Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 506
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilju is defended easily by Aldo.
As Kilju tries to get set, Aldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilju manages to avoid the attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Aldo there.
Aldo 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.#TD2#
Kilju throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kilju is in Aldo's guard.#SUB#
Kilju got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilju has managed to get both his arms back between Aldo's legs - danger averted.
Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilju wants to stand but Aldo is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aldo working for a triangle but Kilju defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilju looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aldo trying to control the position.
Kilju throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilju slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Aldo actively working from the bottom here.
Kilju not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aldo gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Kilju is sitting in close to Aldo's body. Aldo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kilju is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kilju is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aldo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: VFA 6
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Strashko avoids the head kick by Scar.
Strashko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strashko shoots for a takedown but Scar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strashko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scar moves in looking to clinch but Strashko pushes him off.
Strashko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Strashko.
Scar doesn't manage to clinch there - Strashko circles away.
Strashko throwing a counter right hand but Scar manages to avoid it.#CL#
Scar tries to keep at a distance but Strashko has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Scar 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.
Strashko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scar backwards.
Strashko presses Scar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scar misses with a knee to the head.
Strashko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strashko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Scar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scar tries for a takedown but Strashko manages to get underhooks.
Scar stalling the fight. #BC#
Strashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strashko lands a right hook to the body.
Strashko thuds a left hand into Scar's body.
Scar tries to clinch up.
Scar misses with a series of wild punches.
Scar stuffs the takedown attempt from Strashko. Strashko gets slowly back to his feet.
Scar throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily.
Scar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strashko.
Strashko blocks a head kick by Scar.
Scar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Donk. Strashko catches Scar right on the button with a cross.
Scar throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scar tries to clinch up but Strashko circles away and keeps his distance.
Scar is looking to clinch.
Kalazzar Scar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scar throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Scar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strashko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strashko.
Strashko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strashko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scar's hands.
and Strashko counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scar! He's just covering up as Strashko starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko!
Ivan Strashko took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.

Event: AD421: The inverse
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Kehoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kehoe misses with a hook. Gustin ducked under it nicely.
Kehoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kehoe scores with a hook to the body. Gustin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gustin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gustin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gustin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target.
Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kehoe looks to land a left hand but Gustin moved out of range nicely.
Kehoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustin's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustin.
Kehoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Gustin moves away and avoids it.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kehoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Kehoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kehoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily.
Kehoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustin's hands.
Gustin blocks a jab.
Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kehoe.
Gustin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustin scores with a jab.
Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe.
Gustin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Kehoe misses.
Gustin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kehoe.
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!#CL#
Gustin rushes Kehoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Gustin tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Kehoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kehoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustin's elbow.
Gustin misses with an elbow over the top.
Kehoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kehoe blocking some punches.
Kehoe lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Gustin.
A short right from Kehoe.
Gustin is trying to maintain a safe position but Kehoe gets an underhook and turns Gustin into the cage.
Kehoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kehoe tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Kehoe back against the cage.
Gustin blocking some punches. #BC#
Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Kehoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Gustin lands but Kehoe takes it in his stride.
Kehoe tries to land a leg kick but Gustin saw it coming and moves away.
Kehoe connects with a looping right hand.
Gustin throws a series of punches but Kehoe moves out of range.
Gustin throws a right hand that Kehoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehoe also avoids with ease.
Kehoe throws a hook but Gustin blocks it.
Gustin moves in looking to clinch but Kehoe pushes him off.
Gustin throws a lazy right hand but Kehoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kehoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kehoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kehoe is looking to slow Gustin down with leg kicks. #CL#
Gustin clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Gustin manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kehoe. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustin misses with a double jab.
Kehoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gustin's head backwards.
Kehoe lands with a good body shot.
Gustin digs a good hook to Kehoe's body.
Kehoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kehoe lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target.
Kehoe cracks Gustin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kehoe! But no joy.
Gustin walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Gustin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kehoe.
Gustin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kehoe backwards.
Kehoe lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kehoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustin slips under a jab.#CL#
Gustin darts in and clinches Kehoe up against the cage.#BC#
Gustin manages to break the clinch.
Kehoe misses with a straight left. #CL#
Gustin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melvin Gustin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kehoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustin after a bit of a struggle.
Gustin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kehoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kehoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gustin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kehoe throws a low kick but Gustin avoids it.
Gustin moves out of range as Kehoe strikes.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses.
Gustin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Gustin ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe.
Gustin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kehoe on the side of the head.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kehoe throws a looping overhand right but Gustin ducks down to avoid it.
Gustin catches Kehoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kehoe thuds his right hand into Gustin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kehoe slips a jab from Gustin.
Gustin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKehoe.
Kehoe pushes Gustin away with a front kick.
Kehoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gustin throws a hook but Kehoe blocks it.
Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Gustin is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustin. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Gustin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kehoe takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustin is aggressively charging in as Kehoe backs up avoiding any damage. Kehoe tosses out a jab and Gustin runs right into it face first! Gustin is out cold! Kehoe dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gustin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Kehoe!
An out of breath Andrew Kehoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Meen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strashko's legs. #SUB#
Meen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Meen tries for a kimura but Strashko is defending well.
Strashko is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strashko stops Meen from passing to mount. #SUB#
Meen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strashko has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Meen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU#
Meen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Meen swats away the attempt to clinch by Strashko.#TD#
Meen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strashko sprawls well initially but Meen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Strashko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Meen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Strashko manages to break the clinch.
