Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Gurizuri Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Lancaster. #TD2#
Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lancaster down.
Nakamura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Nakamura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Nakamura throws an elbow but Lancaster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakamura throws an elbow but Lancaster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakamura working the ground and pound but Lancaster is defending the strikes.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Lancaster defending against the ground and pound.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throws an elbow but Lancaster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lancaster parries the strikes from Nakamura easily there. Nakamura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lancaster parries the strikes from Nakamura easily there. Nakamura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Lancaster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Lancaster falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Lancaster didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving. #T1#
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura. #ES#
Lancaster kicks off Nakamura and gets to his feet.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Nakamura.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Nakamura coming out on top.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Lancaster fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lancaster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster is trying to hold Nakamura in close to prevent damage but Nakamura has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura'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#
Lancaster slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Nakamura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lancaster. Nakamura shrugs it off though. #T1#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
A combination from Lancaster does no damage.
Nakamura scores with a body shot.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nakamura eats them both and turns towards Lancaster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lancaster moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliver Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nakamura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!

Event: C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster slips a jab from Broderick .
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broderick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Broderick misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Broderick moves away and avoids it.
Broderick 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.
Broderick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Broderick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Broderick counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Broderick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick misses with a body kick.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Broderick counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster clobbers Broderick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Broderick counters with a nice right hand that sends Lancaster toppling to the canvas! Lancaster scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Broderick finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broderick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Broderick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Broderick counters with a nice right hand that sends Lancaster toppling to the canvas! Lancaster scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Broderick finish him?!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Broderick counters with a big right hand! Oh Lancaster is in trouble here! Broderick follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Broderick !
After winning the bout, Hunter Broderick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C185: Taneyev vs Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Broderick keeps the fight on the outside.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Broderick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lancaster really felt that one!
Broderick throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Broderick shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Broderick connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broderick managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Broderick .
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Broderick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Broderick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Broderick avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Broderick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Broderick throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster works on Broderick 's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Broderick cracks Lancaster with a nice body shot.
Broderick has had enough of the clinch but Lancaster keeps him there for the moment.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Broderick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Broderick scores with a nice body kick.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
letting Broderick counter with a right hand.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Broderick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Broderick thuds his shin into the meat of Lancaster's side.
Broderick works the jab nicely.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Broderick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broderick lands a body shot.
Broderick throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broderick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Broderick tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Broderick is just out of range.
Broderick throws a front kick aimed at Lancaster's knee but Lancaster avoids it well. #T4#
Broderick throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.#CL#
Lancaster forces Broderick back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Broderick controls his hands.
Broderick avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Broderick is trying to push Lancaster away but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Broderick avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
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 Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Broderick counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Broderick counter with a right hand.
Broderick cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Broderick ! But no joy.
Broderick throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Broderick 's belly button to the back.
Broderick throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Broderick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Broderick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Broderick is avoiding it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Broderick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broderick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Broderick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Broderick counters with a leg kick.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Broderick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Broderick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broderick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broderick misses with a looping right.#CL#
Lancaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Broderick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Broderick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Broderick tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Broderick avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Broderick is breathing heavily.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
A body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster pushes Broderick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Broderick 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Broderick 's gas tank.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster. #T4#
Broderick blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Broderick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Broderick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Broderick lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Broderick misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broderick 's elbow.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster working aggressively here. #BC2#
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Broderick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Broderick 's body.
Broderick throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunter Broderick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broderick scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Broderick and presses him up against the cage.
Broderick lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Broderick is trying to break free.
Lancaster with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Broderick with the inside leg kick.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Broderick .
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Broderick counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Broderick misses with the body kick
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broderick throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Broderick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Broderick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Broderick .
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster tries to work over Broderick 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Broderick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster tries to work over Broderick 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Broderick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Broderick 's efforts to push away.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Broderick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Broderick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
It seemed like Broderick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Lancaster drives through and clinches with Broderick against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster working aggressively here. #T4#
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body.
Broderick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Broderick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Broderick avoids it.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster prevents Broderick from breaking the clinch.
Broderick lands an uppercut.
Lancaster tries to work over Broderick 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lancaster 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: C176: Corassa vs Apollo
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Lancaster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head. #T1#
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Lancaster has the dominant position.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie sizes up Lancaster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster 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.#T2#
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body.
Lancaster gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lancaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Lancaster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Gracie tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Lancaster won't allow it.
Gracie wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.#T2#
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lancaster crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Lancaster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Lancaster working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Lancaster.
Knees to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lancaster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lancaster unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lancaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Gracie. #KD2#
Lancaster lands a big uppercut and Gracie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gracie looks OK. Lancaster waves Gracie back to his feet!#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Lancaster works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Lancaster comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gracie falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gracie was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!
An out of breath Oliver Lancaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster, which made it look bad.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Adam as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Oliver Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Adam.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
A nice side step and Adam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Adam ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lancaster!
Adam connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries to bum rush Adam with a series of wild strikes but Adam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adam slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Adam digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adam under the eye.
Adam throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam misses with a straight right. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster punishes Adam's body with a nice straight punch.
Adam moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Adam avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam scores with a jab to the head.
Adam moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Adam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Adam throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses the jab.#T3#
Adam throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lancaster defends it nicely.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Adam takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adam.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lancaster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Adam tries for a takedown but Lancaster circles away easily
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Adam looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam lands a lovely overhand right.
Adam catches Lancaster 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!
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam lands with an overhand left.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Adam misses the jab.
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster 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 shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Adam counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam slips a straight right by Lancaster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Adam misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Oliver Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Adam takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Adam throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Adam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
The crowd cheers as Adam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Adam misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Adam scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adam throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.#T4#
A left lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Adam misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adam slips a jab from Lancaster.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Principo Adam.
Well Adam 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C162: Veainu vs Finlayson III
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Lancaster.#CUT2#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Wojcik catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wojcik moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lancaster defending well as Wojcik loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojcik 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojcik moves away.
That kick from Lancaster tenderised Wojcik's leg. Wojcik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wojcik misses with a combination
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand. #T1#
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Wojcik seems unphased.
Wojcik misses with a few strikes there.
Wojcik lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Wojcik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wojcik tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wojcik right on the button. Wojcik goes down! Lancaster follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lancaster gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster darts in and clinches Todd up against the cage.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Todd prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Todd blocks a body shot from Lancaster. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster lands a body shot. #T2#
Todd looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lancaster drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
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!
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lancaster. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Todd's head back.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Todd's body.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Lancaster rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Todd's defenses.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd slows down the pace here. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Todd.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Lancaster has Todd pressed against the cage, preventing Todd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Todd misses with the head strike. #T2#
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Todd pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses with a body punch. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Todd's head back.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd blocks a jab.
Lancaster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTodd.#T4#
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster cracks Todd with a good jab.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Todd.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd lands with a cross.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Todd tries to work over Lancaster's front leg with a kick but Lancaster checks it.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Todd blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oliver Lancaster just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd. #KD#
Todd lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Todd waves Lancaster back to his feet!#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Crack! Todd connects with the perfect overhand right and Lancaster falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Todd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Marceau misses with a combination
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Marceau.
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marceau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marceau at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Marceau.#T1#
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marceau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Marceau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marceau throws a big shot that misses.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Marceau looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Marceau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marceau throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster 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.
Marceau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Marceau throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marceau, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Marceau taking a breather.
Lancaster gets through Marceau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marceau managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Marceau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marceau cracks Lancaster with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marceau.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marceau scores with a shoulder strike. #T3##BC#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster lands the left hand.
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Marceau misses.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Marceau.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Marceau's body.
Marceau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marceau lands a front kick.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Marceau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Marceau gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Marceau. #BC#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marceau throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Marceau connects with a single shot there.
Marceau throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Marceau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marceau tries to land a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marceau.
Lancaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marceau on the side of the head.
Marceau walks into a stiff left hand from Lancaster.
Marceau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Marceau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Marceau.
Marceau throws out a powerful jab.
Marceau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.#T1#
Marceau looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Lancaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Marceau.
Marceau slips under a jab.
It looked like Marceau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster.
Marceau throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marceau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Marceau.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Marceau throws a body kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Marceau throws a sloppy body shot
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Marceau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marceau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau looks to throw a body kick
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Marceau.
Marceau thuds his shin into the meat of Lancaster's side.
Marceau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Marceau throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marceau thinking.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Marceau didn't see that one coming.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Marceau finds it's way through Lancaster's defenses.
Marceau throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marceau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marceau loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Marceau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marceau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marceau.
Lancaster jabs Marceau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marceau misses with a body punch
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marceau momentarily.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Marceau's body. Marceau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marceau lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
A left lands for Marceau.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Marceau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marceau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marceau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marceau slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Marceau misses its target.
Lancaster takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Lancaster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Marceau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Marceau's head.
Marceau misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster gets through Marceau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Lancaster presses Marceau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marceau misses with the head strike.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Marceau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marceau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Marceau lands a body punch.
Marceau avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Marceau - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Marceau lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Marceau.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Marceau controls his hands. #BC#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster blocks a jab.#T3#
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Marceau misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marceau misses with an uppercut
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Marceau misses with a jab to the body
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Marceau blocks a jab.
Marceau misses with a right hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Marceau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Marceau slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
It looked like Marceau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marceau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marceau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lancaster darts in and clinches Marceau up against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a knee to the head.
Lancaster tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Marceau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Marceau scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marceau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marceau throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marceau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Marceau misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Marceau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marceau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Marceau.
Marceau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Marceau.
Marceau misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Marceau working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Marceau. #BC#
Marceau breaks from the clinch.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster tries to counter with a clinch but Marceau shakes him off and moves away.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marceau thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Marceau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Marceau does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Marceau slips a jab from Lancaster.
Marceau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Marceau.#T3#
Marceau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Marceau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marceau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marceau throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marceau throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Marceau lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Marceau throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Marceau counters with a quick kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marceau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marceau misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marceau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster punishes Marceau's body with a nice straight punch.
