
Biden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axius counters with a low kick, right behind Biden 's knee.
Biden takes one to the side of the head.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Axius misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Axius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Axius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Biden misses with a hook.
Biden scores with a leg kick.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Axius misses with a few strikes there.
Biden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Axius.
Biden avoids the head kick by Axius.
Biden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Biden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axius lands a nice shot that snaps Biden's head back.
Biden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biden.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Biden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biden misses with a body kick.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Biden misses with a body punch
and Axius counters with a low kick, right behind Biden 's knee.
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biden.
Axius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biden takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Axius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axius lands a jab-cross combination.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Biden does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden moves forwards but Axius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biden misses with a looping left.
Biden throws a series of punches but Axius moves out of range.
A combination from Biden does no damage.
Axius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Biden just manages to avoid it.
Biden delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Biden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
Axius lands a really nice looking cross but Biden seems unphased.
Axius clobbers Biden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axius takes one to the side of the head.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Biden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biden connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Biden connects with a body shot.
Biden tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
Biden scoring well with a low kick there.
Biden lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Axius is predictable there
and Biden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Biden lands with a nice body punch.
Axius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Biden.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Biden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biden.
Biden throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Biden with a nice calf kick.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
Biden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Biden.
Biden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biden throws a nice looking combination but Axius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Biden feints a counter leg kick.
Biden slips under a jab.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Biden's shoulder, as Biden tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axius.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Biden swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Axius throws a push kick but Biden slaps the foot to one side.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biden cracks Axius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biden tries to clinch
and Axius counters with a nice leg kick.
Biden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biden misses with a double jab
and Axius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biden throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Biden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden lands with a cross.
Axius loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
Jab from Axius.
Biden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biden avoids a kick to the body.
Biden is looking for the big counter here.
Biden punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
Axius misses with a right hand
and Biden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Axius's knee momentarily.
Biden cracks Axius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Axius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biden.
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Biden catches Axius right on the button with a cross.
Axius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axius drops his hands momentarily and Biden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Biden tries to clinch but Axius moves out of range.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axius throws a leg kick but Biden checks it.
Axius takes a swing at Biden's ribcage but misses.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axius at a distance. #T4#
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Biden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
A low kick from Axius misses
and Biden counters with a nice uppercut.
Axius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Axius misses with a hook. Biden ducked under it nicely.
Axius connects with a solid leg kick.
Biden with the inside leg kick.
Axius jabs at Biden's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biden's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Biden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biden 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Biden!

Joe Biden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Axius scores with a nice strike.
Axius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Axius throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Mcgillicutty holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcgillicutty lands a right hand.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Axius tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgillicutty presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Axius breaks the clinch.
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Mcgillicutty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Axius lands a lovely overhand right.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgillicutty is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty checks a leg kick.
A combination from Axius does no damage.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Mcgillicutty lands with a good body shot.
Mcgillicutty checks a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty walks into a straight right hand from Axius.
Mcgillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Axius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axius wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Mcgillicutty - just one landing.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Axius strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Mcgillicutty blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gemellus Axius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.
Axius misses the body punch #TD#
and Mcgillicutty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Axius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcgillicutty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Axius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Axius has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Axius has an active guard here but Mcgillicutty has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgillicutty thows a huge punch but Axius dodges it nicely.
Mcgillicutty wants to take a breather but Axius is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Axius has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axius is looking to control Mcgillicutty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axius avoid being mounted?#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgillicutty.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcgillicutty lands a nice short elbow.
Mcgillicutty is thwarting Axius's attempts to control the position.
Axius is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgillicutty is in close to Axius's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Axius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Axius's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Mcgillicutty tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Axius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcgillicutty connects with a decent elbow.
Axius is pushing Mcgillicutty's head away, looking to escape. Mcgillicutty manages to hold on to the position though.
Axius takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mcgillicutty looks up at the clock and then as Axius takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mcgillicutty smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Axius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Axius can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axius keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Axius lands a body shot.
Axius misses with a hook.
Axius throws out a leg kick but Mcgillicutty moves out of range and Axius only half commits.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Gemellus Axius seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mcgillicutty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgillicutty lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Axius has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mcgillicutty manages to get his head free but now Axius has transitioned to an armbar! Mcgillicutty grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Axius! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gemellus Axius!
Gemellus Axius thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 907 Barrengarry vs. Bangin     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Axius lands with a shot to the body.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams cracks Axius with a good jab.
Axius throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Axius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axius!
An inside leg kick from Axius misses.
Axius staying out of range there.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
We've been informed that Axius 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.
Axius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axius throws a poor cross that misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Axius swinging wildly here.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Axius takes one to the chin there.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Williams slips under a jab from Axius.
Williams throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Axius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Axius throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axius defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Axius is predictable there
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Axius as he connects with a hook.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Axius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Axius throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axius throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Axius thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axius on the side of the head.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams clobbers Axius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Axius is predictable there
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Axius throws a nice head kick!
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Axius tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Axius tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams with a hook.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius scores with a nice strike.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axius finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axius throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wayne Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Williams misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Axius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Axius tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Axius connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Axius tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
A jab from Williams misses.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Axius.
Axius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Axius feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Axius might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Axius slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Axius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Williams scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. #T2#
Williams misses the jab.
Axius throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Axius misses with the combination.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams lunges at Axius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axius's hand.
Axius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axius lands a head shot.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Axius misses.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Axius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius misses with a straight right. #T3#
Axius moves away from the strike by Williams.
Axius unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Axius.
Axius's corner calls for a 1-2. Axius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axius tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Axius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Axius misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Axius misses.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.#T4#
Axius tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams slips under a jab from Axius.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius misses with a straight left.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Axius slips under a jab.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Axius misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Danga de danga de dang - Axius scores with a four punch combination!
Axius throws a body kick that misses.
Williams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Axius counters with an outside leg kick.
Axius throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Axius throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Axius.#T1#
Axius tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams moves away from the strike by Axius.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axius's head backwards.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Axius walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Axius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Axius defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Axius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius misses with a shot to the body
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Axius misses.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius avoids the head kick by Williams.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axius throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Axius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axius finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Axius throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius slips under a jab.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Axius.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Axius missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius checks a low kick from Williams.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axius!
Axius digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Axius to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Axius misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Axius counters with a thumping low kick.
Axius throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Jab, jab by Axius - just one landing.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gemellus Axius just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams lands with an overhand left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axius!
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axius throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Williams moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius blocks a jab.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
A big left from Axius misses. #T1#
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands with a straight right. Axius didn't see that one coming.
Williams throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Axius - just one landing.
Axius slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.#T2#
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Axius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Axius.
Williams misses the jab.
Axius misses the jab.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius. #T3#
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Axius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axius can pounce on him.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Axius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axius misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Axius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Axius punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axius. That's going to slow Williams down.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius counters with a body kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Axius should have avoided that one.
Axius swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wayne Williams will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axius's head.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Axius lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks Axius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws a right hand that Axius ducks under and follows up with a left that Axius also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Axius.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams connects with a right hand. Axius shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axius counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Axius manages to avoid it.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axius in his tracks.
Axius takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axius thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab from Williams.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Axius cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Axius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Axius moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Axius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axius circles away quickly and effectively.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Axius scores with a nice body kick.
Axius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Axius tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams with a jab.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axius throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily. #T4#
Williams misses with a hook.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius slips under a jab.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Williams misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Axius.
A jab from Williams misses.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wayne Williams!

Wayne Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 904 Krylov vs. Randleman     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axius throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Dimms wants to slow Axius down by chopping away at his legs.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimms drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dimms has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimms there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dimms connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axius momentarily.
Dimms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimms throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axius with a nice calf kick.
Dimms scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimms connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms connects with a looping right hand.
Dimms moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimms.
Axius 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.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Dimms.
Dimms doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice shot lands for Dimms.
Axius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimms 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 Axius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Axius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
A big right from Dimms misses.
The fighters circling - Dimms throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dimms has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Axius looks to land a combination but Dimms avoids it well.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimms's sensitive parts.
Dimms misses the shot to the body.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
Dimms throws a nice looking combination but Axius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axius jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dimms checks a low kick from Axius.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimms misses with a kick to the body.
Axius scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimms should have avoided that one.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimms's sensitive parts.
Dimms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axius is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Axius, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms connects with an inside leg kick.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
Dimms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A cross from Axius lands.
Dimms pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axius is out of range and Dimms settles back down.
Axius tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimms checks the leg kick.
Axius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axius checks a leg kick nicely.
Axius jabs Dimms right on the nose. Dimms blinks but takes it well.
Dimms blocks the body kick.
Dimms appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dimms throws a right hand that Axius ducks under and follows up with a left that Axius also avoids with ease.
Axius tests Dimms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius moves away from the strike by Dimms.
Axius looks to land a combination but Dimms avoids it well.
Axius lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimms.
Dimms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Axius connects with a high kick.
Dimms misses with a body kick.
Axius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Dimms is out of range.
Axius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Axius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
Dimms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimms misses with a looping right.
Dimms throws a body kick that misses.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Some wild striking there from Dimms.
Dimms connects with a leg kick.
Axius is looking to slow Dimms down with leg kicks.
Dimms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axius is looking to counter punch.
Axius throws a hook but Dimms avoids it easily.
Dimms misses with a looping right.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius is looking to score with low kicks.
Dimms scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dimms connects with a jab.
Dimms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimms checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Dimms.#T4#
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Axius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimms scores with a head kick.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dimms.
Axius throws a front kick that sends Dimms stumbling back into the cage.
Axius throws a hook but Dimms avoids it easily.
Axius takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Axius throws a wild body kick that Dimms sees coming a mile off.
Dimms throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dimms is looking to land body kicks.
Axius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice jab there from Axius.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimms moves away from the strike by Axius.
Dimms loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius throws a leg kick but Dimms checks it.
Dimms has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Axius.
Dimms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Axius blocks the low kick.
Dimms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimms looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
Axius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Dimms throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Axius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axius 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 Dimms has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimms and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimms. Dimms circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Axius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimms misses with a straight right.
Axius throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axius doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimms throws a chopping leg kick but Axius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms tries to land a front kick but Axius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms motions for Axius to come forward. Dimms throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Axius!
Axius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimms is just out of range.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dimms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dimms 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.
Dimms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axius throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms connects with a crisp jab.
Dimms blocks a low kick nicely.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
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!
Axius tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimms throws a leg kick which misses Axius's front leg but catches the back leg as Axius tries to avoid it.
Axius catches Dimms with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Axius wants to land a leg kick but Dimms is out of range.
Axius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimms throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axius walks into a left hand.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Dimms stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axius loads up on a big right hand but Dimms slips the punch.
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Dimms swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimms in his tracks.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms motions for Axius to come forward. Dimms throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axius misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimms tries to land a leg kick but Axius saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Axius.
Axius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dimms darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dimms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimms throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Dimms checks a leg kick.
Dimms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dimms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Dimms scores with a leg kick.
Axius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dimms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimms connects with a leg kick.
Axius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimms takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Axius cracks Dimms with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dimms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
Dimms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Dimms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axius 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 Dimms has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimms and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimms is out of range. #T4#
Axius scores with a jab to the head.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Dimms misses.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Dimms off balance momentarily.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimms.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Axius throws a low kick but Dimms avoids it.
Dimms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimms with a jab.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Dimms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Dimms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimms throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Dimms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axius. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axius 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 Dimms has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimms and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimms throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Dimms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axius misses with a hook.
Axius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimms at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dimms scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimms throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Axius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimms shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Axius - just one landing.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms tries to land a leg kick but Axius saw it coming and moves away.
Axius throws a low kick but Dimms avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Dimms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axius clobbers Dimms with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimms throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Dimms looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimms checks a low kick from Axius.
Dimms throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Axius.
Axius connects with an inside leg kick.
Dimms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axius is out of range and Dimms settles back down.
Axius takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dimms. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimms.
Axius lands an overhand right.
Dimms throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Axius.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Dimms throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Dimms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Dimms walks into a stiff left hand from Axius.
Axius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Axius takes one to the side of the head.
Dimms lands with an overhand left.
Dimms lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axius throws a low kick but Dimms moves out of range easily.
Axius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Axius.
Axius misses with a hook. Dimms ducked under it nicely.
Dimms tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimms takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimms is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Dimms fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Dimms as he checks the leg kick.
Dimms swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimms.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Dimms cracks Axius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Axius there.
Axius lands with a cross.
Dimms wants to land a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Dimms moves out of range of the body kick from Axius.
Axius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Axius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dimms misses with an uppercut.
Axius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dimms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axius.
Dimms lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Axius moves out of range of the body kick.
Axius stalks Dimms and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dimms's face. Dimms staggers backwards, shaken.
Axius throws the kick towards the body but Dimms avoids it.
Dimms throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Axius avoids a kick to the body.
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Some wild striking there from Axius.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimms blocks the leg kick.
Dimms unleashes a big counter combination but Axius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Axius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dimms misses with a straight left.
Axius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius slips a jab from Dimms.#T4#
Dimms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius checks a low kick from Dimms.
A big right from Axius misses.
Dimms swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axius with a jab.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Dimms swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dimms connects with a jab.
Dimms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Dimms moved out of range nicely.
Dimms avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axius's sensitive parts.
Dimms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dimms misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gemellus Axius.
Well Axius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

After winning the bout, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Axius with a nice calf kick.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt cracks a nice hook into Axius's ribs.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axius pushes Andermatt away with a front kick.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Axius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Axius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Andermatt moves out of range of the leg kick from Axius.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andermatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius dips to his left and cracks Andermatt with an uppercut!
Axius slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Axius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axius.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Axius tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Axius throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.#CL#
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Andermatt tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Axius misses.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axius rather than just go for the knockout.
Andermatt throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Axius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius blocks a low kick nicely.
Axius checks a low kick from Andermatt.
A counter left hand to the body from Axius misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius throws a front kick that sends Andermatt stumbling back into the cage.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Axius counters with a nice body shot.
Axius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andermatt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Axius.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
A clash of legs there as Axius blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Axius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Axius misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axius checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target. #T3#
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.#CL#
Axius gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andermatt throws an elbow but misses.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axius lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius. #BC#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius lands a jab.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with a solid body kick.
Axius lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius throws a sloppy head kick and Andermatt moves out of range easily. #T4#
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Axius.
Axius thuds his shin into the meat of Andermatt's side.
Axius tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Axius coming out on top.
Axius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andermatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Axius.
Andermatt 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.
Axius feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Axius off balance momentarily.
Axius avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Axius connects with a looping right hand.
Axius thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Axius. Beautiful body shot.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius takes one on the button.
Axius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axius. Axius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Axius.
Axius lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
Andermatt scores with a head kick. Axius tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Axius lands the left hand.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axius.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Axius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andermatt can do to turn this around?
Axius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Axius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Axius takes the fight into the clinch.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
Andermatt tries to stall but Axius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Axius digs a right hand into Andermatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andermatt's gas tank.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andermatt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andermatt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Axius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Axius lands a right hand.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axius backwards. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andermatt walks into a jab.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Axius.
Andermatt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Axius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axius lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt 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.
Axius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andermatt is looking to score with low kicks.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andermatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Axius's head.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Axius scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius lands a body shot.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a low kick, right behind Andermatt 's knee.
Nice jab there from Axius.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andermatt.
Axius lands with a straight right. Andermatt didn't see that one coming.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius thuds his shin into the meat of Andermatt's side.
A jab from Axius misses.
Andermatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Axius defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Axius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius scores with a jab.#CL#
Axius pushes Andermatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axius fakes the leg kick and cracks Andermatt in the body.
Axius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Axius lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Andermatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius lunges at Andermatt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andermatt's hand.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius delivers a nice body kick.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Axius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Axius down. #T1#
Axius misses the jab.
Axius throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Axius settles back down.
Andermatt punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Andermatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Axius.
Axius lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Axius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andermatt.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Axius scores with a body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axius scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.#CL#
Axius instigates a clinch.
Axius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andermatt presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius misses with some punches.
Andermatt is stalling here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Andermatt looking to throw knees to the head but Axius is blocking nicely.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andermatt pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius connects with an inside leg kick.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch lands to the side of Andermatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axius. Axius obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andermatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Axius. #T4#
Axius throws a front kick that sends Andermatt stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius with a nice cross.
Jab by Andermatt.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axius slips a straight right by Andermatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius blocks a jab.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Axius's body. Axius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Axius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Axius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andermatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axius jabs at Andermatt's body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

A victorious Gemellus Axius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Bantamweight QF     
Date:   Apr 06, 2022
#R1#
Cardona scores with a hook to the body. Axius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Axius back into the cage.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Axius prevents a body shot from Cardona. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona misses with a body punch
and Axius counters with a stiff right hand.
Axius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Cardona with a jab.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Cardona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axius 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
Cardona lands with an uppercut that bounces Axius off the cage and back into range.
A nice combination there by Axius.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body. Axius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Axius misses with a looping right.#T1#
Axius defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Axius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Axius settles back down.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axius's head backwards.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Axius misses with the body kick
and Cardona counters with an outside leg kick.
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Axius is looking to slow Cardona down with leg kicks.
Cardona keeps Axius at a distance using the push kick.
Cardona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cardona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Axius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius misses with a leg kick.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius lands with a right hand.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Cardona digs a good body shot into Axius's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardona.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Cardona. #CL#
Axius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona. #T3#
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Axius digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Axius lands a right hand.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.#BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Axius throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axius. Axius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Cardona there.#T4#
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axius doesn't seem bothered though.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Cardona lands with an overhand left.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Axius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Axius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Axius moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Axius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardona throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Axius misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cardona tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Cardona throws a right hand that Axius ducks under and follows up with a left that Axius also avoids with ease.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axius looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Axius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range.
Cardona stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calixto Cardona seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona is working Axius over against the cage.
Axius prevents a body shot from Cardona.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axius blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius scores with a hook to the body.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Axius manages to break the clinch.
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius blocks a head kick by Cardona. #CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius lands a right hand.
Axius misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Axius.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Axius slips under a jab.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Axius forces Cardona back against the cage and clinches.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona works on Axius's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Axius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a shot to the body.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Cardona.
Axius swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona thuds a left hand into Axius's body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona lands a glancing blow to the side of Axius's head.
That kick from Cardona tenderised Axius's leg. Axius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axius cracks Cardona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axius slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axius takes one to the side of the head.
Axius scoring well with a low kick there.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axius's hands.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Axius staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axius on the side of the head.
Cardona staying out of range there.
Cardona cracks a nice hook into Axius's ribs.
Cardona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axius's sensitive parts.
Axius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardona lands with an uppercut that bounces Axius off the cage and back into range.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axius tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Axius tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Axius lands a body shot.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Axius.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Axius.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Axius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axius. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Cardona as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Axius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Axius wants to clinch up but Cardona keeps it at a distance.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Axius keeps it at a distance.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Axius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cardona just manages to avoid it.
Axius throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Axius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cardona throws the kick towards the body but Axius avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Axius.#CL#
Axius clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Axius.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards. #T3#
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Axius breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range. #T4#
Cardona cracks Axius with an open hand slap.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona moves away from the strike by Axius.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axius.
Axius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Cardona tries to keep at a distance but Axius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Axius tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Axius.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axius.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Calixto Cardona!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Calixto Cardona!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Calixto Cardona!

Calixto Cardona wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Calixto Cardona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1##CL#
Axius gets a clinch.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kidd breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Axius.
Axius 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.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kidd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kidd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axius on the side of the head.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Kidd 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.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Axius throws a chopping leg kick but Kidd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Axius has managed to clinch.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Axius won't allow it.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kidd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kidd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axius under the eye.
Kidd misses with a hook.#T1#
Kidd cracks Axius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Axius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Axius moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Axius misses.
Axius walks into a straight right hand from Kidd.
Axius lands with a cross.
Axius throws a wild body kick that Kidd sees coming a mile off.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Axius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Axius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Axius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kidd throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Kidd lands the left hand.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Axius avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kidd doesn't seem bothered though.
Kidd lands with a straight right. Axius didn't see that one coming.
Axius needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kidd lunges at Axius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axius's hand.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Axius wants to slow Kidd down by chopping away at his legs.
Kidd scores with the left hand. Axius knows he should have avoided that one.
Axius looks to land a body kick but Kidd moved away.
Kidd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Axius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius blocks a jab.
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Kidd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Axius slips a jab from Kidd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Kidd moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Axius checks a low kick from Kidd.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Kidd catches Axius right on the button with a cross.
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Axius slips under a jab.
Axius is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kidd moves out of range as Axius throws a body kick.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Axius cracks Kidd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Axius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.#T4#
Axius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axius moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axius on the side of the head.
Kidd connects with a solid leg kick.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd lands a jab.
Axius throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axius lands with a cross.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Axius moved away.#CL#
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kidd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidd scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
Axius tries to work over Kidd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kidd blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that round.
That's time! Axius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Axius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axius walks into a jab.
Axius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius blocks a jab.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Kidd throws a hook but Axius blocks it.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axius closes the distance and pushes Kidd back into the cage.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kidd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axiuss head.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius working aggressively here.
Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kidd.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kidd prevents a body shot from Axius.
Kidd lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
Axius lands a head kick. Kidd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Axius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Axius is looking to land body kicks.
Axius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killer Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kidd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Axius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Kidd gets tackled into the cage by Axius. Axius maintains the clinch.
Kidd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kidd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kidd working aggressively here.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius pushes Kidd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kidd's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Kidd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axius.
A shot in the inside from Axius. #T2#
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Kidd. #BC2#
Kidd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Axius seems unphased.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Axius.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Axius misses the target.
Kidd tries to score with a low kick but Axius moves his leg out of the way.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kidd throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Kidd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axius under the eye.
Kidd punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Axius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kidd scores with a leg kick.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kidd catches Axius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kidd on the side of the head.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
A head kick misses from Axius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kidd! But no joy.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A big right from Axius misses.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Axius blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Axius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
Axius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Axius throws a big counter combination but Kidd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kidd throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Kidd misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius tries a body shot but Kidd blocks it.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kidd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kidd is looking to break free of the clinch but Axius has double underhooks.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kidd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Kidd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Kidd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kidd breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Axius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd catches Axius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kidd defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd throws out a leg kick but Axius moves out of range and Kidd only half commits.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kidd blocks a head kick by Axius.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Axius throws a front kick aimed at Kidd's knee but Kidd avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kidd does it's job there.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kidd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Killer Kidd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Kidd misses.
A lazy left from Kidd finds it's target.
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axius. Axius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Axius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kidd connects with a nice looking jab.
Axius tries to score with a low kick but Kidd moves his leg out of the way.
Kidd blocks a low kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Axius as he connects with a hook.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Axius.
Axius staying out of range there.
Axius throws a head kick that Kidd semi-blocks.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Axius slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius wants to slow Kidd down by chopping away at his legs.
Kidd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Axius blocks it well.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Axius misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kidd dips to his left and cracks Axius with an uppercut!
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Axius.
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kidd! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Kidd as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Kidd.
Kidd lands a nice shot that snaps Axius's head back.
Kidd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axius under the eye.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Axius 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.
Axius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius defending well as Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Axius misses with a hook.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Axius throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Axius walks into a left hand.
Kidd lunges at Axius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axius's hand.
Axius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kidd lands a nice shot that snaps Axius's head back.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axius checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Kidd slips under a jab from Axius.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Axius is looking to counter punch.
Axius slips a straight right by Kidd.
Axius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidd throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Kidd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Axius wants to clinch.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
Kidd tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kidd! But no joy.
Axius swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Axius scores with a nice right hand.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Axius tenderised Kidd's leg. Kidd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Kidd tries a quick counter leg kick but Axius is wise to it.
Axius avoids a kick to the body.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axius ducks right into an uppercut from Kidd.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kidd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
Axius is looking to score with low kicks.
Axius scores with a spinning back kick!
Kidd blocks a jab.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kidd to score with a decent uppercut.
Axius motions for Kidd to come forward. Axius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd with the inside leg kick.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Kidd blocks the leg kick.
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axius. Axius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axius needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!