Meen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red House in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Meen dives in and grabs Strashko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strashko pushes down on Meen's head and hops out.#TD#
Meen shoots in and bounces Strashko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meen wants to pass the guard but Strashko is keeping the position.#SUB#
Meen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strashko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meen has Strashko in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strashko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strashko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strashko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strashko tries to free his leg and advance position but Meen is retaining full guard.
Strashko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strashko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Meen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strashko prevents Meen from getting back to his feet.
Meen being controlled here, momentarily.
Meen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Strashko is defending against the submission attempts here by Meen.
Strashko won't allow Meen to pass to mount.
Meen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well.
Meen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Strashko is defending against the submission attempts here by Meen.
Meen is pressing down on Strashko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strashko is holding on for now. #SUB#
Meen seems to be working for a kimura but Strashko defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well.
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 Erik Meen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meen shoots in for a takedown but Strashko shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strashko.
Erik Meen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strashko missing with a left hand there. Meen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meen misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Strashko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strashko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Meen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meen keeps control of Strashko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strashko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Meen pulls Strashko into guard.
Strashko throws a big right hand that misses.
Strashko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##ES#
Meen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strashko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strashko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strashko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meen has Strashko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strashko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Meen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meen effectively controlling the action here.
Meen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strashko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Meen as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strashko.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meen is looking for a takedown.
Meen looking for a takedown.
Meen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strashko lands a hook that snaps the head of Meen backwards.
Meen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strashko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meen prevents Strashko from breaking the clinch.
Meen wants to take the fight to the mat but Strashko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Strashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Strashko clinches with his opponent.
Strashko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Strashko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meen tries to score a body lock takedown but Strashko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Meen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strashko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strashko tries to escape but Meen is in control.
The strikes coming from Meen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Meen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strashko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strashko prevents Meen from improving position. #T4##SU#
Meen decides to stand back up. Meen steps back and let's Strashko get back to his feet.
Meen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Meen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strashko tries to kick Meen off but Meen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strashko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meen.
Strashko wants to stand and escape but Meen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Strashko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut.
That's time! Meen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Strashko stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Strashko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erik Meen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strashko leaves Meen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Meen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meen looks to land a combination but Strashko avoids it well. #TD#
Meen gets a takedown into half guard.
Strashko wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Meen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Meen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Strashko makes his way to full guard, as Meen worked for a kimura.
Meen stops Strashko from standing up.
Meen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Meen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strashko, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meen has knee on belly momentarily but Strashko bucks him off and regains half guard.
Meen prevents Strashko from standing back up.
Meen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Meen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Meen seems to be working for a kimura but Strashko defends the submission attempt.
Meen is pressing down on Strashko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strashko is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Meen seems to be looking for submissions.
Meen thows a huge punch but Strashko dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Meen is working for a kimura but Strashko is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Erik Meen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strashko is trying to stand up here but Meen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strashko throws a leg kick which misses Meen's front leg but catches the back leg as Meen tries to avoid it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strashko misses with a body kick.
Strashko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strashko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strashko swivels and escapes.
Meen shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strashko defends well and Meen ends up having to push Strashko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meen shoots in for a double leg but Strashko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strashko connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Meen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strashko's guard.
Strashko wants to get back to his feet but Meen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erik Meen.
I think Meen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Meen!
In his post fight interview, Erik Meen gave a big smile as he said 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.
In defeat, Ivan Strashko stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.

Event: AD414: Sarcasm LOL
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Gustin misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Gustin clinches up with Le and pushes him back against the cage.
Gustin avoids a wild elbow strike from Le.
Gustin prevents a body shot from Le.
Le tries a knee to the head but Gustin blocks it.
Le missing with knees to the body.
Gustin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustin managing to block the knees to the body from Le.
Gustin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Le up against the cage.
Le misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustin avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustin.
Le pushes Gustin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustin stalls.
Le being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Gustin managing to block the knees to the body from Le.
Le is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustin gets an underhook and turns Le into the cage.
Gustin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustin as Le tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Gustin.
Gustin stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Gustin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melvin Gustin.
Le scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Le misses with a body shot.
Le misses with a body kick.
Gustin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gustin throws a leg kick but Le sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Gustin clinches.
Gustin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Le misses with a punch on the inside.
Le throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gustin avoiding damage.
Le misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Gustin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Gustin misses.
Le goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Le wants to clinch up but Gustin keeps it at a distance.
Le throws a lazy head kick
and Gustin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Le.#CL2#
Gustin rushes Le and presses him up against the cage.
Le misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Gustin blocks an elbow strike from Le.
Gustin is looking to control Le's arms but Le gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gustin has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Le. #BC2#
Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Gustin is rocked!
Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Gustin misses.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Le finish him?
Gustin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le at a distance.
Gustin seems to have recovered his senses.
Le is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gustin throws out a loose jab but Le uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Gustin darts in and clinches Le up against the cage.
Le working aggressively here.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Gustin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Le has him pressed against the cage.
Le with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Le is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gustin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Le missing with knees to the body.
Le tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gustin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gustin lands a left hand.
Le misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Le misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Le.
