Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Ahr looks to throw the jab but Jasper is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasper! But no joy.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jasper momentarily.
Ahr misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Ahr there.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
A big left from Ahr misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ahr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Ahr.
Ahr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasper unleashes a big counter combination but Ahr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahr lands the left hand.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasper manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
A combination from Jasper does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Ahr.#T1#
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahr.
Ahr misses with a body punch
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Jasper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahr with a body shot.
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasper.
Ahr throws a lazy right hand but Jasper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ahr walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahr jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Ahr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jasper connects with a right that clearly hurt Ahr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jasper proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ahr collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Ahr misses the jab.
Thing tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Thing pushes Ahr up against the cage in a clinch.
Thing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thing's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thing trying to land knees to the body.
Thing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahr avoids it.
Thing trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Thing has picked Ahr up - he's going for a ride! Thing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ahr is trying to maintain the position but Thing is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahr works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thing lands a couple of elbows.
Thing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thing won't allow Ahr to sweep him here.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ahr has an active guard here but Thing has managed to pass into half guard.
Ahr taking some punishment here, with Thing in his half guard.
Thing is just content to waste time from the top position. Ahr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thing preventing the sweep.
Ahr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ahr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thing landing with the ground and pound.
Thing looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahr is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Thing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahr defends it easily.
Thing controls Ahr momentarily but Ahr frees himself.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ahr is looking to advance position but Thing has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Thing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahr is trying desperately to improve position.
Thing with a couple of short strikes.
Thing prevents Ahr from getting the reversal.
Thing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ahr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahr is bucking up trying to escape but Thing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Thing's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
Thing Thing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 27
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Navajo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahr sprawls well. He's pushed Navajo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Navajo shoots in for a takedown but Ahr shows good takedown defense.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Navajo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Navajo.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahr has wrist control.
Navajo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr is trying to control the position but Navajo postures up.
Ahr wants to stand but Navajo is controlling the position.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahr has momentary wrist control but Navajo slips an elbow through the middle.
Navajo throws an elbow that misses. Ahr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navajo's guard. Nice move by Ahr!#REVR##SUB2#
Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Navajo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ahr doesn't defend quickly enough and Navajo has managed to lock this one up! Can Ahr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Navajo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 24
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ahr breaks the clinch.
Barayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Ahr gets tackled into the cage by Barayev. Barayev maintains the clinch.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Ahr has him pressed against the cage.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barayev 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.
Ahr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Barayev drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Ahr defends easily. #T1#
Barayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barayev's head.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barayev is trying to keep Ahr in close. #SUB#
Barayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barayev's head.#T2#
Barayev keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Ahr throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahr defends well.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahr passes into half guard.
Ahr working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahr pulls his head out easily.
Barayev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahr winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr drops an elbow to the side of Barayev's head.
Barayev gets full guard.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ahr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahr has managed to get both his arms back between Barayev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahr defends it easily.
Barayev has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Ahr cracks Barayev with a solid left hand.
Ahr postures up.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
Barayev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barayev trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Barayev blocks nicely.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Ahr does it's job there.
Ahr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahr takes a swing at Barayev's ribcage but misses.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Barayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahr, pushing him back against the cage.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Ahr.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Ahr finds it's target.
Barayev tries to clinch but Ahr is having none of it.
Barayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barayev.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Ahr lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ahr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barayev walks into a left hand.
Ahr scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barayev at a distance.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barayev doesn't seem bothered though.
Barayev ducks right into an uppercut from Ahr.
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!
Ahr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Barayev is rocked!
Ahr lands a slapping body shot.
Barayev tries to clinch but Ahr moves out of range.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr throws a big shot that misses.
Barayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahr.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Ahr lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ahr misses.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahr swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev.
A nice side step and Ahr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahr 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.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustav Ahr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahr throws out a loose jab but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barayev momentarily.
Ahr lands with a good body shot.
Barayev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahr. #T3#
Ahr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barayev with a body shot.#CL#
Barayev rushes Ahr and presses him up against the cage.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Ahr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Barayev jumps into guard, dragging Ahr to the mat.
Ahr trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Barayev working for a triangle but Ahr defends it easily.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahr distracts Barayev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahr is working Barayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahr throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Ahr lands a nice hook to Barayev's body. Barayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barayev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahr scores with a jab to the body.
Ahr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barayev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahr lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Barayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Ahr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barayev. Barayev tries to recover but Ahr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barayev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 20
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Mandrill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahr as he avoids it easily.
Ahr lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ahr.
As Ahr tries to get set, Mandrill tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahr misses with a right hand
enabling Mandrill to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandrill moves away.
Mandrill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Mandrill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahr misses with a looping left.
Mandrill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahr.
Mandrill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandrill misses the target.
Ahr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandrill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Ahr misses.
Mandrill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Ahr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr misses with an uppercut
and Mandrill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Ahr ducks under a wild hook from Mandrill.
Ahr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandrill rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ahr.
Ahr misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Mandrill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mandrill.