A victorious Killer Kidd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 877 Valentines Massacre     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axius throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Axius 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.
Driftwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Axius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driftwood throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Axius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axius feints and then cracks Driftwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Driftwood down.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Axius throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood avoids a kick to the body.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Axius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axius blocks a head kick by Driftwood. #T1#
Axius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Driftwood moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axius can pounce on him.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Driftwood checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
A combination from Axius does no damage.
Axius cracks Driftwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axius throws the kick towards the body but Driftwood avoids it.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
Axius avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Axius scores with a hook to the body. Driftwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Driftwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius connects with a right hand. Driftwood shakes it off.
Driftwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Axius off balance momentarily.#T2#
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage!
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driftwood 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 Axius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Axius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axius is looking to counter punch.
Axius throws a leg kick but Driftwood moved away.
Axius throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Axius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Driftwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Axius decides to pull guard.
Driftwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Axius working for a triangle but Driftwood defends it easily.
Axius is trying to hold Driftwood in close to prevent damage but Driftwood has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Driftwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Axius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Driftwood seems content to control.
Axius is looking to escape.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driftwood in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Axius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Driftwood is thwarting Axius's attempts to control the position.
Driftwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Axius is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Axius looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axius throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axius thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Driftwood keeps Axius at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driftwood looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Axius.
Axius lands a head kick. Driftwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Axius catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Axius.
Axius wants to clinch.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driftwood lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Axius.#T1#
A big left from Axius misses.
Driftwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Axius is wise to it.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Driftwood blocks the low kick.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius lands a jab to the nose.
Axius takes one to the side of the head.
Axius jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axius throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Driftwood.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Axius lands with a nice body kick.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axius. Axius obviously looking to wear him down.
Axius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.#T2#
Driftwood dodges the punch combination from Axius.
Driftwood slips a jab from Axius.
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Axius throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Axius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Driftwood is able to avoid easily.
Driftwood punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood slips a jab from Axius.
Axius slips a jab from Driftwood.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axius misses the body punch
and Driftwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Axius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Axius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Driftwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Axius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Driftwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Axius forces Driftwood back against the cage and clinches.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Axius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Axius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Axius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driftwood is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Axius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Driftwood escapes and throws Axius's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Axius can't do much from the bottom here.
Axius is looking to regain half guard here but Driftwood keeps moving and retains side control.
Driftwood remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Axius tries to land a front kick but Driftwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Driftwood defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Axius as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Driftwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Driftwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Driftwood.
A short body shot lands from Axius as the two fighters clinch.
Otis Driftwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Axius tries a body shot but Driftwood blocks it.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Driftwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action. #T1#
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Driftwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driftwood presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driftwood tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driftwood taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driftwood.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Driftwood.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Driftwood avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Nice body punch from Driftwood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius. #T2#
Driftwood'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.#TD#
Axius gets control of Driftwood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Axius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Axius looking for subs off his back but Driftwood has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axius wants to control but Driftwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Driftwood trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Axius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Axius trying to control but Driftwood postures up.
Driftwood is taking a breather. Axius says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axius is trying to maintain the position but Driftwood is very close to passing his half guard.
Driftwood is controlling the pace.
Axius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driftwood is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Driftwood tries to stand but can't do so whilst Axius controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Axius ducks right into an uppercut from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a few strikes there.
Axius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axius catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driftwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Axius takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Axius motions for Driftwood to come forward. Axius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Axius scores with a jab to the body.
Axius throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius sets himself, and Driftwood steps forward looking for the clinch! Axius avoids it this time.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axius in his tracks.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Axius misses.
Axius throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood works the jab nicely.
Driftwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Axius tries to clinch but Driftwood moves away
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood cracks Axius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Axius cracks Driftwood with a good jab.
Axius is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Axius avoids them all with ease.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driftwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Axius takes a step back to recover.
Axius slips under a jab.
Driftwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Axius scores with a head kick. Driftwood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
Axius scores with a leg kick.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Axius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Driftwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driftwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius misses with some punches.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Axius.
A right hand to the body from Driftwood.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood lands an uppercut.
Driftwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Driftwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driftwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Driftwood as the two fighters clinch.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driftwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Driftwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Axius.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Driftwood lands a body shot.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Driftwood lands a shot to the body.
Driftwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Axius. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood walks into a straight right hand from Axius.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Axius scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Axius takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axius throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Axius throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Axius misses.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by Axius.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood pushes Axius away with a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Driftwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Driftwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Axius blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Axius misses.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood lands a high kick!
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axius is able to avoid easily.
Axius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Axius misses.
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driftwood throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range. #T1#
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Axius.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius misses with a hook.#CL#
Axius takes the fight into the clinch.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Driftwood.
Axius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD#
Axius jumps guard. #SUB#
Axius has an active guard here but Driftwood has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Axius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Axius looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Driftwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Axius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driftwood is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Axius looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Driftwood pushes past his half guard into mount!
Axius wants to control but Driftwood is having none of it.#T3#
Axius is desperately trying to improve his position but Driftwood has a good base and remains in mount.
Axius tries to hold on but Driftwood postures up.
Axius is looking to get to half guard.
Driftwood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Axius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Driftwood content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axius tries to hold on but Driftwood postures up.
Driftwood content just to control the position here.
Axius tries to hold on but Driftwood pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

An out of breath Otis Driftwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 870 Dinapoli vs. Kawamata     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Point misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab.
Point looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axius throws a nice head kick!
Axius throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Axius throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Point throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Axius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Point slips a jab from Axius.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Jab from Point.
Axius scores with a kick to the body.
Point catches Axius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Axius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Point will feel that in the morning.
Axius lands a nice shot that snaps Point's head back.
Axius throws a right and a left that Point avoids nicely.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Point misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Axius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Point slips under a jab from Axius.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Axius misses with the combination. #T1#
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Point has closed the distance and engaged Axius in a clinch.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Point fails to land.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axius avoids it.
Point blocks a body shot from Axius.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
Axius misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Axius jumps guard and drags Point to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Point trying to control but Axius is working from the bottom.
Axius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Axius being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Axius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Point gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Point controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Axius is trying to control the position but Point postures up.
Point tries to free his leg and advance position but Axius is retaining full guard.
Point is pushing down on Axius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Axius is fighting to maintain full guard but Point has managed to sneak the leg through.
Point stalling.
Axius tries to get to full guard but Point has control of the leg.
Point performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Point seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Axius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axius trying to control here.
Point looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Point wants to take a breather but Axius is having none of it.
Axius wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Axius has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Point tries to pass to full mount but Axius defends it.
Point prevents Axius from improving his position.
Axius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Point is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Axius catches Point right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Point. That snapped Axius's head back.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Point misses with a straight left.
Axius lands a nice looking body shot.
Axius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Point checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Point ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius. #CL#
Point moves into range and clinches up with Axius.
Point lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axius or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point lands a nice uppercut.
Point misses with the head strike.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Point fails to land.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point blocks a body shot from Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Axius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius throws a low kick but Point moves out of range easily.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Axius lands a lovely overhand right.
Axius scores with the left hand. Point knows he should have avoided that one.
Axius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Point thuds his right hand into Axius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Axius missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Point takes the fight into the clinch.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Point backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Axius as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Point.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
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!
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Axius lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axius avoids it.#T1#
Axius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Axius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Point lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Point on the inside.
A short uppercut from Point. #TD2#
Axius decides to pull guard.
Point postures up. #SUB2#
Axius has an active guard here but Point has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point stalling.
Axius is trying to maintain the position but Point is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Point is looking for a kimura but Axius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Point to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Axius looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Axius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Axius is in trouble now - Point has advanced to mount!
Axius tries to hold on but Point postures up.
Point takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB#
Point jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Axius manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Point remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Point trying to control the position but Axius is working away.
You can see the frustration on Axius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Point trying to control the action but Axius is working from the bottom.
Axius can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Axius is not content to let Point control the position.
Axius struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Axius.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Point darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Point as he connects with a hook.
Axius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Point darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Axius lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
Axius throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Point moves away from the strike by Axius.
Point wants to clinch up but Axius keeps it at a distance.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Axius lands but Point takes it in his stride.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point takes one on the button.
Axius misses with a kick to the body.
Point bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axius's head backwards.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Point finds it's way round the side to connect with Axius's head.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.#T1#
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Point swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Point is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Axius swings widly with a right hand
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Point scores with a nice head shot.
Point defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Axius blocks a jab.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axius connects with a right hand. Point shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Axius.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Point avoids the head kick by Axius.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Point is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Axius takes one on the button.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Point sizes up Axius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.#CL#
Point moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Axius.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
Axius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius pushes Point back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Point to keep the fight standing.
Axius tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point blocking some punches.
Axius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axius misses with some punches.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius misses with a body punch. #T4#
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Point turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemellus Axius.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gemellus Axius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gemellus Axius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Point 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gemellus Axius!

Gemellus Axius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 865 Maluga vs. Steve     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Axius cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Axius misses with a straight right.
Axius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axius throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Axius 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.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axius at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Axius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Axius.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Axius looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Axius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Axius's leg but Axius calmly moves out of range.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axius on the side of the head.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Axius blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axius tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
Axius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axius slips under a jab.#T2#
Nice cross by Axius.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Axius down.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Axius's body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Axius.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Axius tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axius. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Axius misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Axius.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Axius pushes him away.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Axius throws a lazy body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Axius.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axius is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axius.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Axius blocks the low kick.
Axius misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Axius's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Axius misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Axius.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Axius is avoiding it.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit jabs Axius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit 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 jab from Sitsongrit misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Axius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Axius throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Axius only half commits.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axius throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A big left from Axius misses.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Sitsongrit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Axius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Axius steps away.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Axius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axius throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Axius.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axius.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Axius slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Axius needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Axius misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit motions for Axius to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Axius looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Nice cross by Axius.
Axius misses the jab.
Axius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Axius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Axius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Axius throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Axius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axius throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Axius throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axius misses with a low kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axiuss head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axiuss head.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius lands a right hand.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Sitsongrit gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axius pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Axius working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike. #TD#
Axius successfully pulls guard.
Axius looking to control. #SUB#
Axius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Axius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Axius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Axius misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Axius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axius loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Axius's leg. Axius is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Axius down.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Axius does it's job there.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Axius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Axius's ribs.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius connects with the punch.
Axius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back to recover. #T1##CL2#
Sitsongrit has Axius up against the cage in a clinch.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axius lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Axius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Axius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Axius drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemellus Axius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Axius. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axiuss head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Axius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius scores with a hook to the body.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's time! Axius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Axius misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Axius swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axius misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Both fighters circling a little - Axius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Axius moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Axius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axius blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Axius with an uppercut!
A low kick lands for Axius.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Axius. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Axius throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Axius only half commits.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Axius.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage. #TD#
Axius pulls guard successfully.
Axius can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Axius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Still in half guard, Sitsongrit seems content to control.#SUB#
Axius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Sitsongrit decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axius swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Axius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Axius saw it coming and moves away.
Axius loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axius is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down. #T3#
A low kick lands for Axius.
Axius wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit motions for Axius to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Axius lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Axius checks it.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Axius sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Axius misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Axius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Axius.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Axius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Axius swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Axius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Axius's leg. Axius is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Axius and pushes him back against the cage.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Axius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius lands a jab to the nose.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Axius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axius.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A punch combination from Axius misses.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Axius's body.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Axius slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Axius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Axius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Axius avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Axius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius blocks a jab.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
A jab lands there for Axius.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Axius's front leg but catches the back leg as Axius tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Axius avoids it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
A shot to the liver by Axius. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Axius scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Axius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Axius. #T3#
Axius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Axius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Axius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Axius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Axius should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Axius misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Axius.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Axius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Axius misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Axius moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axius. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axius doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit catches Axius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axius looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is the new bantamweight champion!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 859 Bloodbath     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
Axius slips under a jab.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams blocks a head kick by Axius.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams avoids the head kick by Axius.
Axius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Axius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Axius tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Axius slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice cross by Williams.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Axius 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.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axius slips a straight right by Williams.
Axius digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Axius throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Axius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius misses with a leg kick.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Axius throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Axius. Beautiful body shot.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams. #T2#
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAxius.
Williams avoids the body shot from Axius.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Axius misses.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Axius.
Williams throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Axius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams with a jab.
Axius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Axius moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Axius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Nice body punch from Axius. #T3#
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Axius has double underhooks.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams prevents a body shot from Axius.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Axius has the dominant position.#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axius!
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Axius slips under a jab.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Axius.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a left hand
and Axius counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axius can pounce on him.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Axius. That one must have hurt.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Axius had a free shot at his head there.
Axius throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Axius moves away from the strike by Williams.
Axius tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Williams moves out of range as Axius throws a body kick.
Axius cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams misses the jab.
Axius throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Axius.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Williams swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axius.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Axius.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Axius throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a looping left.#T1#
Axius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axius. Axius obviously looking to wear him down.
Axius blocks a jab.
Axius lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Axius throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Axius only half commits.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axius doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius slips a straight right by Williams.
Axius throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Axius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Gemellus Axius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Axius, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Axius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams blocks a head kick by Axius.
Axius avoids the body shot from Williams.
Axius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Axius.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Nice jab there from Axius.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Axius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams digs a good body shot into Axius's ribs.
Good leg kick by Axius.
Axius slips under a jab.
Axius tries to clinch there but Williams circles away. #T3#
Axius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axius swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius thinks about the counter body kick.
Axius tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Axius.#T4#
Axius misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius lands a slapping body shot.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Axius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius counters with a body kick.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Axius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Axius tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius slips under a jab from Williams.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Williams cracks Axius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Axius scores with a leg kick.
Axius misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius moves away from the strike by Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A cross from Williams lands.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Axius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams lunges at Axius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axius's hand.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axius throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Axius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius avoids the body shot from Williams. #T1##CL2#
Axius drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Axius is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axius. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Axius cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axius in his tracks.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Axius off the cage and back into range.
A left lands for Williams.
Axius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axius.
Axius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with a stiff right hand.
Axius feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Axius blocks a jab.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axius digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Axius lands with a slapping head kick.
Axius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axius scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams misses with a straight right. #T3#
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Williams backing away here, and Axius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Axius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook.
A left lands for Williams.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.
Axius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
Axius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Williams misses. #T4#
Axius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axius's hands.
Axius slips under a jab.
Axius slips under a jab from Williams.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Axius slips under a jab from Williams.
Axius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Axius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Axius lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius misses with a double jab.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Axius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Axius swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Axius.
Axius throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Axius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axius is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius lands a body shot.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Axius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
Axius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Axius moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams avoids the body shot from Axius.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Axius staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Williams throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Axius staying out of range there.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axius on the side of the head.
Williams slips under a jab from Axius.
A head kick from Axius lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Axius.
Axius loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Axius throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams moves out of range as Axius throws a body kick. #T3#
Axius throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands the left hand.
Axius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Axius finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a looping right.
A big right from Williams misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axius! But no joy.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams avoids the head kick by Axius.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Axius.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axius scrambles back to his feet.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius shapes to counter with a head kick.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Williams misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Axius.
Axius staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Axius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Williams lands with a hook. Axius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Axius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius with a jab.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius misses with a kick to the body.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Williams misses with a hook
and Axius counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Axius misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams blocks a jab.#T1#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Axius counters with a body kick.
Axius lands a right hook to the body.
Axius throws a nice head kick!
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Williams misses the jab.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Axius rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
A left lands for Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Axius throws a counter combo.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Axius connects with a solid leg kick.
Axius moves away from the strike by Williams.
Axius slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.#T3#
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Williams.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Axius.
Axius looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams slips under a jab from Axius.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axius slips under a jab from Williams.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axius. That's going to slow Williams down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams misses with a straight left.
Axius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Axius - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Axius. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Axius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Axius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick from Axius.

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 Wayne Williams.
Well Axius 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

Gemellus Axius is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Gemellus Axius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 849 Whymer vs. Dionisy     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021
#R1#
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Crawler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axius.
A big right from Axius misses.
Axius throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius connects with a right hand. Crawler shakes it off.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Axius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axius throws a lazy head kick
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawler at a distance.
Crawler tries to move into range but Axius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Axius instigates a clinch. #T1#
Axius digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Axius 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Axius takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Axius.
Crawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Crawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
Axius gets through Crawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Axius shrugs off.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius lands a nice uppercut.
Crawler lands a body punch.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
Axius misses with some punches.
Crawler tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Nice body punch from Axius - that landed with a thud.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Axius dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Axius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Axius lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawler.
Axius lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Crawler misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Axius connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Axius moves into the clinch successfully.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius works on Crawler's body with a couple of short punches.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius misses with some punches.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius digs a right hand into Crawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawler's gas tank.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Crawler's belly button to the back.
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Crawler moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Axius misses with a low kick as Crawler jumps back.
Crawler 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.#CL2#
Crawler closes the distance and clinches.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Crawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.#T1#
Axius cracks Crawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawler misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Axius.
Axius cracks Crawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Axius is looking to slow Crawler down with leg kicks.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius scores with a jab to the head.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Axius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Axius lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius tries to clinch up
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
Axius slips under a jab.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Good standup being displayed there by Axius as he connects with a hook.
Axius scores with a punch to the head.#T3##CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Crawler lands a right hand.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Axius. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Crawler blocks the body kick.
Crawler takes one to the chin there.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawler checks it well.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Axius misses.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Axius scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawler should have avoided that one.
Axius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawler.
Crawler swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
A jab from Crawler finds it's way through Axius's defenses.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius thuds his shin into the meat of Crawler's side.
Axius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler misses with a looping right.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Axius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Axius misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Axius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius lands a head kick!
Axius wants to clinch up but Crawler keeps it at a distance.
Crawler stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it. #T2#
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius lands a shoulder strike.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axius's defenses.
Axius blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler digs a right hand underneath Axius's ribcage. Axius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axius lands a body punch.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Crawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Axius 's eye.
Axius blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Axius blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axius's defenses.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler blocks a body shot from Axius. #T4#
Axius blocks the elbow strike.
Axius blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Axius dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius lands with a right to the head.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Axius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawler takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Axius misses
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axius avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Axius tries to clinch up but Crawler circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Axius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Crawler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crawler takes a step back to recover.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Axius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Axius clinches up with Crawler and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Axius.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from Axius. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch.
Crawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawler working aggressively here.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Axius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axius wants to clinch.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Axius lands a nice looking body shot.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axius misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Axius closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
Axius is working Crawler over against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Axius in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Axius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Axius.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Axius works on Crawler's body with a couple of short punches.
Crawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Axius lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Crawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axius or not. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawler lands a slapping body shot.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius had his way with Night Crawler in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axius lands a nice looking body shot.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Crawler throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axius lands with a nice combination. Crawler backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawler avoids a kick to the body.
Crawler throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Axius pushes him away.#CL#
Axius clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crawler.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler blocks an uppercut.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Crawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Crawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Crawler lands with a right to the head.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius scores with a hook to the body.
Crawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Axius prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crawler fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler. #T3#
Axius presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Axius avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Axius blocks the elbow strike.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands. #T4#
Axius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Axius blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius prevents a body shot from Crawler.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Night Crawler.
Well Axius 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

