Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Firpo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Erl moves into the clinch.
Erl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Firpo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Erl displaying some good clinch control by pressing Firpo up against the cage.
Erl stalling the fight.
Erl misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Firpo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Firpo breaks from the clinch.
Erl takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Erl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erl is trying to control the action in half guard but Firpo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Erl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Erl stalling. #T1#
Erl trying to control from half guard but Firpo is working away.
Erl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erl controlling the action here.
Firpo is looking for a sweep. Erl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Firpo trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Firpo tries to get to full guard but Erl has control of the leg.
Erl wants to control but Firpo is keeping him busy.
Firpo wants to get back to full guard but Erl has passed into side control.
Erl is working Firpo over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Erl wants to control but Firpo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erl cracks Firpo with a big right hand but Firpo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erl lands a nice forearm strike.
Erl trying to control the position but Firpo is working away.
Firpo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erl wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erl wants to control but Firpo is keeping him busy.
Firpo stops Erl from passing to mount. #T4#
Firpo is looking for a sweep.
Erl trying to control the action but Firpo is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Erl stalls from top position.
Erl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Firpo keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firpo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owin Erl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Firpo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Erl's calf.
Erl is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Firpo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owin Erl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firpo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Firpo misses.
Erl darts in looking for a takedown but Firpo gets double underhooks and turns Erl into the cage.
Erl tries to clinch up.
Firpo misses with a low kick.
Erl ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Erl is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Erl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Firpo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Firpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Erl.#CL2#
Erl darts in and clinches Firpo up against the cage.#BC#
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firpo misses with a low kick as Erl jumps back.#T1#
Firpo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Firpo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Firpo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erl wants to clinch.
Firpo circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Erl scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Erl trying to control the position but Firpo is working away.
Erl working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo is looking for a sweep.
Erl in side control, throwing shots but Firpo defends.
Firpo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Owin Erl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firpo is not content to let Erl control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Erl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erl postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erl creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Firpo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Erl tries to advance to mount but can't.
Firpo is not content to let Erl control the position. #T3#
Firpo holding on.
Erl working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Erl is looking to take a break and control but Firpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Firpo parries the strikes from Erl easily there. Erl is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Firpo to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erl is looking to take a break and control but Firpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firpo throws a head kick but Erl moves out of range.
Erl wants to counter the offense by Firpo and move into the clinch position.
Firpo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Erl feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Firpo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses.
Firpo lands the left hand.
Firpo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erl.#CL2#
Erl moves into range and clinches up with Firpo.
Firpo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Firpo tries to break free but Erl pushes him back against the cage.
Firpo takes a shot to the head.
Firpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Firpo working hard to break the clinch.
Erl pressing his opponent against the cage.
Erl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Firpo dominated that second round.
That's time! Firpo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Erl dodges the punch combination from Firpo.
Alvin Firpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Erl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firpo throws the left hand but Erl avoids the punch easily.
Firpo throws a solid leg kick but Erl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firpo.
Firpo lands a head kick. Erl smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Firpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erl manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Erl has closed the distance and engaged Firpo in a clinch. #TD2#
Erl successfully pulls guard.
Firpo wants to stand but Erl is controlling his posture from full guard.
Erl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Firpo's guard. #REVB#
Erl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erl controls the pace.
Firpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Firpo, not yet. #T1#
Firpo being controlled here, momentarily.
Firpo wants to sweep here but Erl controlling him for the moment.
Erl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firpo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Firpo's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Firpo holds on and takes a little breather.
Erl stays in close to Firpo's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Erl wants to pass the guard but Firpo is keeping the position.
Erl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erl trying to control the position from guard on top but Firpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Erl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Firpo throws a hook to the side of Erl's head but Erl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erl tries to counter with a clinch but Firpo shakes him off and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Firpo - that will leave a mark!
Firpo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Erl wants to clinch up but Firpo keeps it at a distance.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Erl.#T3#
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erl.
A left lands for Firpo.
Erl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Firpo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Firpo misses the shot to the body.
Erl wants to counter the offense by Firpo and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Erl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Erl.
