Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TUF semis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Gatavs walks into a jab.
Buckeye throws a series of punches but Gatavs moves out of range.
Dada Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckeye throws a series of punches but Gatavs moves out of range.
Gatavs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buckeye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckeye looks to land a body kick but Gatavs moved away.
As Buckeye backs off Gatavs throws a huge counter combo but Buckeye manages to avoid it all.
Buckeye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatavs.
A big right from Gatavs misses.
Gatavs misses with a hook.
Gatavs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Gatavs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatavs throws a nice looking combination but Buckeye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatavs ducks right into an uppercut from Buckeye.
Buckeye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckeye scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Buckeye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buckeye scores with a punch to the head.
Buckeye wants to slow Gatavs down by chopping away at his legs.
Buckeye throws a front kick aimed at Gatavs's knee but Gatavs avoids it well.
Buckeye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buckeye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Gatavs is rocked!
A big right from Gatavs misses.
Gatavs is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckeye finish him?
Gatavs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buckeye to score with a decent uppercut.
Gatavs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckeye was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatavs.
Buckeye swings widly with a right hand
and Gatavs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Buckeye there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckeye scores with a hook to the body. Gatavs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buckeye connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gatavs tumbling to the canvas! Buckeye pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gatavs was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dada Buckeye!

Event: Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Shojo throws a chopping leg kick but Armstrong Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Armstrong Jr looks to throw the jab but Shojo is out of range. #CL#
Shojo closes the distance and clinches.
Shojo lands a knee to the head.
Shojo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shojo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Armstrong Jr 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.
Armstrong Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shojo prevents it.
Shojo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong Jr has had enough of the clinch but Shojo keeps him there for the moment.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely. #T1#
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong Jr.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
Shojo working aggressively here.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
Shojo throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong Jr.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Armstrong Jr blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong Jr is trying to force a seperation but Shojo has the dominant position.
Armstrong Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Armstrong Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shojo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr is trying to drag Shojo to the mat but Shojo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shojo connects with a knee to the head.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Shojo won't allow it.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Shojo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3##BC2#
Armstrong Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shojo tries a head kick but it misses.
Shojo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo wants to land a leg kick but Armstrong Jr is out of range.
Armstrong Jr misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Armstrong Jr has knocked Shojo down with a huge combo! Armstrong Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Shojo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Shojo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yuki Shojo has been cut.
Shojo avoids the body shot from Armstrong Jr.
Oh Shojo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong Jr looks to land a right hand but Shojo moved out of range.
Shojo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shojo seems to have got his legs back now.
Armstrong Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shojo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Armstrong Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Shojo gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong Jr into the cage. #CL#
Shojo instigates a clinch.
Shojo lands with a left to the head.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks with his arms.
Armstrong Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Shojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shojo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Shojo on the inside.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shojo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Armstrong Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Shojo tries to counter by clinching up but Armstrong Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Shojo scores with a spinning back kick!
Jett Armstrong Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shojo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Armstrong Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Shojo's head.
Shojo wants to clinch up but Armstrong Jr keeps it at a distance.
Shojo throws a right and a left that Armstrong Jr avoids nicely.
Armstrong Jr lands with an overhand left.
Shojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong Jr can do to turn this around?
Shojo ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo walks into a left hand. #CL#
Shojo clinches with his opponent.
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong Jr.
Shojo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Shojo misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shojo misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Shojo misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Armstrong Jr manages to break the clinch.
Shojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shojo needs to keep his hands up - Armstrong Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Armstrong Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Shojo seems unphased.
Armstrong Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Armstrong Jr misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Shojo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Shojo shows good takedown defense.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.
Shojo tries to clinch but Armstrong Jr is having none of it.
Armstrong Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shojo circles away quickly and effectively.