Mandrill wants to pass the guard but Ahr is keeping the position.
Ahr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mandrill won't allow Ahr to sweep him here.
Mandrill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahr looking to control.
Ahr striking off his back. #T2#
Mandrill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahr, not yet.
Ahr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mandrill postures up in Ahr's guard and throws a big left but Ahr blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandrill postures up in Ahr's guard and throws a big left but Ahr blocks it.
Mandrill lands a couple of elbows.
Ahr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mandrill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ahr striking off his back but it's not causing Mandrill any problems.
Ahr wants to improve his position but instead Mandrill has moved into half guard.
Mandrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mandrill stops Ahr from getting back to his feet.
Mandrill 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. #T3#
Ahr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mandrill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mandrill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahr trying to hold on to Mandrill's head to control him but Mandrill postures up.
Ahr is looking to get back to full guard here but Mandrill has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ahr is trying to improve his position.
Ahr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mandrill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mandrill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mandrill's back!
Mandrill can't escape the position.
Mandrill is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Mandrill tries to escape but Ahr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mandrill trying to control the hands but Ahr breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Mandrill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahr misses with an elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Mandrill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahr thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ahr controlling well, preventing Mandrill from escaping the position.
Ahr lands shots from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandrill is keeping busy.
Ahr is hanging on to Mandrill's back as he tries to escape.
Even with his hooks in, Ahr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mandrill staying busy and making it hard for Ahr to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustav Ahr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mandrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. Mandrill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandrill digs a good hook to Ahr's body.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandrill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahr misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mandrill counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ahr pushes Mandrill off and gets back to his feet.
Mandrill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandrill loads up on a big right hand but Ahr slips the punch.#TD#
Ahr tries to sprawl but Mandrill drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mandrill is looking to advance position but Ahr won't allow it.
Ahr trying to control from the bottom.
Ahr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mandrill trying to control but Ahr is working from the bottom.
Ahr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mandrill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahr controls Mandrill momentarily but Mandrill frees himself.
Ahr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mandrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mandrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahr's head.
Ahr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mandrill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ahr wants to get back to his feet but Mandrill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mandrill stands up over Ahr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandrill trying to control but Ahr is working from the bottom.
Mandrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mandrill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Ahr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mandrill gets through Ahr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Mandrill swings for the body but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandrill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahr thinking.
Ahr throws the left hand but Mandrill avoids the punch easily.
Ahr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahr misses with a double jab.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandrill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandrill was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahr.
Mandrill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr ducks right into an uppercut from Mandrill.
Ahr swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Mandrill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ahr wants to sweep here but Mandrill controlling him for the moment.
Mandrill 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.
Mandrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mandrill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandrill trying to control but Ahr is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mandrill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mandrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahr's head.
Mandrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mandrill stands up over Ahr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mandrill manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ahr throws a big right hand that misses.
Mandrill controls Ahr momentarily but Ahr frees himself.
Mandrill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mandrill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Mandrill dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mandrill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahr.
Ahr misses with a hook.
Mandrill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mandrill avoids the body shot from Ahr.
Ahr throws a lazy right hand but Mandrill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandrill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahr needs to keep his hands up - Mandrill had a free shot at his head there.
Ahr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahr closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Ludwig Mandrill has been cut.
Ahr throws a looping overhand right but Mandrill ducks down to avoid it.
Ahr throws a lazy right hand but Mandrill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandrill defending well as Ahr loads up on a big left hand.
Mandrill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahr misses with a body punch
and Mandrill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandrill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mandrill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ahr is staying active underneath Mandrill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Mandrill prevents Ahr from improving his position.
Mandrill drops an elbow to the side of Ahr's head. #ROC#
Ahr is rocked!
Mandrill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mandrill drops an elbow to the side of Ahr's head.
Ahr is still in real trouble! Can Mandrill finish him?
Mandrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mandrill lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mandrill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahr defends it well.
Mandrill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mandrill scores with a big shot! Ahr's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ahr! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Mandrill!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 17
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hudson momentarily.
Ahr's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hudson is trying to control. Ahr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hudson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahr trying to control here.
Ahr gets back to full guard.
Ahr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hudson is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up.
Ahr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hudson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr cracks Hudson with a solid left hand.#T1#
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hudson's head.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahr defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hudson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Ahr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hudson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahr.#ROC2#
Hudson is rocked!
Ahr drops Hudson with a big left hand! Hudson is injured, injured bad! Ahr jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Our winner, Gustav Ahr, 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: RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Barayev connects with a jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahr throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev takes one to the side of the head.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr cracks Barayev with a good jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
Barayev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barayev.
Barayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barayev wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahr thuds a left hand into Barayev's body.
Ahr thuds his right hand into Barayev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahr punishes Barayev's body with a nice straight punch.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it. #T1#
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
A big right from Ahr misses. #CL#
Barayev clinches with his opponent.
