Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leatherwood with a jab.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Khalidov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidov throws a lazy right hand but Leatherwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leatherwood walks into a jab.
Khalidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leatherwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leatherwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Leatherwood has Khalidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Khalidov can't find room to land a body shot as Leatherwood controls the action.
Leatherwood tries to land a knee to the head but Khalidov blocks with his arms.
Leatherwood misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Leatherwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khalidov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leatherwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leatherwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khalidov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khalidov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nice elbow from Leatherwood. #CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leatherwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leatherwood misses with an elbow strike.
Leatherwood lands a knee to the head.
Khalidov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leatherwood prevents it.
Khalidov lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khalidov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leatherwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leatherwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leatherwood tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leatherwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khalidov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov clobbers Leatherwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Leatherwood moves out of range as Khalidov throws a body kick. #CL#
Khalidov gets a clinch.
Leatherwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidov digs a right hand into Leatherwood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leatherwood's gas tank. #BC2#
Leatherwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leatherwood. Leatherwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut
and Leatherwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Khalidov.
Khalidov swats away the attempt to clinch by Leatherwood.
Khalidov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khalidov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leatherwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khalidov throws a hook to the side of Leatherwood's head but Leatherwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov lands an overhand right.
Leatherwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidov throws a wild body kick that Leatherwood sees coming a mile off.
Leatherwood connects with the punch.#T3#
Khalidov misses with a hook. Leatherwood ducked under it nicely.
Khalidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leatherwood momentarily.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leatherwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidov.
Leatherwood throws a hook but Khalidov blocks it.
Khalidov connects with a right hand. Leatherwood shakes it off.
Khalidov avoids the head kick by Leatherwood.
Khalidov misses with a hook to the body
and Leatherwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalidov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leatherwood throws a right hand that Khalidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leatherwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov throws a looping overhand right but Leatherwood ducks down to avoid it.
Malachi Leatherwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leatherwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Khalidov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leatherwood's head.
Khalidov wants to clinch#KD2#
and Leatherwood counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalidov! Leatherwood lets Khalidov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Khalidov is rocked!
Leatherwood finds Khalidov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Khalidov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Leatherwood lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Khalidov will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malachi Leatherwood!
Our winner, Malachi Leatherwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GFC 50: Fireball vs Fadden
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Brett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eirikson tries to avoid it but Brett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eirikson to the ground. Eirikson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eirikson blocks the body kick.
Brett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eirikson throws out the jab.
Brett looks to land a right hand but Eirikson moved out of range.
Brett throws a body kick that misses.
Eirikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Brett.
It seemed like Eirikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eirikson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eirikson duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
Eirikson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Brett. #CUT#
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brett throws a body kick that misses.
Brett defending well as Eirikson loads up on a big left hand.
Eirikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brett avoids the body shot from Eirikson.
A telegraphed right hand from Brett misses the target.
Brett tries to land a front kick but Eirikson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Brett misses
and Eirikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eirikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brett's head. #T1#
Brett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benny Brett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eirikson misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eirikson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Brett.
Brett looks to land a body kick but Eirikson moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - Eirikson scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Brett is rocked!#CUT2#
Benny Brett's cut is getting worse.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Eirikson! Brett is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Eirikson!
Leif Eirikson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Cattle die kinsmen die all men are mortal. Words of praise will never perish nor a noble name. '.

Event: GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sorokov! #CUT#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sorokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sorokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin counters with a body kick.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sorokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Sorokov looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sorokov connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Sorokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws a fast counter high kick but Sorokov manages to duck under it in time.
Martin moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a body kick. #T1#
Martin moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Sorokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin misses with a kick to the body
enabling Sorokov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Sorokov misses.
No joy there for Sorokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov lands a jab to the nose.
Sorokov throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorokov.
Sorokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head. #T2#
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
Sorokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin slips under a jab.
As Sorokov backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Sorokov manages to avoid it all.
Sorokov shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Sorokov closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Sorokov pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin blocks a jab.
Sorokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorokov misses with a looping right.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sorokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Martin.
Sorokov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sorokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Sorokov throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin avoids the body shot from Sorokov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin slips a jab from Sorokov.
Sorokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Sorokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sorokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
A big left from Sorokov misses.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorokov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Sorokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sorokov lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back. #CL#
Sorokov has Martin up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sorokov breaks from the clinch.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martin slips under a jab from Sorokov.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin throws out a counter right but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov tries to clinch up.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Sorokov misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Sorokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sorokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Sorokov lands a head shot.#T1#
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sorokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorokov throws a good cross that connects.
Sorokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Sorokov manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Sorokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin lands a head kick!
Steve Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Yuri Sorokov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Sorokov throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov misses with a body shot
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sorokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Sorokov with that takedown attempt.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Donk. Sorokov catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
Sorokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Sorokov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
As Sorokov backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Sorokov manages to avoid it all.
Sorokov misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorokov sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sorokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sorokov misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorokov misses with a looping right.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Sorokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
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!
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorokov.
Martin pushes Sorokov away with a front kick.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin throws a counter combo.
No luck for Sorokov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sorokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sorokov misses the jab.
Martin cracks Sorokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Sorokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Sorokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Martin. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Sorokov misses.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Sorokov manages to step out the way in time.
Sorokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Sorokov ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Sorokov misses its intended target.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sorokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Sorokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorokov misses with a straight left.
Sorokov tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sorokov misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sorokov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Sorokov does no damage.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorokov.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Sorokov throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sorokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Sorokov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sorokov shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sorokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuri Sorokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sorokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin walks into a jab.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorokov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Sorokov scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Sorokov misses.
Sorokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Sorokov counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Sorokov throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin staying out of range there.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorokov throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Martin.
I think Sorokov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
Steve Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm surprised the fuck'.