Shojo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuki Shojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shojo tries to clinch but Armstrong Jr is having none of it. #CL#
Shojo moves into the clinch.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it. #TD2#
Armstrong Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shojo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Armstrong Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shojo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Armstrong Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Armstrong Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shojo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Armstrong Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Shojo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Armstrong Jr is working for an americana but Shojo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Armstrong Jr was thinking about the submission.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Shojo is looking for a triangle but Armstrong Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Shojo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr drops back looking for a leg! Shojo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shojo manages to kick Armstrong Jr off! Armstrong Jr jumps back into Shojo's guard. #SUB#
Shojo is looking for a triangle but Armstrong Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong Jr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jett Armstrong Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shojo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong Jr throws out the jab.
Shojo is looking to clinch but Armstrong Jr is avoiding it.
Shojo connects with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Shojo.
Shojo misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shojo slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo needs to keep his hands up - Armstrong Jr had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Armstrong Jr misses. #CL#
Shojo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Armstrong Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong Jr. Armstrong Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Armstrong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Shojo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shojo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armstrong Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Shojo should have avoided that one. #T1#
Shojo just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Armstrong Jr misses.
Armstrong Jr throws a series of punches but Shojo avoids them all with ease.
Shojo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Armstrong Jr misses with a straight left.
Shojo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shojo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shojo throws a wild body kick that Armstrong Jr sees coming a mile off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shojo misses with a knee strike.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo misses with a knee strike.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shojo.
Armstrong Jr blocking some punches. #T2#
Armstrong Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Shojo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.#BC2#
Armstrong Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo with a jab.
Armstrong Jr throws out a loose jab but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Armstrong Jr tries to keep at a distance but Shojo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shojo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
Shojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr is working for takedown but Shojo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shojo misses with a knee to the head.
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Yuki Shojo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shojo misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Shojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo takes a shot to the head.
Armstrong Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Armstrong Jr pulls guard.
Armstrong Jr keeping moving, preventing Shojo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armstrong Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shojo's guard. #REVB##T4#
Armstrong Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr has gone for a leg lock! Shojo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Armstrong Jr's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Armstrong Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shojo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shojo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Yuki Shojo.
I think Shojo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuki Shojo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jett Armstrong Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'The world aint all sunshine & rainbows. Its a mean & nasty place. I dont care how tough you are, it will beat you down to your knees & if you let it. Aint nobody gonna hit as hard as life. But aint about how hard you hit... It's about how hard you can get hit & keep moving forward...'.

Event: HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Kazadorez lands with a straight right. Clegane didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Kazadorez.
A big right from Kazadorez misses.
Clegane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazadorez walks into a straight right hand from Clegane.#CUT#
It looks like Andretii Kazadorez has been cut.
Kazadorez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clegane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greg Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane throws a jab when Kazadorez was well out of range.
Kazadorez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clegane throws out the jab.
Clegane lunges at Kazadorez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kazadorez's hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Andretii Kazadorez's cut even more.
Clegane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Kazadorez moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazadorez dodges the punch combination from Clegane.
We've been told by Clegane's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clegane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Clegane ducks straight into an uppercut from Kazadorez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Clegane manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Clegane is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Greg Clegane has been cut.#T1#
Kazadorez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Clegane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clegane seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Kazadorez 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.
Kazadorez looking to pass the guard.
Clegane has Kazadorez pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazadorez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kazadorez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kazadorez moves away from the strike by Clegane.
A slow jab from Kazadorez misses its intended target.
Kazadorez wants to clinch but Clegane slips to the side
and Clegane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clegane takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Clegane has knocked Kazadorez down with a huge combo! Clegane steps away and waves a wobbly Kazadorez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
The cut above Andretii Kazadorez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Clegane!
Greg Clegane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Last Minute Power Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: LKO20 Frenzy
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Projekts misses with a few strikes there.
Herzog changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Herzog with a poor takedown #KD#
and Projekts counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Herzog! #SUB2#
Herzog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
Projekts tries to stand and escape but Herzog is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Herzog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Projekts trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Projekts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herzog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Projekts.
Herzog is refusing to be controlled, as Projekts sits in half guard. #T1#
Projekts wants to stand up but Herzog has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
Projekts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Herzog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Projekts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herzog is trying to get back to full guard.
Projekts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Herzog controls his leg.