Ahr working aggressively here.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Ahr misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Barayev gets control of Ahr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barayev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahr is aware though and is defending well.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr is looking to work some ground and pound but Barayev has wrist control.#SUB#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barayev trying to keep a closed guard but Ahr is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB#
Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barayev is tightening it up a little... Ahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barayev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Aslanbek Barayev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RapidFC 30
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasib.
Nasib blocks a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahr.
Nasib parries the strikes from Ahr easily there. Ahr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nasib to escape.
An elbow from Ahr crashes against the mat.
Ahr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nasib takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ahr misses with the ground and pound.
Nasib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ahr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr in side control, throwing shots but Nasib defends.
Nasib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ahr.
Nasib wants to control but Ahr postures up.#T1#
Ahr throwing strikes but Nasib manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ahr tries to buck Nasib off but Nasib is having none of it.
Nasib is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ahr gets full guard.#SUB#
Ahr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nasib uses it to pass to side control.
Nasib wants to control but Ahr is keeping him busy.
Ahr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Ahr is not content to let Nasib control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ahr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahr is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahr 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.#T3#
Ahr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahr tries to improve position but can't.
Ahr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head. #T4#
Ahr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
Ahr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahr.
Ahr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ahr seems to be looking for submissions.
Nasib 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.
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
Ahr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nasib to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nasib tries to bum rush Ahr with a series of wild strikes but Ahr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Ahr feints and as Nasib raises his hands in defense, Ahr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
Nasib working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Ahr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustav Ahr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nasib controls Ahr momentarily but Ahr frees himself.
Ahr postures up in Nasib's guard and throws a big left but Nasib blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahr looking to sit in guard and control but Nasib gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nasib stopping the sweep attempt from Ahr.#T1##SUB#
Ahr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nasib defends well.
Nasib sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nasib puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ahr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasib can do to turn this around?
Ahr tries to roll over but Nasib keeps him under control.
Nasib content to control rather than advance. #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.
Ahr is trying to control but can't.
Ahr wants to get back to full guard.
Ahr moves into full guard.
Nasib preventing the sweep.
Ahr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ahr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Nasib bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahr slips under a jab from Nasib.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahr.
Nasib looks to land a left hand but Ahr moved out of range nicely.
Nasib just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr misses the jab.
A jab from Nasib misses.
Nasib throws a body punch but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ahr throws a hook but Nasib blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nasib's head.
Ahr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nasib throws out the jab.
Nasib keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasib misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Ahr slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ahr there.
Ahr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasib avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasib preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nasib looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasib, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr lands a couple of digs.
Ahr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Nasib. That snapped Ahr's head back.
Nasib misses with a looping right.
Nasib misses with a straight right.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasib.
Ahr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nasib sprawls well. Nasib wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasib thuds a left hand into Ahr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nasib.
Ahr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasib is just out of range.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nasib defends well and Ahr ends up having to push Nasib into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasib looks to land a left hand but Ahr moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nasib thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasib works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Nasib gets caught flat footed, as Ahr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasib works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahr throws a strike but Nasib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ahr working a defensive guard but Nasib passes into half guard.
Nasib moves into full mount! Ahr won't be happy about that!
Tamid Nasib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nasib prevents Ahr from getting the reversal.
Ahr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ahr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nasib. What's that going to do exactly?
Ahr is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasib is stalling here but it's allowed Ahr to get half guard.
Ahr trying to hold on to Nasib's head to control him but Nasib postures up. #T3#
Ahr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahr.
Ahr trying to control the position.
Nasib won't allow Ahr to sweep him here.
Ahr looking to control.
Nasib wants to stand but Ahr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahr 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nasib throws a series of punches but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nasib 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.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr closes the distance and clinches up with Nasib, looking for a takedown. Ahr pushes Nasib against the cage but Nasib circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahr slips a jab from Nasib.
Nice defenses there by Nasib.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gustav Ahr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasib lands a nice shot that snaps Ahr's head back.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasib avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahr misses with a combination
and Nasib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahr moves away from the strike by Nasib.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tamid Nasib comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahr 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tamid Nasib spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraw was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahr.
McCraw tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
McCraw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahr misses the jab.
McCraw scores with a one two! Ahr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahr moves out of range as McCraw strikes.
Ahr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraw with a body shot.
Ahr misses with a right hand
and McCraw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for McCraw.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraw misses the target.
McCraw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahr.
Ahr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahr looks to throw the jab but McCraw is out of range.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McCraw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraw.
Ahr swings for the body but McCraw moves out of range.
Ahr scores with a hook.
Ahr misses with a hook. McCraw ducked under it nicely.
Ahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraw counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraw misses the shot to the body.
McCraw cracks Ahr with an open hand slap.
McCraw throws a shot to the body.
McCraw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from McCraw misses.
Ahr misses with a shot to the body
and McCraw counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahr.
Ahr throws out a counter right but McCraw avoids it with no problem.
McCraw lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahr throws a body punch but McCraw moves out of range.
Ahr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraw.
Ahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraw counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraw.
Ahr misses with a looping right.
McCraw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahr digs a good hook to McCraw's body. #CL#
McCraw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Ahr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraw throws a jab when Ahr was well out of range.