Gemellus Axius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bin Sari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bin Sari.
Bin Sari blocks a head kick by Axius.
Bin Sari wants to slow Axius down by chopping away at his legs.
Axius pushes Bin Sari away with a front kick.
Bin Sari misses with a head kick.
Axius connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bin Sari misses.
Axius is looking to chop away at Bin Sari's legs.
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
Bin Sari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Axius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axius tries to clinch but Bin Sari is having none of it.
Bin Sari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bin Sari throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Axius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Axius. Bin Sari shrugs it off though.
Bin Sari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bin Sari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bin Sari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bin Sari tries a head kick but it misses.
Axius throws a nice head kick!
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axius backing away here, and Bin Sari unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bin Sari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bin Sari manages to circle out of the way.
Axius is looking to clinch but Bin Sari is avoiding it.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Bin Sari saw that one coming.
Bin Sari moves out of range as Axius strikes.#T2#
Axius lands with a straight right. Bin Sari didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Axius.
Axius tries to work over Bin Sari's front leg with a kick but Bin Sari checks it.
Bin Sari throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Bin Sari throws a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Bin Sari 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.
Axius thuds his right hand into Bin Sari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Axius misses.
Axius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axius looks for the body kick but Bin Sari saw that one coming.
Bin Sari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bin Sari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Axius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bin Sari backs up against the cage.
Axius lands a head shot.
Bin Sari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bin Sari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Axius.
Bin Sari misses with a looping right.
Bin Sari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Axius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bin Sari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Sari connects with a looping right hand.
Axius with a hook.
Axius connects with the punch.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Bin Sari's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin Sari tries to avoid it.
Bin Sari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius looks for the body kick but Bin Sari saw that one coming.
Bin Sari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a 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!
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Axius catches Bin Sari right on the button with a cross.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Bin Sari moved out of range.
Axius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bin Sari.
Bin Sari checks a low kick from Axius.
Bin Sari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bin Sari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Bin Sari throws a fast counter high kick but Axius manages to duck under it in time.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch but Bin Sari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bin Sari misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Axius cracks Bin Sari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Axius. That snapped Bin Sari's head back.
Axius wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Bin Sari.
Axius cracks Bin Sari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Bin Sari blocks the leg kick.
Axius connects with the punch.
Axius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but Axius moves out of range easily.
Bin Sari misses with a shot to the body
and Axius counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Sari throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bin Sari's knee momentarily.
Axius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bin Sari throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Axius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick but Axius moved away.
Axius throws a quick counter head kick but Bin Sari was just out of range.#T1#
Axius moves away from the strike by Bin Sari.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin Sari can do to turn this around?
Axius tries to clinch but Bin Sari is having none of it.
Bin Sari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bin Sari.
Axius lands a nice hook to Bin Sari's body. Bin Sari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bin Sari might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Axius has got the better of the exchanges.
Bin Sari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bin Sari throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Axius misses the body punch
and Bin Sari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius connects with a high kick.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Axius tries to clinch
and Bin Sari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Axius is looking to slow Bin Sari down with leg kicks.
Bin Sari misses with a few strikes there.
Axius misses the jab.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius works the jab nicely.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Bin Sari moved out of range nicely.
Bin Sari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axius lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Axius.
Bin Sari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bin Sari misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Sari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Axius wants to clinch up but Bin Sari keeps it at a distance.
Bin Sari now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bin Sari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axius to score with a decent uppercut.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bin Sari. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Axius.
Axius scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Bin Sari misses.
Axius lands a high kick!
Axius misses with a leg kick.
Axius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Axius throws a leg kick but Bin Sari checks it. #T4#
A lazy left from Bin Sari finds it's target.
Bin Sari has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Axius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Sari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bin Sari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Bin Sari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aishah Bin Sari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bin Sari will feel that in the morning.
Axius throws the kick towards the body but Bin Sari avoids it.
Bin Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius tries to clinch up but Bin Sari circles away and keeps his distance.
Axius dips to his left and cracks Bin Sari with an uppercut!
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Bin Sari manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Axius lands a nice shot that snaps Bin Sari's head back.
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Axius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin Sari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Bin Sari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Bin Sari appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Axius closes the distance and clinches.
Bin Sari is trying to break the clinch but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Sari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Bin Sari controls his hands.
Bin Sari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bin Sari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Sari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Bin Sari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bin Sari fails to land.
Bin Sari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bin Sari misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius. #BC2#
Bin Sari manages to break the clinch.
Axius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axius with a hook.
Bin Sari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Axius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bin Sari.
A nice leg kick from Bin Sari, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bin Sari misses with a leg kick
and Axius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Axius moves into the clinch.#T2#
Axius misses with some punches.
Bin Sari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Bin Sari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bin Sari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Bin Sari misses with a looping right.
Bin Sari misses with an uppercut.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Bin Sari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axius doesn't seem phased though.
Axius throws a body punch but Bin Sari moves out of range.
Bin Sari checks the leg kick.
Bin Sari flicks out a counter leg kick but Axius steps away.
Axius tries to score with a low kick but Bin Sari moves his leg out of the way.
Axius throws a hook but Bin Sari avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Axius. #T3#
Axius misses with a kick to the body.
Bin Sari misses with a left hand
and Axius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axius with a hook.
Axius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Axius lands a jab to the head.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch but Bin Sari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axius throws a solid leg kick but Bin Sari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Axius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bin Sari! But no joy.
Good work by Axius as he checks the leg kick.
Bin Sari circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Axius tenderised Bin Sari's leg. Bin Sari is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Bin Sari takes a kick to the side of the head.
Axius throws a hook but Bin Sari avoids it easily.
Bin Sari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Bin Sari moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin Sari throws a leg kick which misses Axius's front leg but catches the back leg as Axius tries to avoid it.
Axius wants to clinch.
Bin Sari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bin Sari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gemellus Axius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Axius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

During a confident post fight interview, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 837 Duranto vs. Krison IV     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Axius wants to slow Point down by chopping away at his legs.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Point misses the jab.
Axius drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axius staying out of range there.
Point takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Point slips a jab from Axius.
Axius throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Point has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point tries to clinch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axius lands a nice looking body kick.
Axius slips a jab from Point.
Axius slips a straight right by Point.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
Point is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Axius's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Axius missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius misses with a right hand
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius thows a leg kick but Point checks it
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Point throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Point.
Axius cracks Point with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Point misses with an uppercut.
Point avoids the body shot from Axius.
Point is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Point takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius misses with a body shot
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point sizes up Axius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Axius takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axius.
Point throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Point takes a step back to recover.
Axius lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
Axius slips under a jab.
A big left from Axius misses. #CL2#
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Point misses with some punches.
Point tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Point landing knees to the body.
Point tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Axius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Point lands a nice knee to the body.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point blocks a body shot from Axius.
Point tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Point misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Point lands with a short shot to the head.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Point blocking some punches.
Axius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Point.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Point pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Point misses with the head strike.
Axius works on Point's body with a couple of short punches.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point digs a right hand into Axius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axius's gas tank.
Axius tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Axius has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Axius swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
As Axius tries to get set, Point tries to push him back and clinch up but Axius manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Point.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius. #CL#
Point forces Axius back against the cage and clinches.
Point lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Point blocking some punches. #BC2#
Axius manages to break the clinch.
Axius keeps the fight on the outside.
Axius lands a lovely overhand right.
Gemellus Axius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Point lands a lovely overhand right.
Point misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Point showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axius.
Point scores with a nice right hand.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Axius staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Axius.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Point takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point misses with a looping left.
Axius throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Point missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius scoring well with a low kick there.
Axius defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Point misses with a looping right.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point is looking to counter punch.
Axius takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Axius throws a low kick but Point moves out of range easily. #T2#
Axius misses with a hook.
Point with a nice cross.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Axius lands.
Point takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Point throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
A jab from Point misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Axius lands with a nice body kick.
Axius scores with a body shot. #T3#
Point lands a jab.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Axius wants to slow Point down by chopping away at his legs.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Point misses with a looping left.
Axius throws the kick towards the body but Point avoids it.
Point connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Point misses.
Axius throws a push kick but Point slaps the foot to one side.
Point tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Point throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Nice body kick from Axius.
Axius tries to clinch but Point moves out of range.
A big right from Axius misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
Axius throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point lands a nice looking body shot.
Axius throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Point cracks Axius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Point throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axius on the side of the head.
Axius misses the jab.
Point with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axius to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Point misses with a left hand
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Point scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axius doesn't seem bothered though.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Axius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axius.
Axius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Point manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axius misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Axius.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Point throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point cracks a nice hook into Axius's ribs.
Point takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Point moves out of range of the body kick.
Point paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Axius misses.
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
Point takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Axius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Point looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Point jabs Axius right on the nose. Axius blinks but takes it well.
Point throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Axius swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
It looked like Point wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Point looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Point scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Point misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point slips under a jab from Axius.
Point swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point lands with a nice body punch.
Point swings widly with a right hand
and Axius counters with a nice leg kick.
Axius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Point is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axius tries to clinch there but Point circles away.
Point throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Point will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Axius lands a nice looking body kick.
Point slips a straight right by Axius.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Axius's head.
Point takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axius staying out of range there.
Axius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Axius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axius tries to clinch but Point moves out of range.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Point was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Axius forces Point back against the cage and clinches.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Point can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Point pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Axius. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Axius tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Point's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Point lands with a left to the head.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius blocks a body shot from Point.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Point is leaning against Axius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

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 Brayden Point.
I think Point 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brayden Point!

A victorious Brayden Point thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 805 Crosby vs. Toivonen II     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Axius misses
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius shoots for a double leg takedown but McQuirre sprawls well. He's pushed Axius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Axius. #CL2#
McQuirre has Axius up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Axius misses with some punches.
McQuirre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQuirre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Still in the clinch, Axius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McQuirre looking to throw knees to the head but Axius is blocking nicely.
McQuirre connects with a knee to the head.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Knees to the body from McQuirre.
McQuirre presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McQuirre lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuirre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McQuirre can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands. #T2#
McQuirre misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuirre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axius.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre looking to throw knees to the head but Axius is blocking nicely.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
Axius prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
McQuirre misses with the head strike. #BC#
Axius manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Axius.#CUT#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Axius has closed the distance and engaged McQuirre in a clinch.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Axius lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a body punch.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
A short right from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land. #T4#
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axius.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Axius.
McQuirre looking to throw knees to the head but Axius is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius cracks McQuirre with a good jab.
Axius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Axius.
McQuirre misses with a two punch combination.
Axius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McQuirre manages to circle out of the way.
We've been told by Axius's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Axius misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McQuirre misses.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McQuirre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
McQuirre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Axius tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Axius lands a nice uppercut.
McQuirre digs a right hand underneath Axius's ribcage. Axius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McQuirre misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from McQuirre - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
Axius lands with a right to the head.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius avoiding damage as McQuirre throws knees to the body.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius lands a left hand.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axius is leaning against McQuirre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuirre has double underhooks.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius. #T2#
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Axius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands an uppercut.
Axius lands with a right to the head.
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre landing knees to the body.
A short left from Axius.
Axius tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuirre.
Axius blocking some punches.
McQuirre missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
Axius wants a takedown but no success here.
Axius blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius misses with the head strike.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius lands a nice uppercut.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius working aggressively here.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McQuirre.
Axius tries to pull guard but McQuirre won't allow it.
Axius lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Axius pulls guard. #SU2#
McQuirre stands up from Axius's guard - McQuirre perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Axius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
McQuirre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axiuss head.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
Harry McQuirre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
McQuirre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axius.
Axius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Axius.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius lands a shoulder strike.
McQuirre takes a shot to the head.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McQuirre.
Axius blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Axius as the two fighters clinch.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axius lands a shoulder strike.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Axius.
Axius works on McQuirre's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Axius working aggressively here.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
McQuirre misses with an elbow strike.
Axius tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre landing knees to the head.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Axius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but Axius blocks with his arms.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
Axius lands with a light punch inside.
Axius tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius works on McQuirre's body with a couple of short punches.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
McQuirre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axius pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

A victorious Gemellus Axius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2     
Date:   May 07, 2021
#R1#
Complex tries a low kick but Axius avoids it.
Axius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Axius tries to clinch up.#CL#
Axius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Complex fails to land.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius lands a nice uppercut.
Complex prevents a body shot from Axius.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Complex takes a shot to the head.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Complex struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
Complex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Complex lands a nice shot to the body.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Complex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Complex throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius. #T1#
Nice body punch from Complex - that landed with a thud.
Complex lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axius or not. #BC2#
Complex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Complex counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius doesn't manage to clinch there - Complex circles away.
It seemed like Complex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Axius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Complex, pushing him back against the cage.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Complex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Complex blocks an uppercut.
Complex scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Complex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Axius lands a body punch.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Complex misses with some punches.
Complex goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Complex working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Complex avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Complex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Complex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Complex softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Complex avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Complex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Complex. #BC2#
Complex breaks from the clinch.
Complex lands a jab to the nose.
Gemellus Axius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius. #T3#
Axius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Axius gets a clinch. #BC2#
Complex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Complex as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Axius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Complex's elbow.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Complex throws a head punch that misses.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Complex controls the action.
Axius is leaning against Complex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Complex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Complex as the two fighters clinch.
Complex tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Complex throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Complex misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Complex prevents a body shot from Axius.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Complex struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Complex's elbow.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Complex controls the action.
Complex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Complex lands a shoulder strike.
Complex working aggressively here.
Axius digs a right hand into Complex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Complex's gas tank.
Complex blocking some punches.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Complex backwards.
Axius is working Complex over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axius 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 Complex has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Complex and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Complex drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Axius defends it well.
Axius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Complex blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Complex walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Complex is rocked!
Axius is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Complex flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Complex is out cold! Axius holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gemellus Axius!
A victorious Gemellus Axius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Military Industrial Complex spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry dad, hope I didn't disappoint you...'.

 

Event: SYN Netti vs Warror     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Salvatore off balance momentarily.
Salvatore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Axius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Salvatore's belly button to the back.
Salvatore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvatore 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.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvatore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvatore wants to counter the offense by Axius and move into the clinch position.
Salvatore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius is looking to counter the offense by Salvatore and move into the clinch.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
Salvatore misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.#T1#
Axius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salvatore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axius momentarily.
Salvatore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Salvatore's shoulder, as Salvatore tries to avoid the shot.
Gemellus Axius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Axius has Salvatore up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Salvatore throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius has Salvatore pressed against the cage, preventing Salvatore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Axius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
Salvatore misses with some punches.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Salvatore controls the action.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards. #T2#
Salvatore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius prevents the takedown attempt.
Gemellus Axius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Salvatore's head.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvatore fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Salvatore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius connects with a body shot.
Axius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Salvatore off balance momentarily.
Axius misses with a hook. Salvatore ducked under it nicely.
Salvatore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salvatore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvatore.#T3#
Axius cracks Salvatore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axius's corner calls for a 1-2. Axius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axius tries to land a front kick but Salvatore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Salvatore.#CL2#
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Axius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salvatore's coach down at King's Cross MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salvatore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Axius.
Salvatore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salvatore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Salvatore misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Salvatore can't get the takedown.
Salvatore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axius smiles and moves away.
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salvatore.#T4#
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Salvatore gets tackled into the cage by Axius. Axius maintains the clinch.
Axius works on Salvatore's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvatore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvatore controls his hands.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Salvatore is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Axius can't fight it off and eventually Salvatore manages to take the fight to the floor. Axius looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A solid body kick from Axius. #CL#
Axius closes the distance and pushes Salvatore back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Salvatore lands a left hand.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Salvatore jumps guard but Axius stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salvatore prevents a body shot from Axius.
Salvatore misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Axius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Salvatore controls the action.
Axius lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Axius gets underhooks to prevent Salvatore's takedown attempt.
Gemellus Axius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvatore.
Salvatore swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Axius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Axius to keep the fight standing.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salvatore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Axius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Axius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvatore takes a shot to the head.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Salvatore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Salvatore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Axius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salvatore checks it well. #CL#
Axius moves into the clinch.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tries a body shot but Salvatore blocks it.
Axius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salvatore or not.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land. #TD2#
Salvatore successfully pulls guard.
Axius wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Axius wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.#T3#
Axius advances position into side control!
Axius is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Axius tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Axius dominates the positioning.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvatore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Salvatore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Axius is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura but Axius is defending well.
Salvatore is stalling here. Axius is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salvatore seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Axius has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Axius sizes up Salvatore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Salvatore misses its intended target.
It looked like Axius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Salvatore tries to keep at a distance but Axius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Axius pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Salvatore jumps guard.
Axius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Axius is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Axius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axius has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Axius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Axius wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Axius pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Axius is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Axius to get the leverage.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvatore trying to control but Axius postures up.
Salvatore desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Axius is looking for a kimura here.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvatore trying to hold on to Axius's head to control him but Axius postures up.
Axius trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Well, if Axius 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axius moves out of range as Salvatore strikes.
Salvatore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Axius has closed the distance and engaged Salvatore in a clinch.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards. #BC2#
Salvatore manages to break the clinch.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvatore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvatore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.#T4#
Axius with the inside leg kick.
Axius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salvatore steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Axius.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
Salvatore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Axius throws a leg kick but Salvatore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axius.
Axius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axius throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Axius.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gemellus Axius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Axius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

During a confident post fight interview, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn Beliy vs Hero     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Axius tries to clinch there but Can circles away.
Can misses with a head kick.
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius. #CL#
Axius moves into range and clinches up with Can.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Can misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Can's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can is trying to stall.
Axius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Can. #BC2#
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Can takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Axius.
Can takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Axius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Can. That one must have hurt.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Can counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Axius's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Axius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Can throws a leg kick but Axius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Can lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Can lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axius's sensitive parts.
Can with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a low kick, right behind Can 's knee.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Axius. #T2#
Axius with a nice calf kick.
Can takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Can looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Can avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Can throws a sloppy head kick
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Can steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Axius. That one must have hurt.
Can takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Can comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Axius staying out of range there.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Axius had a free shot at his head there.
Can walks forward, straight into a front kick from Axius.
Axius scores with a head kick.
Can throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
Axius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Axius misses with a kick to the body.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.#T4#
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can. #CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius tries a body shot but Can blocks it.
A short right from Axius.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can misses with an elbow over the top.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius avoids a wild elbow strike from Can.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can lands a right hand.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius keeps control of Can as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can scores with a jab to the jaw.
Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Can checks a leg kick nicely.
Axius tries to clinch but Can is having none of it.
Can moves away from the strike by Axius.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
Can's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axius under the eye.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Axius moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius working aggressively here.
Can tries to break free but Axius pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can swings away with a body shot that misses
and Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Can scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axius is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Axius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axius.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Axius misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Can releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Can stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Can walks into a stiff left hand from Axius.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Can. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Can.
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!
Can misses with a looping right.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Axius had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Axius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Can lands a body shot.
Axius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axius scores with a spinning back kick!
Can lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Axius backs up against the cage.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius throws a push kick but Can slaps the foot to one side.
Can takes one to the chin there.
Axius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks. #ROC#Can is rocked!
Axius throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
Can shapes to counter with a head kick.
Axius scores with a hook.
Can is still on wobbly legs! Can Axius finish him?
Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Can.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Axius throws a low kick but Can moves out of range easily.
Can lands a nice looking kick to the body. Axius takes a step back to recover.
Can on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Can.
Can throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Axius gets a clinch.
Axius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Can wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Can working aggressively here. #T4#
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Can controls the action.
Can misses with an elbow strike.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Can tries to break the clinch but Axius is controlling the position.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Can wants to stall.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Can is trying to break the clinch but Axius is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with some punches.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Can looks for the body kick but Axius saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?
Axius scores with a decent looking hook.
Axius slips under a jab from Can.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Axius blocks the body kick.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Can scores with a jab.
Axius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Axius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Can misses
and Axius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
Axius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Axius misses.
As Axius backs off Can throws a huge counter combo but Axius manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Can swinging wildly here.
Can moves out of range of the body kick from Axius.
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Can.
Good standup being displayed there by Axius as he connects with a hook.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
Axius throws a hook to the side of Can's head but Can sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Can throws a low kick but Axius moves out of range easily.
Can throws a leg kick
and Axius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Axius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Can throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Can gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Axius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Can walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab by Can.
Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Axius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Can connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axius momentarily.
Axius delivers a nice body kick.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Axius lands with a cross.
Can circles away from the clinch attempt.
Can misses with a left hand
letting Axius counter with a right hand.
Can pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Axius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Can is out of range and Axius settles back down.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius throws a series of punches but Can moves out of range.
Axius scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range.
Can has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Axius does it's job there.
Can throws a body kick that misses
and Axius counters with a nice body kick.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Axius both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Can swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Axius lands a jab.
Can takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with an inside leg kick.
Axius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Can misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