Herzog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Projekts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herzog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Herzog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Projekts pulls his head out easily.
Herzog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herzog.#SU#
Projekts gets to his feet. Herzog looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Projekts sends Herzog down but not out. Projekts dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#
It looks like Oberst Herzog has been cut.
Herzog tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Projekts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Herzog regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Herzog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Projekts pulls his head out easily.
Projekts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herzog on the ground.#SUB2#
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
Projekts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Herzog is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Projekts is tapping! Great win for Herzog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oberst Herzog!

Event: Mayhem 10 Laston vs McVitie
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatavs is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gatavs's ribcage. Gatavs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatavs controls the action.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Gatavs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gatavs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson has Gatavs pressed against the cage, preventing Gatavs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson gets through Gatavs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike. #T2#
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gatavs.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gatavs avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatavs backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatavs can't break the clinch.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatavs.
Gatavs tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson letting Gatavs take a breather here.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatavs.
Gatavs blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ragnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gatavs looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gatavs takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Ragnarsson clinches.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gatavs's ribcage. Gatavs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatavs controls the action.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatavs being controlled against the cage.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Gatavs's head.
Ragnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatavs prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatavs can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatavss head.
Gatavs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gatavs has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Gatavs is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatavs is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Gatavs tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatavs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatavs's elbow.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Gatavs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatavs blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gatavs prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatavs.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatavs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gatavs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Ragnarsson clinches up against the cage.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson pushes Gatavs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatavs is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatavs seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gatavs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside. #T1#
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gatavs avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatavs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatavs controls the action. #T2#
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gatavs blocks it.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatavs is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatavs.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatavs working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatavs is trying to break free.#T3#
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Gatavs is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnarsson has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Maximus Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortais Gatavs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ragnarsson keeps control of Gatavs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Gatavs.
Gatavs can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatavs misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Ragnarsson!

Event: LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nau defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Nau is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LKO18 Massacre
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Kruno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruno slips under a jab from Lintunen L.
Kruno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruno misses with a straight left.
Lintunen L moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruno scores with a jab.
Lintunen L comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruno looks to land a combination but Lintunen L avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lintunen L fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruno manages to avoid it.
Lintunen L throws a hook but Kruno avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lintunen L. Kruno does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Lintunen L looks to move away, Kruno throws a big counter combo but Lintunen L just gets out of the way.#T1#
Lintunen L misses with a body shot.
Arron Kruno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lintunen L lands a slapping body shot.
Kruno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lintunen L sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lintunen L misses the shot to the body.
Kruno defending well as Lintunen L loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Kruno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lintunen L just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruno throwing a counter right hand but Lintunen L manages to avoid it.
Kruno tries to bum rush Lintunen L with a series of wild strikes but Lintunen L uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lintunen L scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruno throws a nice looking combination but Lintunen L bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Lintunen L releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Lintunen L misses with a body shot.
Lintunen L tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lintunen L.
Lintunen L misses with an uppercut.
Kruno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Lintunen L misses the target.
Kruno misses with the combination.
Lintunen L takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Kruno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kruno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kruno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lintunen L shoots in and drives through. Kruno sprawls well.
Kruno is looking to counter punch.
Lintunen L misses with a body shot.
Kruno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lintunen L appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lintunen L throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruno counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kruno has knocked Lintunen L down with a huge combo! Kruno steps away and waves a wobbly Lintunen L back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lintunen L is rocked!
Kruno cracks Lintunen L with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arron Kruno!
Arron Kruno took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Last Minute Power Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: LKO Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dumitru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dumitru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Uno closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dumitru counter with a right hand.
Uno is looking to clinch.
Uno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dumitru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uno's head.
Dumitru scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dumitru 's corner calls for a 1-2. Dumitru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dumitru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dumitru lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Uno misses the target.
Uno wants to clinch.
Dumitru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dumitru moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Crunch! Dumitru slams his shin into Uno's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dumitru .
Uno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dumitru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dumitru delivers a nice body kick.