Event: GFC 47: Horse vs Hoyce
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Leatherwood slips a straight right by Begovic.
Leatherwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Leatherwood does no damage.
Leatherwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Begovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Leatherwood's head.
Begovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leatherwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Begovic thuds his right hand into Leatherwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Begovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Begovic with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Begovic.
Begovic throws the left hand but Leatherwood avoids the punch easily.
Leatherwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Begovic works Leatherwood's body with a nice hook.
Begovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leatherwood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Begovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leatherwood checks a leg kick.
Begovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Begovic lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Begovic shoots in and drives through. Leatherwood sprawls well.
Leatherwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Begovic throws out the jab.
Begovic lands an overhand right.
Begovic misses with a straight right.
Begovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Leatherwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Leatherwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood lands an elbow just above Begovic 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Roland Begovic has been cut.
Begovic blocks the elbow strike.
Leatherwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leatherwood has Begovic pressed against the cage, preventing Begovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leatherwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leatherwood misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Begovic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Begovic successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Begovic is working an open guard so Leatherwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Begovic tries to land a front kick but Leatherwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Leatherwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Begovic slips a straight right by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood tries to move into range but Begovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Leatherwood.
Begovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leatherwood throws a hook but Begovic blocks it.
Begovic avoids the head kick by Leatherwood.
Begovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Begovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Begovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Begovic is looking to chop away at Leatherwood's legs.
A swing and a miss from Begovic.
Begovic dips to his left and cracks Leatherwood with an uppercut!
Begovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leatherwood throws a sloppy head kick and Begovic moves out of range easily.
Begovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leatherwood doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Begovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leatherwood misses with a head kick.
Roland Begovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leatherwood missing with a left hand there. Begovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Begovic swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Begovic misses the target.
Begovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leatherwood. Leatherwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Begovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Leatherwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Begovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malachi Leatherwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Begovic.
That kick from Begovic tenderised Leatherwood's leg. Leatherwood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leatherwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leatherwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Begovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leatherwood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Begovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Begovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Begovic feints and then cracks Leatherwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leatherwood down. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begovic defending well as Leatherwood loads up on a big left hand.
Begovic jabs at Leatherwood's body.
Leatherwood is breathing heavily.
Begovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Begovic.
Begovic lands the left hand.
Leatherwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Begovic lands a jab.#ROC2#
Leatherwood is rocked!
Begovic lands with an overhand left.
Oh Leatherwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Begovic drops Leatherwood with a big left hand! Leatherwood is injured, injured bad! Begovic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Begovic!
An out of breath Roland Begovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Malachi Leatherwood had this to say: 'I'm best in the world '.

Event: GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Lauzon shrugs it off.
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Lauzon will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lauzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.#CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lauzon landing knees to the head.
Lauzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Martin.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin pushes Lauzon away with a front kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it. #CL2#
Lauzon darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Lauzon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martin is trying to break free.#T2#
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon stalling the fight.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Lauzon shoots in.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon wants to clinch.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lauzon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lauzon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.#T4#
Lauzon moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lauzon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Lauzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lauzon off to one side.
Lauzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Lauzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lauzon misses.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.
Lauzon looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lauzon misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin slips a jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lauzon is defended easily by Martin.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Lauzon with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lauzon blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lauzon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Lauzon is controlling the position.
Ben Lauzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Lauzon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lauzon.
Martin is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
And Martin counters with a quick kick to the body but Lauzon blocks it.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martin up against the cage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.#BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Martin trying to control here.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lauzon seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Lauzon counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Lauzon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lauzon is in Martin's guard.
Lauzon throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martin throws a strike but Lauzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin is controlling Lauzon's posture.#T1#
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Lauzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to control the position.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lauzon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lauzon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Lauzon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lauzon throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lauzon's guard. Nice move by Martin!#REVR#
Martin wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving. #T3#
Martin is looking to stand up but Lauzon won't let him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Lauzon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.#SU#
Martin stands and steps away. Lauzon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lauzon tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lauzon rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin connects with a high kick.
Steve Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Steve Martin had this to say: 'I'm surprised the fuck'.