Marceau throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau'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!#R5#
Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Marceau throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marceau slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Marceau swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Marceau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Lancaster.
A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target.
Marceau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marceau lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Marceau looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marceau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.#T2#
A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target.
Marceau tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster lunges at Marceau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marceau's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Marceau misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Marceau misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Marceau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marceau throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Marceau misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marceau missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Marceau throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Lancaster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marceau counters with a right hand to the body.
Marceau misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Marceau throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lancaster 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 916 Randleman vs. Krylov 3
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Lancaster 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.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins slips a jab from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hopkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Lancaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins. #CL2#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster 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#
Lancaster throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Lancaster lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Hopkins throws a counter high kick but Lancaster was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
As Lancaster backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Lancaster with a nice cross.#T2#
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lancaster.
Hopkins can't break the clinch.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Lancaster cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Hopkins is looking for a counter combo.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lancaster avoids it.#T1#
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Lancaster's corner calls for a 1-2. Lancaster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Hopkins catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
Lancaster with a nice cross.#T3#
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to land a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lancaster tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks it.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hopkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lancaster presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lancaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Hopkins throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws a big counter combination but Lancaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Lancaster punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.#T3#
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a jab.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lancaster.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lancaster 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 908 Steve vs. Babinski
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Escalante.
Escalante lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escalante lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Lancaster forces Escalante back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Escalante misses with an elbow over the top.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Escalante misses with an elbow strike.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
Lancaster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster landing knees to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Escalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Escalante just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lancaster's brow.
Escalante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster working Escalante over with knees to the body.
Escalante is breathing heavily.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Escalante misses with a body punch.
Escalante presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster avoids a wild elbow strike from Escalante.
Lancaster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Escalante blocks it.
Escalante blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a body punch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Escalante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Escalante controls the action.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escalante blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lancaster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body.
Lancaster lands a good knee to the midsection. Escalante won't want to take too many of those.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Escalante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escalante's gas tank.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Escalante in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escalante takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lancaster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Escalante.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Escalante blocks with his arms.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster scores a nice knee to the body.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike.
Lancaster pushes Escalante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
A short right from Lancaster 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!
Lancaster working Escalante over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
Escalante tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escalante backwards. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escalante throws an elbow but it misses.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escalantes head.
A short left from Lancaster.
A body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster pushes Escalante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escalante misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster 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#
Escalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escalante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.#CL2#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escalante.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Escalante is rocked!
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escalante looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster pushes Escalante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Escalante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Escalante avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster connects with a knee to the head.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escalantes head.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land. #BC#
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Escalante drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lancaster swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Escalante's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Lancaster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Vicente Escalante spoke after the fight, saying 'I yam what I yam...that's all I yam.'.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins slips a jab from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Hopkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Lancaster 's knee.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hopkins.#T2#
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Hopkins tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins connects with the punch.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a head kick. #CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Lancaster crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Hopkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.#T4##CL#
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins 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!#R3#
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lancaster checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just 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!
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Lancaster tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Hopkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Lancaster. #T4#
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oliver Lancaster did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins with a jab.#T3#
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a crisp one two that drops Lancaster! Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lancaster to his feet! Lancaster is in big trouble!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Hopkins - that's dropped him! Hopkins jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Giuseppe Hopkins 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: SYN Supernova XII
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Marceau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Marceau throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Marceau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
A little feinted left hand from Marceau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marceau moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Marceau moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
Marceau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Marceau throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range. #CL#
Marceau clinches up with Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Marceau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marceau slips a jab from Lancaster.
Marceau misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marceau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marceau blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marceau lands a two punch combo.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Marceau scores with a counter punch that sends Lancaster to the canvas! Marceau smells blood - he's punishing Lancaster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lancaster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
Jean-Claude Marceau retains his middleweight title!
Jean-Claude Marceau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 150 | Unconquered
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Wojcik misses with a body shot
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster jabs at Wojcik's body.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojcik.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Lancaster needs to keep his hands up - Wojcik had a free shot at his head there.
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Wojcik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojcik lands with a cross.
Lancaster takes a swing at Wojcik's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojcik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wojcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wojcik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Wojcik misses with a looping right.
Wojcik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Wojcik's head but Wojcik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
Wojcik misses with a body shot #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wojcik! Lancaster lets Wojcik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Wojcik is rocked!
Wojcik dips to his left and cracks Lancaster with an uppercut!
Wojcik is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Wojcik leaves his chin hanging out and Lancaster seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Wojcik crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Oliver Lancaster 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: SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Shipilov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Shipilov misses its intended target.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shipilov manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Lancaster cracks Shipilov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shipilov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lancaster finish him? #ROC2#Shipilov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
Shipilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.#T1#
A head kick by Shipilov misses #KD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice right hand that sends Shipilov toppling to the canvas! Shipilov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lancaster finish him?!
Oh Shipilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shipilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Lancaster cracks Shipilov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shipilov falls backwards against the cage. Lancaster follows up with more strikes that drop Shipilov to his knees. Lancaster keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shipilov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
Oliver Lancaster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moore scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster cracks Moore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a head kick. #T1#
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Moore both land. Nice combination.
Lancaster has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moore throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Moore.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moore avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore misses with a head kick.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore is looking to chop away at Lancaster's legs.
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Lancaster lands the left hand.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.#T4#
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore lands a jab to the head.
Moore misses with a hook.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore throws a counter high kick but Lancaster was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lancaster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Moore.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Moore.
Moore moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Moore throws a quick counter head kick but Lancaster was just out of range.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster cracks Moore with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Moore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Moore.#T3#
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Moore takes one on the button.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Moore.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Lancaster slips under a jab from Moore.
Lancaster swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Moore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moore scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Moore throws a head kick that half lands.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster with a jab.
Moore misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moore lands the left hand.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMoore.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Moore's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Lancaster's knee but Lancaster avoids it well.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Moore.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.#T3#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Lancaster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Lancaster digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Moore pushes him away.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moore under the eye.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster walks into a stiff left hand from Moore.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lancaster 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD2#
Bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lancaster pulls Bird in close to his closed guard and prevents Bird from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bird might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lancaster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Bird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancaster tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
Lancaster is not content to let Bird control the position. #T4#
Bird slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lancaster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Lancaster, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Lancaster against the cage but Lancaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Bird dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Bird's head and hops out.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Lancaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Lancaster didn't expect that.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lancaster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVR#
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lancaster postures up. #SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Lancaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard. #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.#SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster lands with a nice combination. Bird backs away looking to recover.
Bird looks for a takedown but Lancaster sprawls well.
Lancaster misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Bird misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.#T2#
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Bird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working. #T3#
Bird taking a break here but Lancaster is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lancaster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lancaster defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Lancaster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Lancaster is controlling Bird's trapped leg to prevent Bird from advancing to side control.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!
Our winner, Oliver Lancaster, 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: SFL 127 | New Years Massacre
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Lancaster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Lancaster.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Atunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes 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.#T1#
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing.
Atunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff 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!
Atunes throws a front kick that sends Lancaster stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Lancaster.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Atunes connects with a single shot there.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lancaster works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Atunes lands a jab.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancaster connects with a jab.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Atunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CUT#It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Atunes with a nice cross.
Edison Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Atunes
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Atunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with an inside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Atunes has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Lancaster has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Atunes.
Atunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atunes or not.
Knees to the body from Atunes.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster. #T3#
Atunes presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
A knee to the head by Atunes.
Atunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Atunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Atunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Edison Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A hook to the body from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A short right from Atunes. #T4#
Atunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lancaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes stalls.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Atunes.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Atunes crunches a lovely knee into Lancaster's ribcage.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Atunes crunches a lovely knee into Lancaster's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edison Atunes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Atunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Atunes's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster just leaning against Atunes, taking a breather. #BC#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Atunes moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Atunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lancaster avoids it.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Atunes obliges.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes. #T2#
Atunes lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lancaster to his knees! Atunes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes is the new middleweight champion!
Edison Atunes made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Oliver was a good match up for me. His manager is a bum.'.

Event: SFL 122 | Barbarian vs Slam
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipilov misses with a body punch
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Shipilov throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shipilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lancaster 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!
Shipilov misses with a body kick. #T1#
Shipilov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Shipilov 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.
Shipilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shipilov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shipilov.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Shipilov manages to avoid it.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Shipilov works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Shipilov's body.
Shipilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Shipilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shipilov connects with a jab.
Shipilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shipilov lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Shipilov misses with a hook.
Shipilov scores with a nice body kick.
Shipilov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Shipilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shipilov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shipilov! Lancaster lets Shipilov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.#T4#
Shipilov connects with a high kick.
Lancaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Shipilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shipilov manages to avoid it.
Shipilov misses with a hook
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lancaster takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Shipilov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shipilov scores with a head kick.
Shipilov scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Shipilov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lancaster to the ground! Shipilov dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Shipilov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shipilov throws out a leg kick but Lancaster moves out of range and Shipilov only half commits.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Shipilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Shipilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shipilov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Shipilov.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shipilov lands a slapping body shot.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a nice right hand that sends Shipilov toppling to the canvas! Shipilov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lancaster finish him?!#ROC#Shipilov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Shipilov moved out of range nicely.
Shipilov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shipilov misses the body punch
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Lancaster sends Shipilov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Shipilov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shipilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?#T2#
Lancaster lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
Oliver Lancaster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 115 | Lancaster vs Lund
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Lund slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Nice defenses there by Lund.
A nice side step and Lund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster defending well as Lund loads up on a big left hand.
Lund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lund connects with an inside leg kick.
Lund misses with a body shot.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Lund slips under a jab.
Lund throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Lancaster throws the left hand but Lund avoids the punch easily.
Lund lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Lund moved out of range.
Lund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lund slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster clobbers Lund with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Lancaster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lancaster gets through Lund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Lund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.
Lund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lund lands an elbow inside.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Lancaster has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lund misses with a punch to the body.