Erl has Firpo pressed against the cage, preventing Firpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Erl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Firpo. #BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erl fails with a takedown attempt.
Erl is looking to clinch.
Firpo throwing a counter right hand but Erl manages to avoid it.
Erl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Firpo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Jab from Firpo.
Erl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Firpo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owin Erl.
Erl tries to close the distance and clinch but Firpo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Firpo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erl blocks a jab.
Erl blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Erl forces Firpo back against the cage and clinches.
Firpo is working Erl over against the cage.
Owin Erl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Erl.
Firpo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erl prevents Firpo from breaking the clinch.
Firpo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Firpo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erl prevents Firpo from breaking the clinch.
Erl has Firpo pressed against the cage, preventing Firpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Firpo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Firpo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Firpo!

Event: Carnage 48
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
San clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
San has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pereira uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. San manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
San will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pereira up against the cage.
San is pushing Pereira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
San tries to pull guard but Pereira won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pereira is trying to break free.
San scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
San lands with a short shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that San has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
San jumps into guard, dragging Pereira to the mat.
Pereira advances position into side control!#SUB#
Pereira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well.
Pereira wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #T2#
San tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
San is trying to control Pereira's posture but Pereira avoids it. #SUB#
Pereira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
San gets back to half guard.
Pereira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.
San is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
Pereira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Pereira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if San can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
San is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
San tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pereira wants to work for an arm triangle but San is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San controlling Pereira's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber San dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by San. San maintains the clinch.
Pereira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
San lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira wants to break the clinch but can't.
San throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pereira being controlled against the cage.
Pereira tries to circle away but San has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pereira smiles and moves away. #CL2#
San has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
San has hold of one of Pereira's legs. Pereira is fighting the takedown attempt but San gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
San is working Pereira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
San landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. #T2#
San lands a couple of digs.
San lands a couple of decent looking shots.
San is working Pereira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
San scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
San with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pereira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
San 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. #SU2#
San stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
San is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereira's half guard.
San working over Pereira with some ground and pound. Pereira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if San is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU2#
San decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
San moves out of range of the strikes.
San feints the counter takedown.#T4#
San slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
San clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
San pulls guard.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San trying to control the position here.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Pereira trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira is looking to pass into half guard but San pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now San is in guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber San showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
San clinches with his opponent.
Pereira tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
San manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Pereira being controlled here momentarily.
San keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San 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.#T1#
San keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
San pulls Pereira in close to his closed guard and prevents Pereira from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uber San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
San darts in and clinches Pereira up against the cage.
Pereira is trying to push San away but San has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
San lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
San jumps guard and drags Pereira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
San keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
San wants to get back to his feet but Pereira passes into half guard.
San striking from the bottom.
San regains full guard. Nicely done.
San wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
San throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
San seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pereira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed San's guard.
San is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but San defends the submission attempt.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard.
Uber San is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira is looking to advance position but San won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Pereira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but San sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pereira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pereira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mario Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
San throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pereira was covering up waiting for the punch and San finishes the takedown easily into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uber San comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got San 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Uber San!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Uber San!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Uber San!

Uber San wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Gladiators 32 Simeonov v Kolov
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Lio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Watts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lio doesn't manage to clinch there - Watts circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lio is looking to clinch.
It looked like Watts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lio is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Lio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lio tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lio ducks under a wild hook from Watts.
Watts jabs at Lio's body.
Watts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lio doesn't manage to clinch there - Watts circles away.
Lio is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it. #T1#
Lio tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
Lio wants to clinch up but Watts keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watts.
Lio tries to clinch up.
Lio moves away from the strike by Watts.
Lio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lio manages to avoid it.
Lio tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
It looked like Watts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lio moves to clinch but Watts breaks away
and Watts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lio is looking to clinch.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Watts counters with a quick kick to the body but Lio blocks it.
Lio closes the distance but Watts moves to the side
and Watts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lio is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Lio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watts counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Lio tries to clinch up.
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lio moves away.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watts is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lio wants to clinch
and Watts counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lio.