Dumitru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dumitru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uno will feel that in the morning.
Dumitru swats away the attempt to clinch by Uno.
Good leg kick by Dumitru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD2#
Dumitru lands a big head kick that sends Uno tumbling to the mat! Dumitru takes a step backwards and waves Uno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Uno closes the distance and pushes Dumitru back into the cage.
Uno tries to pull guard but Dumitru won't allow it.
Dumitru lands a shot to the body.
Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dumitru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uno.
Uno is breathing heavily.
Dumitru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uno backwards. #T2#
Dumitru lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Dumitru as the two fighters clinch.
Dumitru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uno backwards.
A short uppercut from Dumitru .
Dumitru is leaning against Uno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD2#
Dumitru drops Uno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Uno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Uno is rocked!
Dumitru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uno.
Oh Uno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dumitru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dumitru unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Uno! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dumitru is unloading with more strikes now! Uno drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cojocaru Dumitru !

Event: HFC 53:Klimov vs Ranieri
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
MacCumhaill grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Clegane takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! MacCumhaill cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fionn MacCumhaill!
A relieved looking Fionn MacCumhaill thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pacio 25
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Shojo is looking to clinch.
Armstrong Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shojo moves out of range of the strikes.
Shojo is looking to counter the offense by Armstrong Jr and move into the clinch.#CL#
Shojo clinches up against the cage.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Shojo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo prevents Armstrong Jr from breaking the clinch.
Shojo misses with a body punch.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr. #T1#
Shojo trying to land knees to the body.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong Jr controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Armstrong Jr 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.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shojo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shojo throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Shojo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shojo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body. #T3#
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.#BC2#
Armstrong Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shojo avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.#TD2#
Armstrong Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shojo's half guard.
Shojo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shojo tries to get out of the position.
Armstrong Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Shojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Armstrong Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shojo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shojo is just riding it out for now. Armstrong Jr eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Shojo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shojo is trying to stand back up but Armstrong Jr is controlling him #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shojo is just riding it out for now. Armstrong Jr eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shojo is looking to clinch but Armstrong Jr is avoiding it.
Shojo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jett Armstrong Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shojo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong Jr. #CL#
Shojo takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Shojo won't allow it.
Good body shot from Shojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong Jr's ribcage.
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Armstrong Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shojo tries to clinch up but Armstrong Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Shojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong Jr can do to turn this around?#T1#
Armstrong Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Armstrong Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shojo tries to counter by clinching up but Armstrong Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Yuki Shojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shojo wants to clinch.
Armstrong Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Shojo avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Armstrong Jr gets tackled into the cage by Shojo. Shojo maintains the clinch.
Armstrong Jr can't get the takedown.
Armstrong Jr blocks a body shot from Shojo.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong Jr controls his hands. #T2#
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr can't get the takedown.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Yuki Shojo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Shojo lands an uppercut.
Shojo landing knees to the body. #TD2#
Armstrong Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shojo wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong Jr is dominant here and he's now got Shojo's back!
Shojo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong Jr on the ground.
Shojo covering up well under a series of strikes from Armstrong Jr. #SUB2#
Shojo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Shojo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr working for a choke but Shojo is defending well. #T4#
Armstrong Jr not allowing Shojo to control his hands.
Armstrong Jr keeps control of the position as Shojo tries to break free. #SUB2#
Armstrong Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shojo is defending well though. Armstrong Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Shojo trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong Jr is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jett Armstrong Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shojo has managed to clinch.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Shojo blocking some punches.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shojo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shojo tries to clinch there but Armstrong Jr circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shojo's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuki Shojo has been cut.
Armstrong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Shojo shows good takedown defense.
Shojo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armstrong Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo tries to clinch there but Armstrong Jr circles away.
Armstrong Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL#
Shojo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr wants to break free but Shojo has control.
Shojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shojo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong Jr.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Armstrong Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shojo after a bit of a struggle.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong Jr controls the action.
Shojo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong Jr's elbow.
Armstrong Jr prevents a body shot from Shojo.