Event: Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Racist shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vidal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Racist asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vidal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vidal tries to get out of the position.
Vidal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Racist scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Racist's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racist cracks Vidal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vidal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Racist lands a few punches from side control.
Racist working the ground and pound from side control.
Racist lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vidal down.
Vidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Racist on the ground.
Racist landing strikes. #ROC2#
Vidal is rocked!
Racist takes a little break here. Vidal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Racist's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Vidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Racist crunches a massive hammerfist down on Vidal - he's out! Racist Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angry Racist!
A relieved looking Angry Racist 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: GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Cheese swinging wildly here.
Cheese has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Benny Brett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cheese takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brett blocking some punches.
Brett blocking some punches.
Brett blocking some punches.
Brett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brett blocks a body shot from Cheese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett. #T1#
Cheese tries a body shot but Brett blocks it.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brett blocking some punches. #TD#
Brett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cheese is trying to escape back to his feet but Brett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cheese is pushing Brett's head away, looking to escape. Brett manages to hold on to the position though.
Brett trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Brett prevents Cheese from escaping the position.
Brett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheese sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cheese is not content to let Brett control the position. #SUB#
Brett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cheese, who protects the arm well.
Cheese regains half guard.#T3#
Cheese manages to get to full guard.
Cheese wants to stand and escape but Brett is having none of it.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Brett is proving a slippery customer.
Brett trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese can't keep his opponent in guard - Brett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheese tries to roll over but Brett keeps him under control.
Brett stalling away here and it's allowed Cheese to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brett won't allow Cheese to get back to his feet.
Brett passes Cheese's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colonel Cheese dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheese avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheese tries to clinch there but Brett circles away.
Cheese blocks a head kick by Brett.
Brett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but Brett pushes him off.
Brett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Cheese. No joy for Brett on that attempt.
Brett sets himself, and Cheese steps forward looking for the clinch! Brett avoids it this time.
Brett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and clinches.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Brett avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese scores with a shot to the side of Brett's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Brett blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Brett blocks an uppercut.
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Brett's ribcage. Brett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheese pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheese is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Brett.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Brett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Brett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brett prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Brett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Brett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Brett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese stops a takedown attempt from Brett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese. #T3#
Cheese stalling in the clinch but Brett improves position.
Cheese wants to stall.
Cheese is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Brett has denied him.#TD#
Brett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cheese regains guard.
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brett wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brett dives into side control.
Cheese defending against the ground and pound.
Cheese regains half guard.#T4#
Brett is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brett prevents Cheese from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brett is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cheese still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cheese has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cheese working the ground and pound but Brett is defending the strikes.
Cheese throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cheese lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colonel Cheese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brett swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Colonel Cheese has been cut.
Brett lands with a straight right. Cheese didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Cheese clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Brett avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brett can't get the takedown.
Colonel Cheese seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Cheese to work.
Brett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cheese is struggling to control the position.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Cheese tries a body shot but Brett blocks it.
Cheese is pressed up against the cage. Brett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheese down to the mat. Cheese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brett throws a sloppy head kick and Cheese moves out of range easily.
Brett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheese as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheese connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.#CL2#
Cheese drives through and clinches with Brett against the cage.
Cheese throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brett blocks an uppercut.
Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheese misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Brett blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese prevents Brett from breaking the clinch.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brett's elbow.
Cheese slows down the pace here.
Brett dodges an elbow strike from Cheese.
Brett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheese after a bit of a struggle.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brett blocking some punches.
Cheese pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cheese. #T3#
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Brett controls his hands.
Cheese tries a body shot but Brett blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheese just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brett's brow.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brett's elbow.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brett backwards.
Colonel Cheese is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cheese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brett's elbow. #T4#
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheese just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brett's brow.
Brett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benny Brett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brett.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese working aggressively here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colonel Cheese!