Lio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watts.
Lio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watts counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watts. Lio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Lio avoids the head kick by Watts.
Lio feints the counter takedown.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Lio wants to clinch.
A cross from Watts lands.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Watts. That snapped Lio's head back.
Watts throws a body shot but no joy.
Watts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lio moves to clinch but Watts breaks away
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
Watts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lio moves in looking to clinch but Watts pushes him off.#T4#
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Lio is just out of range.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lio tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
Lio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Watts misses.
Watts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Lio has Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
Lio throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watts's brow.
Lio stalling in the clinch but Watts improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Watts 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#
Lio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watts.
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watts tried to counter with a leg kick but Lio avoided it.
Lio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watts.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Lio tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
Watts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watts lands a nice hook to Lio's body. Lio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lio wants to clinch.
Stanley Lio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lio will feel that in the morning.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Watts.
Watts with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Watts lands a jab to Lio's midsection.
Watts cracks Lio with a good jab.
Watts works Lio's body with a nice hook.
Watts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watts lands a slapping body shot.
Watts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lio will feel that in the morning.
Lio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Watts.
Lio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lio wants to clinch.
Lio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lio is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Watts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Watts throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lio moves in looking to clinch but Watts pushes him off.
Watts is looking to wear down Lio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watts scores with a nice right hand.
Watts is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Watts tries to keep at a distance but Lio has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Watts manages to break the clinch.
Lio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watts swings for the body but Lio moves out of range.
Lio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lio doesn't seem bothered though.
Watts thumps Lio with a low kick.#T3#
Lio wants to clinch up but Watts keeps it at a distance.
Wade Watts is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lio instigates a clinch.
Lio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watts is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Watts.
Watts blocks an elbow strike from Lio. #BC#
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lio tries to clinch up.
Watts swings for the body but Lio moves out of range.
Lio wants to clinch.
Lio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Watts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Watts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lio wants to clinch.#T4#
Lio tries to clinch up
and Watts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Watts scores with a jab to the head.
Watts digs a good hook to Lio's body.
Watts fakes the leg kick and cracks Lio in the body.
Watts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Watts cracks Lio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watts connects with a solid leg kick.
Watts cracks Lio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Watts lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Watts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Watts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Lio.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Watts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lio.
Watts throws a head kick that misses.
Watts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Watts!
Watts throws a looping overhand right but Lio ducks down to avoid it.
Lio tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lio tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts scores with a punch to the head.
Watts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Watts misses the target.
And Lio tries to counter it with a takedown but Watts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick lands from Watts. #T1#
Lio tries to clinch up.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watts lunges at Lio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lio's hand.
Lio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lio can do to turn this around?
Lio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watts lands a right hook to the body.
Watts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lio's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watts.
Watts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lio tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
Lio moves in looking to clinch but Watts pushes him off.
Lio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Watts.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Lio.
Lio tries to clinch up.#T2#
Lio is looking to clinch.
Watts is looking to counter punch.
Watts scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Watts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lio avoids the head kick by Watts.
Lio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watts connects with a nice looking jab.
Watts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lio feints the counter takedown.
Watts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Lio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Watts.
Lio tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
Watts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Watts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lio. #T3#
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watts connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Watts both land. Nice combination.
Lio is looking to clinch.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lio moves in looking to clinch but Watts pushes him off.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Watts.
Lio tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
Lio is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Watts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stanley Lio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Lio.
Watts misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Watts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lio is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Watts throws a body kick that misses.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Watts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts throws a body punch but Lio moves out of range.
Lio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watts.
Lio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watts scores with a nice head shot.
Lio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watts scores with a spinning back kick!
Watts throws a body shot but no joy.
Lio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watts scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watts, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Watts!

Event: KOFC 52 - Out vs Kovalev
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Iel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iel shoots in for a double leg but Number sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Number looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Number pushes Iel up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Number.
Iel trying to control the position but instead, Number has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iel into the cage.
Number misses with the head strike.
Iel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Iel prevents a body shot from Number.