Shojo tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong Jr avoids it by throwing Shojo back against the cage.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong Jr controls his hands.
Shojo lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong Jr is trying to force a seperation but Shojo has the dominant position.
Armstrong Jr prevents a body shot from Shojo.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong Jr controls his hands.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo tries a body shot but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
Shojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shojo lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shojo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.
Armstrong Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong Jr controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shojo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shojo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jett Armstrong Jr had this to say: 'The world aint all sunshine & rainbows. Its a mean & nasty place. I dont care how tough you are, it will beat you down to your knees & if you let it. Aint nobody gonna hit as hard as life. But aint about how hard you hit... It's about how hard you can get hit & keep moving forward...'.

Event: Primal 36
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Gatavs misses the shot to the body.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Gatavs moves out of range.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatavs moves away.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatavs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatavs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gatavs looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatavs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatavs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatavs swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatavs.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatavs is looking for a counter combo.
Gatavs connects with the punch.
Gatavs ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Gatavs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Gatavs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatavs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gatavs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
A slow jab from Gatavs misses its intended target.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatavs.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Gatavs backs away looking to recover.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatavs counters with a stiff right hand. #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!
Gatavs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatavs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Gatavs.
Garcia misses the jab.
It looked like Gatavs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Gatavs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatavs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatavs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gatavs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Gatavs backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Gatavs manages to avoid it all.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Gatavs is rocked!
Jab from Garcia.
Oh Gatavs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Garcia is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Garcia shuts the power down on Gatavs. Lights out, game over! Garcia is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Garcia!
Tony Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Doe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Armstrong Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Doe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Armstrong Jr lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Doe head around and knocks him out cold! Armstrong Jr hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jett Armstrong Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jett Armstrong Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Last Minute Power Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##TD#
Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Uno's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford wants to control from the top but Uno keeps moving.
Ford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ford 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#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ford is tightening it up a little... Uno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Uno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Uno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Martyn Ford!

Event: HFC 46:Max vs Kristoffer
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Trump with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Clegane to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
A jab from Clegane does it's job there.
Trump shoots and misses
and Clegane counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Clegane stalling in the clinch.
Clegane tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clegane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clegane's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump can't get the takedown.
Greg Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Clegane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Clegane wants to break free but Trump has control.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Clegane tries to circle away but Trump has him pinned against the cage.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Clegane has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Trump is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump wants to take the fight to the mat but Clegane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clegane wants to stall.
Clegane is trying to break the clinch but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Clegane has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment.
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clegane's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Clegane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greg Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Clegane.
We've been told by Clegane's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clegane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trump eats them both and turns towards Clegane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trump looks winded!
Clegane lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Trump out cold! Trump is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Clegane!
Greg Clegane gave a mention to Last Minute Power Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Donald Trump spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost this fight, but I am not a loser, I am a winner!'.

Event: ROTR: Valo VS Dum
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Uno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcgee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Uno moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
Uno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Uno on the inside.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
Uno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Mcgee misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
Uno presses Mcgee against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Uno on the inside.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Uno - that landed with a thud.
Uno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgee looks winded!
Uno scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Uno. #T1#
Mcgee working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Uno.
Uno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Mcgee is rocked!
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Uno finish him?
Uno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Uno.
Uno lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mcgee to his knees! Uno keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mzai Uno!
A less than humble Mzai Uno misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Primal 28
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Gatavs throws a right hand that Lanford ducks under and follows up with a left that Lanford also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Gatavs.
Lanford lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Lanford does no damage.
A combination from Lanford does no damage.
Gatavs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lanford!
Joshua Lanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lanford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lanford with a jab.
Gatavs throws a series of punches but Lanford avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatavs swings for the body but Lanford moves out of range. #T1#
Gatavs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Gatavs.
A little feinted left hand from Lanford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Lanford - just one landing.
Lanford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatavs stalks Lanford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lanford's face. Lanford staggers backwards, shaken.
Lanford throws a right hand that Gatavs ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatavs also avoids with ease.
Lanford lands a nice shot that snaps Gatavs's head back.