McCraw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahr throws out the jab.
McCraw loads up on a big right hand but Ahr slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. McCraw does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraw staying out of range there.
Ahr swings for the body but McCraw moves out of range.
McCraw throws a jab when Ahr was well out of range.
McCraw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahr moves out of range as McCraw strikes.
McCraw connects with a body shot that sends Ahr's belly button to the back.
Ahr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraw rather than just go for the knockout.
McCraw misses with an uppercut. Ahr saw that one coming.#T3#
Ahr misses the body punch
and McCraw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraw works Ahr's body with a nice hook.
Ahr scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraw in his tracks.
McCraw takes a swing at Ahr's ribcage but misses.
McCraw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraw. Ahr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr thuds a left hand into McCraw's body.
McCraw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraw is looking to counter punch.
Ahr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraw counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahr lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahr scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from McCraw.
Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraw.
Ahr misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McCraw misses the shot to the body.
Ahr blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ahr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahr.
McCraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraw is looking to counter punch.
Ahr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraw scores with a jab. Ahr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahr lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraw's head.
Ahr throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahr was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraw.
McCraw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahr misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahr was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraw.
Ahr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahr swings for the body but McCraw moves out of range.
McCraw looks to throw the jab but Ahr is out of range.
Ahr jabs McCraw right on the nose. McCraw blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teller McCraw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraw lands the left hand.
Ahr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraw misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Ahr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraw moves out of range as Ahr strikes.
Ahr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr throws a body punch but McCraw moves out of range.
Ahr throws a body punch but McCraw moves out of range.
Ahr misses with a jab to the body
and McCraw counters with a left to the body.
McCraw throws out a powerful jab.
McCraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahr moves away.
Ahr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahr looks to throw the jab but McCraw is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraw looks to land a right hand but Ahr moved out of range.
Ahr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahr.
Ahr throws a body punch but McCraw moves out of range. #T1#
McCraw blocks a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ahr 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.
Ahr slips a straight right by McCraw.
McCraw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahr.
Ahr cracks a nice hook into McCraw's ribs.
McCraw blocks a jab.
A lazy left from McCraw finds it's target.
McCraw misses with a straight left.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraw momentarily.
Ahr misses with an uppercut. McCraw saw that one coming.
Ahr misses with a looping right.
McCraw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Ahr misses.
McCraw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraw.
McCraw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahr manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraw takes one on the button.
McCraw throws out a loose jab but Ahr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahr throws out a counter right but McCraw avoids it with no problem.#T2#
McCraw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for McCraw.
McCraw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahr.
Teller McCraw is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraw with a jab.#ROC#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahr is still on wobbly legs! Can McCraw finish him?
McCraw drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ahr right on the button. Ahr goes down! McCraw follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McCraw gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teller McCraw!
A relieved looking Teller McCraw 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: IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1#
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but Ahr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahr. #BC#
Ahr manages to break the clinch.
Barayev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahr circles away.
Ahr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahr lands a jab to Barayev's midsection.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
Ahr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barayev.
Barayev wants to counter with a clinch but Ahr pushes him away.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev dodges the punch combination from Ahr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Ahr lands a jab to Barayev's midsection.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Barayev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahr.
Ahr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Barayev.
Ahr throws an overhand right that lands on Barayev's shoulder, as Barayev tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr sets himself, and Barayev steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahr avoids it this time.
Barayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
Ahr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahr works the jab nicely.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr tries to bum rush Barayev with a series of wild strikes but Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahr sets himself, and Barayev steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahr avoids it this time.
Barayev walks into a straight right hand from Ahr.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahr is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahr. That snapped Barayev's head back.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr takes a swing at Barayev's ribcage but misses.
Barayev staying out of range there.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahr throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Barayev counters by moving into the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gustav Ahr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslanbek Barayev.
Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahr.
Ahr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ahr.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahr circles away.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahr misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Barayev counters by moving into the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but Ahr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahr tries a body shot but Barayev blocks it.
Ahr can't find room to land a body shot as Barayev controls the action.
Ahr misses with the head strike.
Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahr smiles and moves away.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr works over Barayev's head and body with a nice combination.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahr misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barayev darts in trying to clinch
and Ahr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahr.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr takes a swing at Barayev's ribcage but misses.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barayev.
Barayev walks into a left hand.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barayev under the eye.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ahr misses the target.
Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Ahr misses the jab.
A big right from Ahr misses.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barayev avoids the body shot from Ahr.
Barayev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahr.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr looks to land a right hand but Barayev moved out of range.
Ahr lands a body shot.
Ahr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barayevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahr misses the jab.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev slips a straight right by Ahr.#CL2#
Barayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahr tries to throw a body punch but Barayev avoids it by throwing Ahr back against the cage.
Ahr stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahr fails to land.
Ahr working aggressively here.
Ahr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Ahr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barayev fails to pull guard.
Ahr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahr can't find room to land a body shot as Barayev controls the action.