Gustin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melvin Gustin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gustin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Gustin rushes Le and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le throws an elbow but it misses.
Le stalling.
Gustin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le stalling in the clinch but Gustin improves position.
Le gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gustin fails to land.
Gustin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Le has Gustin pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gustin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Le avoids it.
Le landing knees to the head. #T1#
Gustin lands with a light punch inside.
Le landing knees to the head.
Le working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustin.
Gustin takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Gustin breaks the clinch.
Gustin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le.
Le sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Le avoids it this time.
Melvin Gustin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Le working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Melvin Gustin's cut even more.
Le misses with a knee to the head.
Le is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Le throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gustin blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Gustin breaks the clinch.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Le misses with a looping left.
Le swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Gustin.
Le throws a head kick but Gustin moves out of range.
Le lands a jab.
Gustin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustin misses with a head kick.
Gustin gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Le gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gustin is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cung Le!
Cung Le gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEC 497
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Kilju shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grabowski as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kilju or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad.
Grabowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilju tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grabowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilju closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.
Kilju tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily
and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilju misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grabowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilju scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Grabowski's head coaches at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kilju tries to clinch up
and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilju wants to clinch
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kilju.
Grabowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grabowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilju moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilju shoots in and drives through. Grabowski sprawls well.
Kilju tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily
and Grabowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilju misses with a takedown attempt
and Grabowski counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Grabowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilju wants to clinch.
It looked like Grabowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grabowski.
Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
Kilju steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grabowski.#TD2#
Kilju shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grabowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kilju wants to control but Grabowski is keeping him busy.
Kilju in side control, throwing shots but Grabowski defends. #T3##SUB2#
Kilju tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kilju has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Grabowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kilju looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grabowski is being controlled here.
Kilju sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grabowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grabowski tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilju laying and praying for a moment but Grabowski takes advantage and regains half guard.
Grabowski is looking to control Kilju's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grabowski avoid being mounted?
Kilju scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grabowski keeping hold of Kilju's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski is refusing to be controlled, as Kilju sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Grabowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kilju tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilju tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Kilju manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grabowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Grabowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Kilju preventing the sweep.
Kilju controlling from the top position.
Kilju stopping the sweep attempt from Grabowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kilju is looking to advance position but Grabowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Kilju wants to hold on but Grabowski pushes him away.
Kilju can't escape the position.
Grabowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilju is looking to escape.
Grabowski prevents Kilju from getting the reversal.
Grabowski controlling from the full mount. #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.
Kilju is looking to improve his position but Grabowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Tuju Kilju has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilju manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kilju is looking to control Grabowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilju avoid being mounted?
Grabowski controlling the action here.
Kilju is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Grabowski trying to control the pace.
Kilju wants to get back to full guard.
Kilju is trying to stand up here but Grabowski is controlling him well.
Kilju trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kilju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.#CL2#
Kilju clinches up with Grabowski and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grabowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grabowski tries to break free but Kilju pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski missing with a left hand there. Kilju was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilju.
Kilju drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grabowski defends it well.#CL2#
Kilju closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grabowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilju stalls.
Kilju will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grabowski up against the cage.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilju can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grabowski has had enough of the clinch but Kilju keeps him there for the moment.
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 Borys Grabowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kilju has his takedown stuffed
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Kilju tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilju.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.
Grabowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown but Grabowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilju's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuju Kilju 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.
Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown. Grabowski tries to sprawl out of it but Kilju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grabowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilju darts in trying to clinch
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borys Grabowski is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Grabowski scores with a nice strike.
Kilju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a right hand
and Kilju counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grabowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kilju tries to clinch up but Grabowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Grabowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju.
It looked like Grabowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Kilju drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Kilju preventing the sweep.
Kilju wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Kilju controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilju manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilju is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski wants to sweep here but Kilju controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kilju working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Kilju stands and steps away. Grabowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Kilju closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilju lands in his opponent's guard.
Grabowski has Kilju pulled in close to control his posture.
Tuju Kilju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilju trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju. #T4#
Grabowski controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself.
Kilju looking to pass the guard.
Grabowski pulls Kilju in to control the position.
Kilju is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilju moves to clinch but Grabowski breaks away
and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AD408: The Best people
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Oppelaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustin.
Oppelaar fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gustin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oppelaar lunges at Gustin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustin's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Oppelaar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustin tries to sprawl out of it but Oppelaar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustin wants to counter with a clinch but Oppelaar pushes him away.
Oppelaar rushes Gustin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gustin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Oppelaar piles on the pressure and Gustin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Oppelaar!
After the big win, Dennis Oppelaar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Death Squad 369:Jihad v Heart
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##CL#
Channings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Channings backwards.
Watson working aggressively here.
Watson working aggressively here.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Watson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Channings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Channings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Channings misses.
Channings digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Channings.
Watson looks to land a left hand but Channings moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Channings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Channings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Channings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Watson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Channings jumps guard. #T1#
Channings controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
Channings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Channings 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.#SUB#
Channings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Channings has an active guard here but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Channings is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson uses his free foot to push down on Channings's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Channings.
Channings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Watson is landing with some decent strikes but Channings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Channings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Channings is trying to escape the mount.