Number blocks a body shot from Iel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Number.
Number misses with a punch on the inside.
Number presses Iel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number cracks Iel with a nice body shot.
Iel looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Number. #T1#
Number lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Number.
Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iel or not.
Number lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Number throws a head punch that misses.
Number digs a right hand underneath Iel's ribcage. Iel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Number.
Number gets through Iel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Number misses with some punches.
Number misses with the head strike.
Number tries a body shot but Iel blocks it.
Number working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Number lands a right hand.
A short left from Number.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Number lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
Iel told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Iel takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Number.
Number makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Number.
Number lands a hook that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
Number lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iel backwards. #ROC#
Iel is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Number.
Iel is still on wobbly legs! Can Number finish him?
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iel seems to have recovered his senses.
Number throws a punch but it's blocked by Iel.
Number lands a body punch.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Number.
Number lands a nice uppercut.
Number misses with the head strike.
Number lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Number.
Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iel or not.
Number digs a right hand into Iel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iel's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Number.
A nice left hand lands by Number. #T3#
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Number lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Number gets through Iel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Number works on Iel's body with a couple of short punches.
Number lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Number.
Number lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iel.
Number misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Number fails to land.
Iel takes a shot to the head.
Number has a couple of punches blocked by Iel.
Number lands a shot to the body.
Number is leaning against Iel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Number.
Number digs a right hand underneath Iel's ribcage. Iel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Number. #KD#
Number drops Iel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Iel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T4#
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iel or not.
Number lands a right hand.
Number presses Iel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Number lands with a short shot to the head.
Number works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Number lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Iel to his knees! Number keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!

Event: Young Lions Thompson v Kennedy
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL#
Bow darts in and clinches Bendayho up against the ropes.
Bow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bendayho backwards. #BC#
Bow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bendayho throws a shot from downtown. Bow moves away and avoids it.
Bow looks to score with a jab to the body but Bendayho is just out of range.
Bendayho lands a jab.
Bow moves forwards but Bendayho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bendayho has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Bow backs off Bendayho throws a huge counter combo but Bow manages to avoid it all.
Bendayho cracks Bow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bendayho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bow momentarily.
Bow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bendayho finds it's way through Bow's defenses.
Bow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Bow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bendayho, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bendayho pushes off an throws an elbow but Bow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Bow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bendayho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Bow is rocked!
Bendayho lands a nice hook to Bow's body. Bow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Bow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Bendayho cracks Bow with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Bow is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Bow is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Bow could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tomas Bendayho!
Tomas Bendayho took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, House of Valor for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Young Lions: Richard v Ramos
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ramos gets a clinch.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ramos throws an elbow but misses.
Ramos lands an elbow just above Richard 's eye.
Richard wants to stall.
Ramos lands a damaging elbow.
Ramos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ramos throws an elbow but misses.
Ramos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Richard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ramos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richard's efforts to push away.
Ramos tries to work over Richard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramos. #CUT2#
It looks like Pubo Richard has been cut.
Richard working hard to break the clinch.
Richard is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramos has double underhooks.
Richard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richard looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramos.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramos.
Richard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos lands a right hand.
I was talking to Richard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richard stalling.
Richard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richard working hard to break the clinch.
Ramos lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Richard manages to break the clinch.
Richard is looking to clinch but Ramos is avoiding it.
Ramos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramos scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Richard is rocked!
Richard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Richard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramos.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramos.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.
Richard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richard scrambles back to his feet.
Ramos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramos cracks the inside of Richard's front leg.
Richard is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richard!
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Richard.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramos, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pubo Richard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Richard fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Ramos staggers Richard with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Richard looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#KD2#
Ramos drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Richard onto his butt! Richard pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramos connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacinto Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramos counters with a nice leg kick.
Richard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Richard tries to counter by clinching up but Ramos breaks away and moves out of range.
Richard walks into a jab.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richard. That did some damage!
Richard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Richard walks into a straight right hand from Ramos.
Ramos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richard's sensitive parts.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Richard.
Ramos scores with a jab. Richard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1##CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramos lands a nice elbow.