Lund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lund looks winded!
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Lund's ribcage. Lund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lund lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Lund.
Lund misses with some punches.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lund scores with a hook to the body.
Lund tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lund blocks it with crossed arms.
Lund blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lund scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lund blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Lund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Lund.
Lund lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
Lund is struggling to control the position.
Lund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Lund blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Lund.
Lancaster connects with a knee to the head.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lancaster misses with a hook. Lund ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lund.
Lund paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lund throws a nice head kick!
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund blocks it.
Lund with the inside leg kick.
Lund lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Lund.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lund.
Lund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lund staying out of range there.
Lancaster is looking to clinch. #T1#
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Lund.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lund manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Lund.
A bit of stalling here from Lund.
Lancaster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lund misses with a punch on the inside.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oliver Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lund lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lund.
Lancaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lund lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lund is breathing heavily.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lund blocks it with crossed arms.
Lund misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Lund blocks it.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lund can do to turn this around?#T2#
A knee to the head by Lancaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lancaster cracks Lund with a nice body shot.
Lancaster scores with a knee to the head.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lancaster connects with a knee to the head.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster looking to throw knees to the head but Lund is blocking nicely.
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lund is looking to control Lancaster's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lund has his back to the cage. #T3#
Lancaster lands a nice knee to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster's defenses.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster pushes Lund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lund prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lund blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lund lands an elbow that stopped Lancaster in his tracks for a moment.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lund avoids it.
Lancaster tries to work over Lund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lund.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Lund.
Lund prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lund works on Lancaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Lund throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lund looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lund there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund blocks it.
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lund keeps Lancaster at a distance using the push kick.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.#T1#
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Lund.
Lund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Lund is out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster defending well as Lund loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Lund slips under a jab.
Lund wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Lund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Lund avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lund momentarily.
Lancaster sizes up Lund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range. #CL#
Lancaster gets a clinch.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster landing knees to the head.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lancaster.
Lund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lund is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lund pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancaster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lancaster.
Lund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lund.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land. #T4#
Lancaster lands a good knee to the midsection. Lund won't want to take too many of those.
Lund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Lund lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
Lund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lund as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lund on the inside.
Lund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nice body punch from Lund.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Lund throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Lund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lund drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund cracks Lancaster with a good jab.
Lund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lund throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lund cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Lund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lund tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lund staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Lund moved out of range.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lund throws a fast counter high kick but Lancaster manages to duck under it in time.
Lund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lund misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lund works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lund manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Lund is out of range.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Lund.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Lund.
Lund scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lund takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lund takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lund tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lund slips under a jab.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Lund is out of range.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Lund misses.
Lund sizes up Lancaster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Lund.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lund! But no joy.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Lund.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Lund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lund! But no joy.
Lund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lund manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Lund lands.
Lund throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster had his way with Aaron Lund in that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Lund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lund misses the jab.
Lund misses with a wild body shot.
Lund slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lund throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Lancaster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lund ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. #T1#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Lund moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lund throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Lancaster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lund.
A knee to the head by Lancaster.
Lund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancaster or not.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
A short right from Lund on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lund.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster gets through Lund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aaron Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lund misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lund lands an elbow that stopped Lancaster in his tracks for a moment.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lund is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lund lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Lund.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund.
Lancaster with a knee to the head.
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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Good body shot from Lund.
Lund lands with a light punch inside.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
Lund tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Lund back against the cage.
Lund throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lund lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lund misses with an elbow strike.
Lund lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Lund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Lund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lund displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lancaster up against the cage.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster letting Lund take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Lund.
I think Lancaster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: SFL 109 | Quantam Collision
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shipilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Shipilov throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice right hand that sends Shipilov toppling to the canvas! Shipilov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lancaster finish him?!#ROC2#Shipilov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shipilov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Shipilov.
A shot to the body from Shipilov misses #KD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice right hand that sends Shipilov toppling to the canvas! Shipilov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lancaster finish him?!
Oh Shipilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Shipilov lands a high kick!
Shipilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shipilov slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shipilov.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Shipilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipilov looks for the body kick but Lancaster saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shipilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Shipilov avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Shipilov stalks Lancaster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lancaster's face. Lancaster staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Shipilov.
Shipilov scores with a kick to the body.
Shipilov ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster.
Shipilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Shipilov avoids it with no problem.
Shipilov lands with a nice body punch.
Shipilov tried to score with a low kick but Lancaster checks it.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Shipilov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Shipilov.
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Shipilov's body.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
Shipilov scores with a nice strike.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Shipilov swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shipilov is looking to slow Lancaster down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Shipilov. #T4#
Lancaster moves out of range as Shipilov throws a body kick.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shipilov throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Shipilov misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Lancaster scores with a counter punch that sends Shipilov to the canvas! Lancaster smells blood - he's punishing Shipilov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Shipilov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
Oliver Lancaster tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SFL 102 | Nemesis
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Muhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Lancaster lands a big shot that drops Muhapuro! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Muhapuro is working an open guard so Lancaster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Muhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Lancaster throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Muhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
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 Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro misses with a hook
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks. #T1#
Lancaster takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Muhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Muhapuro's cut even more.
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a right hand that sends Muhapuro tumbling to the canvas! Can Lancaster finish him? He dives into Muhapuro's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Muhapuro is rocked!#ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lancaster is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Muhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Muhapuro with a big uppercut! Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Muhapuro to the mat! Muhapuro covers up and Lancaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: SFL 94 | Shipilov vs Atunes II
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Lancaster with a nice cross.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lancaster sends Brown down but not out. Lancaster dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Lancaster decides to stand back up.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster drops Brown with a naaaaasty hook - Brown is in real trouble here! Lancaster dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Wojcik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wojcik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wojcik lands with a shot to the body.
Wojcik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Wojcik saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Wojcik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Wojcik as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster throws a big counter combination but Wojcik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Wojcik 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.
Wojcik lands a right hook to the body.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojcik lands with a good body shot.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wojcik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wojcik slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wojcik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Wojcik clinches with his opponent.
Wojcik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lancaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a knee to the body.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Wojcik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
Wojcik gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wojcik lands an uppercut.
Wojcik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
Wojcik working Lancaster over with knees to the body.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lancaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Wojcik. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wojcik has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! Wojcik steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Wojcik sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lancaster's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lancaster's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: SFL 78 | Animosity
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Kowalski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Kowalski counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lancaster off his feet! Kowalski dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Kowalski misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Lancaster tries to control but Kowalski manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Kowalski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kowalski looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kowalski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kowalski is striking from the back but Lancaster escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kowalski trying to advance position but Lancaster counters by regaining guard.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Lancaster is controlling Kowalski's posture.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. Lancaster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by Lancaster!#REVR##SU#
Lancaster stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lancaster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski slips a jab from Lancaster.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Lancaster misses with a hook
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kowalski slips under a jab.
Kowalski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Lancaster - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD#
Lancaster lands a big right hand that sends Kowalski crashing to the mat! Lancaster stays standing though and waves Kowalski back to his feet!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lenny Kowalski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Kowalski counters with a huge left! Lancaster is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kowalski isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lancaster from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kowalski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Kowalski!
A very excited looking Lenny Kowalski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SFL 64 | Marley Fest
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Lancaster tries to clinch
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lancaster! Hopkins lets Lancaster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Lancaster 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.
Hopkins steps in with a hook that catches Lancaster right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hopkins follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lancaster looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Lancaster shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
Giuseppe Hopkins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Lancaster.#T1#
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lancaster moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson 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.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Johnson thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson feints and then cracks Lancaster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancaster down.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Lancaster wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Lancaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Lancaster steps into range and cracks Johnson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Johnson flops backwards and Lancaster dives into his guard looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lancaster throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Lancaster 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.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster 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.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lancaster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Johnson moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lancaster's head.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson blocks a jab.#T4#
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson 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!#R3#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range. #T1#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Johnson!
Lancaster content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Lancaster stands up from half guard.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a left hand that sends Johnson to the canvas!
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Lancaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Lancaster wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lancaster's head.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson really dominated that round.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster checks a leg kick nicely.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lancaster plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Johnson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Johnson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SFL 45 | Return of the King
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Lomax.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax misses with the body kick
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomax.
Lomax throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lomax throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lomax throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lomax misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.#T1#
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lomax thinking.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomax manages to avoid it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lomax manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Lomax lands a leg kick that knocks Lancaster off balance momentarily.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Lancaster takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lomax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax looks to throw a body kick
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax 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.
Lomax tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lomax.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Lomax. #T3#
The fighters circling - Lomax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lomax.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range.
Lancaster walks into a straight right hand from Lomax.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lomax throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lomax misses with the body kick
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Lancaster moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lomax goes down! Can Lancaster finish him!?#ROC#Lomax is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lancaster wants to stand but Lomax is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Lancaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Lancaster stands up and waves to Lomax to follow him.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Vincent Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster 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#
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lomaxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
Lancaster swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomax.
Lomax tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lomax works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomax throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Lomax releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Lancaster forces Lomax back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Our sources have told us that Lancaster has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Lomax prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD#
Lancaster successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Lancaster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lomax is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster is pulling down on Lomax's head to control his posture.
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lomax postures up.
Lancaster pulls Lomax in close to his closed guard and prevents Lomax from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Lomax postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lomax slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lomax misses with a leg kick
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lomax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Lancaster defending well as Lomax loads up on a big left hand.
Lomax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lomax misses with a straight left.
Lancaster cracks Lomax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Lancaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Lomax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomax can do to turn this around?