Gatavs digs a good body shot into Lanford's ribs.
Lanford lands with a nice combination. Gatavs backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanford throws a series of punches but Gatavs avoids them all with ease.
Gatavs misses with a double jab. #T2#
Lanford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gatavs back to the cage. Lanford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big left from Gatavs misses.
Gatavs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ortais Gatavs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lanford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatavs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatavs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lanford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lanford misses with a two punch combination.
Gatavs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatavs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lanford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lanford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lanford connects with a single shot there.
Lanford lands a slapping body shot.
Gatavs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Lanford cracks Gatavs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lanford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatavs counters with a three punch combo that has Lanford backing up. Lanford nods at Gatavs to acknowledge the strikes.
Lanford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lanford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gatavs connects with a right that clearly hurt Lanford. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gatavs proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lanford collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ortais Gatavs!
Ortais Gatavs really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Last Minute Power Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Joshua Lanford spoke after the fight, saying 'I take nothing from the guy it just wasnt my night. I come back stronger next time.'.

Event: ROTR: Halla VS Emelianenko
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Uno drops Karlsson with a beautiful combination! Karlsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Uno is looking for the KO!
Uno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Uno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Uno takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson is trying to push Uno away but Uno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Uno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Uno taking a breather.
Uno blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uno lands a shot to the body.
Uno misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uno.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Uno's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uno's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uno lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch but Uno keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Karlsson digs a right hand into Uno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uno's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uno lands a right hand.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Uno is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Uno into the cage.
Uno being controlled against the cage.
Uno taking a breather.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Uno is controlling the position.
Karlsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Uno works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Uno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno blocking some punches.
Uno wants to stall. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Uno.
Uno takes a shot to the head.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Uno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uno just leaning against Karlsson, taking a breather.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Uno trying to stall but Karlsson improves his position.
Uno misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uno.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uno has Karlsson pressed against the cage, preventing Karlsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson is leaning against Uno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Frank Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Uno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uno takes one to the chin there.
Karlsson punishes Uno's body with a nice straight punch.
Mzai Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Uno wants to clinch
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uno in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Uno is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsson circles away.
Uno is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Mzai Uno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uno swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uno thinking.
Uno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Uno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Uno tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uno blocking some punches.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unos head.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uno can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
Uno tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Uno stalls.
Uno is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Uno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Uno backwards.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Uno taking a breather.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unos head.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
Uno is working Karlsson over against the cage.
Uno struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uno backwards.
Uno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Uno lands a body shot.
Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uno.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Uno has Karlsson pressed against the cage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Uno pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Uno backwards.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uno trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uno into the cage.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Uno's ribcage. Uno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Uno's ribcage. Uno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uno gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Uno is rocked!
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uno is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Uno misses with a combination
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uno takes one on the button.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uno seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Karlsson.#CL2#
Uno clinches.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Uno's ribcage. Uno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
A short left from Karlsson.
Uno wants to stall.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A short left from Karlsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uno struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uno tries to stall but Karlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Uno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uno controls the action. #KD#
Karlsson drops Uno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Uno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Uno is looking to control Karlsson's arms but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uno has his back to the cage.
Karlsson dips a shoulder and cracks Uno with a mighty uppercut! Uno falls back against the cage and Karlsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Uno is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karlsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Karlsson!
A less than humble Frank Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ROTR 3
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Uno cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Snow has been cut.
Brian Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uno finds it's way round the side to connect with Snow's head. #TD2#
Snow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Uno's guard.#SUB2#
Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Uno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snow on the ground.#SUB2#
Snow is looking for a triangle here but Uno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Snow trying to remain calm as Uno controls from the top position.
Snow is looking for a sweep.
Uno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Uno keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Snow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Uno is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snow keeps trying to improve his position.
Uno trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
Snow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Uno prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
Snow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Snow is trying to escape the mount.
Snow is still trying to improve position.
Snow regains half guard.