Richard stalling in the clinch but Ramos improves position.
Ramos lands a nice elbow.
Ramos has control of Richard and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Richard crashing to the mat! Richard looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Ramos looks delighted, as well he should.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jacinto Ramos!
Jacinto Ramos is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Jacinto Ramos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Young Lions: Richard v Ramos
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
LeeShioLong has closed the distance and engaged Impala in a clinch.
LeeShioLong has Impala pressed against the ropes, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Impala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LeeShioLong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Impala works the jab nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Impala is trying to push LeeShioLong away but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeeShioLong.
Impala looking to throw knees to the head but LeeShioLong is blocking nicely.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Impala lands a nice uppercut.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands a hook that snaps the head of Impala backwards. #T1#
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Impala is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Impala is trying to push LeeShioLong away but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeeShioLong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Impala is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the ropes.
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Impala can't break the clinch.
Impala misses with some punches.
LeeShioLong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Impalas head.
Impala trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Impala is predictable there
and LeeShioLong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeeShioLong moves away.
Impala throws a series of punches but LeeShioLong avoids them all with ease.
LeeShioLong is looking for a counter combo.
LeeShioLong takes one to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Impala can do to turn this around?#CL#
LeeShioLong moves into range and clinches up with Impala.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Aatos Impala has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala is trying to maintain a safe position but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns Impala into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Impala is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Impala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
LeeShioLong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Impala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeeShioLong is defending well for now.
Bruce LeeShioLong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Impala wants to get back to striking at distance but LeeShioLong won't allow it.
Impala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeeShioLong is defending well for now.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Impala throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
LeeShioLong closes the distance and pushes Impala back into the ropes.
Impala working aggressively here.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by LeeShioLong.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.
Impala misses with some punches.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
Impala tries to circle away but LeeShioLong has him pinned against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Impala misses with a body punch.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeeShioLong is keeping busy.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala working aggressively here.
Impala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from LeeShioLong.
Impala is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Impala pushes LeeShioLong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Impala taking a breather.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeeShioLong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeeShioLong'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.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong lands an uppercut.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Impala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow. #BC2#
Impala breaks from the clinch.
LeeShioLong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
LeeShioLong clinches with his opponent.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
Impala trying to control the position but instead, LeeShioLong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Impala into the ropes.
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but LeeShioLong avoids the damage to the body.
Impala is trying to stall.
LeeShioLong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Impala looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Impala scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
Impala tries to break free but LeeShioLong pushes him back against the ropes.
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Impala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala stalling in the clinch but LeeShioLong improves position.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow that stopped Impala in his tracks for a moment.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala tries to stall but LeeShioLong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeeShioLong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
LeeShioLong clinches up against the ropes.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala working aggressively here.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
Impala misses with the head strike.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses. #T1#
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Impala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeeShioLong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
LeeShioLong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with LeeShioLong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC2#
Impala breaks from the clinch. #CL#
LeeShioLong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Aatos Impala's cut even more.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Impala.
Impala tries to throw a body punch but LeeShioLong avoids it by throwing Impala back against the ropes.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeeShioLong is keeping busy.
Impala takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Impala misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
Impala scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeeShioLong has Impala pressed against the ropes, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Impala takes a shot to the head.
Impala misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LeeShioLong.
Impala taking a breather.
LeeShioLong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong. #CUT#
The cut above Aatos Impala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from LeeShioLong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong had his way with Aatos Impala in that round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
LeeShioLong rushes Impala and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by LeeShioLong.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.
Impala tries to stall but LeeShioLong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
Impala holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Impala misses with a knee to the head.
LeeShioLong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruce LeeShioLong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Impala blocks an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
LeeShioLong dodges an elbow strike from Impala.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeeShioLong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
Aatos Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Impala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeeShioLong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Impala missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce LeeShioLong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeeShioLong, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce LeeShioLong!

Event: DFC 53: Full Throttle
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Marques lands a jab to the head.
Faspred misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faspred tries to clinch but Marques moves away
and Marques counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Marques does it's job there.