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax. #KD#
Lancaster cracks Lomax with an uppercut from hell and Lomax crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lancaster's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Lomax is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster tries to stand but Lomax is controlling from the bottom.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomax seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Lancaster stands up and waves to Lomax to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.#KD#
Lomax ducks straight into an uppercut from Lancaster and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Lomax manages to regain guard straight away. #T1#
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Lancaster stands up from Lomax's guard - Lancaster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lomax lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomax swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lancaster sends Lomax down but not out. Lancaster dives into side control looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster staying calm.#SU#
Lancaster decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lancaster blocks a low kick nicely.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lomax thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lancaster if he has to take too many more of those.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomax sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lomax paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lancaster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lomax - the referee stops the clock and Lancaster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lomax. Lancaster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lomax is looking to chop away at Lancaster's legs. #T4#
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lomax misses.
Lomax jabs Lancaster right on the nose. Lancaster blinks but takes it well.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster lands a jab-cross combination.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Lomax manages to avoid it.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Lomax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lomax connects with the punch.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Lomax throws a fast counter high kick but Lancaster manages to duck under it in time.
Some wild striking there from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax walks into a jab.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Lancaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomax's head.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lomax gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Lancaster counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lomax off his feet! Lancaster dives into side control looking to finish!
Lomax trying to remain calm as Lancaster controls from the top position.
Lancaster wants to control but Lomax is keeping him busy. #SU#
Lancaster decides to stand back up. Lancaster steps back and let's Lomax get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster steps in with a hook that catches Lomax right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lancaster follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lomax looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his light heavyweight title!
In defeat, Vincent Lomax stepped up to the mic, saying 'God dammit'.

Event: SFL 35 | Godzilla
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Taneyev controls his hands. #TD2#
Lancaster drags the fight down to the ground.
Lancaster is controlling Taneyev's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taneyev tries to stand but Lancaster is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Taneyev sizes up Lancaster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev walks into a jab.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Jab by Lancaster.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster lands with a hook. Taneyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster sizes up Taneyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Jab, jab by Taneyev - just one landing.
Decent striking displayed by Taneyev there.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster throws a combination. Taneyev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Taneyev as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev. #CL#
Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
Taneyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow. #BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Oliver Lancaster has been cut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster moves out of range as Taneyev strikes.
Taneyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Taneyev.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Taneyev pushes him away.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.#CL#
Taneyev has Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oliver Lancaster'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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taneyev, as that shot connected.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the cage and back into range.
Taneyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taneyev's head.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.#CL#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Taneyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taneyev wants to stall.
Taneyev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land. #TD2#
Lancaster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taneyev uses from the top position.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing Taneyev from standing up.
Lancaster is pulling down on Taneyev's head to control his posture.
Taneyev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lancaster's guard.#SU#
Taneyev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taneyev connects with a looping right hand.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD2#
Lancaster throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Taneyev tumbling to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster stops Taneyev from standing up. #SU2#
Lancaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Taneyev throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: FARTMMA 126
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak lands with a cross.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buriak is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buriak at a distance.
Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Lancaster darts in and clinches Buriak up against the cage.
Buriak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster pushes Buriak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buriak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Buriak controls the action.
Buriak swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster with a knee to the head.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action. #T1#
Buriak throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buriak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buriak misses with the head strike.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Buriak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster pushes Buriak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Buriak takes a shot to the head.
Buriak throws a head punch 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!
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Buriak.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Buriak backwards.
Buriak tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Good body shot from Lancaster.
Buriak looks winded!
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buriak backwards.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lancaster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.#ROC#Buriak is rocked!
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Buriak is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster works on Buriak's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster pushes Buriak against the cage. Lancaster is working some dirty boxing. Lancaster pushes off with a quick right hook! Buriak goes down! Buriak tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lancaster moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: FARTMMA 120
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Gustafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lancaster swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson slips a jab from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.#T2#
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lancaster's guard.
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.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster is controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet.
Lancaster has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster trying to control the position here.
Gustafsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lancaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Lancaster has control of Gustafsson's left arm, preventing Gustafsson from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Lancaster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustafsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Lancaster is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Lancaster is controlling Gustafsson's trapped leg to prevent Gustafsson from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Lancaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lancaster seems keen to control Gustafsson's posture.#SUB#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lancaster pulls Gustafsson in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson 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 Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lancaster leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
Gustafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster. #T2#
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancaster sprawls and moves away.
Lancaster leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Lancaster scores with a counter punch that sends Gustafsson to the canvas! Lancaster smells blood - he's punishing Gustafsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gustafsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster! Oliver Lancaster retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: FARTMMA 114
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Saunders does no damage.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saunders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Saunders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Saunders misses the jab.
Lancaster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saunders swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Saunders cracks Lancaster with a nice body shot.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster pushes Saunders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lancaster clinches.
A body shot lands from Lancaster.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saunders or not.
Saunders lands an elbow inside that Lancaster shrugs off.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Saunders tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Saunders looks winded!
Lancaster lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Lancaster scores a nice knee to the body.
Lancaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saunders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Lancaster jumps guard and drags Saunders to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Saunders takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster slips a jab from Saunders.
Saunders cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Saunders misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saunders misses with a right hand #KD#
and Lancaster lands a stunning uppercut that sends Saunders to the mat! #ROC#Saunders is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster passes to side control.
Saunders is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?#SU#
Lancaster stands up and beckons Saunders to his feet.
Saunders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saunders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Saunders's body. Saunders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster drops Saunders with a big left hand! Saunders is injured, injured bad! Lancaster jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: F 110: LHW GP Semis
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.
Tsuruta in side control, throwing shots but Lancaster defends.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Lancaster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lancaster is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Lancaster controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lancaster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta tries to score with some ground and pound. Lancaster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Lancaster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Tsuruta 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.
Lancaster is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Lancaster wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
Lancaster is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
Lancaster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lancaster is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta happy to just control the position for now.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Lancaster taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Tsuruta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lancaster will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lancaster stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Tsuruta defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Tsuruta with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster jabs Tsuruta right on the nose. Tsuruta blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and pushes Tsuruta back into the cage.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lancaster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliver Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Lancaster.
Nice sprawl there from Lancaster as Tsuruta shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Tsuruta jabs at Lancaster's body.
Tsuruta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lancaster.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta. #T3#
Tsuruta shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Tsuruta on that attempt.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. #T4#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Tsuruta's defenses.
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!
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Tsuruta gets a double leg takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Tsuruta cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta 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.
Lancaster looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Lancaster throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage. #T1##TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lancaster wants to stand but Tsuruta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tsuruta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Lancaster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Tsuruta's body. Tsuruta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action. #T3#
Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lancaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsuruta has Lancaster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lancaster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Tsuruta on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lancaster 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!

Event: FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
Lancaster tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lancaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzsimmons can turn it around.
Lancaster landing knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Lancaster has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster cracks Fitzsimmons with an open hand slap.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzsimmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster's head.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Lancaster.
Lancaster dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzsimmons at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Lancaster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lancaster's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons instigates a clinch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Lancaster.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Fitzsimmons's ribcage. Fitzsimmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliver Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster's defenses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Lancaster avoids it well.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lancaster pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Lancaster gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Lancaster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster lands a big knee to the head and Fitzsimmons goes down! Lancaster pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Nig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Nig is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nig! #T1#
Nig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nig misses with a right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster wants to clinch but Nig slips to the side
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches up with Nig and pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster. #BC2#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nig on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig 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.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Nig.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nig misses with a body shot.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Nig moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Nig throws a leg kick
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lancaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Nig scores with a hook.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Nig with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Nig. #T1#
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nig scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Nig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Nig blocks with his arms.
Nig misses with some punches.
Nig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Nig takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Lancaster. #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Nig knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster cracks Nig with a nice body shot.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nig misses with some punches.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lancaster.
A short body shot lands from Nig as the two fighters clinch.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lancaster pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Lancaster presses Nig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster is leaning against Nig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Nig seems unphased.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig throws a leg kick but Lancaster moved away.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nig scores with a jab.
Nig moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Nig. Those never looked like landing.
Lancaster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Lancaster catches Nig right on the button with a cross.
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!
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Lancaster swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Nig dips to his left and cracks Lancaster with an uppercut!
Nig misses with an uppercut
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Lancaster.
Nig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig motions for Lancaster to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.#T2#
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nig has time to react.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Nig swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Lancaster cracks Nig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Lancaster blocks the leg kick.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Nig avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Nig looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Nig takes one to the side of the head.
Nig catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nig lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Lancaster blocks the low kick.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is looking to counter punch.
Nig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Nig moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nig misses the target.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Nig misses with a hook.
Lancaster cracks Nig with an open hand slap.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Lancaster.
I think Lancaster 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!

Event: FARTMMA 97
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Lancaster lunges at Mamaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamaev's hand.
Mamaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster.
A little jabbing left from Mamaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamaev lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster moves out of range as Mamaev strikes.
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Mamaev.
Lancaster scores with a jab. Mamaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamaev throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Mamaev 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.
Mamaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Mamaev.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mamaev.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Mamaev moved out of range.
Mamaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster punishes Mamaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a nice head shot.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#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!
Mamaev slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Mamaev.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamaev punishes Lancaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Mamaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Mamaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Mamaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Mamaev throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamaev.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancaster's sensitive parts.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamaev swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster slips a straight right by Mamaev.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing.
Lancaster tests Mamaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster darts in trying to clinch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev lands a jab to the nose.
Mamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Mamaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Mamaev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Oliver Lancaster 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#
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Mamaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Lancaster takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Mamaev scores with a nice head shot.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.
Mamaev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mamaev dodges the punch combination from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Mamaev is out of range.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamaev.
Lancaster cracks Mamaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamaev misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamaev thinking.
Mamaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mamaev is looking to score with low kicks.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster punishes Mamaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster jabs Mamaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamaev is breathing heavily.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamaev throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Lancaster walks into a stiff left hand from Mamaev.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mamaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lancaster has got the better of the exchanges.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Mamaev slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Mamaev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Jab from Lancaster.
Mamaev lands with a good body shot.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lancaster works Mamaev's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Mamaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Mamaev's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Mamaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamaev can do to turn this around?
Lancaster connects with a jab.
Mamaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Mamaev should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Mamaev is rocked!
Mamaev thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Lancaster counters with a big right hand! Oh Mamaev is in trouble here! Lancaster follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Denis Mamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'This is number one bullshit!'.