Uno stalling away here and it's allowed Snow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uno has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Snow has his foot on Uno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uno works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Uno from controlling successfully.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Uno is posturing up here but Snow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Uno tries to roll out but it's too tight and Uno has to tap! Slick submission there by Snow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Snow!

Event: HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Clegane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacCumhaill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clegane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clegane misses with a looping left.
MacCumhaill cracks a nice hook into Clegane's ribs.
MacCumhaill throws a hook to the side of Clegane's head but Clegane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clegane drops his hands for a split second and MacCumhaill immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Clegane face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. MacCumhaill follows up with a right hand that knocks Clegane into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fionn MacCumhaill!
An out of breath Fionn MacCumhaill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016

#R1#
Palavra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong Jr moves away from the strike by Palavra.
Armstrong Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Armstrong Jr gets tackled into the cage by Palavra. Palavra maintains the clinch. #BC#
Palavra manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palavra throws a hook but Armstrong Jr avoids it easily.
Palavra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Palavra dives in and scores a takedown into Armstrong Jr's guard.
Armstrong Jr wants to get back to his feet but Palavra passes into half guard. #REVB#
Armstrong Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palavra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palavra 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. #T1#
Palavra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Palavra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Armstrong Jr wants to get back to full guard but Palavra has mounted him!
Palavra lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Palavra unloading with bombs!
Palavra 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.
Palavra lands a big shot there that rocks Armstrong Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Palavra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Palavra lands with some strikes.
Palavra working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra avoids the attempt from Armstrong Jr to control.#T2#
Palavra punishing his opponent with strikes.
Palavra content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Armstrong Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palavra scoring with strikes but Armstrong Jr is staying in there.
Palavra controlling the pace for now.
Palavra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Armstrong Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palavra is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Palavra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3##SUB#
Palavra is working for a guillotine from mount but Armstrong Jr frees his head quite easily.
Palavra with good strikes from the mount here!
Palavra landing strikes from the mount and Armstrong Jr is in trouble!
Palavra breaks from Armstrong Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Armstrong Jr tries to lock up and control but Palavra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Armstrong Jr is looking to improve his position but Palavra isn't that keen on the idea.
Palavra dominating with strikes here.
Armstrong Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palavra controlling from mount. #T4#
Palavra scoring with strikes but Armstrong Jr is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palavra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Armstrong Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palavra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong Jr is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marijo Palavra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Palavra lands a head shot.
Armstrong Jr throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Palavra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Palavra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palavra lands a nice looking body shot.
Palavra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armstrong Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palavra.
Palavra throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armstrong Jr throws out a counter right but Palavra avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Palavra does it's job there.
Jett Armstrong Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palavra throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong Jr's shoulder, as Armstrong Jr tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Palavra has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Palavra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palavra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palavra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong Jr can do to turn this around?#T1#
Palavra throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong Jr avoids the body shot from Palavra.
Palavra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Palavra swings for the body but Armstrong Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Palavra misses. #TD#
Armstrong Jr gets caught napping as Palavra dives in and scores a takedown. Armstrong Jr manages to retain guard.
Palavra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong Jr's head.
Armstrong Jr is trying to control the position but Palavra postures up.
Palavra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palavra cracks Armstrong Jr with a solid left hand.
Palavra works over Armstrong Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Marijo Palavra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Armstrong Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palavra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Palavra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palavra cracks Armstrong Jr with a solid left hand.
Palavra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong Jr's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palavra lands a couple of elbows.
Palavra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palavra passes Armstrong Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Palavra there.
Palavra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Palavra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Palavra slips a nice elbow through Armstrong Jr's hands, connecting with Armstrong Jr's forehead.
Palavra working over Armstrong Jr with some ground and pound. Armstrong Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armstrong Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palavra scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palavra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palavra passes into side control, despite Armstrong Jr's attempt to control the position.
Palavra content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Palavra is putting a hurting on Armstrong Jr here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Palavra controlling the position from side mount.
Palavra working the ground and pound.
Palavra working the ground and pound from side control.
Palavra is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Palavra working the body and head with strikes.