Watson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Channings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson with shots to the head and body - Channings looks very uncomfortable down there.
Watson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Channings is looking to escape.
Channings is looking to improve his position but Watson isn't that keen on the idea.
Channings is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Channings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Channings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Channings is bucking up trying to escape but Watson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Channings is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Channings bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Channings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Channings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Channings throws a strike but Watson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Watson is posturing up here but Channings has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Watson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Watson has to tap! Slick submission there by Channings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayton Channings!
Clayton Channings made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

Event: EFFA 193
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Strashko works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Strashko clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Strashko to work.
Strashko working aggressively here.
Strashko has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Strashko misses with a punch on the inside.
Strashko lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Strashko.
Strashko scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson. #T1#
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strashko stalls.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strashko's elbow. #BC2#
Strashko manages to break the clinch.
Enoch Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strashko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strashko scoring well with a low kick there.
Strashko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivan Strashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Strashko misses with a leg kick.
Strashko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strashko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Strashko is predictable there
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strashko takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Strashko misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson throws a body punch but Strashko moves out of range.
Strashko avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Strashko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Strashko moves into the clinch.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A short right from Strashko. #T3#
Strashko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Strashko looking to slow down the pace here.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strashko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.#T4#
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strashko misses with a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson cracks Strashko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Strashko rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Strashko backwards.
Strashko looking to stall. #BC2#
Strashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Strashko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Thompson.
Strashko connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Strashko circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strashko misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Thompson counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Strashko on his ass! Strashko wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Thompson is looking to wear down Strashko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strashko walks straight into a big right, left combination from Thompson and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Thompson as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enoch Thompson!
A less than humble Enoch Thompson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Ivan Strashko had this to say: 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.

Event: CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Balor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilju throws a counter combo.
Kilju connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Kilju moves into the clinch successfully.
Balor gets through Kilju's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilju tries to pull guard but Balor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Balor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilju backwards. #BC2#
Kilju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balor misses with a double jab.
Kilju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balor jabs at Kilju's body.
Balor keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Kilju.
Kilju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab.
Kilju tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kilju ducks under a wild hook from Balor.
Kilju with the counter takedown but Balor avoids it easily.
Kilju blocks a jab.
Kilju throws a counter combo.
Balor throws a hook but Kilju avoids it easily.#T1#
Balor blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Balor misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kilju.
Kilju takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balor misses with a right hand
and Kilju counters with a straight right hand.
Kilju slips under a jab from Balor.
Nice takedown defense from Balor. No joy for Kilju on that attempt.
Balor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kilju uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kilju, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily.
Balor throws a lazy head kick
and Kilju cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balor connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Balor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Kilju closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilju takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balor.
Balor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Balor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kilju takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Balor breaks the clinch. #T3#
Balor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Kilju darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Balor moves into full guard.
Kilju seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Balor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilju manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kilju trying to keep a closed guard but Balor is proving a slippery customer.
Kilju has momentary wrist control but Balor slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Kilju trying to control the position.
Balor looking to sit in guard and control but Kilju gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kilju trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom.
Balor is controlling Kilju's posture.
Kilju missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilju trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom.
Kilju tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard.
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 Finn Balor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kilju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balor as he avoids it easily.
Kilju throws a head kick but Balor moves out of range.
Kilju blocks a head kick by Balor.
Kilju staying out of range there.
Finn Balor is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kilju shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balor napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Balor sneaks out the side door and pushes Kilju away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Balor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it.
Kilju is being controlled here.
Balor lands an elbow.
Finn Balor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balor trying to control the position but Kilju is working away. #T1#
Kilju on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kilju tries to buck Balor off but Balor is having none of it.
Kilju takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kilju sneaks back into half guard.
Balor 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.
Kilju keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilju is trying to stand up here but Balor is controlling him well.
Balor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Balor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kilju tries to roll over but Balor keeps him under control.#T2##ES2#
Kilju kicks Balor off and gets back to his feet.
Kilju tries to clinch
and Balor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Balor.
Balor misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab.
Kilju appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kilju throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Balor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilju with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Balor counter with a right hand.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
As Balor backs off Kilju throws a huge counter combo but Balor manages to avoid it all.
Balor tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kilju closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Balor to the mat! Balor manages to get full guard. #T3#
Kilju throwing strikes from guard but Balor blocks nicely.
Balor wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilju tries to stand but Balor is controlling from the bottom.
Kilju throwing strikes from guard but Balor blocks nicely.
Balor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilju can do to turn this around?
Balor seems keen to control Kilju's posture.
Kilju throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilju would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kilju preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.
Balor dips to his left and cracks Kilju with an uppercut!
Balor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilju counters with a body kick.
Balor loads up on a big right hand but Kilju slips the punch.
Balor works Kilju's body with a nice hook.
Balor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilju is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balor slips a jab and a cross from Kilju.
Balor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Balor lands a high kick! #ROC#
Kilju is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Balor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kilju avoids the body shot from Balor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balor, as that shot connected.
Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Balor finish him?
Balor steps in with a hook that catches Kilju right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Balor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kilju looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Balor!
Our winner, Finn Balor, 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: Death Squad 367:Duffy v Mason
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Watson moves away from the strike by Tetsuo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo checks a low kick from Watson.#CL2#
Tetsuo rushes Watson and presses him up against the ropes.