Event: FARTMMA 92
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Kowalski's ribs.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kowalski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lancaster blocks the leg kick.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalski counters with an outside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalski rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster works Kowalski's body with a nice hook.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Kowalski tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski cracks Lancaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Kowalski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalski.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster checks the leg kick.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kowalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Kowalski.
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.#T2#
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalski.
Kowalski works over Lancaster's head and body with a nice combination.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Kowalski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowalski's head.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Lancaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Kowalski moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lancaster avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalski.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalski's head backwards.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski throws a big counter combination but Lancaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Kowalski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
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!
Kowalski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski slips a jab from Lancaster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Lancaster takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski blocks a jab.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Kowalski is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Kowalski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Kowalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski tried to score with a low kick but Lancaster checks it.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kowalski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski slips under a jab.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kowalski connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a nice combination. Kowalski backs away looking to recover.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski slips a jab from Lancaster.
It appears Kowalski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Lancaster. #T2#
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Kowalski takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kowalski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.#T3#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Kowalski motions for Lancaster to come forward. Kowalski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalski counters with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Kowalski avoids it well.
Kowalski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
Kowalski tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kowalski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a combination
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalski, as that shot connected.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Kowalski lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Kowalski can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.#BC#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalski tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalski rattles Lancaster with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lancaster tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kowalski dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lancaster stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lenny Kowalski!
Lenny Kowalski retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lenny Kowalski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 86
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeone.
Simeone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Simeone works the jab nicely.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simeone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simeone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simeone's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simeone misses with a hook.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Lancaster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Lancaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simeone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simeone looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simeone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Lancaster misses with a combination
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simeone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Simeone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Simeone misses.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.#T2#
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simeone.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Simeone didn't see that one coming.
Lancaster lands with a hook. Simeone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lancaster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simeone walks into a left hand.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Simeone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body.
Simeone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simeone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simeone slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Simeone moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeone misses.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Simeone moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Simeone slips the punch.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Lancaster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Simeone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simeone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Simeone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Simeone walks into a left hand.
Lancaster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simeone has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Simeone.
Simeone defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Simeone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Simeone scores with a four punch combination!
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeone.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster throws a jab when Simeone was well out of range.#T4#
Simeone misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Simeone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simeone walks into a jab.
Simeone motions for Lancaster to come forward. Simeone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simeone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Lancaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simeone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeone throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Simeone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lancaster takes a swing at Simeone's ribcage but misses.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster moves out of range as Simeone strikes.
Simeone defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Simeone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simeone cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simeone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Simeone clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simeone scoring well with a low kick there.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Simeone jabs at Lancaster's body.
Simeone loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Simeone misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Simeone drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simeone cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lancaster lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster scores with a jab. Simeone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Simeone throws a leg kick that misses.
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Simeone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simeone lands with a cross.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Simeone ducked under it nicely.
Simeone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simeone throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Simeone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simeone.
Simeone slips a jab from Lancaster.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeone misses.
A good leg kick by Simeone.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Simeone scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone misses with a looping left.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Simeone misses.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simeone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster takes a swing at Simeone's ribcage but misses.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simeone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range. #T2#
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Simeone looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Simeone blocks a jab.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Simeone does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Simeone misses.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simeone connects with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simeone misses with a hook.
Simeone slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeone swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range. #T3#
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Simeone.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeone throws out the jab.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone jabs at Lancaster's body.
Simeone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Simeone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Simeone lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Simeone misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster slips a jab from Simeone.
Simeone throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Simeone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Simeone throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Simeone avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simeone doesn't seem phased though.
Simeone throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simeone.
Simeone lands with a good body shot.
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeone slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
Lancaster swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Simeone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Simeone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Simeone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Simeone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simeone throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Simeone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frederico Simeone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Simeone throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Simeone connects with a jab.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simeone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Simeone lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simeone.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simeone thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Simeone throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeone was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Simeone moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simeone throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.#T1#
Simeone swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Simeone lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lancaster!
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Simeone keeps it at a distance.
Lancaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simeone throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone staying out of range 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!
A left and a right from Lancaster both land. Nice combination.
Simeone throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Simeone avoids nicely. #T2#
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simeone moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simeone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simeone wants to land a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simeone. Simeone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simeone throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Simeone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simeone throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Simeone.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Simeone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster misses with the combination. #T3#
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Simeone.
Simeone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Lancaster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lancaster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster misses with a wild combination.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lancaster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simeone backs up against the cage.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lancaster eats them both and turns towards Simeone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simeone takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Simeone's head back.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simeone walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
Simeone lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Simeone.
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simeone throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Simeone ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Simeone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Simeone's body. Simeone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster cracks Simeone with an open hand slap.
Simeone misses with a low kick.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lancaster 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!

Event: FARTMMA 79
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalski scores with a nice head shot.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Lancaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowalski's head.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Kowalski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the cage and back into range.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lancaster's knee momentarily.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster moves to clinch but Kowalski breaks away
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski flicks out a counter leg kick but Lancaster steps away.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster moves out of range as Kowalski strikes.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalski.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Kowalski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Lancaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kowalski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lancaster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Kowalski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster works over Kowalski's head and body with a nice combination.
Kowalski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Kowalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster lunges at Kowalski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kowalski's hand.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Kowalski walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kowalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Lancaster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kowalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
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 Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kowalski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Kowalski connects with a single shot there.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalski counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kowalski.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Kowalski.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Kowalski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kowalski throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lancaster moves out of range as Kowalski strikes.
Lancaster swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Kowalski's defenses.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kowalski.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kowalski back to the cage. Lancaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Lancaster takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Good shot there by Kowalski.#KD2#
Kowalski cracks Lancaster with a big right hand and Lancaster goes down!#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Lancaster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lancaster working a defensive guard but Kowalski passes into half guard.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a kimura here.
Kowalski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Lancaster 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lancaster is holding on to half guard well.
Kowalski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kowalski tries to pass to full mount but Lancaster defends it.
Kowalski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kowalski wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Kowalski is stalling here. Lancaster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kowalski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lancaster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lenny Kowalski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Kowalski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Kowalski finds it's way through Lancaster's defenses.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Kowalski misses the jab.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Kowalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster. #T1#
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
A big right from Kowalski misses.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Kowalski.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Kowalski responds with a good body kick, but Lancaster manages to step out the way in time.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lancaster clinches up with Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Kowalski tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalski digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kowalski. #T2#
Kowalski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Kowalski catches Lancaster napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lancaster to the canvas!
Kowalski pushes down on Lancaster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski controlling the action here.
Lancaster is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kowalski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kowalski is working for a guillotine from mount but Lancaster frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Kowalski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lancaster is now in Kowalski's guard. A big mistake from Kowalski there, giving up the dominant position!
Lancaster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kowalski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lancaster defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily.
Lancaster controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kowalski lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Lancaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Kowalski counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Lancaster! #SUB2#
Kowalski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalski trying to control from half guard but Lancaster is working away. #T1#
Lancaster is trying to control but Kowalski passes into side control! #SUB2#
Kowalski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lancaster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kowalski's guard! Nice work there by Lancaster!
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lancaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Kowalski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there.
Lancaster has control of Kowalski's left arm, preventing Kowalski from doing any damage.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving. #T3#
Lenny Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kowalski has gone for a leg lock! Lancaster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kowalski's guard.#REVR#
Kowalski is adopting a defensive guard.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kowalski working for a triangle but Lancaster defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lancaster controlling from the top position.
Lancaster postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lancaster trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski slips under a jab.
Kowalski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Kowalski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Kowalski misses.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Kowalski's defenses.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster just misses with a punch 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!
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalski slips under a jab.
Kowalski misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Kowalski.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Lancaster throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Kowalski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
Kowalski scores with a three punch combo!
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Kowalski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalski throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lenny Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Kowalski.
Nice shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Oliver Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Kowalski shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalski 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Kowalski! Lenny Kowalski retains his light heavyweight title!
Lenny Kowalski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 76
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Bitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Bitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
Bitch swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Bitch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Raging Bitch has been cut.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bitch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Bitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitch slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Bitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.#T1#
Bitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bitch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bitch avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Bitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Bitch with an uppercut!
Bitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Lancaster swings for the body but Bitch moves out of range.
As Lancaster backs away, Bitch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Bitch throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Bitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
Raging Bitch's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Bitch controls the action.
Bitch is pushing Lancaster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Bitch avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Bitch trying to control the position but instead, Lancaster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bitch into the cage.
Lancaster prevents Bitch from breaking the clinch.
Bitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bitch avoiding damage.
Bitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Bitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bitch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lancaster can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bitch's elbow.
Bitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bitch blocking some punches. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Lancaster. #BC#
Bitch breaks the clinch.
Bitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Bitch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bitch 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 Lancaster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lancaster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bitch wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Bitch's head back. #CUT2#
Raging Bitch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect 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!
Lancaster cracks Bitch with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raging Bitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bitch rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Bitch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lancaster tests Bitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Bitch's body.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Bitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Bitch misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Bitch throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bitch is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Bitch slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Jeez, Raging Bitch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Bitch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Lancaster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a jab when Bitch was well out of range.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Bitch moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Bitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Bitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Bitch throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a jab when Bitch was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
No joy there for Lancaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Bitch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitch.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Bitch looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Bitch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Bitch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Bitch.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raging Bitch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Bitch counters with a big head kick but Lancaster shrugs it off.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitch is just out of range.
Bitch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Bitch.
Bitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bitch slows down the pace here. #T1#
Bitch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Bitch avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Bitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster keeps control of Bitch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitch is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Bitch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Bitch stalling in the clinch.
Raging Bitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Bitch wants to get back to striking at distance but Lancaster won't allow it.
Bitch tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Bitch stalling in the clinch but Lancaster improves position.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Bitch avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Bitch taking a breather.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Bitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bitch working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bitch breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Bitch.