Event: GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Ballinger defending well as Leatherwood loads up on a big left hand.
Ballinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ballinger scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Leatherwood lands a big head kick that sends Ballinger tumbling to the mat! Leatherwood takes a step backwards and waves Ballinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Holden Ballinger has been cut.
Ballinger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leatherwood will feel that in the morning.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leatherwood is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leatherwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leatherwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leatherwood misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Leatherwood.
Ballinger lands the left hand.#CL#
Ballinger gets tackled into the cage by Leatherwood. Leatherwood maintains the clinch.
Leatherwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leatherwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ballinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leatherwood's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Leatherwood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leatherwood defending well as Ballinger loads up on a big left hand.
Leatherwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ballinger sprawls and moves away.
Leatherwood avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Leatherwood is looking for a counter combo.
Good exchange - Ballinger coming out on top.
Leatherwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ballinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ballinger connects with a body shot.
Leatherwood ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
A left lands for Ballinger.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Ballinger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheers as Ballinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leatherwood doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
It looked like Leatherwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leatherwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leatherwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ballinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leatherwood. Leatherwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Leatherwood misses.
Leatherwood loads up on a big right hand but Ballinger slips the punch.
Ballinger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ballinger takes a swing at Leatherwood's ribcage but misses.
Ballinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ballinger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leatherwood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ballinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Leatherwood attempts a counter takedown but Ballinger avoids it well and moves away.
Ballinger swinging wildly here.
Leatherwood throws a sloppy head kick and Ballinger moves out of range easily.
Leatherwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holden Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Leatherwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Leatherwood lands a big head kick that sends Ballinger tumbling to the mat! Leatherwood takes a step backwards and waves Ballinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ballinger is rocked!
Ballinger tries to get into range but Leatherwood steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ballinger! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Leatherwood scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malachi Leatherwood!
Malachi Leatherwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Holden Ballinger spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Claudiano throws a lazy body kick
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Claudiano lands an overhand right.
Claudiano tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Claudiano. Martin shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Claudiano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Claudiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Claudiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Claudiano.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Martin prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control. #BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Claudiano will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Martin is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling the position.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling him.
A short left from Claudiano.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Claudiano is working Martin over against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow. #T3#
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin can't break the clinch. #T4#
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin blocking some punches.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin tries to break free but Claudiano pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control.
Claudiano misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Claudiano feints a jab promting Martin to slip. Claudiano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano misses with a double jab. #CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Claudiano forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano has managed to clinch.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Claudiano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Claudiano keeps him there for the moment.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Claudiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Claudiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Claudiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Claudiano darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Claudiano closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claudiano works the jab nicely.
Claudiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. #T4##CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claudiano lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot lands for Claudiano.
Claudiano moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Claudiano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claudiano lands a left hand. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Claudiano misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claudiano.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Claudiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Claudiano tries to clinch up.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Claudiano.
Claudiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claudiano swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Martin blocks a body shot from Claudiano.
Martin takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Claudiano finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Claudiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Claudiano tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano looking for a takedown.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Martin.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Claudiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Claudiano looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Claudiano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Claudiano throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claudiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
Claudiano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Claudiano.
Claudiano moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Claudiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
No joy there for Claudiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Claudiano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano is looking to clinch.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin moves away from the strike by Claudiano.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Claudiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it. #CL#
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling the position.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks. #BC2#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano.
Claudiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Claudiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Martin throws a series of punches but Claudiano moves out of range. #T1#
Claudiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.#CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claudiano tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Claudiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. #T2#
Claudiano punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano clinches up against the cage.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Claudiano.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Waldo Claudiano has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Claudiano both land. Nice combination.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Claudiano takes one to the chin there.
Claudiano darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Claudiano throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Claudiano backing up. Claudiano nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Claudiano lands with a cross.
Claudiano misses with a body punch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Claudiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Claudiano.#CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Waldo Claudiano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Claudiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Martin prevents a body shot from Claudiano. #T1#
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Claudiano's head.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Claudiano wants to clinch.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Claudiano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiano misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a head kick.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.#T3#
Claudiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Claudiano will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartin.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin throws a head kick but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano tries to clinch up.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Claudiano closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin avoids the body shot from Claudiano.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Claudiano blocks it well.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Claudiano misses
and Martin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Claudiano really felt that one!#T4#
Claudiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Claudiano tries to clinch
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claudiano looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Claudiano connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Claudiano throws out a powerful jab.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Claudiano wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
In defeat, Steve Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm surprised the fuck'.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Vidal pushes Swaleh up against the cage in a clinch.
Swaleh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Swaleh misses with the head strike.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment.
Swaleh tries to score a body lock takedown but Vidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Swaleh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Vidal lands an elbow inside.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Swaleh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal. #ROC#
Swaleh is rocked!
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swaleh is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment.
Swaleh is pressed against the cage. Vidal pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Swaleh! Two more big strikes from Vidal and Swaleh crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arturo Vidal!
Arturo Vidal tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Saif Swaleh spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy is crazy, he fights like a champ. I tried to knock him down but he wasn't going down, and his face was licking blood but he was still infront of my face. This guy is a champ and he needs a tittle shot!!!! Sorry to all my fans!!!!'.