Marques connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faspred's hands.#CL#
Faspred gets a clinch.
Marques wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Marques manages to break the clinch.
Marques fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faspred looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marques throws a big shot that misses.
Faspred with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marques counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faspred walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marques misses with a body shot.
Faspred doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Marques throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faspred avoids the body shot from Marques. #T1#
Marques smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Faspred fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Faspred closes the distance and clinches.
Faspred goes for a takedown attempt but Marques pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomy Faspred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marques throws a body punch but Faspred moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Marques. Those never looked like landing.
Marques pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faspred wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Marques.
Marques lunges at Faspred with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Faspred's hand. #CL#
Faspred clinches up against the cage.
Faspred tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marques smiles and moves away.
Marques throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Faspred on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marques connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marques throws the left hand but Faspred avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Marques gets tackled into the cage by Faspred. Faspred maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marques has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Faspred goes for a takedown attempt but Marques pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Faspred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Marques on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marques misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faspred dives in and grabs Marques's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marques pushes down on Faspred's head and hops out.
Marques lands a nice shot to the body.
Marques has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marques scores with a jab. Faspred acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marques scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faspred doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marques, as that shot connected.
Faspred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marques counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Marques scores with a one two! Faspred had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marques scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tomy Faspred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marques jabs Faspred right on the nose. Faspred blinks but takes it well.
Faspred shoots for a takedown but Marques saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marques feints a jab promting Faspred to slip. Marques then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faspred slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Faspred is rocked!
Faspred with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marques counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Faspred badly! He tries to strike back but Marques puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Faspred out cold! Oh man, Faspred will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Marques!
An out of breath Billy Marques thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 48 - Murphy vs Sarducci
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Concen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Concen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Concen.
Concen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is thwarting Concen's attempts to control the position.
Concen is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lesnar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Concen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Lesnar!
A very excited looking Brock Lesnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 77 - Joney vs Badass
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Fang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Day's guard.#ES#
Day pushes Fang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fang closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Fang pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day tests Fang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Day gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fang to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Day is pulling down on Fang's head. It's preventing any offense from Fang, at least for the moment.
Fang won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
Day keeping moving, preventing Fang from controlling successfully.
Day controlling the position.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fang is one step ahead there.
Fang 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day dips to his left and cracks Fang with an uppercut!
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fang. That did some damage!
Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Day but Day pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Fang unleashes a big counter combination but Day bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fang doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fang 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.
Day lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Fang has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch. #T4#
Fang jumps guard but Day stands there with Fang around his waist. Fang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fang prevents Day from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Day manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Fang goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fang tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Fang misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day 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#
Fang needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Day appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Fang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Day quickly recovers to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Day's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day won't allow Fang to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang prevents Day from standing back up.
Fang is just content to waste time from the top position. Day takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Day is controlling Fang's posture.
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Day wants to get up but he can't break Fang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Day trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fang 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#
Fang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fang trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Day trying to hold on to Fang's head to control him but Fang postures up.
Fang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fang passes into side control, despite Day's attempt to control the position. #T2#
Day is pushing Fang's head away, looking to escape. Fang manages to hold on to the position though.
Fang in the domination position with Day hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fang wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fang off and has taken his back!
Fang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matthew Fang has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Fang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU#
Day stands up from half guard.
Fang takes one to the chin there.
Fang is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Fang looks to clinch
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Fang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day lands a jab-cross combination.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Fang with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
Some wild striking there from Day. #T4#
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fang darts in trying to clinch
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fang shoots and misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day stuffs the takedown.
Nice cross by Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fang shoots and misses
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Fang walks into a stiff left hand from Day.
Day scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fang fails to land the takedown.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the cage.
Fang tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Fang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fang can do to turn this around?
Day throws a right and a left that Fang avoids nicely.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fang.
Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Fang closes the distance but Day moves to the side
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fang off to one side.
Day goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang shoots in but no luck this time.
Day misses with the combination.
Fang fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Day tests Fang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Day.