Palavra is working Armstrong Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marijo Palavra dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Palavra throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong Jr's shoulder, as Armstrong Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Armstrong Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palavra.
It seemed like Armstrong Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Armstrong Jr slips under a jab from Palavra.
Palavra lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong Jr off the cage and back into range.
Palavra jabs Armstrong Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armstrong Jr throws a nice looking combination but Palavra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Palavra misses.
Armstrong Jr throws out a counter right but Palavra avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Armstrong Jr there.
Palavra looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong Jr is just out of range.
Armstrong Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Palavra misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Armstrong Jr does no damage.
Palavra misses with an uppercut. Armstrong Jr saw that one coming.#T1#
Palavra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Palavra moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palavra keeps control of Armstrong Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Palavra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palavra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palavra. #TD#
Palavra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Armstrong Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Armstrong Jr has a hand on Palavra's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Palavra takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Palavra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Armstrong Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marijo Palavra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palavra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Palavra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Palavra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Palavra with the ground and pound from mount.
Armstrong Jr tries to hold on but Palavra postures up.
Palavra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Palavra is landing with some decent strikes but Armstrong Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Palavra looking to finish Armstrong Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Armstrong Jr!
Palavra cracks Armstrong Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Palavra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Palavra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Palavra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Armstrong Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Armstrong Jr is in a horrible position here. Palavra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Palavra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Armstrong Jr is rocked!#T4#
Palavra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palavra landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Palavra.
Jett Armstrong Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palavra controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong Jr is in a horrible position here. Palavra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Armstrong Jr is still in real trouble! Can Palavra finish him?
Palavra controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Armstrong Jr wants to hold on but Palavra pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marijo Palavra!
Marijo Palavra really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Resistance logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Jett Armstrong Jr had this to say: 'The world aint all sunshine & rainbows. Its a mean & nasty place. I dont care how tough you are, it will beat you down to your knees & if you let it. Aint nobody gonna hit as hard as life. But aint about how hard you hit... It's about how hard you can get hit & keep moving forward...'.

Event: Primal 23
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Donatello looks to land a right hand but Gatavs moved out of range.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donatello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatavs throws a series of punches but Donatello moves out of range.
Donatello scores with a jab. Gatavs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mario Donatello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatavs misses with an uppercut. Donatello saw that one coming.
Gatavs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Donatello is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donatello misses the body punch
and Gatavs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gatavs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatavs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDonatello .
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Gatavs punishes Donatello 's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatello throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Donatello walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donatello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donatello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatavs's waist but Gatavs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatello off to one side.
Donatello throws a head kick that half lands.
Donatello moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donatello wants to clinch up but Gatavs keeps it at a distance.
Gatavs takes a swing at Donatello 's ribcage but misses.
Gatavs throws a shot from downtown. Donatello moves away and avoids it.
Donatello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Ortais Gatavs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatavs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Donatello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatavs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Donatello throws a lazy right hand but Gatavs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donatello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatavs's head.
Donatello shoots and misses
and Gatavs counters with a right hand to the body.
Donatello lands with a slapping head kick.
Donatello is breathing heavily.
Donatello looks for a takedown but Gatavs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatello is looking to clinch but Gatavs is avoiding it.
Gatavs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatavs blocks a jab.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
And Donatello counters with a quick kick to the body but Gatavs blocks it.
Donatello doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatavs circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gatavs misses.#T3#
Donatello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatavs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatavs.
Donatello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatavs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Gatavs lands a left and a right that send Donatello crashing to the mat, dazed. Gatavs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Donatello is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatavs misses with a looping left.
Donatello tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatavs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatavs swings for the body but Donatello moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donatello .
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Gatavs misses with an uppercut.
Donatello throws a lazy head kick
letting Gatavs counter with a right hand.
Donatello misses with a kick to the body
enabling Gatavs to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Donatello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donatello shoots in for a double leg but Gatavs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donatello tries to clinch up
and Gatavs counters with a crisp right that sends Donatello to the canvas! Gatavs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ortais Gatavs!
Ortais Gatavs very nearly forgot to thank Last Minute Power Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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