Lancaster jabs Bitch right on the nose. Bitch blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bitch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster. #T4#
Lancaster lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: FARTMMA 71
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster tries to counter by clinching up but Kowalski breaks away and moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Oliver Lancaster has been cut.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Kowalski in a clinch.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.#CL#
Lancaster darts in and clinches Kowalski up against the cage.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalski digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Lancaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kowalski's efforts to push away.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Lancaster connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Kowalski avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski flicks out a counter leg kick but Lancaster steps away.
Kowalski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lancaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowalski wants to land a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster misses with a hook #KD2#
and Kowalski counters with a beautiful punch that sends Lancaster to the canvas! #ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Kowalski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Lancaster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski flicks out a counter leg kick but Lancaster steps away.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kowalski manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Lancaster counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalski lands a right hand.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Kowalski struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Kowalski is working Lancaster over against the cage.
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands. #T2#
Kowalski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski slips under a jab.
Oliver Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kowalski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Kowalski moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
That kick from Kowalski tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lancaster's knee momentarily.
Kowalski jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster wants to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lancaster's knee momentarily.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalski.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lenny Kowalski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oliver Lancaster'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.
#R3#
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski delivers a nice body kick.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kowalski lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Kowalski counters with a right hand that sends Lancaster tumbling to the canvas! Can Kowalski finish him? He dives into Lancaster's guard looking to do just that!
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Kowalski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lancaster dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster is looking to pass into half guard but Kowalski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kowalski is in guard.#REVB##T2#
Kowalski trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kowalski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lancaster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kowalski has Lancaster in his guard.#REVR#
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lancaster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kowalski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lancaster escapes and throws Kowalski's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Kowalski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Lancaster decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kowalski to his feet.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Lancaster - just one landing.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kowalski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Kowalski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oliver Lancaster did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oliver Lancaster's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands with a hook. Kowalski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski misses with some punches. #T1#
Kowalski wants to get back to striking at distance but Lancaster won't allow it.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lancaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Lancaster.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Kowalski works on Lancaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalski lands with a left to the head.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalski takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throws a low kick but Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Kowalski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalski moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Kowalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Kowalski persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalski.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD2#
Kowalski bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lancaster! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Lancaster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalski trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kowalski forces his way into half guard.
Kowalski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lancaster's thigh. Lancaster counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Lancaster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Kowalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a hook
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lancaster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kowalski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Lancaster stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kowalski rushes Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliver Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Lancaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalski is trying to push Lancaster away but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski has Lancaster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lancaster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Kowalski.
A frustrated look appears on Kowalski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster is leaning against Kowalski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster works on Kowalski's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kowalski misses with some punches. #T3#
Lancaster is pressed up against the cage. Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lancaster down to the mat. Lancaster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kowalski throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Kowalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to throw a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by Lancaster.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kowalski.#T4#
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliver Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalski 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lenny Kowalski!
Lenny Kowalski is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: FARTMMA 66
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Romeo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romeo, pushing him back against the cage.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Romeo blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Romeo blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Romeo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romeo can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
Romeo tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Romeo blocking some punches. #T1#
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Romeo blocking some punches.
Romeo throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Romeo.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Romeo blocks it.
Romeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Romeo manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Romeo moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Romeo.#T2#
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romeo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
We've been told by Lancaster's head coaches at LA Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lancaster throws a hook but Romeo avoids it easily.#CL#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romeo, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romeo prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Romeo lands a left hand.
Romeo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Romeo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards. #T3#
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romeo blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster gets through Romeo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romeo lands with a right to the head.
Romeo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romeo blocking some punches.
Lancaster tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster is leaning against Romeo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Romeo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo. #T4#
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Romeo.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Romeo.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Romeo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romeo can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster works on Romeo's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Romeo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Romeo's body.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romeo moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Romeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo'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#
Romeo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romeo can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romeo moves away.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Romeo. #BC2#
Romeo breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Romeo throws a counter combo.#T1#
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romeo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romeo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romeo fails to land.
Romeo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliver Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romeo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romeo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Romeo is trying to push Lancaster away but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster. #T3#
Lancaster tries a body shot but Romeo blocks it.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romeo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Romeo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Romeo controls the action.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Romeo.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Romeo prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Romeo working aggressively here.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Romeo is breathing heavily.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Romeo blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romeo or not.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo'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.
#R3#
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Romeo loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Romeo manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Romeo is just out of range.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancaster moves in looking to clinch but Romeo pushes him off.
Romeo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster jabs Romeo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romeo.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romeo.
Romeo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Romeo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Lancaster drives through and clinches with Romeo against the cage.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
Romeo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Romeo.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Romeo.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Romeo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Romeo. #BC2#
Romeo manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romeo back to the cage. Lancaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Romeo's body. Romeo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romeo doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Romeo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Romeo ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster.
Romeo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Romeo counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancaster with a nice cross.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Romeo.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Romeo's defenses. #T4#
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Romeo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Romeo tries to get set, Lancaster tries to push him back and clinch up but Romeo manages to avoid the attempt.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Romeo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romeo throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romeo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romeo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Romeo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster is looking to counter the offense by Romeo and move into the clinch.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romeo throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Romeo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster moves out of range as Romeo strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Romeo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romeo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romeo blocking some punches. #T1#
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romeo blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romeo.
Lancaster tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romeo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Romeo controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romeo or not.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Romeo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Romeo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Romeo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romeo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
A short right from Romeo on the inside.
Romeo tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Romeo. #T3#
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Romeo blocks it.
Romeo blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Romeo.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Romeo is trying to force a seperation but Lancaster has the dominant position.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lancaster tries a body shot but Romeo blocks it.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Romeo.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Romeo.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Romeo controls the action.
Romeo can't break the clinch.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Romeo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romeo's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romeo misses with some punches.
Romeo pushes Lancaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romeo blocks an uppercut.
Romeo blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster had his way with Anthony Romeo in that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo'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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Romeo saw that one coming.#CL#
Romeo gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Romeo avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Romeo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Romeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Romeo throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Romeo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romeo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romeo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster tests Romeo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romeo walks into a left hand.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romeo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony Romeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Romeo circles away. #CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romeo lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Romeo avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Romeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romeo swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Lancaster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romeo.
A short right from Romeo on the inside.
Romeo blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romeo blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Romeo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Romeo's head.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Romeo controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Lancaster. #T4#
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Romeo.
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!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romeo or not.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romeo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Romeo takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Romeo.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romeo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Romeo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Romeo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romeo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lancaster 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Lancaster clinches.
Mamaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mamaev manages to break the clinch.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Mamaev's head.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Mamaev controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev scores with a hook to the body.
Mamaev throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamaev looks winded!
Mamaev has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Mamaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev. #T2#
Mamaev is looking to control Lancaster's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mamaev has his back to the cage.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamaev's elbow.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Mamaev tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster gets through Mamaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Mamaev blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns Mamaev into the cage.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mamaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Mamaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Mamaev is rocked!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamaev or not.
Mamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Lancaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mamaev with a big uppercut! Mamaev tries to clinch up but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mamaev to the mat! Mamaev covers up and Lancaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: Some 35: Kozlovsky - Wangchuck
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Derrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Derrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Derrick misses with a wild body shot.
Derrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Derrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Derrick throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Derrick moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Derrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Derrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
Derrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Derrick cracks Lancaster with a nice body shot.
Derrick misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Derrick avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Derrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Derrick misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Derrick backwards.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Derrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Derrick lands a nice knee to the body.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Derrick avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Derrick digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Derrick backwards.
Derrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Derrick backwards.
Derrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Derrick misses with a knee strike.
Lancaster tries to work over Derrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Derrick prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Derrick backwards. #ROC2#
Derrick is rocked!
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Derrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Derrick backwards. #T2#
Derrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Derrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Derrick is breathing heavily.
Lancaster is working Derrick over against the cage.
Lancaster lands a big right hand that drops Derrick! The killer instinct kicks in and Lancaster finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lancaster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: Some 32: Kozlovsky - Lancaster
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Kozlovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kozlovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster lands a head shot.#TD#
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kozlovsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozlovsky, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky with a nice head shot there.
Kozlovsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lancaster has his hands clasped together around Kozlovsky's back. He's all about the action.
Kozlovsky thows a huge punch but Lancaster dodges it nicely. #T2#
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Kozlovsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kozlovsky there.
Lancaster is looking to control Kozlovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Kozlovsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kozlovsky lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Kozlovsky is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky working over Lancaster with some ground and pound. Lancaster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Kozlovsky prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Kozlovsky slips a nice elbow through Lancaster's hands, connecting with Lancaster's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Lancaster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lancaster.
Kozlovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlovsky slips nicely into half guard.
Kozlovsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lancaster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep. #T4#
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster seems keen to control Kozlovsky's posture.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kozlovsky trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Lancaster controlling Kozlovsky's posture.
Kozlovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster looking to control but Kozlovsky passes into half guard.
Lancaster is looking to control Kozlovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T5#
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Kozlovsky is controlling well.
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Kozlovsky's head to control him but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster is holding on to half guard well.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Kozlovsky keeps him under control.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlovsky is working away from the top position though.
Kozlovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lancaster wants to control but Kozlovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kozlovsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Kozlovsky pushes down on Lancaster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlovsky is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Kozlovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lancaster defending well though.
Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kozlovsky's guard. #REVB#
Kozlovsky wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Kozlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lancaster is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlovsky is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky distracts Lancaster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there. #T8#
Kozlovsky postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Kozlovsky landing with the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancaster looking to control.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there.
Kozlovsky is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T9#
Kozlovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Kozlovsky controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster has Kozlovsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlovsky postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kozlovsky's head to control his posture.
Kozlovsky stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster looking to control.
Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lancaster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kozlovsky 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#
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster tests Kozlovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Kozlovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kozlovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
Lancaster wants to hit a switch here but Kozlovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lancaster there!