A relieved looking Gemellus Axius 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: Syn Kurosaki vs Puno     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
A lazy left from Azumah finds it's target.
Axius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azumah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azumah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azumah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Azumah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axius slips a jab from Azumah.
As Azumah backs away, Axius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azumah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axius doesn't seem bothered though.
Azumah throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azumah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Azumah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Axius.
Azumah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Azumah.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
Azumah's corner calls for a 1-2. Azumah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Axius forces Azumah back against the cage and clinches.
Azumah lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Azumah manages to break the clinch.
Azumah throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range. #T1#
Axius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azumah can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Azumah.
Some bone on bone action there as Azumah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axius misses with a hook
and Axius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
Azumah slips a jab from Axius.
Azumah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axius. Axius obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Azumah scores with a four punch combination!
Nice cross by Axius.
Azumah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius checks a leg kick nicely.
Axius lands with a straight right. Azumah didn't see that one coming.
Azumah connects with a crisp jab.
Azumah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Azumah staying out of range there.
Azumah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azumah slips under a jab from Axius.
Axius throws a good cross that connects.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Azumah is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Axius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azumah wants to land a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Axius tries a low kick but Azumah avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axius.
Azumah throws a body kick that misses.
Azumah throws a leg kick but Axius moved away.
Axius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Axius does it's job there.
Axius throws a right hand that misses
and Azumah counters with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Azumah there.
Axius with the inside leg kick.
Azumah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Axius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick from Azumah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius looks for the body kick but Azumah saw that one coming.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azumah to score with a decent uppercut.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azumah moves away.
It seemed like Azumah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azumah throws a body kick that misses.
Axius jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Azumah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azumah. #T3#
Axius connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Azumah.
Azumah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azumah checks it well.
Azumah connects with a crisp jab.
Azumah tried to score with a low kick but Axius checks it.
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius throws a poor cross that misses
and Azumah counters with an inside leg kick.
Azumah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Azumah lands with a nice body kick.
Azumah motions for Axius to come forward. Azumah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Azumah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azumah tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azumah tries a body shot but Axius blocks it. #T4#
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azumah is trying to push Axius away but Axius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Azumah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azumah backwards.
Azumah blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azumah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Azumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azumah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Axius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Azumah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius stuns Azumah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Azumah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Azumah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Axius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azumah doesn't seem bothered though.
Axius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jerry Azumah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius throws a push kick but Azumah slaps the foot to one side.
Azumah throws a series of strikes that have Axius backpedaling.
Azumah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axius doesn't manage to clinch there - Azumah circles away.
Azumah thinks about the counter body kick.
Azumah swats away the attempt to clinch by Axius.
Axius drops his hands momentarily and Azumah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azumah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azumah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azumah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Azumah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azumah defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Azumah moves forwards but Axius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azumah with the inside leg kick.
Azumah staying out of range there.#T1#
Azumah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axius on the side of the head.
Azumah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azumah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axius lands with an uppercut that bounces Azumah off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Axius clinches up against the cage.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Azumah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azumah connects with a body shot.
Axius wants to clinch.
Azumah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axius walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Azumah.
Axius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azumah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius wants to clinch.#T2#
Azumah lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azumah lands a jab.
Azumah with a hook.
Azumah lands a right hook to the body.
Azumah looks for the body kick but Axius saw that one coming.
Azumah moves out of range of the strikes.
Azumah walks into a jab.
Azumah avoids a kick to the body.
Azumah throws out a powerful jab.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azumah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius throws the left hand but Azumah avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Azumah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azumah.
Axius throws a right and a left that Azumah avoids nicely. #T3#
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azumah swinging wildly here.
Axius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Axius misses.
A good leg kick by Axius.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azumah slips a jab from Axius.
Axius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Azumah throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Azumah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Azumah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Azumah's front leg but catches the back leg as Azumah tries to avoid it.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Azumah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius misses with a low kick as Azumah jumps back.
Axius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azumah throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azumah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azumah slips under a jab.
Axius throws a right hand that misses
enabling Azumah to counter with a crisp jab.
Azumah lands with a shot to the body.
Axius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Axius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azumah moves away from the strike by Axius.
Axius cracks Azumah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azumah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azumah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Azumah misses its intended target.
Azumah misses with a low kick.
Azumah punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Azumah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Axius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azumah can pounce on him.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azumah checks it well.
Azumah lands a body shot.
Azumah throws a low kick, looking for Axius's leg but Axius calmly moves out of range.
Azumah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Azumah with a nice cross.
Azumah tries to bum rush Axius with a series of wild strikes but Axius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Axius moves into the clinch.
Azumah takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Azumah can't break the clinch.
Azumah working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Azumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azumah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azumah blocks a jab.#CL#
Axius moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azumah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azumah blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius scores with a hook to the body.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius tries to work over Azumah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Azumah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azumah defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Azumah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axius scores with a jab. Azumah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azumah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Axius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azumah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azumah throws a sloppy body shot
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azumah backwards.
Azumah goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Azumah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azumah with a hook.
Axius slips a straight right by Azumah.
Azumah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axius counters with a nice leg kick.
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Azumah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axius wants to slow Azumah down by chopping away at his legs.
Axius tries to land a front kick but Azumah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azumah just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius throws a hook but Azumah blocks it.
Axius throws a hook but Azumah avoids it easily.
Axius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Axius tries to score with a low kick but Azumah moves his leg out of the way.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Axius.
Axius misses with a hook
and Azumah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius scores with a jab. Azumah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jerry Azumah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Azumah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axius.
Azumah lands with an overhand left.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Azumah.
Azumah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axius.
Azumah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Axius.
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Axius catches Azumah right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Azumah to counter with a crisp jab.
Azumah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Axius misses with a looping right.
Azumah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axius's hands.
Axius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Azumah blocks the body kick.
Azumah sizes up Axius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Axius throws a poor cross that misses
and Azumah counters with a stiff right hand.
Axius misses with a kick to the body.
Axius misses with a left hand
and Azumah counters with a low kick, right behind Axius 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Azumah there.
Azumah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azumah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Azumah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azumah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axius's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azumah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azumah lands a jab to the nose.
Azumah connects with a leg kick.
Axius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azumah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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 Gemellus Axius.
I think Azumah 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Azumah!

 

Event: Syn Garuda vs Whymer     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Axius.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axius finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head. #CL2#
Axius moves into the clinch.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Green tries to circle away but Axius has him pinned against the cage.
Axius prevents a body shot from Green.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Green works on Axius's body with a couple of short punches.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Axius has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tries a body shot but Green blocks it. #T1#
Green misses with the head strike.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage. #BC2#
Axius breaks from the clinch.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius tries a quick counter leg kick but Green is wise to it.
Axius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green moves away from the strike by Axius.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Axius misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Axius backs away, Green returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Green misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Green.
Green is looking to wear down Axius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Green checks the leg kick.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius. #T2#
Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Axius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Axius tries to work over Green's front leg with a kick but Green checks it.
Axius swings widly with a right hand
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Axius throws a front kick that sends Green stumbling back into the cage.
Axius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axius.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green tries to work over Axius's front leg with a kick but Axius checks it.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.#T3#
Axius scores with a nice right hand.
Axius takes one to the side of the head.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green lands an uppercut.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axiuss head.
Axius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Green seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axius can turn it around.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Axius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axius connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Axius coming out on top.
Axius darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Axius into the cage. #CL2#
Axius closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius is trying to force a seperation but Green has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Axius checks a low kick from Green.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Axius needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius staying out of range there.
Green misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green cracks Axius with a good jab.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Green.#T1#
Axius throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Axius looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Axius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Green misses with a body punch
and Axius counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Green is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Axius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Axius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Axius tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
Axius scores with a leg kick.
Axius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Green misses with a looping right.
Axius blocks a low kick nicely.
Green throws a low kick but Axius moves out of range easily.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Axius wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green misses with a straight right.
Green moves out of range as Axius throws a body kick. #T3#
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Axius swings widly with a right hand
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axius avoids the body shot from Green.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Green cracks Axius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius lands with a kick to the temple. Green shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Axius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Axius lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Axius moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green lands a left hand.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green can't break the clinch.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Axius blocks a body shot from Green. #BC2#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Axius misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
As Axius backs away, Green returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Axius scores with a nice right hand.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Axius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Axius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axius wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius avoids the body shot from Green.
Green moves away from the strike by Axius.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Axius is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axius.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Axius cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Green thuds a left hand into Axius's body.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Axius lands a nice shot to the body.
Green misses with a looping left.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Axius misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
A jab from Axius finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Axius misses the body punch
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Green misses.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Green misses with a kick to the body
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Green.
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green misses with a body kick.
Axius throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Axius works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
Axius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gemellus Axius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green misses with a body shot.
Axius walks into a jab.#T3#
Axius looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green moves away from the strike by Axius.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Axius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Green eats them both and turns towards Axius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axius cracks Green with a good jab.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Green misses
and Axius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green scores with the left hand. Axius knows he should have avoided that one.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axius lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Axius slips a straight right by Green.
Axius tries to counter by closing the distance.
Axius lands a jab to the head.
Axius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Axius with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Axius
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Green misses.
Axius tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.
Axius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Axius closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green is leaning against Axius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius lands a body shot.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gemellus Axius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Axius blocking some punches.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

During a confident post fight interview, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 243 Blazkov vs Lach     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021
#R1#
Ronaldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
Axius walks into a jab.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ronaldo.
Axius with a nice cross.
Ronaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ronaldo.
Axius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axius pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Axius blocks the elbow strike.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Axius misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Axius prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Axius's brow.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocking some punches. #T2#
Ronaldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ronaldo is looking to control Axius's arms but Axius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ronaldo has his back to the cage.
Axius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Axius scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Axius.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Axius. #T3#
Axius working aggressively here.
Ronaldo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Axius prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius lands with a right to the head.
Axius lands a body shot.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Axius's brow.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ronaldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Axius blocks it. #T4#
Ronaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Axius.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ronaldo cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Axius is looking to break free of the clinch but Ronaldo has double underhooks.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axius as Ronaldo tries to tie him up.
Ronaldo is looking to control Axius's arms but Axius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ronaldo has his back to the cage.
Ronaldo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ronaldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axiuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Axius misses with a looping right.
Ronaldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Axius connects with a single shot there.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo thuds a left hand into Axius's body.
A cross from Ronaldo lands.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Watch Out Ronaldo 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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Axius.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axius. That's going to slow Ronaldo down.
Axius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Axius darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Ronaldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axius's defenses.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo lands an elbow inside.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo lands an elbow just above Axius 's eye.
Ronaldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ronaldo just leaning against Axius, taking a breather.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Axius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ronaldo prevents Axius from breaking the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Axius's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ronaldo. #T2#
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius digs a right hand into Ronaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ronaldo's gas tank.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Ronaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Axius cracks Ronaldo with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ronaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo lands an elbow that stopped Axius in his tracks for a moment.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Ronaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Axius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Watch Out Ronaldo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Axius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ronaldo misses with a straight right.
As Ronaldo backs away, Axius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Axius slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Axius is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
Axius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ronaldo with a nice calf kick.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Axius slips under a jab.
Axius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axius slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo checks a low kick from Axius.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axius's head.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius throws a low kick but Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ronaldo.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo lands a jab.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Axius takes one to the chin there.
Ronaldo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Axius.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Axius thuds his right hand into Ronaldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Axius misses the target.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axius tests Ronaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.#CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Ronaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axius.#T3#
Ronaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius lands a nice uppercut.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius working aggressively here.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Axius tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo. #T4#
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
A body shot lands from Axius.
Axius avoids the elbow strike from Ronaldo, against the cage.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Axius avoids a wild elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Axius.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Watch Out Ronaldo.
I think Axius 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gemellus Axius!

A victorious Gemellus Axius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 237 Jones vs Bapp     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen tries to land a front kick but Axius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Matonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axius at a distance.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Axius misses.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Matonen coming out on top.
Axius cracks a nice hook into Matonen's ribs.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen slips a straight right by Axius.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Axius circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Good shot there by Matonen.
Axius checks a low kick from Matonen.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Matonen working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Axius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Axius moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen digs a good body shot into Axius's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen lands a body shot.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Axius might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Axius throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a powerful jab.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matonen lands with a light punch inside.
Axius pushes Matonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Matonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matonen. #T3#
Axius is working Matonen over against the cage.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matonen trying to stall but Axius improves his position.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Matonen digs a right hand underneath Axius's ribcage. Axius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius. #T4##BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axius swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius. #CL#
Matonen rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axius being controlled against the cage.
Matonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Come on Matonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Axius blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Axius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Matonen tries to land a body kick
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen tries to clinch but Axius is having none of it.
Matonen sets himself, and Axius steps forward looking for the clinch! Matonen avoids it this time.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A cross from Matonen lands.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Axius.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Usko Matonen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen connects with a single shot there.
Matonen defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Axius is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen. #T1#
Matonen lands with a right hand.
Axius throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axius throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Axius misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Axius. Those never looked like landing.
Matonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matonen swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Axius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matonen swings widly with a right hand
and Axius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen throws a good cross that connects.
Axius slips under a jab.
Axius tries to counter with a clinch but Matonen shakes him off and moves away.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen misses with an uppercut
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axius counters with a leg kick.
Axius avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Axius slips a straight right by Matonen.#T2##CL2#
Axius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Matonen rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Axius misses with a looping left.#T3#
Axius misses with a looping right.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Axius moves out of range.
Axius misses with a left hand
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Matonen.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen slips a straight right by Axius.
A jab from Axius finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen looks to land a combination. Axius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matonen doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matonen lands a two punch combo.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
A big left from Axius misses.
Good work by Axius as he checks the leg kick.
Matonen misses with a leg kick.
Matonen moves in looking to clinch but Axius pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matonen doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matonen scores with a nice right hand.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axius scrambles back to his feet.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Axius tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius walks into a left hand.
Axius misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axius. #T1#
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius walks into a jab.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Axius misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Matonen catches Axius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Axius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
Matonen takes a shot to the head.
Axius keeps control of Matonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Axius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matonen momentarily.
Axius lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Axius throws a push kick but Matonen slaps the foot to one side.
Matonen slips under a jab from Axius.
Matonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Axius's head.#T3#
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
Axius misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Matonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen lands an uppercut.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius. #T4#
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axius tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.

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 Usko Matonen.
Well Matonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Usko Matonen!

A victorious Usko Matonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 228 Petrov vs Aiken     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kubota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kubota to score with a decent uppercut.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubota misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
Axius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kubota defends well and Axius ends up having to push Kubota into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Kubota tries to break the clinch but Axius is controlling the position.
Kubota pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Axius.
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Kubota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius gets through Kubota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius tries to break free but Kubota pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kubota 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.#BC2#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota misses with a left hand
and Axius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axius looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
Axius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Kubota's front leg but catches the back leg as Kubota tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Axius.
Axius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axius.
Axius throws a front kick aimed at Kubota's knee but Kubota avoids it well.
Kubota thuds his right hand into Axius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Axius thumps Kubota with a low kick.
Axius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Axius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kubota throws a poor cross that misses
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Axius gets a clinch.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kubota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axius.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
Kubota takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Kubota blocking some punches.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
Axius misses with some punches.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Axius.
Kubota scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axius blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action. #BC2#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axius needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there.
Axius misses the jab.
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Axius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kubota scores with a spinning back kick!
Axius thumps Kubota with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kubota misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Axius tries to land a front kick but Kubota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Axius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kubota drops his hands momentarily and Axius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kubota swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Kubota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubota. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axius 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 Kubota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kubota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius with a jab.
Axius throws a body kick that misses.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
That's time! Axius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Axius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axius cracks Kubota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Axius.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Axius saw that one coming.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius scores with a body shot. #CL#
Axius rushes Kubota and presses him up against the cage.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Nice body punch from Kubota - that landed with a thud.
Axius presses Kubota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kubota. #BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses.
Axius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kubota takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius moves away from the strike by Kubota. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius misses with a low kick as Kubota jumps back.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Axius throws a low kick but Kubota moves out of range easily.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Kubota throws a low kick, looking for Axius's leg but Axius calmly moves out of range.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kubota checks a leg kick.
Axius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axius avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Axius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Axius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axius with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Axius connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Kubota throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
Axius throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota scores with a sloppy right hand. Axius should have avoided that one.
Axius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Axius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kubota crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Axius - the referee stops the clock and Kubota gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Axius. Kubota manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kubota checks a leg kick nicely.
Axius motions for Kubota to come forward. Axius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius is looking to counter punch.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axius is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius throws out a leg kick but Kubota moves out of range and Axius only half commits.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Axius jumps back.
Axius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Axius looks for the body kick but Kubota saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
A solid body kick from Axius.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kubota to score with a decent uppercut.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Axius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Kubota cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Kubota tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land. #BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axius stuns Kubota with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius swings widly with a right hand
letting Kubota counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Axius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kubota digs a good hook to Axius's body.
Axius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kubota is able to avoid easily.
Kubota connects with the punch.
Axius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Kubota connects with a looping right hand.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axius throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kubota to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with Axius's head.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Axius moves into the clinch.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Axius.
Kubota lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota. #T1#
Kubota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kubota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Kubota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Axius.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius cracks Kubota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Axius checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius misses with a low kick.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kubota lands with a nice body kick.
Axius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Axius wants to land a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota slips under a jab from Axius.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota with a hook.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Kubota misses with a looping left.#T3#
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
Axius misses with a jab to the body
and Kubota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota cracks a nice hook into Axius's ribs.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Kubota checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kubota.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota scores with a jab to the body.
Axius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Axius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Axius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
Axius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Axius's body.
Kubota looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Axius.
Axius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axius lands a nice looking body shot.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota jabs at Axius's body.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Axius avoids the body shot from Kubota.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kubota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
Kubota lands a really nice looking cross but Axius seems unphased.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!

After the fight, Takeru Kubota was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 220 Nielsen vs Joy     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Axius moved away.
Yoshida dips to his left and cracks Axius with an uppercut!
Axius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axius cracks a nice hook into Yoshida's ribs.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axius. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida stalks Axius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axius's face. Axius staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshida misses with a left hand
and Axius counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Axius throws a push kick but Yoshida slaps the foot to one side.
Axius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Axius scores with a jab to the body.
Axius throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Axius ducks right into an uppercut from Yoshida.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Yoshida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Axius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yoshida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axius scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Axius slips under a jab.
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida slips under a jab.#CL#
Yoshida gets tackled into the cage by Axius. Axius maintains the clinch.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Axius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius digs a right hand into Yoshida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshida's gas tank. #BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Axius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axius.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Axius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Axius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axius down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
Axius blocks a head kick by Yoshida. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Axius moves out of range easily.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoshida's head.
Axius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
And Yoshida responds with a good body kick, but Axius manages to step out the way in time.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Axius swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Axius avoids it.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida. #T3#
Axius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Axius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Axius instigates a clinch.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with some punches.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axius is working Yoshida over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius. #T4#
Axius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius working aggressively here.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida is looking to break free of the clinch but Axius has double underhooks.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
A shot in the inside from Axius.
Yoshida pressing his opponent against the cage.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius lands a nice shot to the body.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Axius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Axius jumps back.
Yoshida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Yoshida sizes up Axius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Axius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yoshida takes a step back to recover.
Yoshida lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Axius is looking to wear down Yoshida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Axius connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoshida lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius tried to counter with a leg kick but Yoshida avoided it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoshida, as that shot connected.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axius is looking to clinch but Yoshida is avoiding it.
Axius checks a low kick from Yoshida.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Axius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Axius's knee but Axius avoids it well.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Axius settles back down.
Yoshida swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Yoshida.
Yoshida with the inside leg kick.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.#T2#
Axius throws a leg kick but Yoshida checks it.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Axius blocks the body kick.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Yoshida.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Axius with the inside leg kick.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Axius throws a wild body kick that Yoshida sees coming a mile off.
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Axius.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axius in his tracks.
Yoshida throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Yoshida misses with a body kick. #T3#
Axius avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses
enabling Axius to counter with a crisp jab.
Axius throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses.
Axius needs to keep his hands up - Yoshida had a free shot at his head there.
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
A shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axius throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Axius tries to clinch up.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Axius's leg. Axius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Axius.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Axius's knee but Axius avoids it well.
It looked like Axius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yoshida.
A cross from Axius lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius is looking to chop away at Yoshida's legs. #T4#
Axius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Axius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Axius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
Axius tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Axius as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Yoshida tries to stall but Axius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yoshida or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body. Axius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Axius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshida tries to avoid it but Axius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshida to the ground. Yoshida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius is looking to clinch.
Yoshida throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Axius moves into the clinch.
Yoshida wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Axius.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Yoshida tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Axius misses with a body punch.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius misses with some punches.
Yoshida pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida is trying to stall.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Axius. #BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Axius throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yoshida avoids it.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Axius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axius checks the leg kick.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida works Axius's body with a nice hook.
Yoshida dips to his left and cracks Axius with an uppercut!
Yoshida misses the body punch #CL#
and Axius counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axius lands with a light punch inside.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Axius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axius's gas tank.
Axius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida trying to stall but Axius improves his position. #T3#
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Axius blocks a body shot from Yoshida. #BC2#
Yoshida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida. #BC2#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Axius moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Axius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the cage.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Gemellus Axius.
I think Axius 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 212.5 Terranova vs Mfer     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Fairbanks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fairbanks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fairbanks lands a slapping body shot.
Fairbanks is looking to land body kicks.
Axius misses with a lunging right hand
and Fairbanks counters with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
Fairbanks connects with a right hand. Axius shakes it off.
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Fairbanks moves into the clinch successfully.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is stalling here. #T1#
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Axius tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fairbanks breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Axius.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Fairbanks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fairbanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axius at a distance.
Axius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairbanks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Axius scores with a hook to the body. Fairbanks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Axius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Fairbanks off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Axius. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Fairbanks moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Fairbanks tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axius blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Fairbanks.
Axius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axius is working Fairbanks over against the cage.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Axius lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
I was talking to Axius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Axius lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
Axius cracks Fairbanks with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks blocking some punches.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Axius tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it.
Fairbanks blocking some punches.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Axius.
Fairbanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius presses Fairbanks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axius working aggressively here.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fairbanks can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axius.
Axius prevents a body shot from Fairbanks. #T4#
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Axius.
Axius blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Axius as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Fairbanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Axius lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Fairbanks does it's job there.
Fairbanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairbanks can do to turn this around?
Axius throws a combination. Fairbanks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Fairbanks feints and then cracks Axius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axius down.
A nice leg kick from Axius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axius moves in looking to clinch but Fairbanks pushes him off.
Axius misses with a hook
and Fairbanks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fairbanks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Fairbanks's belly button to the back.#T1#
A jab lands there for Fairbanks.
Axius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fairbanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairbanks - that will leave a mark!
Axius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Axius both land. Nice combination.
Fairbanks throws a push kick but Axius slaps the foot to one side.
Fairbanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius tries to clinch but Fairbanks is having none of it.
Fairbanks throws a sloppy head kick and Axius moves out of range easily.
Axius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axius tries to clinch but Fairbanks is having none of it.
Axius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fairbanks. That one must have hurt.
Fairbanks scores with a nice head shot.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Fairbanks saw that one coming.
Fairbanks connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairbanks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axius blocks the body kick.
Axius jabs Fairbanks to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Axius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Fairbanks breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Axius tries to keep at a distance but Fairbanks has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Axius.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Fairbanks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Axius up against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action. #BC2#
Fairbanks manages to break the clinch.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius is looking to counter punch.
Axius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairbanks at a distance.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Fairbanks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axius digs a good body shot into Fairbanks's ribs.
Axius works the jab nicely.
Axius avoids a kick to the body.
Axius thinks about countering with a body kick.
Axius throws a leg kick but Fairbanks checks it.
Fairbanks throws a low kick but Axius avoids it.
Axius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4##CL#
Axius moves into range and clinches up with Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is trying to break the clinch but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Axius tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius keeps control of Fairbanks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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 Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fairbanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fairbanks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Axius - the referee stops the clock and Fairbanks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Axius. Fairbanks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairbanks lands with a good body shot.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
A little jabbing left from Fairbanks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairbanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Fairbanks off balance momentarily.
Axius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Axius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
A short left from Axius. #T1#
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axius as Fairbanks tries to tie him up.
Axius blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
Axius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Desmond Fairbanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks tries to break free but Axius pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Fairbanks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Axius tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairbanks tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks - that landed with a thud.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Fairbanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Axius lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Fairbanks misses with a kick to the body.
Axius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Axius lands with a kick to the temple. Fairbanks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axius cracks a nice hook into Fairbanks's ribs.#CL#
Fairbanks gets tackled into the cage by Axius. Axius maintains the clinch.
Fairbanks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius lands a right hand.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow. #T4#
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks misses with some punches.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Fairbanks is looking to break free of the clinch but Axius has double underhooks.
Axius prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