Watson lands a shot to the body.
Watson pushes Tetsuo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tetsuo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tetsuo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watson after a bit of a struggle.
Tetsuo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watson walks away with a smile on his face. Tetsuo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Tetsuo's head back.
Tetsuo misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
Watson moves out of range as Tetsuo strikes.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Tetsuo breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Watson closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tetsuo jumps guard but Watson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
We've been informed that Tetsuo 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.
Thomas Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
A short left from Watson.
Tetsuo takes a shot to the head.
Watson lands a right hand.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tetsuo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsuo tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tetsuo drops back down to his feet.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tetsuo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watson as Tetsuo tries to tie him up. #T2#
Tetsuo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Watson misses with some punches.
Tetsuo blocking some punches.
Tetsuo misses with a knee strike.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Tetsuo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tetsuo can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tetsuo is working for takedown but Watson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Tetsuo is rocked!
Watson misses with the head strike.
Tetsuo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Watson to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Tetsuo tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tetsuo drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Tetsuo improves position.
Watson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tetsuo is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?#TD2#
Tetsuo gets control of Watson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tetsuo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson postures up.
Watson trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tetsuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Tetsuo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Tetsuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tetsuo trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tetsuo works over Watson with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tetsuo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tetsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Watson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tetsuo takes the fight into the clinch.
Tetsuo goes for a takedown attempt but Watson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo swings widly with a right hand
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tetsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Watson tries to keep at a distance but Tetsuo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watson stalling against the ropes.
Watson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo jumps guard but Watson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tetsuo misses with a punch to the body.
Tetsuo tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Watson tightens his grip and picks Tetsuo up, before dumping him to the ground. Tetsuo manages to land in guard. #T1#
Tetsuo is trying to hold Watson in close to prevent damage but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Watson 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.
Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tetsuo has his hands clasped together around Watson's back. He's all about the action.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tetsuo keeps working.
Tetsuo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson throwing shots but Tetsuo is blocking nicely.
Tetsuo is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tetsuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson is working Tetsuo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
Tetsuo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Watson trying to control the position here.
Tetsuo trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo looking to pass the guard.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tetsuo is controlling him.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tetsuo can do to turn this around?
Tetsuo trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tetsuo looking to pass the guard.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Tetsuo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Watson on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Watson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tetsuo misses with a looping left.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Watson wants to clinch up but Tetsuo keeps it at a distance.
Watson lands with a cross.
Tetsuo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watson. That did some damage!
Watson lands a jab.
Tetsuo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Watson.#CL#
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Watson lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tetsuo has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage. #T1#
Tetsuo is trying to keep Watson in close.
Tetsuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Tetsuo blocks nicely.
Tetsuo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tetsuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard. #REVB#
Tetsuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Watson holds on and takes a little breather.
Tetsuo passes into half guard.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Watson is trying to control but can't.
Tetsuo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tetsuo.
Thomas Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo thows a huge punch but Watson dodges it nicely. #T3#
Watson tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Watson pushes Tetsuo off but Tetsuo dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tetsuo.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo controlling the position from side mount.
Watson pushes Tetsuo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tetsuo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tetsuo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tetsuo misses with a leg kick
and Tetsuo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Tetsuo blocks a jab.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tetsuo momentarily.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Tetsuo.
Watson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tetsuo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watson lands an overhand right.
Tetsuo takes one to the chin there.
Tetsuo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tetsuo - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tetsuo misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Thomas Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tetsuo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Watson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Watson!

Event: AD401: Toadsworth Kinojii
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Gustin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aremis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Aremis misses the jab.
Gustin throws a quick head kick that knocks Aremis silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Gustin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Melvin Gustin!
A victorious Melvin Gustin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Death Squad 364:Davis v Gordon
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Watson pushes Poe up against the cage in a clinch.
Poe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watson lands with a short shot to the head.
Poe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Poe breaks the clinch.
Poe connects with a body shot.
Poe fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Poe.
Poe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe blocking some punches.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Poe misses with the head strike. #T1#
Poe stalling.
Poe has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson lands a body shot.
Poe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Poe lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poe throws an elbow but misses.
Poe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson pushes Poe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson tries to stall but Poe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poe.
Watson avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
Poe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poe.
Poe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Watson.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Poe has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Poe scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poe looking to stall.
Poe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson is looking to control Poe's arms but Poe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the cage.
Poe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Poe.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land. #T3#
Watson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Poe misses with the head strike.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Watson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Poe blocks an uppercut.
Poe prevents the takedown attempt.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson scores with a shot to the side of Poe's head.
Watson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watson has Poe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watson is looking to control Poe's arms but Poe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the cage.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Poe, against the cage.
Poe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Poe.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poe after a bit of a struggle.
Cameron Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Watson.
Poe blocking some punches.
Poe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poe lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Poe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poe.
A shot in the inside from Poe. #ROC#
Watson is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Thomas Watson's cut even more.
Poe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Poe finish him?
Poe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poe swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poe lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Watson to his knees! Poe keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Poe!
An out of breath Cameron Poe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 189
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Mayweather lands with a cross.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Strashko.
Strashko tries to land a leg kick but Mayweather saw it coming and moves away.
Mayweather throws a quick counter kick to the body but Strashko avoids it.