Event: GFC 39: High Voltage
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Jab from Eberhard.
Brett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Eberhard coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brett. #CL#
Eberhard has closed the distance and engaged Brett in a clinch.
Eberhard misses with the head strike.
Eberhard lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Eberhard.
Eberhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brett tries to break free but Eberhard pushes him back against the cage.
Brett has had enough of the clinch but Eberhard keeps him there for the moment.
Eberhard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brett backwards.
Eberhard misses with the head strike. #T1#
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Brett.
Eberhard throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
Eberhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Brett controls his hands.
Brett is trying to break the clinch but Eberhard has him pressed against the cage.
Brett blocks a body shot from Eberhard.
Eberhard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Eberhard.
Eberhard prevents Brett from breaking the clinch.
Brett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eberhard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brett backwards.
Eberhard misses with the head strike.
Brett is working for takedown but Eberhard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elias Eberhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.#T2#
Brett blocks a body shot from Eberhard.
Brett tries to break free but Eberhard pushes him back against the cage.
Eberhard misses with some punches.
Eberhard lands with a right to the head.
Eberhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eberhard throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
Eberhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brett looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Eberhard.
Eberhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eberhard misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Brett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eberhard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eberhard lands a right hook to the body.
Eberhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brett has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Eberhard counters with a takedown into side control.
Eberhard is chipping away with strikes.
Eberhard scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberhard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eberhard is working Brett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eberhard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brett tries to improve position but can't.
Eberhard is chipping away with strikes.
Brett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brett is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Eberhard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brett to see if he's OK.
Eberhard looks up at the clock and then as Brett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eberhard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brett is trying to escape the position but Eberhard is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Eberhard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eberhard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eberhard is looking to take a break and control but Brett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eberhard working the ground and pound.
Eberhard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eberhard is looking to take a break and control but Brett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Eberhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
That's time! Eberhard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Eberhard and sends Brett crashing to the mat! Eberhard follows him down to the mat - Brett regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Eberhard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Eberhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brett trying to control here.
Brett is staying active underneath Eberhard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eberhard winds up and cracks Brett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eberhard wants to control but Brett is keeping him busy.
Eberhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brett can do to turn this around?
Brett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brett.
Eberhard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Brett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eberhard's guard. #REVB#
Eberhard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eberhard is one step ahead there.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhard lands a couple of elbows.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
Eberhard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eberhard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eberhard postures up. #T2#
Eberhard trying to control but Brett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brett being controlled here, momentarily.
Brett keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Brett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Brett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eberhard has passed into half guard!
Eberhard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eberhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brett is pressing down on Eberhard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Eberhard landing some decent shots from guard.
Eberhard is working Brett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eberhard stopping the sweep attempt from Brett.#T4#
Eberhard works over Brett with some ground and pound from guard.
Brett controlling the position.
Eberhard throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberhard works over Brett with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard scoring with some ground and pound.
Eberhard lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Brett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eberhard defends it easily.
Eberhard preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eberhard postures up in Brett's guard and throws a big left but Brett blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Eberhard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Eberhard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brett back to the cage. Eberhard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eberhard scores with a sloppy right hand. Brett should have avoided that one. #CL#
Eberhard rushes Brett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brett blocks an uppercut.
Eberhard working aggressively here.
Brett goes for a takedown attempt but Eberhard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Eberhard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eberhard tries to throw a body punch but Brett avoids it by throwing Eberhard back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard tries to work over Brett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eberhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Brett controls his hands.
Eberhard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett. #T1#
Eberhard pushes Brett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eberhard tries to work over Brett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brett blocking some punches.
Brett blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Eberhard fails to land.
Eberhard presses Brett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eberhard presses Brett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brett prevents a body shot from Eberhard.
Eberhard swings wildly with an uppercut but Brett uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eberhard. #T2#
Eberhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Brett controls his hands.
Eberhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eberhard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brett.
Eberhard misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhard misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brett backwards.
Eberhard is leaning against Brett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brett tries for a takedown but Eberhard manages to get underhooks.
Eberhard lands a shot to the body.
Brett wants a takedown.
Elias Eberhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.
Nice body punch from Eberhard - that landed with a thud.
Brett prevents a body shot from Eberhard. #T3#
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Brett.
Eberhard scores with a shot to the side of Brett's head.
Brett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eberhard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eberhard can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Eberhard throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
Eberhard swings wildly with an uppercut but Brett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brett has had enough of the clinch but Eberhard keeps him there for the moment.
Eberhard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Eberhard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eberhard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eberhard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benny Brett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eberhard swings wildly with an uppercut but Brett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eberhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eberhard.
Brett takes a shot to the head.
Eberhard throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brett misses with the head strike.
Brett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elias Eberhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eberhard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Eberhard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eberhard 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Eberhard!

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 1
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Swaleh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swaleh shoots and misses
and Vidal counters with a left and a right that stings Swaleh.
Vidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Swaleh circles away. #CL2#
Swaleh clinches with his opponent.
Vidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swaleh.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Vidal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.#T2#
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swaleh stalling in the clinch.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swaleh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swaleh has had enough of the clinch but Vidal keeps him there for the moment.
Swaleh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Swaleh is trying to break the clinch but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swaleh goes for a takedown attempt but Vidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arturo Vidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Swaleh.
Swaleh throws a series of punches but Vidal moves out of range. #T4#
Swaleh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swaleh misses with a series of wild punches.
Swaleh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swaleh looks winded!
Swaleh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Swaleh looks to move away, Vidal throws a big counter combo but Swaleh just gets out of the way.
Vidal is looking to clinch but Swaleh is avoiding it.
Swaleh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swaleh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Vidal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Swaleh gets tackled into the cage by Vidal. Vidal maintains the clinch.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swaleh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vidal to keep the fight standing.
Swaleh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Vidal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Swaleh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swaleh swats away the attempt to clinch by Vidal.
Swaleh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swaleh tries to bum rush Vidal with a series of wild strikes but Vidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Swaleh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swaleh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swaleh avoids a wild elbow strike from Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye. #T1#
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh is looking for a takedown.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal. #TD2#
Swaleh manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swaleh holds on and takes a little breather.
Vidal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Vidal is fighting to break Swaleh's control of his arms but Swaleh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swaleh is proving hard to escape from.
Swaleh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vidal wanted to stand there but Swaleh had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal wants to stand and escape but instead Swaleh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SU2#
Swaleh stands and steps away. Vidal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swaleh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Saif Swaleh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal wants to clinch up but Swaleh keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Vidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh tries to pull guard but Vidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Swaleh drops back down to his feet.
Swaleh taking a breather.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swaleh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vidal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swaleh's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Vidal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Swaleh misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Vidal misses the target.
Vidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swaleh can do to turn this around?
Swaleh tries to score with a low kick but Vidal moves his leg out of the way.
Vidal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Swaleh moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arturo Vidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Swaleh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vidal prevents it.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal. #T2#
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Swaleh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arturo Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swaleh looks to land a combination but Vidal avoids it well.
Vidal is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Vidal moves into the clinch.
Swaleh jumps guard but Vidal stands there with Swaleh around his waist. Swaleh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vidal up against the cage.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swaleh is trying to break free.#T4#
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vidal smiles and moves away.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.#CL2#
Swaleh moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swaleh fails to pull guard.
Saif Swaleh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arturo Vidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!