Fang checks the leg kick.
Fang throws a fast counter high kick but Day manages to duck under it in time.
Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fang needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Day lands a jab.
Matthew Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day scores with a hook to the body. Fang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Day lands a nice hook to Fang's body. Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fang fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fang is defended easily by Day.
Jako Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fang misses with a takedown
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
An out of breath Jako Day thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Carnage 43
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Tanaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Se connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Se shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Se's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Se does no damage.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Se.
Karl Se seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Se takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Se.
Se connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Se forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Se moves out of range. #CL#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Se. Se maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka misses with the combination.
Se showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanaka.
Se scores with a head kick.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Se.
A low kick from Tanaka misses
and Se counters with a straight right hand.
Se throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Johnny Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Se has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Se escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Se. Se maintains the clinch. #BC#
Se's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Se chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him. #CL#
Se gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Se tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Se scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Se forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Se can't break the clinch. #BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Se connects with the punch.
Tanaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Se! #ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Se moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Se finish him?
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!
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Se sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
As Tanaka looks to move away, Se throws a big counter combo but Tanaka just gets out of the way.#TD#
Se closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Se wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Se manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tanaka looks winded!
Se trying to control the position.
Se tries to strike from the bottom.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Se is pulling down on Tanaka's head. It's preventing any offense from Tanaka, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Se dominated that round.
That's time! Se's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Se plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Tanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Se.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Se misses with a few strikes there.
Se plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Se moves away.
Se looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Se was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Karl Se is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Se has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch. #BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Se moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Se lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tanaka swings for the body but Se moves out of range.
Se jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Se lands an overhand right.
Se throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Se tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Se closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka moves forwards but Se connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Se looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Se shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Se tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Se misses with a head kick.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Se moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Se to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Se moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se lands a head kick!
Tanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka connects with the punch.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Se looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Se persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Se. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Se pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Se connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Se is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Se closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range. #CL#
Se gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Se keeps control of Tanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Se blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Se pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Se tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Se clinches up against the cage.
Se wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Se's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Se dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Se. That one must have hurt.
Se goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Se tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Se is just out of range.
Tanaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Se rather than just go for the knockout.
Se misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Se gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Se escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Se fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.#TD#
Se closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Se accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Se advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Se's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Se trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Se wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanaka, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Se throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tanaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Se trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Se connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tanaka some visible discomfort. #T3#
Tanaka is being controlled here.
Tanaka prevents Se from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Se wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanaka misses with a right hand
and Se counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karl Se is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Se scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Se stalks Tanaka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tanaka's face. Tanaka staggers backwards, shaken.
Se tries to land a front kick but Tanaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Se thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tanaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Se counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Se lands with a shot to the body.
Johnny Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Se is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#CL#
Se instigates a clinch. #BC#
Se manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Se gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Se tries for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Se happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Se showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Se 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Se!

Event: Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Facon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Facon misses.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Facon avoids it with no problem.
Facon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Facon didn't expect that. #ES#
Facon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Facon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson trying to control the position but Facon is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well.
Facon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Facon is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Facon, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson trying to control the action but Facon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Facon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Facon regains half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Facon defends it.
Anderson prevents Facon from standing back up. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a kimura here. Facon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anderson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xerxes Anderson!
Xerxes Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Tuup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Filho misses with some punches.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filho up against the cage.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuup'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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup blocking some punches.
Filho is stalling here.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuup stalls. #T1#
Tuup lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Filho lands a left hand.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Filho's face.
Tuup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuup controlling the action here for a moment.
Filho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filho blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup controlling the action here for a moment.
Tuup wants to stall.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filho takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Filho misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Filho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filho slowing the pace effectively.
Tuup is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuup prevents a body shot from Filho.
Tuup is pushing Filho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Tuup's head.
Filho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuup.
Tuup blocking some punches. #T3#
Tuup is pushing Filho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Filho.
Tuup lands a nice elbow.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.
Filho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Filho blocking some punches.