Mayweather connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strashko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strashko missing with a left hand there. Mayweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather throws a push kick but Strashko slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
Mayweather lands a front kick to the face, that drops Strashko to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Strashko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strashko avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Strashko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mayweather throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strashko counters with a nice leg kick.
Mayweather tests Strashko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strashko doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayweather circles away.
Mayweather moves out of range as Strashko throws a body kick.
Strashko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Strashko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayweather misses the target.#T1#
Mayweather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Strashko.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Strashko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayweather throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayweather!
Strashko throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather lands an overhand right.
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily.
Mayweather feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strashko's calf.
A jab lands there for Strashko.
Kevin Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Strashko throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Mayweather connects with a high kick.
Crunch! Strashko slams his shin into Mayweather's torso.
Nice defenses there by Mayweather.
Strashko avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Strashko saw that one coming.
Mayweather lands a nice shot that snaps Strashko's head back.
Strashko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mayweather misses with a leg kick.
Strashko connects with a looping right hand.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
Strashko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strashko.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Mayweather has been cut.
Strashko moves out of range of the body kick.
Strashko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mayweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Strashko moves into range and clinches up with Mayweather.
Strashko throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Mayweather lands with a short shot to the head.
Strashko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strashko is trying to force a seperation but Mayweather has the dominant position.
Strashko has had enough of the clinch but Mayweather keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Strashko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strashko thuds a left hand into Mayweather's body.
Kevin Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather lands a jab to the head.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strashko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strashko swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strashko moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Mayweather scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Strashko tries to counter with a clinch but Mayweather shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Strashko finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strashko misses with a low kick as Mayweather jumps back.#CL2#
Strashko has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strashko cracks Mayweather with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mayweather connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Mayweather.
Mayweather connects with a leg kick. Strashko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayweather throws a push kick but Strashko slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayweather throws an off balance right hand
and Strashko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Strashko closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Mayweather misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Mayweather should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mayweather throws a wild body kick that Strashko sees coming a mile off.
Mayweather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strashko will feel that in the morning.
Strashko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strashko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Strashko moved away.
Strashko needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather had a free shot at his head there.
Strashko blocks the body kick.
Mayweather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strashko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strashko throws an overhand right that lands on Mayweather's shoulder, as Mayweather tries to avoid the shot.
Strashko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strashko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayweather throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Strashko counters by clinching up.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Strashko is controlling him.
Mayweather tries to break free but Strashko pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Strashko scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Mayweather
and Strashko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strashko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a front kick.
Mayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strashko can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Mayweather.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Strashko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayweather.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a slapping body shot.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Strashko moves out of range.
Strashko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strashko checks a leg kick.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses.
Strashko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strashko.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strashko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Mayweather's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strashko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mayweather scrambles back to his feet.
Mayweather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strashko will feel that in the morning.
Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Strashko misses with a wild combination.
Strashko takes one to the chin there.
Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Strashko wants to counter with a clinch but Mayweather pushes him away.
Strashko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but Strashko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mayweather.
Mayweather connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Mayweather. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Strashko.
Mayweather throws a wild body kick that Strashko sees coming a mile off.
Kevin Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather backing away here, and Strashko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strashko avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather scores with a nice right hand.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but Strashko moved out of range.
Mayweather scores with a spinning back kick!
Mayweather lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strashko scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
A jab from Mayweather misses.
Strashko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayweathers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strashko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather throws the kick towards the body but Strashko avoids it.
Strashko misses with a left hand
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Strashko.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Mayweather there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strashko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strashko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strashko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayweather.
Strashko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather to score with a decent uppercut.
Strashko misses with a right hand
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather lands with a hook. Strashko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Strashko throws a hook but Mayweather blocks it.
Strashko moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Strashko feints a counter leg kick.
Mayweather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Mayweather dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Strashko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
Mayweather thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Strashko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Mayweather finds it's target.
Mayweather cracks Strashko with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Strashko is rocked!
Strashko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mayweather lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strashko tries to score with a low kick but Mayweather moves his leg out of the way.
Strashko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayweather makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Strashko really felt that one!#CL2#
Strashko moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Strashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Strashko connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Strashko moves out of range.
Strashko throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
Mayweather throws a front kick that sends Strashko stumbling back into the ropes.
Strashko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Mayweather finds it's way through Strashko's defenses.
Strashko throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather.
Strashko drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mayweather to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Strashko! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mayweather takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kevin Mayweather!
Kevin Mayweather thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ivan Strashko spoke after the fight, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.

Event: AD396: Cage Hitters
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Gustin clinches up with Metsast and pushes him back against the cage.
Metsast manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Metsast misses with the head strike.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gustin up against the cage.
Gustin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Metsast obliges.
Metsast tries to work over Gustin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast misses with an elbow strike.
Metsast avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gustin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustin 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.
Metsast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metsast tries to clinch but Gustin is having none of it. #CL2#
Gustin pushes Metsast up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gustin. Those never looked like landing.
Metsast avoids a kick to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
A big left from Gustin misses.
Metsast throws a leg kick but Gustin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gustin just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast lands a jab to Gustin's midsection.
Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Metsast thows a body kick. Gustin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Gustin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Metsast tries to clinch up but Gustin circles away and keeps his distance.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Gustin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Metsast swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Gustin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gustin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and clinches.
Metsast misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin lands a hook that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metsast blocks an elbow strike from Gustin.
Gustin is trying to maintain a safe position but Metsast gets an underhook and turns Gustin into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustin.
Gustin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustin leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Gustin avoids a wild elbow strike from Metsast.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gustin blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Gustin slowing the pace effectively.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Gustin blocks it.
Metsast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustin managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Gustin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast stalling the fight. #BC2#
Gustin breaks from the clinch.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustin.
Metsast throws the left hand but Gustin avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gustin moves into the clinch.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Gustin misses with a knee to the head.
Gustin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metsast slows down the pace here.
Gustin is looking to control Metsast's arms but Metsast gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gustin has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustin taking a breather.#BC2#
Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast throws a hook but Gustin blocks it.
Gustin moves forwards but Metsast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Metsast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustin at a distance.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and clinches.
Metsast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Gustin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metsast sizes up Gustin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Gustin is rocked!
Metsast throws a nice looking combination but Gustin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him?
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Metsast Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gustin is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mees Metsast!

Event: Death Squad 360:Gordon v John
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Watson is looking to clinch but Down is avoiding it.
Down circles away from the clinch attempt.
Down slips a straight right by Watson.
Down circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Down gets tackled into the ropes by Watson. Watson maintains the clinch.
Watson misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Down's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Down misses with the head strike.
Down misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Watson is pressed up against the ropes. Down has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Watson down to the mat. Watson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kendrik Down 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.
Watson leaves Down with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Down.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Down throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Down swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watson.
Down throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Down takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Down fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrik Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Watson closes the distance and pushes Down back into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watson as Down tries to tie him up.
Down is working for takedown but Watson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Down looking for a takedown. #T2#
Watson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Down.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Down.
Watson tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Down is looking to take this one to the mat.
Down gets underhooks to prevent Watson's takedown attempt.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Down manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Down uses good head movement to avoid it.
Down can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson is looking to control Down's arms but Down gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Watson working aggressively here. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Down uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Down rushes Watson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Down lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Down looking for a takedown.
Down tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Down.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Down gets an underhook and turns Watson into the ropes.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Down.
Watson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Watson stalls. #T4#
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Down.
Watson stalling the fight.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Down uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson lands a left hand.
Watson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watson stalling the fight.
Watson lands with a left to the head.
Watson lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Down misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Down gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Down lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Down throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Down gets a takedown into half guard.
Down is thwarting Watson's attempts to control the position.
Watson is trying to stand.
Watson is trying to maintain the position but Down is very close to passing his half guard.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Down is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Down not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Down is thwarting Watson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Down moves into the clinch.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Down is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Down - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Down backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Down.
Down prevents a body shot from Watson.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Down. #T2#
Down tries for a takedown but Watson manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Down.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Down uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Down blocking some punches.
Watson is looking to control Down's arms but Down gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the ropes.
Watson lands an uppercut.
Down blocks an uppercut.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Down blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Down lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Down goes for a takedown attempt but Watson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrik Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson cracks Down with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Down scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Down avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Down looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watson is fending him off so far but Down persists. Nope, Watson circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson tries to clinch but Down moves out of range.
Down lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kendrik Down is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Down misses.
Down looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Down drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Down swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Down.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Down.
Down wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Down. Those never looked like landing.
Watson moves away from the strike by Down.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Down is predictable there #CL2#
and Watson counters by clinching up.
Down is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson scores with a hook to the body.
Down drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Down was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.#T1##CL#
Down gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Down can't get the takedown.
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas Watson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watson taking a breather.
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Down tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrik Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson stalling against the ropes.
Watson is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Watson.
Watson lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Down.
Down blocking some punches.
Down is looking to take this one to the mat.
Down drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Down changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Watson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Down forces Watson back against the ropes and clinches.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Down uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson is working for takedown but Down is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watson as Down tries to tie him up.
Down is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Down into the ropes.
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Down blocks an uppercut.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Watson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Down effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land. #T4#
Watson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Watson struggles to land a body shot inside as Down controls his hands.
Watson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Down drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson working aggressively here.
Kendrik Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson misses with some punches.
Down stalling in the clinch but Watson improves position.
A short uppercut from Watson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watson.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Watson!
The defeated Kendrik Down had this to say: 'Don't Worry about it!!!'.

Event: AD394: Under the blue sky
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Kalil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Kalil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Kalil coming out on top.
James throws a head kick but Kalil moves out of range.
James cracks Kalil with an open hand slap.
A jab from James misses.
Kalil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James throws a jab when Kalil was well out of range.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalil lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalil tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalil misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from James does no damage.
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!
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalil at a distance.
Kalil looks winded!
James tests Kalil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalil slips under a jab from James.#TD#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Kalil's guard.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Kalil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James stands and throws Kalil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James taking a breather here.
James cracks Kalil with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Kalil is rocked!
James landing a few strikes.
Kalil is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kalil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! James turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jimmy James made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AD390: Oya Ma Hakase
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gustin gets caught napping as Manres dives in and scores a takedown. Gustin manages to retain guard.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manres postures up in Gustin's guard and throws a big left but Gustin blocks it.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustin is retaining full guard.