Lancaster tries to hold on but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky breaks from Lancaster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kozlovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster is bucking up trying to escape but Kozlovsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lancaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kozlovsky lands with some strikes.#T1#
Kozlovsky lands a big shot there that rocks Lancaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlovsky with shots to the head and body - Lancaster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Kozlovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster is still in real trouble! Can Kozlovsky finish him?
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Kozlovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlovsky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kozlovsky drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lancaster! More shots from Kozlovsky and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!
Vitali Kozlovsky retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Some 28: Busk - Rashad
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Lancaster is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancaster tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily.
Lancaster is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancaster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones is looking to control Lancaster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones won't allow Lancaster to pass to mount.
Lancaster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lancaster controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lancaster controlling from mount.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lancaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is not content to let Lancaster control the position.#T3#
Jones wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy.
Lancaster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #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.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lancaster is controlling the pace.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Lancaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Lancaster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Jones tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lancaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lancaster sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Jones is staying active underneath Lancaster, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lancaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Lancaster decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T7##SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lancaster controls the pace.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Lancaster defends it easily. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lancaster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lancaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lancaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Lancaster pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lancaster is aware though and is defending well.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SU2#
Lancaster gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Lancaster is quick to defend against it.#T9#
Jones takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Lancaster is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Lancaster is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Lancaster swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Lancaster is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster, as that shot connected.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Lancaster rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Jones pushes Lancaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lancaster uses from the top position.
Lancaster content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lancaster defends well.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Lancaster is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Lancaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Lancaster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get! #CL2#
Lancaster drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Lancaster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lancaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lancaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lancaster controls the pace.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliver Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lancaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lancaster content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Lancaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Lancaster stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Lancaster stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Jones. #T6#
Jones tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Lancaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.
Lancaster 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. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lancaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lancaster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T7##SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lancaster defends it easily.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lancaster tries to pass.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lancaster has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones passes into half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T8#
Lancaster wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Lancaster is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lancaster can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lancaster felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lancaster wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Lancaster is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Barry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lancaster is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. #SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lancaster 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Oliver Lancaster!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Oliver Lancaster!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Oliver Lancaster!

Oliver Lancaster wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Barry Jones had this to say: 'I was paid well....'.

Event: Some 26: Lancaster - Wangchuck
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Wangchuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Wangchuck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wangchuck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster jabs Wangchuck right on the nose. Wangchuck blinks but takes it well.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Wangchuck is just out of range.
Wangchuck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Wangchuck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Wangchuck with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Lotay Wangchuck has been cut.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Wangchuck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Wangchuck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lancaster!
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!
Wangchuck taking a breather here.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Lancaster stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Wangchuck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lancaster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lancaster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wangchuck off and has taken his back!
Lancaster biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wangchuck breaks Lancaster's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Wangchuck looking to pass the guard.
Wangchuck preventing the sweep. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
Wangchuck is fighting to break Lancaster's control of his arms but Lancaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wangchuck wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wangchuck advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangchuck is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.
Wangchuck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Wangchuck's head to control him but Wangchuck postures up. #SUB2#
Wangchuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Lancaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Lancaster is refusing to be controlled, as Wangchuck sits in half guard.
Lancaster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Wangchuck keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster trying to control the position here.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Wangchuck looking to pass the guard. #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.
Wangchuck pushing down on Lancaster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lancaster moves into full guard.
Wangchuck trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck postures up.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
Wangchuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster has Wangchuck pulled in close to control his posture.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Wangchuck tries to pass.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
Wangchuck forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Wangchuck is trying to work for a kimura but Lancaster is defending well. #T5#
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Wangchuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wangchuck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Lancaster trying to control here. #SUB2#
Wangchuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Lancaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lancaster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lancaster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lancaster tries to get out of the position.#T6#
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.
Lancaster gets full guard.#SUB2#
Wangchuck drops back looking for a leg! Lancaster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lancaster manages to kick Wangchuck off! Wangchuck jumps back into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangchuck wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangchuck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wangchuck trying to mount his opponent but Lancaster defends it. #T7##SUB2#
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wangchuck to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wangchuck trying to control from half guard but Lancaster is working away.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster wants to control but Wangchuck is keeping busy.
Wangchuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wangchuck controlling the pace.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Wangchuck tries to pass to full mount but Lancaster defends it.
Lancaster is looking to control Wangchuck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wangchuck is trying to control the action in half guard but Lancaster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura here.
Wangchuck wants to pass to mount but Lancaster is defending the position.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Wangchuck is controlling well. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is trying to work for a kimura but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangchuck is working away from the top position though.
Lancaster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Lancaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wangchuck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Wangchuck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Lancaster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wangchuck.
Lancaster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lancaster wants to control but Wangchuck is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Wangchuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangchuck wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lotay Wangchuck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotay Wangchuck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wangchuck shoots for a double leg takedown but Lancaster sprawls well. He's pushed Wangchuck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Wangchuck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Wangchuck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster manages to get full guard.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lancaster has his hands on Wangchuck's head, controlling the position.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but Wangchuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuck trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangchuck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lancaster's guard.
Wangchuck prevents Lancaster from standing back up. #T1#
Wangchuck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wangchuck trying to control from half guard but Lancaster is working away.
Lancaster is looking to control Wangchuck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wangchuck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lancaster won't allow Wangchuck to pass to mount.
Lancaster is looking to control Wangchuck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Lancaster is concentrating on defense, preventing Wangchuck from advancing position. #SUB2#
Wangchuck seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wangchuck to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangchuck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangchuck's back!
Lancaster avoiding Wangchuck 's attempts to control his hands.
Wangchuck is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wangchuck is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wangchuck tries to roll but Lancaster sticks to his back.
Wangchuck is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lancaster.
Wangchuck tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lancaster controlling the positon.
Lancaster is trying to stick to Wangchuck's back but Wangchuck is turning into Lancaster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lancaster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wangchuck.
Wangchuck stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Wangchuck postures up.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lancaster continues to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Wangchuck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lancaster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster seems keen to control Wangchuck's posture.
Wangchuck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lancaster is trying to hold Wangchuck in close to prevent damage but Wangchuck has managed to pass into half guard. #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.
Wangchuck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lancaster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lancaster is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lotay Wangchuck!
Lotay Wangchuck is the new heavyweight champion!
Lotay Wangchuck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Some 23: Lancaster - Kozlovsky
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Lancaster gets caught napping as Kozlovsky dives in and scores a takedown. Lancaster manages to retain guard.
Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard.
Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky is fighting to break Lancaster's control of his arms but Lancaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kozlovsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozlovsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kozlovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster controlling Kozlovsky's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster has his hands on Kozlovsky's head, controlling the position.
Lancaster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lancaster tries to get out of the position.
Kozlovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlovsky throwing strikes from guard but Lancaster blocks nicely.
Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlovsky throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs.
Kozlovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Lancaster pulls Kozlovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Kozlovsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Lancaster looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlovsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster is trying to keep Kozlovsky in close.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs.
Kozlovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but Kozlovsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kozlovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kozlovsky being controlled here momentarily.
Lancaster is trying to keep Kozlovsky in close.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Lancaster 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#
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kozlovsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kozlovsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kozlovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kozlovsky is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Kozlovsky is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Lancaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Kozlovsky, not yet.
Lancaster trying to control but Kozlovsky is working from the bottom.
Kozlovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kozlovsky is proving hard to escape from.
Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kozlovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Kozlovsky is keeping the position.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Kozlovsky keeps moving. #T5#
Lancaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Kozlovsky has a closed guard, preventing Lancaster from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kozlovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster, which made it look bad.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Kozlovsky.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Kozlovsky blocks a jab.#TD2#
Kozlovsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kozlovsky working the ground and pound from side control.
Kozlovsky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kozlovsky controls the position.
Kozlovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Kozlovsky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T6#
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster tries to buck Kozlovsky off but Kozlovsky is having none of it.
Lancaster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lancaster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kozlovsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kozlovsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozlovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster wants to free his trapped foot but Kozlovsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kozlovsky is looking to improve his position.
Kozlovsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lancaster won't allow Kozlovsky to sweep him here.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Kozlovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlovsky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kozlovsky keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster 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.
Kozlovsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lancaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlovsky is keeping the position for now.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kozlovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancaster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kozlovsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kozlovsky's guard. #REVR#
Lancaster trying to control but Kozlovsky is working from the bottom.
Kozlovsky is trying to control the position but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster won't allow Kozlovsky to sweep him here.
Kozlovsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lancaster's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kozlovsky drops back looking for a leg! Lancaster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lancaster manages to kick Kozlovsky off! Kozlovsky jumps back into Lancaster's guard.
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep. #T9#
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Kozlovsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky is fighting to break Lancaster's control of his arms but Lancaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster is trying to keep Kozlovsky in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlovsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kozlovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozlovsky off the cage and back into range.
Kozlovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlovsky somewhat.
Kozlovsky shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
We've been told by Lancaster's head coaches at LA Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kozlovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kozlovsky.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kozlovsky at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Kozlovsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lancaster is trying to defend but Kozlovsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lancaster controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kozlovsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lancaster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kozlovsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kozlovsky stops Lancaster from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kozlovsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kozlovsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lancaster is trying to get back to full guard.
Kozlovsky is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Kozlovsky is controlling well.
Kozlovsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitali Kozlovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster wants to control but Kozlovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kozlovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lancaster defending well though.
Kozlovsky throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kozlovsky connects with a nice short shot to Lancaster's temple.
Kozlovsky tries to pass to full mount but Lancaster defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Kozlovsky's head to control him but Kozlovsky postures up.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Kozlovsky is looking to advance position but Lancaster won't allow it. #T3#
Lancaster has hold of Kozlovsky's hands but Kozlovsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Kozlovsky is controlling him.
Kozlovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Kozlovsky controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster has control of Kozlovsky's left arm, preventing Kozlovsky from doing any damage.
Kozlovsky stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Kozlovsky being controlled here momentarily.
Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lancaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lancaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlovsky is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster trying to control but Kozlovsky is working from the bottom. #T5#
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kozlovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kozlovsky striking off his back but it's not causing Lancaster any problems.