Arturo Vidal wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Saif Swaleh had this to say: 'This guy is crazy, he fights like a champ. I tried to knock him down but he wasn't going down, and his face was licking blood but he was still infront of my face. This guy is a champ and he needs a tittle shot!!!! Sorry to all my fans!!!!'.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Krivapalov misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Krivapalov.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nikita Krivapalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krivapalov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Krivapalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
A telegraphed right hand from Krivapalov misses the target.
Krivapalov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krivapalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Krivapalov. #ROC#
Krivapalov is rocked!
Martin Throws a clean left jab. Martin Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Krivapalov's chin! Krivapalov crumbles to the ground and Martin follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Martin!
Steve Martin is the new bantamweight champion!
Steve Martin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1##CL#
Leatherwood has Kuro up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leatherwood throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Leatherwood manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Kuro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kuro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kuro tries for a kimura but Leatherwood is defending well. #SUB2#
Kuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leatherwood, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leatherwood, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kuro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leatherwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuro on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Kuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leatherwood, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kuro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leatherwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kuro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kuro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leatherwood rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuro's guard! Nice work there by Leatherwood! #SUB2#
Kuro looking for a guillotine here but Leatherwood defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Leatherwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leatherwood has managed to get both his arms back between Kuro's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Leatherwood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuro shoots in for a double leg but Leatherwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leatherwood defends well and Kuro ends up having to push Leatherwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuro fails with a takedown attempt.
Malachi Leatherwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Kuro.
Leatherwood lunges at Kuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuro's hand.
Kuro shoots in and drives through. Leatherwood sprawls well.#T3#
Kuro shoots in looking for a takedown. Leatherwood tries to sprawl out of it but Kuro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leatherwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD#
Leatherwood lands a big right hand that sends Kuro crashing to the mat! Leatherwood stays standing though and waves Kuro back to his feet!#ROC#
Kuro is rocked!
Kazekage Kuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Leatherwood throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kuro is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malachi Leatherwood!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malachi Leatherwood made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Kazekage Kuro had this to say: 'Ahhhhh crap!'.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Dantas swinging wildly here.
Guile lands a big right hook! Dantas looks hurt but is still standing! Guile lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Dantas falls down and Guile dives in with a huge hammer fist! Dantas's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Guile runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Guile!
A victorious Anthony Guile thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Brett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brett tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kerhley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kerhley is just content to waste time from the top position. Brett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kerhley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Brett looking for a guillotine here but Kerhley defends easily.
Kerhley preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brett trying to keep a closed guard but Kerhley is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brett is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Brett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerhley controls Brett momentarily but Brett frees himself.
Brett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerhley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brett showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brett connects with a couple of short punches.
Brett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerhley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brett postures up.
Brett passes Kerhley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kerhley wants to control but Brett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Brett slows the pace down in half guard.
Kerhley wants to control but Brett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kerhley looks winded!
Brett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kerhley circles away quickly and effectively.
Kerhley is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Brett Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kerhley is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benny Brett!
Benny Brett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davenport is defended easily by Anderson.
Davenport fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Davenport counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davenport is standing up over Anderson. Anderson looks to escape but Davenport dives into side control.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davenport is controlling him well.
Davenport is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davenport asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Davenport works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Davenport wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davenport is controlling him well.
Davenport taking a breather here.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davenport has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Davenport working the strikes but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davenport scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davenport stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Davenport throws a strike but Anderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Davenport controlling from the top position. #T2#
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davenport throwing strikes but missing.
Davenport working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Anderson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davenport tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davenports head.
Davenport is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Davenport is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Anderson gets through Davenport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson presses Davenport against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson gets through Davenport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Davenport is breathing heavily.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Davenport.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Davenport wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson presses Davenport against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Davenport.
Davenport prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Davenport looking for a takedown.
Davenport tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Davenport's head.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davenport has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Davenport's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Davenport on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Davenport does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a hook. Davenport ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Davenport's defenses.
Davenport fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davenport looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davenport drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davenport gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davenport takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson jabs Davenport right on the nose. Davenport blinks but takes it well.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davenport in his tracks.
Davenport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Davenport's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson sizes up Davenport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Davenport in the body.
Davenport with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Davenport takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Davenport's body.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davenport tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Austin Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson keeps Davenport at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davenport was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Davenport shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davenport's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Davenport is wise to it.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Davenport's side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davenport's head backwards.
Davenport walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Davenport's shoulder, as Davenport tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Davenport's ribs.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Austin Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Davenport shrugs it off though.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davenport misses with a straight left.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson lunges at Davenport with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davenport's hand.
Anderson lands with a cross.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Davenport's defenses.
Anderson works Davenport's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davenport looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davenport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Davenport will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson lands with a hook. Davenport tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Davenport takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson clobbers Davenport with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson leaves Davenport with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson sizes up Davenport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davenport needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davenport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Davenport throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Davenport tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davenport somewhat.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davenports jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davenport walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davenport fails to land the takedown.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davenport takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Austin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davenport takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davenport takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davenport takes one to the chin there.
Davenport throws a big shot that misses.
Davenport needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Davenport shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Davenport's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Davenport does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davenport tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davenport somewhat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davenport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davenport or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Davenport on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Davenport takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson works Davenport's body with a nice hook.
Davenport dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Davenport's head and hops out.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Davenport knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Davenport dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Davenport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to bum rush Davenport with a series of wild strikes but Davenport uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson leaves Davenport with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas Davenport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Davenport misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davenport needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Davenport looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davenport takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Davenport's side.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Davenport looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson cracks Davenport with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davenport shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Davenport seems unphased. #T3#
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davenport gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Davenport down.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Davenport throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Davenport finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Anderson pushes Davenport off and gets back to his feet.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davenport has a takedown stuffed.
Davenport is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Anderson lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson clobbers Davenport with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson cracks Davenport with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davenport tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Davenport ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davenport throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davenport looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson thows a body kick. Davenport tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Davenport in the body.
Anderson jabs at Davenport's body.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davenport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
Austin Anderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Bishop manages to step out the way in time.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop. #T2#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Martin lands.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab. #T3#
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin misses with a hook.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin lands a head kick! #T4##TD#
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martin's half guard.#ES2#
Martin kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
As Bishop backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Jab from Martin.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martin. That one must have hurt.
Martin lands with a right hand. #T4#
A left lands for Martin.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bishop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin thows a body kick. Bishop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin with a hook.
Bishop misses with a takedown
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that Bishop semi-blocks.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martin! #ES2#
Martin throws Bishop to one side and escapes!
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Nice cross by Martin.