Manres 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.
Gustin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manres throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manres cracks Gustin with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manres wants to pass to mount but Gustin is defending the position. #T1#
Manres is trying to control. Gustin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manres trying to advance position but Gustin counters by regaining guard.
Gustin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustin is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manres wants to control from the top but Gustin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gustin working for a triangle but Manres defends it easily.
Manres stopping the sweep attempt from Gustin.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manres pushes down on Gustin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gustin trying to control from the bottom.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustin defending well though.
Gustin manages to get to full guard.
Manres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manres throws an elbow that misses. Gustin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manres's guard. Nice move by Gustin!#REVB##T3#
Gustin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gustin preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Manres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manres is trying to control the position but Gustin postures up.
Gustin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustin is continuing to stall.
Manres wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manres tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manres darts in looking for a takedown but Gustin gets double underhooks and turns Manres into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manres.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustin.
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 Ludwig Manres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gustin moves in looking to clinch but Manres pushes him off.
A combination from Gustin does no damage.
No luck for Manres with that takedown attempt.
Manres sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Manres avoids it this time.
Manres shoots for a takedown but Gustin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manres shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustin sprawls well. He's pushed Manres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustin swats away the attempt to clinch by Manres.
Manres sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Manres avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gustin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manres is trying to pull guard but Gustin has him pressed against the cage.
Gustin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Manres manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Manres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gustin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gustin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Gustin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Gustin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manres wants to stall.
Manres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manres is defended easily by Gustin.#T3##CL2#
Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustin to keep the fight standing.
Manres being controlled against the cage.
Gustin is struggling to control the position.
Gustin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manres tries to pull guard but Gustin won't allow it.
Manres misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Manres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustin prevents it.
Gustin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manres backwards.
Manres tries for a takedown but Gustin manages to get underhooks.
Gustin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manres has Gustin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gustin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manres is trying to pull guard but Gustin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gustin clinches. #TD#
Manres lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manres trying to control the action but Gustin is working from the bottom.
Gustin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Gustin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gustin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manres blocks a head kick by Gustin.
Gustin throws a right hand that Manres ducks under and follows up with a left that Manres also avoids with ease.
Manres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manres. Manres circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Manres gets tackled into the cage by Gustin. Gustin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and clinches.
Gustin effectively controlling the action here.
Manres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gustin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Gustin wants to get back to striking at distance but Manres won't allow it.
Gustin misses with the head strike.
Gustin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manres's elbow. #BC2#
Gustin breaks from the clinch.
Gustin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gustin throws a hook but Manres blocks it.
Manres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustin throws a shot to the body.
Manres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustin avoids it really well and circles away.
Manres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Gustin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gustin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustin closes the distance but Manres moves to the side
and Manres counters with a series of strikes. Gustin will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Gustin lands but Manres takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Manres is rocked!
Manres shoots in for a takedown but Gustin shows good takedown defense.
Oh Manres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludwig Manres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gustin pushes Manres up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Manres with a big uppercut! Manres tries to clinch up but Gustin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Manres to the mat! Manres covers up and Gustin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Gustin!
After winning the bout, Melvin Gustin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AD389: Dr. No
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Kalil ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ventura rushes Kalil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ventura on the inside.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Ventura.
Ventura misses with the head strike.
Ventura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalil backwards. #BC#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Kalil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura moves out of range as Kalil throws a body kick.
Kalil on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Ventura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalil tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position. #BC#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura cracks Kalil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalil misses with a leg kick
and Ventura counters with a left to the body.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalil moves away.#T1##KD#
Ventura cracks Kalil with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kalil looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ventura finish him? #ROC#
Kalil is rocked!
Ventura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Kalil looks winded!
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura throws a pinpoint strike between Kalil's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kalil crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ventura scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Strashko has closed the distance and engaged Macintosh in a clinch.
Macintosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strashko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strashko connects with a leg kick. Macintosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ivan Strashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strashko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strashko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macintosh jumps guard but Strashko stands there with Macintosh around his waist. Macintosh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Strashko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strashko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macintosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macintosh wants to break free but Strashko has control. #BC2#
Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Strashko catches Macintosh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Strashko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strashko showed some decent athleticism there.
Macintosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strashko is nestled in close to Macintosh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strashko trying to control the pace.
Strashko working over Macintosh with some ground and pound. Macintosh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strashko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strashko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macintosh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Macintosh wants to sweep but Strashko has passed to side control!
Macintosh is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Strashko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#
Macintosh is rocked!
Strashko working away.
Oh Macintosh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macintosh tries to bench press Strashko off him but Strashko keeps the position.
Strashko lands a strong strike to the head of Macintosh. That's dazed him! Strashko looking to finish here. Macintosh is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Strashko lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko!
Post fight, Ivan Strashko stared into the camera and said 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016

#R1#
That kick from Strashko tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan misses with a head kick. #TD#
Strashko gets a takedown into half guard.
Morgan is trying to escape back to his feet but Strashko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Strashko tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Strashko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strashko cracks Morgan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Strashko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Strashko lands some shots froms side control.
Strashko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Strashko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well.
Strashko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morgan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Strashko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Strashko lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Strashko scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morgan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Strashko can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko!
Post fight, Ivan Strashko stared into the camera and said 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program