Lancaster won't allow Kozlovsky to sweep him here.
Lancaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lancaster won't allow Kozlovsky to sweep him here.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Kozlovsky keeps moving.
Lancaster preventing the sweep. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kozlovsky controls Lancaster momentarily but Lancaster frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kozlovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Kozlovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Kozlovsky's body. Kozlovsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Kozlovsky's body. Kozlovsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vitali Kozlovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Kozlovsky's body. Kozlovsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Kozlovsky's ribs.
Kozlovsky is breathing heavily.
Kozlovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Kozlovsky's head back.
Lancaster with a hook.
Lancaster swings for the body but Kozlovsky moves out of range.
Kozlovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T7#
Lancaster connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kozlovsky doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lancaster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Kozlovsky is rocked!
Kozlovsky walks straight into a right hand from Lancaster - that's dropped him! Lancaster jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kozlovsky from any more punishment! Kozlovsky complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Some 20: Jones - Lancaster
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones stops Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Lancaster is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lancaster can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lancaster tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lancaster.
Lancaster trying to control.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Lancaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster is controlling the position but Jones somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lancaster prevents Jones from improving his position.
Lancaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Lancaster is continuing to stall.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Lancaster trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.
Lancaster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lancaster wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lancaster defends well.
Lancaster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.#TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Lancaster to the mat.
Lancaster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T6#
Jones wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Lancaster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lancaster controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Lancaster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T7##TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lancaster scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Lancaster tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Lancaster tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Lancaster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lancaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lancaster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T8#
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster is trying to stand.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to control. Lancaster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
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 Barry Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Lancaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Lancaster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster with a hook.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Oliver Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Lancaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Lancaster stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lancaster is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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Lancaster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lancaster looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Lancaster tries to hold on but Jones postures up.#T3#
Jones breaks from Lancaster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lancaster is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lancaster working to try and regain half guard.
Lancaster regains half guard.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Lancaster wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Lancaster is still trying to improve position.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Lancaster is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lancaster keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lancaster is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Lancaster keeping control of the position.
Lancaster wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lancaster is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Jones wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T7#
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
Jones takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T8#
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!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard.
Jones is fighting to break Lancaster's control of his arms but Lancaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T9##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Lancaster gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lancaster holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Lancaster's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lancaster is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lancaster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lancaster is trying to buck Jones off.
Lancaster is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster 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#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Lancaster breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lancaster's half guard.
Lancaster tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lancaster is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Lancaster tries to control but Jones manages to take his back.
Jones lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lancaster trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Lancaster tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Jones working for a choke but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in. #T2##SUB#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lancaster tries to break free.
Barry Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Lancaster manages to turn into his guard.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Lancaster gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lancaster is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lancaster. #T4##REVB#
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lancaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Lancaster is looking to escape.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lancaster.
Lancaster looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard. #SU2#
Lancaster stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Jones has Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Lancaster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T6#
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lancaster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Lancaster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lancaster can turn it around.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Barry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lancaster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Lancaster. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Lancaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Some 17: Jones - Cabran
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Wangchuck's belly button to the back.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Wangchuck's body. Wangchuck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster, as that shot connected.
Wangchuck closes the distance and clinches up with Lancaster, looking for a takedown. Wangchuck pushes Lancaster against the cage but Lancaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wangchuck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster jabs Wangchuck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangchuck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wangchuck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wangchuck darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Wangchuck into the cage.
Wangchuck looks winded!
Wangchuck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wangchuck in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster punishes Wangchuck's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wangchuck doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Wangchuck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster with a jab.#KD#
Lancaster sends Wangchuck crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Wangchuck up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Wangchuck is rocked!#T2#
Wangchuck glances at the clock... BAM! Lancaster nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Wangchuck crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Wangchuck is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: Some 15: Jackson - Tyler
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
McKinney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McKinney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick McKinney has been cut.
McKinney has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKinney doesn't seem phased though.
McKinney misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKinney slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster sets himself, and McKinney steps forward looking for the clinch! Lancaster avoids it this time.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and McKinney counters with a two punch combo.
McKinney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKinney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKinney throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
McKinney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McKinney.
McKinney misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but McKinney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKinney goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.#CL#
Lancaster has McKinney up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
McKinney looks winded!#T1#
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKinney backwards. #BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Lancaster lands a left and a right that send McKinney crashing to the mat, dazed. Lancaster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
McKinney is rocked!
Lancaster finds McKinney's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! McKinney flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lancaster lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure McKinney will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: Some 12
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Brewer misses with a double jab.
Brewer misses with a two punch combination.
Lancaster feints a jab promting Brewer to slip. Lancaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brewer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brewer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Lancaster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster cracks Brewer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brewer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lancaster pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brewer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Jones drops Lancaster with a beautiful combination! Lancaster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones fakes the body blow, causing Lancaster to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lancaster goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Jones!

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Patryk moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Patryk cracks Lancaster with a good jab.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Lancaster looks to move away, Patryk throws a big counter combo but Lancaster just gets out of the way.
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Patryk misses.
Patryk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Patryk looking to score a takedown here. Lancaster is defending well but Patryk drives through and ends up in Lancaster's guard.
Patryk stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patryk stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Patryk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Patryk working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Patryk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Patryk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patryk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Patryk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Patryk's defenses.
Lancaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Patryk.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patryk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Patryk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancaster, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Patryk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster gets underhooks to prevent Patryk's takedown attempt. #TD#
Patryk pulls guard successfully.
Patryk has his hands on Lancaster's head, controlling the position.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Patryk wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Patryk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lancaster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Patryk throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster is trying to keep Patryk in close.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Patryk is proving a slippery customer.
Patryk working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Patryk 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.
Lancaster has control of Patryk's left arm, preventing Patryk from doing any damage. #T3#
Patryk connects with a couple of short punches.
Patryk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster being controlled here, momentarily.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk distracts Lancaster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patryk cracks Lancaster with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Patryk drops back looking for a leg! Lancaster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lancaster manages to kick Patryk off! Patryk jumps back into Lancaster's guard.
Patryk preventing the sweep.
Patryk stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lancaster looking to control.
Patryk connects with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patryk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Patryk gets to his feet - Lancaster follows without any prompting.
Lancaster with a nice cross.#T4#
Patryk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Lancaster catches Patryk right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Patryk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lancaster did well to prevent Patryk getting side control.
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!
Lancaster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patryk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lancaster wants to control but Patryk is keeping busy.
Patryk winds up and cracks Lancaster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Patryk drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster is looking to control Patryk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Lancaster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patryk scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patryk in his tracks.
Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Patryk counters with a series of strikes. Lancaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patryk takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Patryk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster manages to get full guard.
Patryk postures up.
Patryk passes Lancaster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patryk lands with a punch from half guard.
Patryk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lancaster wants to control but Patryk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lancaster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lancaster taking some punishment here, with Patryk in his half guard. #T1#
Lancaster tries to roll over but Patryk keeps him under control.
Patryk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Patryk decides to return to a standing position.
Patryk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Patryk clinches.
Patryk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Patryk backwards. #BC#
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patryk shoots in but no luck this time.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Patryk has managed to clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Patryk is trying to pull guard but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patryk. #TD#
Patryk is trying to trip Lancaster. He has hold of a leg but Lancaster is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Patryk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Patryk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Patryk is working Lancaster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk distracts Lancaster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patryk won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Patryk works over Lancaster with some ground and pound from guard.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Patryk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Patryk chips away with some ground and pound.
Patryk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Patryk postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Patryk trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Patryk with a nice head shot there.
Patryk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Patryk controlling him for the moment.
Patryk landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Patryk drops back looking for a leg! Lancaster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lancaster manages to kick Patryk off! Patryk jumps back into Lancaster's guard.
Patryk lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Patryk working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Patryk stands up from Lancaster's guard - Patryk perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Patryk clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patryk. #TD#
Patryk decides to pull guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving.
Patryk controlling Lancaster's posture.
Lancaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patryk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Patryk dominated that second round.
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#
Patryk fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Patryk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patryk is in Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patryk content to stall in guard here.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Patryk controlling him for the moment.
Patryk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patryk 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.
Lukasz Patryk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster is pulling down on Patryk's head. It's preventing any offense from Patryk, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Patryk is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Patryk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patryk stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patryk is working Lancaster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patryk is working Lancaster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patryk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Patryk is proving a slippery customer.
Patryk works over Lancaster with some ground and pound from guard.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Patryk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lancaster to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Patryk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patryk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patryk working the head and body with strikes.
Patryk grinds an elbow into Lancaster's temple. #SUB#
Patryk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lancaster, who protects the arm well.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Patryk landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patryk working away.
Patryk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lancaster's shoulder. That is not cool.
Patryk is working Lancaster over with some ground and pound from side control.
Patryk is chipping away with strikes.
Patryk is working Lancaster over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Lancaster tries to bench press Patryk off him but Patryk keeps the position.
Patryk landing strikes.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
Patryk 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.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Patryk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.
Patryk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lancaster some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here as Patryk stalls from top position.
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Lancaster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliver Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Patryk is trying to get an arm triangle but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patryk scoring with punches from side control.
Patryk has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lancaster!
Patryk with a couple of short strikes.
Lancaster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Patryk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patryk with good strikes from the mount here!
Patryk with a couple of short strikes.
Patryk is landing with some decent strikes but Lancaster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Patryk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Patryk looking to control but Lancaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Patryk raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Patryk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patryk, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Patryk!
A relieved looking Lukasz Patryk 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: IFC 76: S.Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster wants a takedown. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster slips a jab from Mason.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Mason circles away. #T1#
Mason pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lancaster back to the cage. Mason follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lancaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Mason defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking. #T2#
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason lands a right hook 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!
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Lancaster tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lancaster defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Lancaster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Lancaster misses with a leg kick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Lancaster darts in trying to clinch
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Mason cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lancaster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Lancaster misses
and Mason scores with a counter punch that sends Lancaster to the canvas! Mason smells blood - he's punishing Lancaster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lancaster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Mason!
A very excited looking Max Mason made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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