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

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

Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Steve Martin!

Steve Martin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Martin took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not surprised the fuck I want fight vs Henson Benderson for the title at 155 pounds, Kai let's have a show, get ready I'm coming for you'.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
A left lands for Dumas.
Guile misses with a double jab
and Dumas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dumas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guile manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guile is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dumas is trying is best to control the position here.
Dumas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guile not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guile trying to control from half guard but Dumas is working away.
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dumas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guile.
Guile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dumas's head.
Guile throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dumas to regain full guard. #T1#
Guile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dumas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guile throws a big elbow that misses.
Dumas has Guile pulled in close to control his posture.
Dumas is continuing to stall.
Dumas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guile lands a couple of digs.
Dumas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Guile has passed into side control.
Guile wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumas keeps working.
Guile landing a few strikes.
Dumas sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile is keen to just control but Dumas is a slippery customer.
Dumas is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Guile there.
Guile is thwarting Dumas's attempts to control the position.
Dumas tries to roll over but Guile keeps him under control.
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guile won't allow Dumas to sweep him here.
Guile landing with the ground and pound.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Guile from controlling successfully.
Guile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Dumas trying to strike off his back.
Dumas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guile.
Dumas trying to control the position.
Guile throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Dumas working for a triangle but Guile defends it easily.
Guile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dumas on the ground.
Guile postures up.
Guile makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dumas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Dumas has Guile pulled in close to control his posture.
Guile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guile with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Guile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dumas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas tries to strike from the bottom.
Guile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dumas looking to control.
Guile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guile being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guile dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dumas feints and as Guile raises his hands in defense, Dumas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guile is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dumas pulls Guile in close to prevent any damage.
Guile trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Guile working some strikes from top position.
Dumas has his hands on Guile's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dumas working a defensive guard here.
Guile stopping the sweep attempt from Dumas.#T1#
Guile lands a couple of elbows.
Anthony Guile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guile distracts Dumas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guile lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guile throws a big right hand that misses.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Guile from controlling successfully.
Guile preventing the sweep.
Dumas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guile's guard. #REVB#
Dumas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guile trying to control the position. #T2#
Dumas stopping the sweep attempt from Guile.
Dumas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dumas wants to pass the guard but Guile is keeping the position.
Dumas stopping the sweep attempt from Guile.
Dumas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guile is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dumas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guile's head.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Guile wants to sweep but no luck.
Guile is working hard here to advance position.
Dumas is working Guile over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dumas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dumas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dumas trying to control but Guile is working from the bottom.
Dumas stands up over Guile, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guile tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Dumas postures up in Guile's guard and throws a big left but Guile blocks it.
Guile manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dumas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dumas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dumas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guile is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dumas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Dumas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Guile throws a sloppy head kick and Dumas moves out of range easily.
Anthony Guile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guile misses with a head kick.
Guile throws a lazy head kick
and Dumas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dumas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dumas throws a counter combo.
Dumas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dumas has time to react.
Guile tries to clinch but Dumas moves out of range.
Dumas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guile.#CL#
Guile moves into range and clinches up with Dumas.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dumas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumas avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the cage.
Guile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dumas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Dumas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Guile is trying to keep an underhook but Dumas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumas trying to control from Guile's half guard. Guile has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Guile looking for a sweep. Not yet Guile, not yet.
Dumas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dumas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dumas won't allow Guile to sweep him here.
Dumas trying to control but Guile is working from the bottom.
Guile is adopting a defensive guard.
Guile is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guile loads up on a big right hand but Dumas slips the punch.
Guile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dumas counters with a left and a right that stings Guile.
Guile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dumas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Guile eats them both and turns towards Dumas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Guile walks into a straight right hand from Dumas.#TD2#
Dumas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC2#
Guile is rocked!
Guile tries to roll over but Dumas keeps him under control.
Guile wants to control but Dumas is keeping busy.
Guile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dumas moves into full mount! Guile won't be happy about that!
Dumas is landing with some decent strikes but Guile is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Guile manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dumas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Dumas is trying to work for a kimura but Guile is defending well. #SUB2#
Dumas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony Guile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Dumas.