Ahr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barayev can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Ahr fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barayev pulls guard effortlessly.
Ahr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Barayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahr is in close to Barayev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ahr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahr postures up.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahr defends well.
Ahr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahr stands up over Barayev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ahr is posturing up here but Barayev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ahr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ahr has to tap! Slick submission there by Barayev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Barayev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFA 20-94
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahr is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Ahr circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nouveau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nouveau tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nouveau shoots in but Ahr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustav Ahr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahr 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.
Ahr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahr wants it to stay on the feet.
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nouveau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Ahr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nouveau.
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Nouveau's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nouveau walks into a stiff left hand from Ahr.
Ahr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Nouveau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Ahr with a hook.
Nouveau misses with a hook.
Ahr lands a right hook to the body.
Ahr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nouveau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Ahr gets caught flat footed, as Nouveau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ahr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ahr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nouveau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Ahr gets a takedown into half guard.
Nouveau taking some punishment here, with Ahr in his half guard. #ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!#T2#
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr is nestled in close to Nouveau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Ahr finish him?
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nouveau's head.
Nouveau is staying active underneath Ahr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahr looks to land a strike but Nouveau avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau working a defensive guard here.
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but Ahr is proving a slippery customer.
Ahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nouveau pulls Ahr in to control the position. #SUB2#
Ahr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Nouveau 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahr cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahr working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nouveau can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nouveau is holding on to half guard well.
Nouveau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nouveau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nouveau controlling the position for now.#T4#
Nice strikes from Ahr there.
Nouveau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahr distracts Nouveau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nouveau looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr passes Nouveau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nouveau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahr wants to control but Nouveau is keeping him busy.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr working the head and body with strikes.
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!#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahr pulls his head out easily.
Ahr lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nouveau quite badly. Nouveau pulls Ahr in close trying to recover. Ahr postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nouveau on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nouveau doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocha Barros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahr.
Ahr throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Ahr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocha Barros'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.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros has his foot on Ahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Rocha Barros wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Rocha Barros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Ahr is working Rocha Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Rocha Barros trying to control the position.
Rocha Barros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahr is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros has his foot on Ahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros is looking for a triangle but Ahr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rocha Barros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Ahr lands a couple of digs.
Ahr stands up over Rocha Barros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocha Barros's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha Barros is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ahr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros is looking for a triangle but Ahr pushes his legs off easily.
Ahr is in close to Rocha Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close. #T3#
Ahr lands a couple of digs.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rocha Barros is tightening it up a little... Ahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rocha Barros!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Rocha Barros!
Our winner, Pedro Rocha Barros, 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: IFA 04:04
Date: Apr 04, 2019

#R1#
Ahr scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Ahr instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards throwing shots but Ahr is blocking nicely.
Ahr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Richards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahr defending well though.
Ahr taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richards lands a nice short elbow.
Ahr tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Ahr is working away.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Ahr is defending the position.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahr keeps working. #SUB#
Ahr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahr looking to control.
Richards wants to control from the top but Ahr keeps moving.
Ahr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richards's guard. #REVR#
Richards managing to control the position.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahr is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Ahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Richards is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up.
Richards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Richards keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Ahr scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Ahr throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahr is fighting to break Richards's control of his arms but Richards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richards pulls Ahr in close to prevent any damage.
Ahr scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards pulls Ahr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahr 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.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards pulls Ahr in to control the position. #T4#
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
Richards trying to control the position here.
Richards throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Richards looking to control.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Richards is rocked!
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can Ahr finish him?
Ahr preventing the sweep.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahr postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Richards covers up, he's hurt! Ahr keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ahr and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ahr can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
An out of breath Gustav Ahr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFA 21:03
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahr counters with a straight right hand.
Ahr scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches.
Ahr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahr presses Nouveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Ahr lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Nouveau manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Ahr.
Nouveau throws a front kick that sends Ahr stumbling back into the cage.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Nouveau working for a triangle but Ahr defends it easily. #T1#
Nouveau looking to control.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nouveau's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nouveau wants to stand up but Ahr is controlling him.
Ahr won't allow Nouveau to sweep him here. #T2#
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!#SUB2#
Nouveau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahr is aware though and is defending well.
Ahr trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Ahr finish him?
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Nouveau has an active guard here but Ahr has managed to pass into half guard.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahr lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ahr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Ahr connects with a nice short shot to Nouveau's temple.
Nouveau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahr is thwarting Nouveau's attempts to control the position.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr scores with a big shot! Nouveau's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nouveau! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA 09:03
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Eugen scores with a jab to the head.
Ahr slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eugen misses the jab.
Ahr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
It looked like Eugen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahr.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eugen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahr's head.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Ahr misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Eugen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahr! Eugen lets Ahr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ahr is rocked!#T1#
Eugen feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ahr crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Eugen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFA : 26/02
Date: Feb 26, 2019

#R1#
Rocha Barros throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr misses with a straight left.
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.