Our winner, Gemellus Axius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICS 53     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius takes one on the button.
Cooter throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooter. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Cooter. Beautiful body shot.
Axius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooter lands an overhand right.
Axius throws the left hand but Cooter avoids the punch easily.
Cooter jabs Axius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Cobweb Cooter has been cut.
Axius throws a low kick, looking for Cooter's leg but Cooter calmly moves out of range.
Axius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooter misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Cooter
and Axius counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Cooter blocks the leg kick.
Cooter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Cooter throws a sloppy body shot
and Axius counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cooter lands a nice looking body kick.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooter to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooter jabs Axius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooter. That one must have hurt.
Cooter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cooter missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooter.
Axius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Cooter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cooter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Axius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooter is looking to advance position but Axius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Axius avoids the attempt from Cooter to control.
Cooter is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Cooter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cooter wants to control but Axius is keeping busy.
Axius is pressing down on Cooter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooter is holding on for now.
Axius prevents Cooter from improving his position.
Cooter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Axius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Axius's back!
Cooter throwing sloppy strikes.
Cooter has the hooks in. Axius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Axius covering up well and avoiding damage.
Axius finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Cooter lands a couple of good shots and Axius has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cooter is working the ground and pound. Can Axius escape?
Cooter thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cooter scores with punches and elbows.
Axius trying to control the hands but Cooter won't let him.
Axius tries to escape but Cooter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Axius is trying to remain composed but Cooter is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cooter lands a shot to the body. #ROC2#Axius is rocked!#T4#
Axius looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cooter.
Cooter is striking well from the back but Axius escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cooter working his ground and pound in the gym.
Cooter trying to control the pace.
Cooter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Axius is refusing to be controlled, as Cooter sits in half guard.
Cooter lands strikes from half guard.
Cooter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cooter thows a huge punch but Axius dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobweb Cooter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter'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#
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooter moves out of range of the body kick from Axius.
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooter misses with a body kick.
Cooter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooter misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Axius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooter tries to stall but Axius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cooter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Cooter can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Cooter fails to pull guard.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooter. #T1#
Cooter misses with some punches. #TD2#
Cooter pulls guard.
Cooter looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooter, not yet.
Cooter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cooter is trying to control the position but Axius postures up.
Axius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Axius trying to control but Cooter is working from the bottom.
Cooter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Axius is now in half guard.
Axius prevents Cooter from improving his position.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cooter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cooter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Axius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooter.
Cooter postures up in Axius's guard and throws a big left but Axius blocks it.
Cooter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Axius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Axius wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooter throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooter throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Cooter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooter throws an elbow that misses. Axius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooter's guard. Nice move by Axius!#REVR#
Cooter working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Cooter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cooter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Axius's guard. #REVB#
Cooter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Axius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cooter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Cooter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Axius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Axius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cooter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cobweb Cooter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooter keeping full guard, as Axius tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooter working a defensive guard here.
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 Gemellus Axius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Axius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axius throws a front kick aimed at Cooter's knee but Cooter avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooter.
Cooter slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius throws a push kick but Cooter slaps the foot to one side.
Cooter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobweb Cooter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Cooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
It looked like Axius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter throws the kick towards the body but Axius avoids it.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Cooter blocks a head kick by Axius.
Axius takes a swing at Cooter's ribcage but misses.
Axius misses with a body shot. #T1##CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Cooter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Axius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cooter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Axius.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
Cooter lands a nice uppercut.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooter blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Axius tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
Axius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axius tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cooter fails to land.
Axius tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
Cooter swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooter misses with the head strike. #T2#
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Cooter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Axius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gemellus Axius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cobweb Cooter.
Cooter misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Axius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cooter.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Cooter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Cooter manages to break the clinch.
Axius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooter has time to react.
Axius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooter's head.
Cooter throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Cooter looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
Cooter throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range. #T3#
Axius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axius throws a jab when Cooter was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Axius.
Axius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Axius slips a jab and a cross from Cooter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axius thows a leg kick but Cooter checks it #TD2#
and Cooter counters with a shoot takedown. Axius fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius looking to control.
Cooter throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Cooter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooter won't allow Axius to sweep him here.
Cooter trying to control but Axius is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cooter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Axius dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Axius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Axius is working hard here to advance position.
Axius postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gemellus Axius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axius 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gemellus Axius!

During a confident post fight interview, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Cobweb Cooter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.

 

Event: ICS 40     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Axius moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Axius tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Axius tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Axius 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.
Axius is looking to clinch.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Axius jumps back.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Axius wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Axius.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Axius tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axius working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Axius drops back down to his feet.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.#T2#
Axius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemellus Axius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is working Axius over against the cage.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Axius scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Axius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Axius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Axius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Axius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Axius misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Axius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Axius jumps back.
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Axius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Axius.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Axius throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Axius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land. #T1#
Axius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Axius is looking to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Axius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Axius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Axius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Axius.
Axius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axius.
Axius scores with a jab.#CL#
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Axius blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemellus Axius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axius prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Axius misses with some punches.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Axius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Axius.
Axius throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Axius moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Axius fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Axius.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Axius moved away.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Axius.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sitsongrit motions for Axius to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Axius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axius staying out of range there.
Axius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axius doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Axius scores with a push kick.
Axius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius lands with a nice combination. Sitsongrit backs away looking to recover.
Axius misses with a wild combination.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Axius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Axius blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Axius.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axius moves out of range of the body kick.
Axius tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Axius.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Axius has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Axius blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Axius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Axius.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Axius drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!

Our winner, Yodsawan Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICS 20     
Date:   Apr 05, 2020
#R1##CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lê smiles and moves away.
Lê lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Lê clinches up with Axius and pushes him back against the cage.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Lê tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Lê.
Lê blocking some punches.
Axius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lê.#T1##TD2#
Axius pulls guard successfully.
Axius trying to control the position here.
Lê engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axius is controlling Lê's posture.
Axius working a defensive guard but Lê passes into half guard.
Axius tries to roll over but Lê keeps him under control.
Axius is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Axius actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axius trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Axius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Axius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lê's guard. #REVB#
Axius won't allow Lê to sweep him here.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Axius from controlling successfully.
Axius is looking to advance position but Lê has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Axius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Axius wants to control but Lê is having none of it.#T3#
Axius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Axius wants to control but Lê is having none of it.
Lê trying to control but Axius is having none of it.
Axius is working to get back to half guard.
Axius wants to hold on but Lê pushes him away.#T4#
Axius is looking to improve his position but Lê isn't that keen on the idea.
Lê controlling from mount.
Axius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Axius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Axius is trying to maintain the position but Lê is very close to passing his half guard.
Lê takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Axius looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê 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#
Lê misses with a hook.
Axius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Lê turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Axius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lê seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axius can turn it around.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Axius pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axius wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lê is now in half guard.
Axius wants to sweep but Lê has passed to side control!
Lê misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Lê trying to control the action but Axius is working from the bottom.
Axius is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Axius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Axius is looking to reverse the position.
Axius wants to control but Lê postures up.
Lê moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Axius can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Axius moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
Axius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Axius takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Lê clinches.
Axius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lê walks away with a smile on his face. Axius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemellus Axius.
Lê bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axius's head.
Axius is looking to chop away at Lê's legs.
Lê throws a lazy body kick
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axius can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land. #T4#
Lê tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lê.
Lê digs a right hand into Axius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axius's gas tank.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Lê. #TD2#
Axius decides to pull guard.
Lê's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Axius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Axius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lê passes into half guard.
Axius wants to control the action here but instead Lê manages to pass to full mount!
Axius wants to hold on but Lê pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius takes one to the chin there.
Lê thumps Axius with a low kick.
Lê digs a good hook to Axius's body.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Axius off balance momentarily.
Lê tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê looks for the body kick but Axius saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lê is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Axius blocks a head kick by Lê.
Axius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lê misses with a shot to the body
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Axius walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Axius walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Lê has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axius misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Axius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lê uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Axius looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lê has picked Axius up and slammed him! Axius can't keep hold of the triangle and Lê manages to pass to side control!
Axius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lê working away.
Lê controlling from side mount.
Axius struggling a bit here.#T3#
Axius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Axius is still trying to improve position.
Axius can't do much from the bottom here.
Axius is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axius seems a little lost for a moment, as Lê dominates the positioning.
Axius is trying to control Lê's posture but Lê avoids it.
Axius is looking for a sweep.
Axius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lê's best efforts.
Axius is looking for a sweep. Lê is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lê trying to control from half guard but Axius is working away.
Axius trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Axius throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lê. What's that going to do exactly?

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: ICS Leapyear     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Greene connects with a jab.
Axius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Axius misses. #CL2#
Greene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Greene gets a takedown into half guard.
Axius wants to control but Greene is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene wants to stand up but Axius has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius has Greene pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Axius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Greene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Axius is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Axius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greene trying to stand up but can't free himself from Axius's guard.#SUB#
Axius looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Greene wants to stand but Axius has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Axius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Axius is working an open guard so Greene takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Greene throws a lazy head kick
letting Axius counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Axius tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it. #CL2#
Greene rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Axius pulls guard successfully.
Axius has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage.
Axius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Greene decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Greene moves into the clinch.#T3#
Greene wants to get back to striking at distance but Axius won't allow it.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene tries to circle away but Axius has him pinned against the cage.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius lands a body punch.
Greene misses with some punches.
Axius keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Greene manages to break the clinch.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene lands a nice hook to Axius's body. Axius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene throws a leg kick
and Axius counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a stiff right hand.
Axius with a nice cross.#T4##CL2#
Greene takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Greene is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and Axius counters with a right hand to the body.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greene is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Greene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Greene finds it's way through Axius's defenses. #CL2#
Greene clinches.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
That's time! Axius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Axius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene thows a leg kick but Axius checks it
and Axius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greene misses with a right hand
and Axius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene lands with a hook. Axius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Greene misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene with a jab.#T1#
Greene throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Axius rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Greene breaks from the clinch.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Axius misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a low kick, right behind Axius 's knee.
Greene blocks a leg kick.
Axius tries to clinch but Greene is having none of it.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axius is able to avoid easily.
Axius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Greene looks to land a combination but Axius avoids it well.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Axius moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene's coach down at HARDCORE MMA (Elite Training) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Greene's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Axius prevents a body shot from Greene.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Greene breaks from the clinch.
Axius moves away from the strike by Greene.
A counter left hand to the body from Axius misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Greene.
Greene avoids the head kick by Axius.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Greene swinging wildly here.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greene throws a head kick that misses
and Axius counters with a good low kick that Greene was not able to check.
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Greene instigates a clinch.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Axius gets tackled into the cage by Greene. Greene maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius. #T4#
Axius tries to pull guard but Greene forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius tries to pull guard but Greene forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Greene blocking some punches.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius works on Greene's body with a couple of short punches.
Axius tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Axius drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemellus Axius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Axius jumps guard but Greene stands there with Axius around his waist. Axius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch.
Greene looks for the body kick but Axius saw that one coming.
Axius is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Axius checks a leg kick.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Greene feints and as Axius raises his hands in defense, Greene changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Axius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Axius is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Axius looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily. #SUB#
Axius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Greene gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Greene checks the leg kick.
Axius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greene. Greene obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Greene rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards. #BC2#
Greene manages to break the clinch.
Greene throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Axius's head.
Axius throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range.
A big left from Greene misses. #CL#
Axius closes the distance and clinches.
Axius misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice combination there by Greene.
A slapping body kick lands there for Greene.#T3#
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Greene misses with a left hand
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
A low kick from Greene is predictable there
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axius in his tracks.
Paulie Greene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axius tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
Axius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Axius moves out of range of the body kick.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Axius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Paulie Greene's cut even more.#CL2#
Greene takes the fight into the clinch.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene blocking some punches.
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 short left from Axius.
Axius misses with some punches. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!

Paulie Greene took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RS 1     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai sets himself, and Axius steps forward looking for the clinch! Asai avoids it this time.
Axius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Axius darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.
Asai tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai lands an elbow just above Axius 's eye.
Asai scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
A shot in the inside from Asai .
Asai tries a body shot but Axius blocks it. #BC#
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius wants to counter with a clinch but Asai pushes him away.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Axius lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius connects with a body shot.
Asai swats away the attempt to clinch by Axius.#T1##CL2#
Axius has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Axius tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Axius jumps guard but Asai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemellus Axius.
Nice elbow from Asai . #TD2#
Axius gets control of Asai 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Axius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Axius has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Asai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Axius has tightened it up now! Asai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gemellus Axius!
After winning the bout, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RISE 121     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk checks it.
Por Pramuk misses with a kick to the body.
Por Pramuk cracks Xinhai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Xinhai thumps Por Pramuk with a low kick.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick that misses.
Por Pramuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Por Pramuk ducked under it nicely.
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Por Pramuk throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xinhai blocks a jab.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Por Pramuk throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai lands a jab.#T1#
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Xinhai is looking to slow Por Pramuk down with leg kicks.
Xinhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Por Pramuk.
Some bone on bone action there as Por Pramuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Por Pramuk's shoulder, as Por Pramuk tries to avoid the shot.
Xinhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Xinhai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Por Pramuk's head backwards.
Por Pramuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Xinhai misses with a low kick.
Por Pramuk avoids the body shot from Xinhai.
Xinhai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xinhai scores with a body shot.
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
Por Pramuk moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai misses with a wild body shot.
Por Pramuk wants to slow Xinhai down by chopping away at his legs.
Xinhai scores with a jab to the body.
Por Pramuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai lands a jab to the head.
Xinhai throws out a powerful jab.
Por Pramuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Por Pramuk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xinhai defends well and Por Pramuk ends up having to push Xinhai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Por Pramuk misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Por Pramuk clinches.
Xinhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Por Pramuk throws a nice head kick!
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Por Pramuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A good leg kick by Xinhai.
Por Pramuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xinhai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Por Pramuk somewhat.
Xinhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Por Pramuk just manages to avoid it.
Xinhai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Por Pramuk.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Por Pramuk moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xinhai, as that shot connected.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xinhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Por Pramuk throws a body kick that misses.
Xinhai lands a jab to the nose.
Xinhai throws out a leg kick but Por Pramuk moves out of range and Xinhai only half commits.
Por Pramuk looks to clinch
and Xinhai counters with a leg kick.
Xinhai misses with a leg kick
and Por Pramuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Xinhai tenderised Por Pramuk's leg. Por Pramuk is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Por Pramuk shoots for a double leg takedown but Xinhai sprawls well. He's pushed Por Pramuk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieselnoi Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xinhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Por Pramuk.
Xinhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xinhai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xinhai works the jab nicely.
Xinhai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Por Pramuk swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Por Pramuk misses with a hook
and Xinhai counters with a right hand to the body.
Xinhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Por Pramuk's hands.
Xinhai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xinhai jabs Por Pramuk right on the nose. Por Pramuk blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Por Pramuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xinhai checks it well.
Xinhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Xinhai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Por Pramuk on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Xinhai as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Por Pramuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xinhai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Por Pramuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xinhai to score with a decent uppercut.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xinhai misses with a low kick.
Por Pramuk throws a counter combo.
Por Pramuk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Por Pramuk throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Por Pramuk backs away, Xinhai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Por Pramuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Por Pramuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xinhai. #CL2#
Por Pramuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Por Pramuk tries to break the clinch but Xinhai is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Xinhai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai blocks the body kick.
Por Pramuk looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Xinhai there.#T1#
Por Pramuk lands with a hook. Xinhai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Por Pramuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xinhai to score with a decent uppercut.
Xinhai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Por Pramuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xinhai.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Por Pramuk moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Por Pramuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xinhai's calf.
Xinhai is looking to chop away at Por Pramuk's legs.
The crowd cheers as Por Pramuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xinhai doesn't seem phased though.
Xinhai scores with a jab.
Por Pramuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 big right from Xinhai misses.
Por Pramuk throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Por Pramuk throws an off balance right hand
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Xinhai lands a head kick!
Xinhai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Por Pramuk's sensitive parts.
Xinhai keeps the fight on the outside.
Xinhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xinhai lands a jab to the head.
Xinhai moves out of range of the body kick from Por Pramuk.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Xinhai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xinhai.
Por Pramuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Por Pramuk misses. #TD2#
Por Pramuk drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Xinhai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Por Pramuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Xinhai is looking for a triangle but Por Pramuk pushes his legs off easily.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xinhai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xinhai working a defensive guard here.
Por Pramuk looking to sit in guard and control but Xinhai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Xinhai forces his way into half guard.
Por Pramuk trying to hold on to Xinhai's head to control him but Xinhai postures up.
Xinhai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Xinhai is keeping busy.
Por Pramuk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Xinhai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Por Pramuk controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Por Pramuk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xinhai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xinhai's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Por Pramuk throws a sloppy head kick and Xinhai moves out of range easily.
Xinhai thuds his right hand into Por Pramuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Por Pramuk misses.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Xinhai lands a jab to the nose.
Por Pramuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Xinhai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Por Pramuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Xinhai connects with a solid leg kick.
Xinhai throws a low kick but Por Pramuk avoids it.
Por Pramuk misses with a combination
and Xinhai counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk looks for the body kick but Xinhai saw that one coming.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot.
Xinhai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Por Pramuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Por Pramuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xinhai connects with an inside leg kick.
Por Pramuk throws a front kick aimed at Xinhai's knee but Xinhai avoids it well.
Xinhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xinhai looks to throw the jab but Por Pramuk is out of range.
Por Pramuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.
Xinhai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
Por Pramuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Por Pramuk.
Xinhai throws a low kick, looking for Por Pramuk's leg but Por Pramuk calmly moves out of range.
Por Pramuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xinhai. Xinhai obviously looking to wear him down.
Por Pramuk fails with the takedown
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Xinhai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xinhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Por Pramuk.
An attempted straight right counter from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Por Pramuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xinhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Xinhai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yang Xinhai is winning the standup battle so far.
Xinhai dodges the punch combination from Por Pramuk.
Xinhai lands a head shot.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk misses with a kick to the body
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Por Pramuk slips under a jab.
Por Pramuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xinhai with a body shot.#T3#
Por Pramuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Por Pramuk scores with a kick to the body.
Xinhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai throwing a counter right hand but Por Pramuk manages to avoid it.
Xinhai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Por Pramuk walks into a left hand.
Xinhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
A left and a right from Por Pramuk both land. Nice combination.
Yang Xinhai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Por Pramuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Por Pramuk cracks the inside of Xinhai's front leg.
Por Pramuk lands with a nice combination. Xinhai backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xinhai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xinhai misses with a right hand
enabling Por Pramuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Xinhai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Por Pramuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xinhai scores with the left hand. Por Pramuk knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Por Pramuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Xinhai misses its intended target.
Xinhai punishes Por Pramuk's body with a nice straight punch.
Por Pramuk is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it.
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Xinhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xinhai connects with a leg kick. Por Pramuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xinhai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Por Pramuk misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xinhai cracks Por Pramuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai feints and then cracks Por Pramuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Por Pramuk down.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xinhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Por Pramuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Xinhai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xinhai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Xinhai!

Our winner, Yang Xinhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the fight. I lost, to a very skilled opponent. I will be back, and stronger than before!'.