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

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

Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!

Alexandre Dumas wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexandre Dumas waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kerhley.#TD#
Leatherwood gets caught napping as Kerhley dives in and scores a takedown. Leatherwood manages to retain guard.
Leatherwood keeping full guard, as Kerhley tries to pass.
Leatherwood trying to keep a closed guard but Kerhley is proving a slippery customer.
Leatherwood keeping full guard, as Kerhley tries to pass.
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Kerhley stands and throws Leatherwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leatherwood is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kerhley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leatherwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kerhley controlling the position from side mount.
Kerhley looks up at the clock and then as Leatherwood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kerhley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kerhley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Kerhley trying to control the action but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
Leatherwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Leatherwood is looking to reverse the position.
Leatherwood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kerhley. #SUB#
Kerhley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kerhley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kerhley 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.
The ground and pound from Kerhley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Kerhley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kerhley tries for a kimura but Leatherwood is defending well.
Leatherwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kerhley throws an elbow but Leatherwood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kerhley scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Kerhley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leatherwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerhley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leatherwood struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kerhley.
Leatherwood is not content to let Kerhley control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leatherwood is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Kerhley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Leatherwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leatherwood moves out of range as Kerhley strikes.
Leatherwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leatherwood tries to bum rush Kerhley with a series of wild strikes but Kerhley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Kerhley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leatherwood is looking to stand back up but Kerhley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leatherwood. #REVB#
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
Leatherwood trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kerhley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kerhley is working for a submission of some sort.
Leatherwood tries to get to full guard but Kerhley has control of the leg.
Kerhley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leatherwood is trying to maintain the position but Kerhley is very close to passing his half guard.
Kerhley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kerhley is trying to control the action in half guard but Leatherwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kerhley thows a huge punch but Leatherwood dodges it nicely.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
Leatherwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerhley. #SUB#
Kerhley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leatherwood is just riding it out for now. Kerhley eventually gives up the hold.
Carlton Kerhley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerhley is trying to control. Leatherwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Kerhley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leatherwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Leatherwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Kerhley pushing down on Leatherwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leatherwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leatherwood wants to improve his position but Kerhley is controlling well.
Kerhley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leatherwood is looking for a sweep. Kerhley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerhley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kerhley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
Kerhley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Kerhley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerhley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerhley tries to pass to full mount but Leatherwood defends it. #SUB#
Kerhley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kerhley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leatherwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Kerhley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kerhley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Leatherwood pushes Kerhley off and gets back to his feet.
Leatherwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerhley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerhley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leatherwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kerhley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leatherwood defends well and Kerhley ends up having to push Leatherwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerhley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leatherwood counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerhley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leatherwood tries to avoid it but Kerhley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leatherwood to the ground. Leatherwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerhley throws a lazy uppercut
and Leatherwood counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kerhley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leatherwood is fending him off so far but Kerhley persists. Nope, Leatherwood circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leatherwood! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leatherwood sprawls well. Leatherwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kerhley gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerhley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kerhley swats away the attempt to clinch by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood tests Kerhley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Leatherwood gets a clinch.
Leatherwood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kerhley's defenses.
Kerhley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kerhley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leatherwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kerhley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leatherwood prevents it. #T2#
Kerhley wants to take the fight to the mat but Leatherwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leatherwood throws an elbow that misses.
Leatherwood lands an elbow just above Kerhley 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlton Kerhley has been cut.
Leatherwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Kerhley is rocked!
Leatherwood connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Kerhley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leatherwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Kerhley takes an elbow to the temple.
Leatherwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerhley blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerhley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leatherwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leatherwood has Kerhley pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kerhley is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Leatherwood - that's hurt Kerhley badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kerhley is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kerhley doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Malachi Leatherwood!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malachi Leatherwood waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1##KD#
Nice combo by Brett! Oh, that's hurt him - Kuro falls to the canvas and Brett follows him into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Kazekage Kuro has been cut.
Kuro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuro regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kuro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kuro has his foot on Brett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brett works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brett postures up and lands a big shot to Kuro's brow. #ROC#
Kuro is rocked!
Brett passes Kuro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brett scores with a big shot! Kuro's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kuro! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Brett!
In his post fight interview, Benny Brett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Kazekage Kuro had this to say: 'Ahhhhh crap!'.

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