Ahr throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha Barros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocha Barros counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha Barros swings for the body but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahr manages to avoid it.
Pedro Rocha Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha Barros staying out of range there.
Rocha Barros moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off.
Ahr throws out a counter right but Rocha Barros avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ahr looks to land a right hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range.
Rocha Barros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Rocha Barros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahr's head.
Ahr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Ahr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha Barros wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Ahr blocks it.
Ahr tries to move into range but Rocha Barros moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocha Barros.
Ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocha Barros.
It seemed like Ahr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha Barros.
Ahr lands a jab.
Rocha Barros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Rocha Barros throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Ahr 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.
Ahr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocha Barros doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha Barros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocha Barros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahr.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocha Barros wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Ahr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocha Barros throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
A jab from Rocha Barros misses.
A little jabbing left from Ahr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahr misses with a left hand
and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocha Barros throws out the jab.
Ahr looks to land a left hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Rocha Barros misses.
Rocha Barros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocha Barros is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahr! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Ahr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocha Barros slips a straight right by Ahr.
Rocha Barros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rocha Barros misses its target.#T4#
Rocha Barros misses with a hook.
Rocha Barros misses with a right hand
and Ahr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocha Barros thinking.
Ahr misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Ahr.
Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut. Ahr saw that one coming.
Ahr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rocha Barros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook
and Ahr counters with a nice body shot.
Rocha Barros misses with a straight left.
Ahr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocha Barros misses with a looping right.
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 Pedro Rocha Barros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rocha Barros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook. Ahr ducked under it nicely.
Ahr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahr digs a good hook to Rocha Barros's body.
Rocha Barros looks to throw the jab but Ahr is out of range.
Ahr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Rocha Barros. Beautiful body shot.
Rocha Barros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocha Barros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha Barros.
Ahr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahr slips under a jab from Rocha Barros.
It seemed like Ahr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahr takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Rocha Barros was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahr.
Rocha Barros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Rocha Barros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahr on the side of the head.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Ahr avoids it easily.
Rocha Barros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahr scores with a jab to the head.
Rocha Barros looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahr is just out of range.
Gustav Ahr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha Barros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocha Barros's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocha Barros obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Ahr avoids the punch easily.
Pedro Rocha Barros is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocha Barros slips a straight right by Ahr.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocha Barros. #T2#
Ahr missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahr lands a really nice looking cross but Rocha Barros seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Rocha Barros misses
and Ahr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahr lands with a hook. Rocha Barros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros misses with a straight right.
Ahr misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Rocha Barros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocha Barros, as that shot connected.
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahr misses with a jab to the body
and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Rocha Barros missing with a left hand there. Ahr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
and Ahr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahr ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros.
Ahr slips a jab from Rocha Barros.
A little jabbing left from Ahr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocha Barros.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Rocha Barros. Beautiful body shot.
Ahr lands a body shot.
Ahr misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Ahr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahr lands the left hand.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr slips a straight right by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocha Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahr circles away.
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahr! But no joy.
A big right from Rocha Barros misses.
Rocha Barros lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocha Barros throwing a counter right hand but Ahr manages to avoid it.
Rocha Barros looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahr is just out of range.
Ahr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Rocha Barros will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rocha Barros tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ahr to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocha Barros tests Ahr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook
and Ahr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Ahr misses.
Rocha Barros misses with a jab to the body
and Ahr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros throws a jab when Ahr was well out of range.
Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Ahr avoids the punch easily.
Ahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocha Barros counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Rocha Barros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Ahr avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Rocha Barros clinches up with Ahr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahr has a couple of punches blocked by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocha Barros misses with some punches.
Rocha Barros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha Barros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahrs head. #BC2#
Ahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahr throws out a powerful jab.
Rocha Barros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocha Barros throwing a counter right hand but Ahr manages to avoid it.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Ahr blocks it.#T2#
Ahr ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros.
A little jabbing left from Ahr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahr misses with a straight right.
Rocha Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahr moves away.
Ahr ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Ahr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahr blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahr! But no joy.
Rocha Barros misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocha Barros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahr's waist but Ahr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocha Barros off to one side.
Ahr throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha Barros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it.
Ahr throws a hook to the side of Rocha Barros's head but Rocha Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocha Barros is looking to counter the offense by Ahr and move into the clinch.#T3#
Rocha Barros misses with a jab to the body
and Ahr counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha Barros walks into a straight right hand from Ahr.
Rocha Barros throws a shot from downtown. Ahr moves away and avoids it.
Ahr throws a body punch but Rocha Barros moves out of range.
Ahr blocks a jab.
Ahr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahr ducks right into an uppercut from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws a lazy right hand but Ahr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocha Barros scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Rocha Barros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ahr manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gustav Ahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahr connects with the punch.
Ahr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocha Barros looks to clinch
and Ahr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahr misses with a straight right.
Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away.
Ahr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahr staying out of range there.