 

Event: EMP Piano vs Pearson     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xinhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xinhai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
Walcott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Xinhai. Those never looked like landing.
Walcott feints a counter leg kick.
Xinhai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xinhai looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walcott.
Xinhai throws a push kick but Walcott slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xinhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott misses with a hook
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Xinhai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Xinhai misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
Walcott throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Walcott rushes Xinhai and presses him up against the cage.
Xinhai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walcott.#TD2#
Walcott pulls guard.
Walcott has control of Xinhai's left arm, preventing Xinhai from doing any damage.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but instead Walcott has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walcott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Xinhai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walcott passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Xinhai tries to improve position but can't.
Xinhai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Walcott controls the position.#T3#
Xinhai is looking for a sweep.
Walcott working away.
Xinhai being controlled for a moment.
Xinhai is trying to work for a sweep but Walcott has mounted him!
Xinhai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Xinhai tries to roll but Walcott sticks to his back. #T4#
Xinhai trying to control the action but Walcott just sinks the hooks in.
Xinhai can't escape the position.
Xinhai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Xinhai is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Xinhai right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Xinhai right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Walcott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Xinhai.
A countering left hand to the body from Walcott misses.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xinhai in his tracks.
Walcott dodges the punch combination from Xinhai.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xinhai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Xinhai throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai walks into a straight right hand from Walcott.
Xinhai swinging wildly here.
Walcott staying out of range there.
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
That kick from Xinhai tenderised Walcott's leg. Walcott is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xinhai misses with a low kick.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Walcott tries a quick counter leg kick but Xinhai is wise to it.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Xinhai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott.
Walcott takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yang Xinhai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xinhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xinhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick from Xinhai.
Yang Xinhai is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Walcott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xinhai will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott connects with a solid leg kick.
Xinhai connects with a single shot there.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott thumps Xinhai with a low kick.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xinhai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xinhai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walcott scores with a jab.
Xinhai misses with a head kick.
Xinhai lands a head kick. Walcott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xinhai looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Walcott lands with a nice body kick.
Walcott takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Xinhai misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walcott works over Xinhai's head and body with a nice combination.
Xinhai swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott thinks about the counter body kick.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xinhai tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai dips to his left and cracks Walcott with an uppercut!
Xinhai misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai misses with a kick to the body.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xinhai keeps Walcott at a distance using the push kick.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Xinhai moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Xinhai misses its target.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xinhai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xinhai misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walcott throws a front kick that sends Xinhai stumbling back into the cage.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Xinhai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that Walcott avoids nicely.
Xinhai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Xinhai throws out a powerful jab.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Xinhai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xinhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xinhai, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Walcott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott thumps Xinhai with a low kick.
Xinhai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Walcott blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Xinhai.
Xinhai backing away here, and Walcott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walcott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xinhai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Walcott looks to move away, Xinhai throws a big counter combo but Walcott just gets out of the way.
Xinhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Xinhai throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Walcott throws a big counter head kick but Xinhai avoids it with no problem.
Walcott takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Walcott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai misses with a jab to the body
and Walcott counters with a left to the body.
Xinhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xinhai walks into a left hand.
Walcott scores with a jab to the head.
Xinhai throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Walcott has a takedown stuffed.
Xinhai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walcott.
Walcott throws a good cross that connects.
Walcott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xinhai throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Walcott moves out of range.
Xinhai misses with a low kick as Walcott jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai is looking to counter punch.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Walcott avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walcott.
A jab from Walcott misses.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xinhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walcott. Walcott obviously looking to wear him down.
Walcott cracks the inside of Xinhai's front leg.
Walcott throws an overhand right that lands on Xinhai's shoulder, as Xinhai tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Xinhai. Those never looked like landing.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walcott throws out the jab.
Xinhai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walcott throws a low kick, looking for Xinhai's leg but Xinhai calmly moves out of range.
Xinhai connects with a leg kick. Walcott looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott scores with a head kick.
Walcott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xinhai can pounce on him.
Walcott punishes Xinhai's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Walcott blocks the body kick.
Xinhai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Xinhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai lands with a kick to the temple. Walcott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walcott throws a low kick but Xinhai moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Walcott misses
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xinhai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xinhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Xinhai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Xinhai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xinhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Xinhai throws out a powerful jab.
Xinhai lands a jab to Walcott's midsection.#TD2#
Walcott scores with a takedown into Xinhai's guard.
Xinhai wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Xinhai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Walcott has passed into half guard!
Walcott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tommy Walcott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xinhai is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Walcott!

Tommy Walcott gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: EMP Scrotum vs Graves     
Date:   Oct 04, 2019
#R1#
Sitsongrit stuns Xinhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xinhai - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit clobbers Xinhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Xinhai misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Xinhai - just one landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit pushes Xinhai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xinhai is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Xinhai's ribcage. Xinhai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xinhais head.
Xinhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xinhai blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Xinhai misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Xinhai's head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xinhai lands a right hand.
Xinhai tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Xinhai scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Xinhai.
Xinhai gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Xinhai breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xinhai doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xinhai throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Xinhai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Xinhai misses
and Xinhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Xinhai settles back down. #T2#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Xinhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Xinhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Xinhai swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Xinhai jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Xinhai misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Xinhai.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. #T3#
Xinhai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xinhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xinhai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Xinhai off the cage and back into range.
Xinhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Xinhai avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xinhai looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Xinhai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Xinhai.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Xinhai throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xinhai.
Good work by Xinhai as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xinhai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit cracks Xinhai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Xinhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xinhai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Xinhai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Xinhai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xinhai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xinhai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Xinhai was not able to check.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Xinhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Xinhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai walks into a jab.
Yang Xinhai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xinhai.
Xinhai tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xinhai if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xinhai moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Xinhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xinhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Xinhai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xinhai throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Xinhai misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Xinhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai throws a counter combo.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Xinhai's belly button to the back.
Xinhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xinhai jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
Xinhai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Xinhai unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Xinhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xinhai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Xinhai shakes it off.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Xinhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xinhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
Xinhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Xinhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai scores with a punch to the head.
Xinhai staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xinhai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xinhai looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xinhai scores with a push kick.
Xinhai misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xinhai lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
It appears Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xinhai ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Xinhai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Xinhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xinhai down. #CL#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Xinhai against the cage.
Xinhai misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Sitsongrit scores with a four punch combination!
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Xinhai lands a high kick!
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Xinhai scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xinhai.
Xinhai checks the leg kick.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Xinhai'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!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Xinhai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Xinhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xinhai misses with a wild combination.
Xinhai throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Xinhai misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Xinhai down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xinhai scores with a push kick.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xinhai lands a front kick.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Xinhai cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xinhai misses with a head kick.
Xinhai takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xinhai.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit catches Xinhai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Xinhai.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Xinhai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Xinhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses.
Xinhai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Xinhai with an uppercut!
Xinhai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Xinhai's side.
Xinhai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xinhai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xinhai really felt that one!
Xinhai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xinhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xinhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.
Xinhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Xinhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Xinhai.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit tests Xinhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Xinhai.
Sitsongrit punishes Xinhai's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Xinhai moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
Xinhai scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai lands with a right hand.
Xinhai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Xinhai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit tests Xinhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai throws a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Xinhai should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!

After winning the bout, Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty     
Date:   Sep 18, 2019
#R1#
Xinhai misses with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Xinhai.
Duanesboy lands a head shot.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Duanesboy throws a big shot that misses.
Duanesboy missing with a left hand there. Xinhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xinhai 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.
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Duanesboy ducked under it nicely.
Xinhai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duanesboy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xinhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duanesboy. Duanesboy obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Xinhai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duanesboy.#T1#
Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duanesboy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xinhai looks to land a right hand but Duanesboy moved out of range.
Duanesboy jabs at Xinhai's body.
Xinhai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xinhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Xinhai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Xinhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duanesboy lands a lovely overhand right.
Xinhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duanesboy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
A little jabbing left from Duanesboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duanesboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy throws a low kick but Xinhai avoids it.
A head kick from Xinhai lands but Duanesboy takes it in his stride.
Xinhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Duanesboy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses.
Duanesboy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duanesboy misses with a straight left.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Duanesboy avoids the head kick by Xinhai.
Xinhai lands a head kick!
Xinhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duanesboy.
A little feinted left hand from Xinhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Duanesboy's head but Duanesboy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duanesboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duanesboy throws out the jab.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Duanesboy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xinhai misses with a head kick.
Xinhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duanesboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duanesboy.
Xinhai drops his hands momentarily and Duanesboy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai scores with a one two! Duanesboy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Xinhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xinhai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duanesboy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Duanesboy scores with a jab.
Duanesboy looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Xinhai loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.
Xinhai misses with a wild body shot.
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Xinhai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Xinhai tries to bum rush Duanesboy with a series of wild strikes but Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duanesboy slips a straight right by Xinhai.
Duanesboy misses with a straight right.
Xinhai misses with a looping right.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Duanesboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xinhai doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Xinhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duanesboy manages to avoid it.
Duanesboy blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
Duanesboy lands a glancing blow to the side of Xinhai's head.
Duanesboy thumps Xinhai with a low kick.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Xinhai lands a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Duanesboy - that will leave a mark!
Duanesboy blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
A big right from Duanesboy misses.
It looked like Xinhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Duanesboy misses its intended target.
Xinhai throwing a counter right hand but Duanesboy manages to avoid it.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Xinhai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xinhai throws a lazy uppercut
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Duanesboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xinhai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Duanesboy tests Xinhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Xinhai throws a right and a left that Duanesboy avoids nicely.
Duanesboy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xinhai throws a hook but Duanesboy blocks it.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Duanesboy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xinhai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Xinhai.
Duanesboy lands a nice shot that snaps Xinhai's head back.
Xinhai misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Duanesboy as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duanesboy moves away.
Duanesboy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xinhai is looking to land body kicks.
Duanesboy throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Xinhai cracks Duanesboy with an open hand slap.
Duanesboy dodges the punch combination from Xinhai. #T1#
Duanesboy lands with a shot to the body.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duanesboy.
A head kick by Xinhai misses
and Duanesboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duanesboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Duanesboy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xinhai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xinhai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Duanesboy misses its intended target.
Duanesboy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Duanesboy throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Xinhai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Duanesboy avoids it.
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Xinhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Duanesboy is just out of range.
Duanesboy punishes Xinhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Duanesboy lands with a hook. Xinhai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xinhai blocks a jab.#T2#
Xinhai tries to bum rush Duanesboy with a series of wild strikes but Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xinhai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xinhai slips under a jab from Duanesboy.
Xinhai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duanesboy momentarily.
Duanesboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duanesboy moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xinhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duanesboy misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Duanesboy as he connects with a hook.
Xinhai lands a head kick. Duanesboy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Xinhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duanesboy's hands.
Duanesboy looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Duanesboy throws a hook but Xinhai avoids it easily.#T3#
Duanesboy throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duanesboy dodges the punch combination from Xinhai.
Duanesboy tests Xinhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xinhai lands with a right hand.
Duanesboy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duanesboy lands the left hand.
Duanesboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Duanesboy cracks a nice hook into Xinhai's ribs.
Xinhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xinhai slips under a jab from Duanesboy.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Xinhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duanesboy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.#T4#
Duanesboy lands a jab to the head.
Duanesboy lands a lovely overhand right.
Xinhai misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Xinhai.
Duanesboy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xinhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Duanesboy throws a lazy right hand but Xinhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xinhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
Duanesboy lands with a nice body punch.
Duanesboy clobbers Xinhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duanesboy lunges at Xinhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xinhai's hand.
Xinhai scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.
A little jabbing left from Duanesboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duanesboy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xinhai's sensitive parts.
Duanesboy works the jab nicely.
Duanesboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snake Duanesboy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Duanesboy.
Xinhai slips under a jab from Duanesboy.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duanesboy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duanesboy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duanesboy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xinhai has time to react.
Duanesboy slips a jab from Xinhai.
Jab, jab by Xinhai - just one landing.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Duanesboy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Duanesboy.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Duanesboy jabs at Xinhai's body.
Xinhai misses with a double jab
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Xinhai swings for the body but Duanesboy moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Duanesboy ducks down to avoid it.
Duanesboy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duanesboy cracks Xinhai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Xinhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duanesboy is out of range and Xinhai settles back down.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a hook but Duanesboy blocks it.
Duanesboy scores with a spinning back kick!
Duanesboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duanesboy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duanesboy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xinhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duanesboy throws an overhand right that lands on Xinhai's shoulder, as Xinhai tries to avoid the shot.
Duanesboy throws a big shot that misses.
Duanesboy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duanesboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xinhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Xinhai swings widly with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Xinhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Duanesboy saw that one coming.
Xinhai throws a shot from downtown. Duanesboy moves away and avoids it.
Duanesboy lands with a cross.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duanesboy.
Xinhai takes a swing at Duanesboy's ribcage but misses.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Duanesboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duanesboy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xinhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duanesboy lands a right hook to the body.
Duanesboy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duanesboy stuns Xinhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xinhai throws a low kick, looking for Duanesboy's leg but Duanesboy calmly moves out of range.
Duanesboy lands a right hook to the body.
Xinhai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Duanesboy lands a jab.
Xinhai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duanesboy lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Xinhai misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Duanesboy scores with a hook to the body. Xinhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xinhai looks for the body kick but Duanesboy saw that one coming.
Duanesboy works Xinhai's body with a nice hook.
Duanesboy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xinhai back to the cage. Duanesboy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Xinhai throws a leg kick
and Duanesboy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xinhai thinking.
Xinhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick that knocks Xinhai off balance momentarily.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duanesboy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Xinhai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xinhai scores with a nice head shot.
Xinhai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duanesboy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Duanesboy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xinhai tries a head kick but it misses.
Duanesboy connects with an inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Xinhai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Xinhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duanesboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Xinhai.
Duanesboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Duanesboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xinhai doesn't seem phased though.
Duanesboy lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy connects with a looping right hand.
Duanesboy tests Xinhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duanesboy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!

Snake Duanesboy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen 2     
Date:   Aug 16, 2019
#R1#
Vinyard wants to clinch up but Xinhai keeps it at a distance.
Xinhai connects with a high kick.
Xinhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut
and Vinyard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vinyard connects with a crisp jab.
Xinhai scores with a nice head shot.
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Vinyard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Xinhai does it's job there.#CL#
Vinyard has closed the distance and engaged Xinhai in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xinhai.
Xinhai trying to control the position but instead, Vinyard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xinhai into the cage.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xinhai misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Nice body punch from Vinyard.
Vinyard tries a body shot but Xinhai blocks it.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Vinyard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xinhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xinhai.
Xinhai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vinyard has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Xinhai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xinhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vinyard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Xinhai down.
Xinhai lands with a kick to the temple. Vinyard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Vinyard is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Xinhai! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yang Xinhai!
After winning the bout, Yang Xinhai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs Marciano     
Date:   Jul 19, 2019
#R1#
Jaroslav is looking to chop away at Xinhai's legs.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Xinhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xinhai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaroslav slips a straight right by Xinhai.
Xinhai slips a jab and a cross from Jaroslav.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xinhai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Jaroslav cracks a nice hook into Xinhai's ribs.
Xinhai 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.
Xinhai connects with the punch.
Xinhai needs to keep his hands up - Jaroslav had a free shot at his head there.
Jaroslav works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Jaroslav moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Xinhai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xinhai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xinhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xinhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaroslav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Jaroslav moved out of range nicely.
Jaroslav throws a quick counter kick to the body but Xinhai avoids it.
Jaroslav throws a shot to the body.
Xinhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaroslav defending well as Xinhai loads up on a big left hand.
Jaroslav looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Xinhai misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Xinhai 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.
Xinhai tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai connects with a single shot there.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Jaroslav avoids the head kick by Xinhai.
Jaroslav takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaroslav scores with a jab to the head.
Xinhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaroslav thumps Xinhai with a low kick.
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xinhai.
Xinhai blocks the body kick.
Jaroslav slips a straight right by Xinhai.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaroslav shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Xinhai eats them both and turns towards Jaroslav to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Jaroslav.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xinhai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Jaroslav.#T2#
Jaroslav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaroslav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. Xinhai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xinhai cracks Jaroslav with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaroslav throws a series of punches but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xinhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav throws a series of punches but Xinhai avoids them all with ease.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Jaroslav - just one landing.
Jaroslav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xinhai defending well as Jaroslav loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaroslav misses the target.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Xinhai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xinhai misses with a body kick.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Jaroslav connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
Xinhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Jaroslav looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jaroslav scores with a jab.
Jaroslav lands a jab to the nose.
Jaroslav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xinhai.
Jaroslav's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xinhai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaroslav scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaroslav swings widly with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a leg kick.
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xinhai is looking to land body kicks.
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai works the jab nicely.
Xinhai moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaroslav.#T4#
Jaroslav digs a good body shot into Xinhai's ribs.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Xinhai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Xinhai as he connects with a hook.
Jaroslav takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xinhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav avoids the head kick by Xinhai.
Xinhai misses with a few strikes there.
Jaroslav lands with a straight right. Xinhai didn't see that one coming.
Jaroslav tries to land a leg kick but Xinhai saw it coming and moves away.
Jaroslav throws a right hand that Xinhai ducks under and follows up with a left that Xinhai also avoids with ease.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaroslav slips under a jab from Xinhai.
Jaroslav throws an overhand right that lands on Xinhai's shoulder, as Xinhai tries to avoid the shot.
Xinhai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaroslavs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai moves out of range of the body kick from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Jaroslav is predictable there
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xinhai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 Felix Jaroslav will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jaroslav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xinhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaroslav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
A right-left combo lands from Xinhai.
Jaroslav is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xinhai blocks a leg kick.
Xinhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaroslav tries to work over Xinhai's front leg with a kick but Xinhai checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaroslav as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Jaroslav closes the distance and pushes Xinhai back into the cage.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Xinhai breaks the clinch.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai works Jaroslav's body with a nice hook.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Jaroslav misses.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Jaroslav moves out of range easily.
Xinhai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaroslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Jaroslav looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xinhai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. Xinhai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Jaroslav is looking to chop away at Xinhai's legs.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Xinhai.
Jaroslav throws a low kick but Xinhai avoids it.
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaroslav throws out the jab.
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Jaroslav dips to his left and cracks Xinhai with an uppercut!
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Jaroslav moves out of range easily.
Jaroslav slips under a jab from Xinhai.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Jaroslav.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaroslav throws a hook but Xinhai avoids it easily.
Xinhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaroslav throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Jaroslav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Xinhai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Xinhai throws a chopping leg kick but Jaroslav manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Jaroslav closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xinhai wants to break free but Jaroslav has control. #BC2#
Xinhai manages to break the clinch.
Xinhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xinhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Jaroslav's shoulder, as Jaroslav tries to avoid the shot.
Jaroslav throws an overhand right that lands on Xinhai's shoulder, as Xinhai tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaroslav throws out a loose jab but Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav lands a jab.
A combination from Xinhai does no damage.
Jaroslav throws a low kick, looking for Xinhai's leg but Xinhai calmly moves out of range.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Xinhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xinhai connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target. #T3#
Jaroslav throws out a powerful jab.
Jaroslav slips under a jab from Xinhai.
Xinhai staying out of range there.
Xinhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Jaroslav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Jaroslav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaroslav feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xinhai's calf.
Jaroslav connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xinhai. Xinhai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xinhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xinhai dodges the punch combination from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav thumps Xinhai with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai jabs at Jaroslav's body.#T4#
Xinhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaroslav.
Xinhai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaroslav checks it well.
Jaroslav fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xinhai on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xinhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head.
Xinhai cracks Jaroslav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jaroslav throws a hook but Xinhai avoids it easily.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Jaroslav misses with a straight left.
Xinhai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xinhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Jaroslav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaroslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Xinhai lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav loads up on a big right hand but Xinhai slips the punch.
Xinhai throws a head kick but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Jaroslav avoids them all with ease.
Jaroslav throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Jaroslav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaroslav works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaroslav takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Xinhai throws a body kick.
Jaroslav lands a jab to Xinhai's midsection.
Jaroslav scores with a spinning back kick!
Some wild striking there from Jaroslav.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaroslav blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav lands with a nice combination. Xinhai backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaroslav throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Jaroslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Xinhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xinhai jabs Jaroslav right on the nose. Jaroslav blinks but takes it well.
Jaroslav digs a good hook to Xinhai's body. #T1#
Xinhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xinhai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaroslav.
Xinhai moves out of range as Jaroslav strikes.
Xinhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Jaroslav throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xinhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xinhai in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Xinhai.
Nice uppercut there from Xinhai.
Jaroslav staying out of range there.
Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaroslav moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaroslav can pounce on him.
Jaroslav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses.
Xinhai scores with a nice right hand.
Jaroslav just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jaroslav uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xinhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xinhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A leg kick checked by Xinhai.
A clash of legs there as Xinhai blocks the low kick.
Jaroslav swinging wildly here.
Xinhai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaroslav jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Xinhai moved out of range.
Xinhai stalks Jaroslav and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jaroslav's face. Jaroslav staggers backwards, shaken.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaroslav takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xinhai throws a jab when Jaroslav was well out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jaroslav misses the target.
Xinhai misses with a looping right.
And Jaroslav counters with a quick kick to the body but Xinhai blocks it.
Jaroslav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xinhai in his tracks.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai moves out of range as Jaroslav throws a body kick.
Jaroslav lands with an uppercut that bounces Xinhai off the cage and back into range.
Xinhai throws a shot from downtown. Jaroslav moves away and avoids it.
Jaroslav half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Xinhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xinhai moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaroslav.
Xinhai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaroslav's sensitive parts.
Xinhai throws the kick towards the body but Jaroslav avoids it.
Jaroslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaroslav.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Xinhai.
Xinhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Xinhai.
Jaroslav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Jaroslav throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Jaroslav misses.
Jaroslav clobbers Xinhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Xinhai.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaroslav. That snapped Xinhai's head back.
Xinhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaroslav.
Xinhai throws a hook but Jaroslav blocks it.
Jaroslav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xinhai misses the jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Felix Jaroslav!

A very excited looking Felix Jaroslav made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EMPWA8     
Date:   Jul 05, 2019
#R1#
Narz avoids the head kick by Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Narz moves out of range.
Xinhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Xinhai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xinhai throws a jab when Narz was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xinhai - that will leave a mark!
Xinhai thuds his right hand into Narz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xinhai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narz counters with a stiff right hand.
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Xinhai throws a combination that misses
and Narz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xinhai.
Xinhai loads up on a big right hand but Narz slips the punch.
Narz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xinhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Narz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xinhai just manages to avoid it.
Narz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses
and Narz counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been informed that Xinhai 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.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Narz ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xinhai scores with a leg kick.
Narz scores with a jab to the head.
Narz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narz.
Narz lands a really nice looking cross but Xinhai seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Narz looks to land a left hand but Xinhai moved out of range nicely.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xinhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Xinhai.
Narz swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Narz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Nice uppercut lands for Xinhai. That snapped Narz's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Narz tries to move into range but Xinhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Xinhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xinhai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Narz.
Narz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses
and Narz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xinhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xinhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Narz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xinhai scores with a punch to the head.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai scores with a jab to the head.
Xinhai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A clash of legs there as Xinhai blocks the low kick.
As Narz backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Narz manages to avoid it all.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Narz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Narz is looking to wear down Xinhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Xinhai.#T3#
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz checks a leg kick.
Xinhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz lands with a shot to the body.
Xinhai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Narz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xinhai cracks Narz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xinhai feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Narz ducks down to avoid it.
Narz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xinhai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Xinhai.
Xinhai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Narz avoids the head kick by Xinhai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Narz is rocked!
Left hook, right uppercut from Xinhai.
Oh Narz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai lands with a right hand.
Jab by Xinhai.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Narz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Xinhai sends Narz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Xinhai is motioning to the referee to let Narz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Xinhai lands with an uppercut that bounces Narz off the cage and back into range.
Xinhai circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Narz to the canvas! Narz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Xinhai keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
A relieved looking Yang Xinhai 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: EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty     
Date:   Jun 21, 2019
#R1#
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Xinhai shakes it off.
Xinhai 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.
Xinhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai misses with a series of wild punches.
Jefferson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Jefferson.
Xinhai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai throws a lazy head kick
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai scores with a body shot.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Xinhai finds it's target.
Xinhai with a jab.#T1#
Xinhai lunges at Jefferson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jefferson's hand.
Xinhai lands with a cross.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Xinhai moved out of range.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xinhai misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Xinhai.
Jefferson unleashes a big counter combination but Xinhai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab from Jefferson.
Xinhai scores with a hook.
Jefferson defending well as Xinhai loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xinhai lands with a cross.
Xinhai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Jefferson throws a hook but Xinhai avoids it easily.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
Jefferson cracks Xinhai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xinhai.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson lands with a straight right. Xinhai didn't see that one coming.
Xinhai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Xinhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xinhai.#ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
Xinhai fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jefferson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cahal Jefferson was interviewed post fight and said 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.

 

Event: EMP Verygood vs Dong     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
A combination from Xinhai does no damage.
Xinhai throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.#TD#
Dominguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xinhai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dominguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xinhai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dominguez wants to control but Xinhai is keeping him busy. #T1#
Dominguez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Xinhai defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dominguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xinhai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Dominguez.
Xinhai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Xinhai is working from the bottom.
Xinhai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dominguez is controlling him well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xinhai stops Dominguez from passing to mount.
Dominguez throws an elbow but Xinhai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Xinhai blocks the move with his legs.
Xinhai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dominguez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xinhai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Xinhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinhai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Dominguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Dominguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Xinhai won't allow it.
Dominguez thows a huge punch but Xinhai dodges it nicely.
Xinhai is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard. #T4#
Dominguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Xinhai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominguez.
Xinhai looks to land a combination but Dominguez avoids it well. #TD#
Xinhai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dominguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xinhai has momentary wrist control but Dominguez slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xinhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Xinhai has wrist control.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Xinhai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Dominguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xinhai misses the jab.
Dominguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xinhai avoids it really well and circles away.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Xinhai as he connects with a hook.
Dominguez lands with a cross.
Dominguez scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Dominguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Xinhai kicks off Dominguez and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xinhai defending well as Dominguez loads up on a big left hand.
Dominguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Dominguez avoids them all with ease.
Dominguez tries to bum rush Xinhai with a series of wild strikes but Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominguez connects with a body shot that sends Xinhai's belly button to the back.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Xinhai throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xinhai leaves Dominguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xinhai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dominguez dips to his left and cracks Xinhai with an uppercut!
Dominguez misses with a wild combination.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xinhai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
Xinhai works Dominguez's body with a nice hook.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xinhai napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dominguez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dominguez moves into full mount!
Dominguez misses with a head shot.
Dominguez unloads with some shots from mount but Xinhai bucks and avoids them well.
Rico Dominguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Dominguez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dominguez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dominguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Xinhai is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez throwing strikes here but Xinhai is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
Xinhai blocking the ground and pound.
Xinhai blocking the ground and pound.
Dominguez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Dominguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Xinhai is on top in guard. #SUB#
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xinhai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xinhai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xinhai defends it easily.
Dominguez is controlling Xinhai's posture.#T4##SUB#
Dominguez is looking for a triangle but Xinhai pushes his legs off easily.
Xinhai wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Xinhai stands and steps away. Dominguez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Dominguez ducked under it nicely.
Xinhai misses with a two punch combination.
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 Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
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#
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Xinhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xinhai as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Dominguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Xinhai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dominguez is on him like a limpet, forcing Xinhai back against the cage.#BC2#
Xinhai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez moves forwards but Xinhai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominguez moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Dominguez blocks a jab.#TD#
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xinhai to the mat! Xinhai manages to get full guard.
Dominguez lands a couple of elbows.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xinhai is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Dominguez trying to control but Xinhai is working from the bottom.
Xinhai wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Xinhai keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Dominguez shoots in and bounces Xinhai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Xinhai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xinhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Xinhai.
Dominguez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xinhai.
Dominguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Dominguez. #T3#
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Dominguez saw that one coming.
Xinhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xinhai drops his hands momentarily and Dominguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dominguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xinhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Xinhai works over Dominguez's head and body with a nice combination.
Dominguez tries to move into range but Xinhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dominguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez connects with a looping right hand.
Dominguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xinhai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xinhai to the mat! Xinhai manages to get full guard.
Xinhai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Xinhai is keeping the position.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Dominguez is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Xinhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominguez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Dominguez!

Rico Dominguez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 26, 2019
#R1#
Xinhai connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xinhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Xinhai.
Xinhai lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xinhai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Xinhai moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Xinhai's ribs.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Xinhai moves out of range.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa 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.#T1#
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Xinhai avoids it well and moves away.
Xinhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Xinhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Xinhai avoids it well and moves away.
Barbosa misses with a head kick. #T2#
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xinhai throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Xinhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xinhai.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Xinhai.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Xinhai's head back.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai slips under a jab.#T3#
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xinhai throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice body kick.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xinhai momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Xinhai throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xinhai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Xinhai moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Xinhai.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Xinhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Xinhai's body.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Xinhai cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Barbosa takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Xinhai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Xinhai circles away.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Barbosa jabs at Xinhai's body.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Xinhai lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Xinhai with a series of wild strikes but Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Barbosa tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
Xinhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Xinhai lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xinhai as he avoids it easily.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Xinhai is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Barbosa tries to clinch up
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa. #T3#
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
Xinhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Xinhai's body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it. #T4#
Xinhai throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Xinhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Xinhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xinhai lands a jab to the nose.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
Xinhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xinhai fails to land with a series of punches.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#CL#
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xinhai blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Xinhai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Xinhai fails to land. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xinhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Xinhai is looking to stand back up but Barbosa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Xinhai. #REVB##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Xinhai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Xinhai is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Xinhai really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Xinhai is squirming around nicely.
Xinhai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Xinhai stops Barbosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barbosa trying to control but Xinhai is having none of it. #SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Xinhai turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Xinhai uses it to pass to side control.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa missing with punches from the bottom.
Yang Xinhai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yang Xinhai.
I've got Xinhai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Xinhai!

A very excited looking Yang Xinhai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EMP Jodson vs Boaz     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Friman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Xinhai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xinhai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friman scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman prevents Xinhai from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Xinhai keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Friman 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.
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xinhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman won't allow Xinhai to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xinhai throws a hook but Friman blocks it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Friman misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Friman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xinhai did well to prevent Friman getting side control.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman controlling the pace.
Friman with the ground and pound but Xinhai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Xinhai is not content to let Friman control the position.
Friman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friman throwing shots but Xinhai is blocking nicely.
Xinhai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friman. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Friman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman trying to control from half guard but Xinhai is working away.
Friman is nestled in close to Xinhai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Friman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xinhai defends it nicely.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friman shoots and misses
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Friman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xinhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xinhai.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
A big left from Friman misses.
Nice sprawl there from Xinhai as Friman shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xinhai takes a swing at Friman's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nice body punch from Friman.
Xinhai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friman circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xinhai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman lands a slapping body shot.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.#TD#
Friman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Xinhai pushes Friman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Friman misses the body punch
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Friman lands a nice shot that snaps Xinhai's head back.
Xinhai scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Friman missing with a left hand there. Xinhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friman throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Xinhai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Friman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xinhai but Xinhai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xinhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Friman.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.
Xinhai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.#TD#
Friman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xinhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
Friman won't allow Xinhai to get back to his feet.
Friman wants to control from the top but Xinhai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friman staying out of range there.
Friman doesn't manage to clinch there - Xinhai circles away.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Friman is looking to wear down Xinhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Friman misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Friman scores with a body shot.
Friman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Friman tries to clinch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Friman jabs at Xinhai's body.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Friman shoots in for a double leg but Xinhai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Friman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xinhai misses with a hook.#T4#
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xinhai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Friman backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Friman manages to avoid it all.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Xinhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Friman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xinhai counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xinhai swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xinhai!
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friman 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!

Oskar Friman opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4     
Date:   Mar 10, 2019
#R1#
Dominguez connects with a nice looking jab.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dominguez.
Dominguez moves to clinch but Xinhai breaks away
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xinhai defends well and Dominguez ends up having to push Xinhai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xinhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dominguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dominguez misses with a few strikes there.
Xinhai throws a big counter combination but Dominguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Xinhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xinhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dominguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xinhai. #T1#
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Dominguez wants to counter with a clinch but Xinhai pushes him away.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dominguez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Xinhai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xinhai loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Xinhai lands with a nice body punch.
Dominguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xinhai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dominguez scrambles back to his feet.
Dominguez throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xinhai enables Dominguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xinhai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xinhai is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Xinhai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Dominguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Xinhai keeps moving.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing.
Xinhai wants to stand up but Dominguez is controlling him.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xinhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Dominguez lands.#T3#
Dominguez throws a nice looking combination but Xinhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xinhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dominguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dominguez slips under a jab.
Dominguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xinhai, pushing him back against the cage.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dominguez has Xinhai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xinhai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Dominguez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dominguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Xinhai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dominguez is on him like a limpet, forcing Xinhai back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Xinhai scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Xinhai has Dominguez pressed against the cage, preventing Dominguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xinhai blocks an elbow strike.
Dominguez has a couple of punches blocked by Xinhai. #TD2#
Xinhai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dominguez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Xinhai to the mat. Xinhai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez prevents Xinhai from getting back to his feet.
Dominguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dominguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xinhai slips a jab and a cross from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xinhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Xinhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Dominguez ducks down to avoid it.
Dominguez with a jab.
Rico Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xinhai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Xinhai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xinhai takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Dominguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xinhai swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xinhai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.
Xinhai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xinhai ducks right into an uppercut from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Dominguez.
Xinhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Xinhai defending well as Dominguez loads up on a big left hand.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Dominguez avoids them all with ease.
Dominguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xinhai circles away.
Xinhai is looking to counter punch.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Dominguez.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dominguez has his takedown stuffed
and Xinhai counters with a right hand to the body.
Xinhai lands a nice hook to Dominguez's body. Dominguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Xinhai there.
Dominguez throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dominguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xinhai's waist but Xinhai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominguez off to one side.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Dominguez misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Dominguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xinhai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Xinhai ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Xinhai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dominguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xinhai is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing.
Dominguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rico Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xinhai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez is pressing down on Xinhai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xinhai is holding on for now.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dominguez working over Xinhai with some ground and pound. Xinhai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dominguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Xinhai defending well.
Dominguez slips a nice elbow through Xinhai's hands, connecting with Xinhai's forehead.
Xinhai has hold of Dominguez's hands but Dominguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Dominguez. Those never looked like landing.
Xinhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominguez slips under a jab.
Dominguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xinhai defends it well.
Dominguez slips a jab from Xinhai.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xinhai but Xinhai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xinhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xinhai ducks right into an uppercut from Dominguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Dominguez. Those never looked like landing.
Xinhai takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xinhai takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Dominguez misses with a double jab.
Dominguez fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai throwing a counter right hand but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Dominguez wants to clinch but Xinhai slips to the side
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Xinhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xinhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominguez.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominguez.#TD2#
Dominguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xinhai did well to prevent Dominguez getting side control.
Dominguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Xinhai is a slippery customer.
Dominguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Xinhai is having none of it.
Dominguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dominguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dominguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xinhai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Xinhai is working away.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Xinhai is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominguez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dominguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xinhai defending well though. #SUB2#
Dominguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Xinhai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Xinhai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xinhai is trying to stand back up but Dominguez is controlling him #SUB2#
Dominguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dominguez 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Dominguez!

Rico Dominguez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog     
Date:   Feb 03, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortytwo throws an off balance right hand
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortytwo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Fortytwo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xinhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Fortytwo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortytwo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortytwo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xinhai's face.
Fortytwo lands a shot to the body.
Fortytwo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortytwo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xinhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Fortytwo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xinhai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xinhai managing to block the knees to the body from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Xinhai manages to break the clinch.
Fortytwo throws an off balance right hand
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Fortytwo is rocked!
One Fortytwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fortytwo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Xinhai stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yang Xinhai!
An out of breath Yang Xinhai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, One Fortytwo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.

 

Event: EMP Alcala vs Boaz     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
A shot to the body from Xinhai misses #TD2#
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control.
Xinhai pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman misses with the ground and pound.
Friman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Friman is chipping away with strikes.
Xinhai is trying to buck Friman off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friman working the ground and pound but Xinhai is defending the strikes.
Friman trying to control the action but Xinhai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
Xinhai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Friman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Xinhai 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.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Xinhai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xinhai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman throws a strike aimed at the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai avoids it well.
Xinhai is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Friman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman scores with punches from side control.
Friman controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Xinhai parries the strikes from Friman easily there. Friman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xinhai to escape.
Friman working the ground and pound but Xinhai is defending the strikes.
Xinhai dodges the ground and pound from Friman.
Friman working the head with strikes. #T3#
Friman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Friman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xinhai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Friman tries to score with some ground and pound. Xinhai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Friman in side control, throwing shots but Xinhai defends. #T4#
Xinhai is trying to buck Friman off.
Friman is chipping away with strikes.
Friman lands a few punches from side control.
Xinhai parries the strikes from Friman easily there. Friman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xinhai to escape.
Friman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Xinhai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Xinhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Friman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xinhai doesn't seem bothered though.
Xinhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xinhai wants it to stay on the feet.
Friman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xinhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman lands a nice hook to Xinhai's body. Xinhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xinhai works Friman's body with a nice hook.
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Friman shoots in and bounces Xinhai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xinhai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xinhai is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Xinhai.
Friman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xinhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xinhai tries to kick Friman off but Friman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Xinhai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Friman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friman slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xinhai has hold of Friman's hands but Friman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Friman trying to control from half guard but Xinhai is working away.
Friman working Xinhai over with strikes.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xinhai defending well though. #T4#
Xinhai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Friman manages to mount him!
Xinhai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Friman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Xinhai is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Friman looking to finish with strikes here!
Friman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xinhai hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Friman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xinhai is bucking up trying to escape but Friman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai connects with the punch.
Friman scores with a decent looking hook.
Xinhai scores with a nice strike.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Friman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman misses with a takedown
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Friman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Friman.
Nice sprawl there from Xinhai as Friman shoots in.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Xinhai misses the target.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xinhai throws a good cross that connects.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Friman.#T2#
Friman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xinhai throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xinhai rather than just go for the knockout.
Friman slips under a jab.
Friman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xinhai stuns Friman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman stands up over Xinhai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Friman stops Xinhai from standing up.
Friman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xinhai being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Friman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yang Xinhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Friman.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!

In his post fight interview, Oskar Friman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TGC 83     
Date:   Nov 30, 2018
#R1#
A shot to the body from Xinhai misses
and Dong counters with a leg kick.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong throws a low kick, looking for Xinhai's leg but Xinhai calmly moves out of range.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
Xinhai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dong cracks Xinhai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xinhai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dong counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Dong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Dong takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!#T1#
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xinhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xinhai throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a body kick.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong slips a straight right by Xinhai.
It looked like Dong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xinhai.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dong dips to his left and cracks Xinhai with an uppercut!#T2#
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Dong throws out a leg kick but Xinhai moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Xinhai walks into a jab.
Xinhai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Xinhai's knee but Xinhai avoids it well.
Xinhai fails to land with a series of punches.
Dong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Dong throws a leg kick
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range and Dong settles back down.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Xinhai.
Dong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xinhai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xinhai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xinhai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xinhai avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Hung Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Xinhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Dong looks for the body kick but Xinhai saw that one coming.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dong with a jab.
Dong throws a leg kick
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Xinhai throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Xinhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Xinhai.
Xinhai moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Xinhai swinging wildly here. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Dong misses.
Yung Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Dong cracks the inside of Xinhai's front leg.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xinhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xinhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong. #T2#
Dong throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Xinhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dong with a body shot.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xinhai misses with a looping right.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xinhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Dong looks to throw a body kick
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dong throws a sloppy body shot
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xinhai misses with a few strikes there.
Dong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xinhai just manages to avoid it.
Dong looks to land a combination. Xinhai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xinhai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
A left and a right from Xinhai both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xinhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Dong.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Danga de danga de dang - Xinhai scores with a four punch combination!
Dong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xinhai will feel that in the morning.
Dong throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.
And Dong counters with a quick kick to the body but Xinhai blocks it.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dong blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
Xinhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xinhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Dong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Xinhai gets tackled into the cage by Dong. Dong maintains the clinch.
Dong tries a body shot but Xinhai blocks it.
Xinhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Xinhai.
Xinhai prevents a body shot from Dong.
Xinhai misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Xinhai throws a head punch that misses.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xinhai's elbow.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xinhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Xinhai can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Xinhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xinhai tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Xinhai up against the cage.
Xinhai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Dong tries to work over Xinhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Xinhai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dong works on Xinhai's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xinhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands. #T3#
Xinhai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xinhai misses with some punches.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xinhai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Xinhai.
Dong blocking some punches.
Xinhai being controlled against the cage.
Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xinhai walks away with a smile on his face. Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Xinhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
Dong scores with a push kick.
A low kick from Dong is predictable there
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Xinhai misses the jab.
Dong throws a quick counter head kick but Xinhai was just out of range.
Dong throws a body kick that misses
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Xinhai sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yang Xinhai.
I think Xinhai 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yang Xinhai!

After winning the bout, Yang Xinhai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TGC 79     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Walcott.
Walcott slips a jab from Xinhai.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walcott misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott blocks a jab.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Walcott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott throws an off balance right hand
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai walks into a jab.
Xinhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Walcott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
Xinhai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walcotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott 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.
Xinhai tries to bum rush Walcott with a series of wild strikes but Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xinhai lands with a shot to the body.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Walcott connects with a body shot.#T2#
Xinhai defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walcott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xinhai's sensitive parts.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai needs to keep his hands up - Walcott had a free shot at his head there.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xinhai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Walcott looks to land a combination but Xinhai avoids it well.
Walcott swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Walcott is looking to wear down Xinhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xinhai avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Xinhai lands with an uppercut that bounces Walcott off the cage and back into range.
Xinhai looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
Xinhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walcott. Walcott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Walcott.
Walcott throws a hook but Xinhai avoids it easily.
Walcott swings widly with a right hand
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xinhai moves away from the strike by Walcott.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Xinhai.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
Walcott plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Walcott dodges the punch combination from Xinhai.
Xinhai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walcott.
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 Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Walcott slips a straight right by Xinhai.
A shot to the liver by Xinhai. Beautiful body shot.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott swinging wildly here.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai misses with a wild combination.
Xinhai moves out of range as Walcott strikes.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Walcott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xinhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Walcott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Walcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xinhai circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Xinhai misses with a wild combination.
Xinhai misses with a few strikes there.
Xinhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott throws out a powerful jab.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Walcott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Walcott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A cross from Walcott lands.
Nice defenses there by Xinhai.
Xinhai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walcott backs up against the cage.
Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walcott.#T3#
Walcott takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Xinhai misses.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Xinhai looks to move away, Walcott throws a big counter combo but Xinhai just gets out of the way.
That kick from Walcott tenderised Xinhai's leg. Xinhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Xinhai misses.
A punch combination from Walcott misses.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
Xinhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xinhai scores with the left hand. Walcott knows he should have avoided that one.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Xinhai.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xinhai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Walcott has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xinhai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Walcott moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walcott as Xinhai tries to tie him up.
Xinhai misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walcott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walcott misses with a body punch
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Xinhai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Xinhai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walcott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walcott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott stuns Xinhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walcott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xinhai's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Walcott misses with a hook to the body
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Xinhai slips a jab from Walcott.
Walcott lands a jab.#CL#
Walcott moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Xinhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xinhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Xinhai.
Xinhai lands a hook that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Xinhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Xinhai stalling in the clinch but Walcott improves position.
Walcott takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Xinhai manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott connects with a right hand. Xinhai shakes it off.
Walcott slips a jab and a cross from Xinhai.
Walcott works the jab nicely.
Walcott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walcott moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walcott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xinhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walcott lands a jab to the head.
Walcott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Walcott works over Xinhai's head and body with a nice combination.
Xinhai lands a glancing blow to the side of Walcott's head.
Walcott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xinhai's head backwards.
Xinhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
Walcott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Walcott tries to clinch
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Xinhai moved out of range nicely.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Xinhai misses with the combination.
Walcott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Xinhai needs to keep his hands up - Walcott had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walcott connects with a body shot.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Walcott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Xinhai unleashes a big counter combination but Walcott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yang Xinhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walcott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walcott there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Walcott is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walcott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!