Ahr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustav Ahr.
I think Rocha Barros 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: IFA : 14/02
Date: Feb 14, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Ahr.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahr misses.
Richards fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Ahr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Ahr.
Ahr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richards up against the cage.
Ahr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richards fails with the takedown
and Ahr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahr is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Ahr circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##CL#
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahr gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
Ahr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richards is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ahr is trying to trip Richards. He has hold of a leg but Richards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards 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.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahr on the ground.
Ahr works over Richards with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahr being controlled here momentarily.
Richards trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Ahr connects with a couple of short punches.
Richards throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Richards throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ahr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.
Richards keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Richards trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahr working some strikes from top position.
Ahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahr preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ahr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richards trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahr preventing the sweep.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Richards looking to control.
Ahr stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Richards controls Ahr momentarily but Ahr frees himself.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Richards is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Richards is rocked!
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahr arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Richards's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
A victorious Gustav Ahr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Ahr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen sizes up Ahr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eugen defends it nicely.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Ahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eugen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eugen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ahr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ahr controls Eugen momentarily but Eugen frees himself.
Eugen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ahr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eugen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahr.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eugen's guard. #REVR#
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahr throws an elbow that misses. Eugen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahr's guard. Nice move by Eugen!#REVB#
Eugen won't allow Ahr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ahr working for a triangle but Eugen defends it easily.
Eugen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahr.
Ahr is working hard here to advance position.
Ahr keeping moving, preventing Eugen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ahr trying to strike off his back.
Eugen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Eugen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahr throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahr is working Eugen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Ahr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Ahr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ahr distracts Eugen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eugen's head.#T4#
Ahr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahr 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.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahr postures up in Eugen's guard and throws a big left but Eugen blocks it.
Eugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Eugen 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.
Ahr throws a strike but Eugen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Eugen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ahr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eugen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eugen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugen content to stall in guard here.
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 Gustav Ahr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ahr tries to clinch but Eugen moves away
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr tries to clinch up
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr takes one to the side of the head.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Ahr ducks down to avoid it.
Ahr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eugen counters with a right hand to the body.
Eugen 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. #CL#
Ahr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eugen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eugen lands with a right to the head.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahr backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Eugen.
Ahr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahr misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ahr tries to score a body lock takedown but Eugen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eugen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahr has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eugen.
Eugen scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Ahr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahr backwards.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Ahr.
Ahr looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugen is stalling here.
Eugen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
A short body shot lands from Eugen as the two fighters clinch.
Eugen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ahr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Eugen is unloading with more strikes now! Ahr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
Martin Eugen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
King slips a straight right by Ahr.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahr.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahr loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Ahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahr.
Ahr looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ahr.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King staying out of range there.
King is looking to counter the offense by Ahr and move into the clinch.
Ahr throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Ahr moves away from the strike by King.
Ahr thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Ahr throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahr looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Ahr tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahr's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ahr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ahr cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ahr tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahr throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King moves away from the strike by Ahr.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahr circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahr misses the target. #T2#
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahr takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Ahr misses the jab.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Ahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahr.
Ahr throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King tries to clinch but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Ahr throws a big shot that misses.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King slips under a jab.
King avoids the body shot from Ahr.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
A big left from Ahr misses.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahr looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Ahr thows a left - swing and a miss!
King wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
King tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr connects with a looping right hand.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with a straight right.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahr was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ahr throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Ahr tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahr throws out the jab.
Ahr misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Ahr misses with a straight left.
King moves out of range as Ahr throws a body kick.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King avoids the body shot from Ahr.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Ahr looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips under a jab.
King slips a jab from Ahr.
King is looking to counter the offense by Ahr and move into the clinch.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahr ducks under a wild hook from King.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahr throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Ahr throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Gustav Ahr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahr.
Ahr looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
King slips a straight right by Ahr.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Ahr missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Ahr scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Ahr.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King jumps guard but Ahr stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahr smiles and moves away.
Ahr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahr.
Ahr wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range. #T3#
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. #CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Ahr.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahr just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King tries to pull guard but Ahr holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ahr misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahr shapes to counter with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Ahr misses with a body shot.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahr misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahr misses with a straight right.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Ahr misses with a looping right.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Ahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Ahr throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahr takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Ahr finds it's target.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahr wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
Ahr throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahr takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahr looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King is looking to counter the offense by Ahr and move into the clinch.#T1#
King tries to clinch but Ahr moves out of range.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahr counters with a nice body shot.
Ahr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Ahr throws a hook but King blocks it.
As Ahr tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahr throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr misses with a straight right.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Ahr misses.
King dodges the punch combination from Ahr.
King slips under a jab from Ahr.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
King slips under a jab.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ahr.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
King avoids the head kick by Ahr.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King slips under a jab.
Ahr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way.
Ahr misses with a straight left.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahr 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Ahr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off.
Ahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ahr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ahr tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahr manages to avoid the attempt.
King is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King wants to clinch.#T4#
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahr looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr misses with an uppercut.
As Ahr tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Gustav Ahr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahr looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King is looking to counter the offense by Ahr and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King misses the shot to the body.
Ahr misses with a looping left.
Island King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahr misses with a looping left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Ahr!
A relieved looking Gustav Ahr 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: ROTI-21
Date: Jan 04, 2019

#R1#
Krimson clobbers Ahr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krimson lands with a nice combination. Ahr backs away looking to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Krimson. No joy for Ahr on that attempt.
Ahr wants to clinch but Krimson slips to the side
and Krimson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by Krimson. #CL2#
Krimson darts in and clinches Ahr up against the cage.
Krimson is pressed up against the cage. Ahr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krimson down to the mat. Krimson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahr shoots in looking for a takedown. Krimson tries to sprawl out of it but Ahr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krimson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahr has his takedown stuffed
and Krimson counters with a nice body shot.
Krimson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Krimson misses.
Krimson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahr. Ahr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Krimson as Ahr shoots in.
Ahr with a poor takedown
and Ahr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Krimson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahr.
Ahr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krimson lands a nice looking body shot.
Krimson dips to his left and cracks Ahr with an uppercut!
Ahr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krimson defends well and Ahr ends up having to push Krimson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahr wants to clinch.
Ahr shoots for a double leg takedown but Krimson sprawls well. He's pushed Ahr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Ahr backs off Krimson throws a huge counter combo but Ahr manages to avoid it all.
Ahr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krimson counters with a left to the body.
Ahr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krimson.
Krimson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahr at a distance.
Krimson lands a jab to the head.
Krimson with a nice cross.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahr or perhaps it was just good defense by Krimson, which made it look bad.
Krimson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krimson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahr eats them both and turns towards Krimson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Ahr clinches with his opponent.
Krimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahr backwards.
Krimson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Krimson as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Ahr has picked Krimson up - he's going for a ride! Ahr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Krimson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krimson is trying to stand up here but Ahr is controlling him well.
Krimson wants to control but Ahr is keeping busy.
Ahr throwing shots but Krimson is blocking nicely.
Ahr prevents Krimson from standing back up. #T3#
Krimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahr.
Krimson trying to hold on to Ahr's head to control him but Ahr postures up.
Krimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahr.
Ahr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahr working over Krimson with some ground and pound. Krimson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Ahr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Ahr thows a huge punch but Krimson dodges it nicely.
Ahr drops an elbow to the side of Krimson's head.
Krimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahr.
Ahr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krimson is looking to control Ahr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krimson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krimson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krimson's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahr lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Ahr there. #ROC#
Krimson is rocked!
Ahr scores with a big shot! Krimson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Krimson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Krimson spoke after the fight, saying 'You all are beneath me!!!!! You dont derseve any more words from a superior being like myself!'.

Event: ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eugen misses the jab.
Ahr throws a sloppy head kick and Eugen moves out of range easily.
Ahr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eugen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahr scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ahr.
Ahr has his takedown stuffed
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Eugen. No joy for Ahr on that attempt.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahr misses with an uppercut.
Eugen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahr. Ahr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ahr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugen moves away.
Ahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eugen.#ROC2#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr defending well as Eugen loads up on a big left hand.
Ahr fails to land the takedown.
Ahr wants to clinch.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eugen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ahr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Eugen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ahr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Eugen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ROTI-04
Date: Nov 20, 2018

#R1#
Punch avoids the head kick by Ahr.
Punch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahr.
Ahr feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Punch enables Ahr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Punch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ahr stands up over Punch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Punch has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Punch's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punch wants to stand but Ahr is controlling the position.
Ahr throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Ahr stops Punch from standing up.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr wants to pass the guard but Punch is keeping the position.
Ahr works over Punch with some ground and pound from guard.
Punch wants to stand and escape but Ahr is having none of it.
Punch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punch wants to stand up but Ahr is controlling him.
Ahr postures up in Punch's guard and throws a big left but Punch blocks it.
Ahr stops Punch from standing up.
Ahr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Ahr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Ahr is working Punch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punch wants to stand but Ahr is controlling the position.
Ahr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Punch's guard.
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. Ahr connects with a nice short shot to Punch's temple.
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!
Ahr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahr is looking to advance position but Punch won't allow it.
Punch is trying to stand back up but Ahr is controlling him #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahr lands a nice short elbow.
Ahr prevents Punch from standing back up.
Punch is staying active underneath Ahr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahr working over Punch with some ground and pound. Punch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahr working over Punch with some ground and pound. Punch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Punch is trying to stand.
Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahr on the ground.
Ground and pound from Ahr.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Punch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Punch is rocked!
Punch pushes Ahr off looking to stand but Ahr dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Punch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahr lands strikes from half guard.
Punch taking some punishment here, with Ahr in his half guard.
Ahr winds up and cracks Punch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr lands a big elbow - Punch is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ahr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
An out of breath Gustav Ahr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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