Tommy Walcott managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CCF 37     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Narz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Narz scores with a hook.#CL2#
Narz forces Xinhai back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xinhai.
Xinhai misses with a body punch.
Narz tries a body shot but Xinhai blocks it.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Xinhai tries to stall but Narz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xinhai pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Narz.
Xinhai blocks a body shot from Narz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xinhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xinhai stalling the fight.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Xinhai controls the action.
Xinhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Xinhai.
Xinhai can't find room to land a body shot as Narz controls the action. #T1#
Xinhai stalling in the clinch but Narz improves position.
Xinhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Xinhai controls his hands.
Xinhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
I was talking to Xinhai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xinhai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Xinhai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Narz connects with the punch.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Narz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xinhai lands with a cross.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Narz misses with a body shot
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.#T2#
Narz swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xinhai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Narz dodges the punch combination from Xinhai.
Narz scores with the left hand. Xinhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Xinhai looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Narz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xinhai.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Narz tries to clinch there but Xinhai circles away.
Xinhai slips a jab from Narz.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Narz missing with a left hand there. Xinhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai throws a big counter combination but Narz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Narz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xinhai misses with a two punch combination.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz lands an overhand right.
Narz missing with a left hand there. Xinhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz throws a big shot that misses.
Xinhai throwing a counter right hand but Narz manages to avoid it.
Xinhai lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Xinhai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narz momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xinhai avoids the body shot from Narz.
Xinhai avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz doesn't manage to clinch there - Xinhai circles away.
Narz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xinhai's waist but Xinhai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Narz off to one side.
It looked like Xinhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xinhai.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Narz is rocked!
Xinhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Narz is still on wobbly legs! Can Xinhai finish him?
Xinhai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Narz darts in trying to clinch
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Narz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xinhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Narz seems to have recovered his senses.
Xinhai cracks a nice hook into Narz's ribs.
Narz misses with a body punch
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai moves away from the strike by Narz.
Nice cross by Narz.
Narz walks into a straight right hand from Xinhai.#CL2#
Narz instigates a clinch. #BC#
Xinhai breaks from the clinch.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Yang Xinhai is winning the standup battle so far.
Xinhai slaps away a takedown attempt from Narz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Xinhai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Xinhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Narz moves into the clinch successfully.
Xinhai tries to work over Narz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xinhai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xinhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xinhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Xinhai controls the action.
Narz working aggressively here.
Narz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xinhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xinhai lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xinhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xinhai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xinhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Xinhai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Narz.#T2#
Narz stuns Xinhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xinhai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz misses with a straight right.
Xinhai is looking to counter punch.
Narz closes the distance and clinches up with Xinhai, looking for a takedown. Narz pushes Xinhai against the cage but Xinhai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xinhai lands a jab to the nose.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xinhai is looking to counter punch.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Xinhai works the jab nicely.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Xinhai throws a hook but Narz blocks it.
Narz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narz throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Narz lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz works Xinhai's body with a nice hook.
Narz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xinhai rather than just go for the knockout.
Narz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Xinhai misses its target.
Narz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xinhai circles away.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Narz.
Xinhai avoids the body shot from Narz.
Xinhai is looking to counter punch.
Narz lands with a shot to the body.
Narz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Narz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narz scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Narz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xinhai, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Narz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xinhai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Xinhai manages to break the clinch.
Xinhai defending well as Narz loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Xinhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Narz moves out of range of the strikes.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Narz ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Narz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz throws an overhand right that lands on Xinhai's shoulder, as Xinhai tries to avoid the shot.
Narz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Narz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Narz blocks a jab.
Narz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narz moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Narz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Narz throws a sloppy body shot
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Narz is rocked!
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz is still on wobbly legs! Can Xinhai finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz seems to have recovered his senses.
Narz misses with a jab to the body
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand.
Narz swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Narz fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Narz misses its intended target.
Xinhai is looking to counter punch.
Xinhai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Narz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Narz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xinhai!
Narz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Narz swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xinhai is looking to counter punch.
Narz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Narz misses with a jab to the body
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Narz swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai slips a straight right by Narz.#T2#
Xinhai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Narz misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Narz misses its intended target.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Xinhai throwing a counter right hand but Narz manages to avoid it.
Narz swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.
Xinhai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xinhai staying out of range there.#T3#
Xinhai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narz under the eye.
Xinhai tries to move into range but Narz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Narz is looking to clinch.
Narz misses with a jab to the body
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Narz ducks right into an uppercut from Xinhai.
Narz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xinhai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Xinhai.
Narz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Narz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Narz misses with a left hand
and Xinhai counters with a huge left! Narz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Xinhai isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Narz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Xinhai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
A victorious Yang Xinhai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EFA 86 Pesonen Vs Egyptian     
Date:   Aug 19, 2018
#R1#
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Xinhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xinhai avoids the head kick by Foster.
Xinhai scores with a jab. Foster acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vince Foster has been cut.
Xinhai 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.
Good leg kick by Foster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xinhai works the jab nicely.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xinhai.
A cross from Xinhai lands.
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Vince Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Xinhai lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Foster is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xinhai connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Foster! He's out on his feet! Xinhai rushes in and drops Foster with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yang Xinhai!
After winning the bout, Yang Xinhai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFA 83     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kubota is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota punishes Xinhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Xinhai checks it.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Xinhai off balance momentarily.
Kubota lands with a cross.
Xinhai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kubotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Xinhai both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai lands an overhand right.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xinhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kubota backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Kubota manages to avoid it all.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota jabs Xinhai right on the nose. Xinhai blinks but takes it well.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand.
Xinhai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubota.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Xinhai misses.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Xinhai checks it.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xinhai with a nice cross.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota throws a front kick aimed at Xinhai's knee but Xinhai avoids it well.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Xinhai down.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Kubota cracks a nice hook into Xinhai's ribs.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Kubota lands with a straight right. Xinhai didn't see that one coming.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Kubota feints and then cracks Xinhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xinhai down.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xinhai's sensitive parts.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Xinhai's defenses.
Xinhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kubota thows a leg kick but Xinhai checks it
and Xinhai counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Xinhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Xinhai misses its intended target.
Kubota swinging wildly here. #T4#
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai moved away.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota tries a low kick but Xinhai avoids it.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Nice body kick from Kubota.
Kubota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai misses with a few strikes there.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota lands a nice hook to Xinhai's body. Xinhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Xinhai's body.
Kubota throws a body kick that misses
and Xinhai counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Xinhai off balance momentarily.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Xinhai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kubota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Kubota misses
and Kubota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota works Xinhai's body with a nice hook.
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xinhai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota misses with a hook. Xinhai ducked under it nicely.
Xinhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota lands with a straight right. Xinhai didn't see that one coming.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Xinhai's legs.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Kubota swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Kubota
and Xinhai counters with a series of strikes. Kubota will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota slips a straight right by Xinhai.
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xinhai avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai checks a low kick from Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Xinhai.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xinhai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kubota has got the better of the exchanges.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Xinhai connects with a crisp jab.
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Xinhai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota throws a low kick but Xinhai avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Kubota connects with a jab.
Kubota's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xinhai can do to turn this around?
Xinhai throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Xinhai scores with a hook to the body. Kubota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!#T4#
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
A combination from Xinhai does no damage.
Kubota tries to land a leg kick but Xinhai saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Xinhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xinhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Xinhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Kubota backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Kubota manages to avoid it all.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota throws a low kick, looking for Xinhai's leg but Xinhai calmly moves out of range.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota.
Kubota throws out a leg kick but Xinhai moves out of range and Kubota only half commits.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a leg kick
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Kubota swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Xinhai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xinhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xinhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kubota punishes Xinhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Xinhai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with Xinhai's head.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota throws a shot to the body.
Xinhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota throws a poor cross that misses
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Xinhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kubota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range. #T2#
Kubota throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai checks it.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xinhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota throws a series of punches but Xinhai avoids them all with ease.
Kubota cracks Xinhai with a good jab.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kubota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xinhai unleashes a big counter combination but Kubota bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xinhai's calf.#T3#
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota misses with the body kick
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Kubota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xinhai.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Xinhai avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Xinhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Kubota misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a one-two to the body.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xinhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kubota throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Xinhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota cracks Xinhai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota cracks Xinhai with an open hand slap.
Xinhai avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kubota jabs at Xinhai's body.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Xinhai with an uppercut!
Kubota throws a low kick but Xinhai moves out of range easily.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kubota misses with a leg kick
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Xinhai takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
A slow jab from Xinhai misses its intended target.
Kubota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota misses with a leg kick
and Xinhai counters with a nice body shot.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xinhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Xinhai misses.
Kubota throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Kubota.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xinhai's calf.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xinhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kubota.
A solid body kick from Kubota.
Kubota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Xinhai saw that one coming.
Kubota scores with a one two! Xinhai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Xinhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kubota has time to react.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kubota throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Kubota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Xinhai staying out of range there.
Xinhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kubota with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Xinhai blocks the leg kick.
Kubota slips a jab from Xinhai.
Kubota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kubota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Kubota with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Xinhai tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xinhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Xinhai.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Kubota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xinhai.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Xinhai saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota had his way with Yang Xinhai in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Xinhai stalks Kubota and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kubota's face. Kubota staggers backwards, shaken.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota lands with a good body shot.
Kubota is looking to slow Xinhai down with leg kicks.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a jab. Xinhai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xinhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota thumps Xinhai with a low kick.
Kubota throws a lazy uppercut
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Xinhai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kubota.#T1#
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Kubota swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xinhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kubota lands with a shot to the body.
Xinhai slips under a jab from Kubota.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xinhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xinhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota pushes Xinhai away with a front kick.
Xinhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Xinhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kubota lands a jab.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!#T3#
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota digs a good hook to Xinhai's body.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kubota. Xinhai shrugs it off though.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Xinhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Xinhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubota misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Xinhai checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Xinhai blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Xinhai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
Kubota lands a jab.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Xinhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yang Xinhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xinhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kubota 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!

Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Takeru Kubota thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFA 79 Carsara vs Nuutti     
Date:   Jun 29, 2018
#R1#
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biernat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai lands with an overhand left.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Xinhai takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xinhai, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!
Xinhai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Biernat to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Biernat looks to clinch but Xinhai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Biernat taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFA 69 Urani vs Ho Joy     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Kay gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay with the ground and pound but Xinhai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Xinhai wants to stand up but Kay is controlling him.
Xinhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Xinhai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Xinhai!#REVB##SU2#
Xinhai stands up and waves to Kay to follow him.
Xinhai throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Kay takes one to the side of the head.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xinhai dips to his left and cracks Kay with an uppercut!
Brandon Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay tries to move into range but Xinhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Kay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Xinhai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kay is on him like a limpet, forcing Xinhai back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Xinhai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kay shoots in and drives through. Xinhai sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kay tries for a takedown but Xinhai circles away easily
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.
Kay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xinhai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xinhai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.#TD#
Kay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kay lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Xinhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xinhai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Xinhai has wrist control.
Kay won't allow Xinhai to get back to his feet.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Xinhai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Xinhai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Xinhai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xinhai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xinhai leaves Kay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xinhai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kay has his takedown stuffed
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Xinhai.
Kay throws a sloppy head kick
and Xinhai counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Kay is rocked!
Xinhai drops Kay with a naaaaasty hook - Kay is in real trouble here! Xinhai dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: EFA 60 Garcia vs Urani     
Date:   May 06, 2018
#R1#
Skrumbo Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xinhai needs to keep his hands up - Skrumbo Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Skrumbo Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo Jr misses with a body shot
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xinhai lands a nice shot that snaps Skrumbo Jr's head back.
Skrumbo Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Da Skrumbo Jr has been cut.
Skrumbo Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xinhai at a distance.
Xinhai lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Skrumbo Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xinhai doesn't seem phased though.
Skrumbo Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Skrumbo Jr.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xinhai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Skrumbo Jr scores with the left hand. Xinhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Skrumbo Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skrumbo Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai slips a jab from Skrumbo Jr.
Xinhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbo Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skrumbo Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xinhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo Jr.
Skrumbo Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Skrumbo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Skrumbo Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Skrumbo Jr misses
and Skrumbo Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skrumbo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skrumbo Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo Jr.
Skrumbo Jr throws out a loose jab but Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xinhai moves away from the strike by Skrumbo Jr.
We've been told by Xinhai's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xinhai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xinhai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab from Skrumbo Jr.
Nice body punch from Xinhai. #T3#
Skrumbo Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Skrumbo Jr is rocked!
Skrumbo Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skrumbo Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Xinhai finish him?
Xinhai circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Skrumbo Jr to the canvas! Skrumbo Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Xinhai keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
During a confident post fight interview, Yang Xinhai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Da Skrumbo Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'HA HA HA'.

 

Event: EFA 49 Farmery vs Vasilevskiy     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
A punch combination from Ishii misses.
Ishii fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishii moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Ishii's head but Ishii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xinhai scores with a shot to the body.
Xinhai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xinhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ishii misses with a looping right.
Ishii misses with the combination. #T1#
Ishii slips a straight right by Xinhai.
Ishii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ishii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xinhai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xinhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xinhai counters with a left to the body.
Xinhai cracks Ishii on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ishii falls backwards against the cage. Xinhai follows up with more strikes that drop Ishii to his knees. Xinhai keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ishii! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
A relieved looking Yang Xinhai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Yamato Ishii had this to say: 'It is what it is'.

 

Event: EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suluhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Xinhai sprawls well. He's pushed Suluhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Xinhai. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Suluhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to free his leg and advance position but Xinhai is retaining full guard.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suluhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xinhai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu wants to get up but he can't break Xinhai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suluhu throwing strikes but missing.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xinhai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Xinhai defending well as Suluhu loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Xinhai catches Suluhu right on the button with a cross.
Suluhu tries for a takedown but Xinhai circles away easily
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand. #T2#
Xinhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suluhu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xinhai for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Xinhai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suluhu is controlling him. #SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xinhai blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Xinhai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suluhu shoots for a takedown but Xinhai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Xinhai throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Suluhu swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Suluhu backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Suluhu manages to avoid it all.
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xinhai stuffs the takedown attempt from Suluhu. Suluhu gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xinhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Suluhu misses with a takedown
and Xinhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suluhu thinking.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xinhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suluhu on the side of the head.
Suluhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Suluhu is rocked!
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Suluhu scores with a takedown into Xinhai's guard.
Oh Suluhu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suluhu stops Xinhai from standing up.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Suluhu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Suluhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Xinhai wants to stand but Suluhu is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Suluhu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suluhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xinhai avoids it really well and circles away.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suluhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xinhai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suluhu is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xinhai is keeping the position for now.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suluhu looking to pass the guard.
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 Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Xinhai.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Suluhu darts in looking for a takedown but Xinhai gets double underhooks and turns Suluhu into the cage.
Xinhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xinhai takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.#TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu is really struggling to control Xinhai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Suluhu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu wants to stand and escape but instead Xinhai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Xinhai passes into half guard.
Xinhai stops Suluhu from getting back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Suluhu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu fails with the takedown
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Suluhu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Xinhai slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.#T4#
Suluhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Suluhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xinhai pinned against the cage. Xinhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xinhai's corner calls for a 1-2. Xinhai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xinhai throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Suluhu stumbling backwards into the cage! Suluhu bounces back off the cage towards Xinhai, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Xinhai lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Xinhai celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFA 38 Gigantus vs Viking     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Magnum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xinhai slips under a jab from Magnum.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Magnum avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Magnum.
Xinhai scores with a jab. Magnum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magnum staying out of range there.
Xinhai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Magnum counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Magnum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magnum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnum lands a lovely overhand right.
Xinhai misses with a left hand
and Magnum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Magnum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a jab when Magnum was well out of range.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Magnum's shoulder, as Magnum tries to avoid the shot.
Magnum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xinhai lands a jab to the nose.
Xinhai throws a hook but Magnum blocks it.#T1#
Xinhai lands with a hook. Magnum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Magnum's head coaches at Fit-Out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xinhai connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Magnum is rocked!
Magnum lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Magnum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Magnum closes the distance and pushes Xinhai back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnum.
Magnum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnum seems to have got his legs back now.
Magnum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xinhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xinhai lands a shoulder strike.
Xinhai misses with the head strike.
Xinhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xinhai tries to throw a body punch but Magnum avoids it by throwing Xinhai back against the cage.
Magnum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xinhai takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Magnum.
Xinhai pushes Magnum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xinhai tries to break free but Magnum pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Magnum.
Magnum misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Magnum throws a head punch that misses.
Magnum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xinhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xinhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnum misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xinhai misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Magnum to work.
Magnum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xinhai backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnum.
Magnum misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Xinhai manages to break the clinch.
Xinhai moves out of range as Magnum strikes.
Magnum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xinhai misses with a right hand
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Magnum lands with an uppercut that bounces Xinhai off the cage and back into range.
Magnum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai blocks a jab.
Xinhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnum was well out of range. Poor timing from Xinhai.
A right-left combo lands from Xinhai.
Xinhai misses with a two punch combination.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xinhai misses with a series of wild punches.
Xinhai lands a head shot.
Xinhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xinhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai staying out of range there.#T4#
Magnum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Magnum ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Magnum.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai misses with a jab to the body
and Xinhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Magnum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magnum misses with an uppercut.
Magnum scores with a nice strike.
Magnum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magnum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xinhai throws an off balance right hand
and Xinhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Justin Magnum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Xinhai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xinhai's corner calls for a 1-2. Xinhai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnum slips under a jab from Xinhai.
Magnum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xinhai's head backwards.
Xinhai misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Magnum misses.
Xinhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnum is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it.
Magnum looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Magnum ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum takes one to the side of the head.
Xinhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xinhai works the jab nicely.
Magnum throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Magnum misses. #T1#
Magnum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xinhai misses with the combination.
Magnum throws a hook but Xinhai avoids it easily.
A combination from Xinhai does no damage.
Magnum misses with a body punch
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magnum throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xinhai thuds a left hand into Magnum's body.
Xinhai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xinhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Magnum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Magnum moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Magnum moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Magnum misses its target.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Magnum saw that one coming.
Magnum throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.#T2#
Magnum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum ducks right into an uppercut from Xinhai.
Magnum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnum.
Magnum cracks Xinhai with an open hand slap.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Magnum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xinhai's head.
A jab from Magnum misses.
Magnum throws a right and a left that Xinhai avoids nicely.
Magnum staying out of range there.
Magnum moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Magnum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magnum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xinhai staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magnum loads up on a big right hand but Xinhai slips the punch.#T3#
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Magnum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magnum takes one to the side of the head.
Xinhai slips a jab from Magnum.
Xinhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch but Xinhai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xinhai finds it's way round the side to connect with Magnum's head.
Xinhai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magnum counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Magnum closes the distance and pushes Xinhai back into the cage.
Xinhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnum controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Xinhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xinhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnum controls his hands.
Xinhai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum avoiding damage.
Xinhai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Magnum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnum digs a right hand into Xinhai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xinhai's gas tank.
Magnum misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xinhai is looking to control Magnum's arms but Magnum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xinhai has his back to the cage.
Magnum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnum working aggressively here.
Xinhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xinhai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Xinhai breaks the clinch.
Magnum slips under a jab from Xinhai.
Xinhai catches Magnum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magnum throws a lazy uppercut
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Magnum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Magnum misses.
Magnum scores with a jab to the head.
Magnum misses with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnum wants to clinch up but Xinhai keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Magnum there.
Xinhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magnum. Magnum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Magnum's shoulder, as Magnum tries to avoid the shot.
Magnum moves to clinch but Xinhai breaks away
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magnum darts in trying to clinch
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnum misses with a straight right. #T1#
Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnum.
Xinhai jabs Magnum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnum misses with a hook
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combo that has Magnum backing up. Magnum nods at Xinhai to acknowledge the strikes.
Magnum tries to clinch there but Xinhai circles away.
Magnum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xinhai swings widly with a right hand
and Magnum counters with a left and a right that stings Xinhai.
Xinhai lands a glancing blow to the side of Magnum's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnum scores with a sloppy right hand. Xinhai should have avoided that one.
Magnum misses with an uppercut
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Xinhai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnum throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Magnum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Xinhai with a hook.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Magnum has closed the distance and engaged Xinhai in a clinch.
Xinhai pushes Magnum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Xinhai manages to break the clinch.
Xinhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xinhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magnum misses with a straight right.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Magnum moved out of range nicely.
Magnum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magnum slips a straight right by Xinhai.
Xinhai swinging wildly here.
Xinhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magnum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Xinhai misses. #T3#
Xinhai misses with a shot to the body
and Magnum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnum throws an overhand right that lands on Xinhai's shoulder, as Xinhai tries to avoid the shot.
Xinhai throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Magnum to counter with a crisp jab.
Magnum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnum looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Xinhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnum.
Jab, jab by Xinhai - just one landing.
Magnum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xinhai throws a hook but Magnum blocks it.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Magnum.
Magnum needs to keep his hands up - Xinhai had a free shot at his head there.
Magnum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnum misses with a straight left. #T4#
Magnum throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Xinhai looks to land a right hand but Magnum moved out of range.
Magnum misses with a left hand
and Xinhai counters with a two punch combo.
Xinhai defending well as Magnum loads up on a big left hand.
Magnum is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Magnum.
Xinhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Xinhai. Beautiful body shot.
Magnum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch but Xinhai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.
Magnum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xinhai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xinhai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yang Xinhai.
I think Xinhai 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1#
Nice cross by Xinhai.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Xinhai has knocked Moon down with a huge combo! Xinhai steps away and waves a wobbly Moon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Moon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Moon has been cut.
Moon misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Xinhai counters with a nice right hand that sends Moon toppling to the canvas! Moon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Xinhai finish him?!
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai dances in with a quick combination. Moon is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Xinhai snaps Moon's head back. Moon stumbles backwards against the cage. Xinhai steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Moon's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Moon just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yang Xinhai!
A relieved looking Yang Xinhai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

 
 
 
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