Filho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuup'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.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup misses with some punches.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Filho.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuup backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup is looking to control Filho's arms but Filho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuup has his back to the cage.
Filho tries to break the clinch but Tuup is controlling the position. #BC#
Tuup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuup off the cage and back into range.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuup dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filho. That did some damage!
Tuup tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Filho moves into range and clinches up with Tuup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
That's time! Tuup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Tuup finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuup.
It looked like Tuup was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filho.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown but Filho shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Filho clinches up with Tuup and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Filho to work.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filho up against the cage.
Tuup letting Filho take a breather here.#T1#
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Tuup.
Come on Tuup - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but Filho blocks it.
Tuup blocks an uppercut.
Tuup lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Filho.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuup shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Filho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuup buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carl Tuup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Filho clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup is trying to stall.
Tuup stalling in the clinch but Filho improves position.
Tuup can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Come on Filho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuup backwards. #T3#
Tuup misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Filho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuup.
Tuup tries to clinch but Filho moves out of range. #CL#
Tuup pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuup wants to get back to striking at distance but Filho won't allow it.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
Filho lands a body punch.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Filho cracks Tuup with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filho.
A hook to the body from Filho.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuup looking to stall.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Tuup's head.
Filho'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.
Filho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuup throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Filho blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuup takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Filho misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Filho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuup, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuup.
A lazy left from Filho finds it's target.#ROC2#
Tuup is rocked!
Tuup tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filho scores with a counter punch that sends Tuup to the canvas! Filho smells blood - he's punishing Tuup with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tuup has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
An out of breath Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Challengers 93
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Dollar tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamen lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Kamen - just one landing. #TD#
Dollar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dollar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dollar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Dollar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dollar tries to move to mount but Kamen blocks the move with his legs.
Kamen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dollar connects with a nice short shot to Kamen's temple. #T1##ES2#
Kamen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dollar is on him like a limpet, forcing Kamen back against the cage.
Kamen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dollar backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamen.
Dollar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dollar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamen scores with a hook to the body.
Dollar is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Kamen.
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dollar's elbow.
Dollar tries to pull guard but Kamen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dollar.
Kamen dodges an elbow strike from Dollar. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike.
Kamen misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Dollar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kamen regains guard.
Kamen pulls Dollar in to control the position.
Kamen trying to keep a closed guard but Dollar is proving a slippery customer.
Kamen wants to get back to his feet but Dollar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamen is trying to keep Dollar in close.
Dollar throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dollar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kamen wants to stand and escape but Dollar is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamen slaps away a takedown attempt from Dollar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamen wants to counter the offense by Dollar and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Dollar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dollar counters with a leg kick.
Kamen wants to clinch.
Dollar shoots in and drives through. Kamen sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dollar.#T4##CL2#
Kamen pushes Dollar up against the cage in a clinch.
Dollar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dollar wants a takedown.
Dollar has Kamen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kamen.
Dollar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamen to keep the fight standing.
Kamen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamen lands with a right to the head.
Our sources have told us that Dollar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Kamen.
Kamen misses with a punch to the body.
Kamen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamen works on Dollar's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kamen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Kamen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kamen moves into the clinch.
Kamen dodges an elbow strike from Dollar.
Dollar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Dollar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dollar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dollar somewhat.
Dollar shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamen sprawls well. He's pushed Dollar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
Kamen cracks Dollar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dollar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kamen finish him? #ROC2#
Dollar is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Diamond Dollar has been cut.
Diamond Dollar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kamen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Dollar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamen dips a shoulder and cracks Dollar with a mighty uppercut! Dollar falls back against the cage and Kamen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dollar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kamen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
Charles Kamen 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.
Diamond Dollar spoke after the fight, saying 'I have nothing to say. Sh*t just didn't work tonight, but im a champion inside and I will bounce back stronger. Mouse, where ever your hiding. Your my comeback fight. Get me the papers, and i'll sign for the fight right this second!'.

Event: Gladiators 24 Reyn vs Ceasar
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Lio tries to clinch up.
Lio tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
Lio tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Bull closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lio did well to prevent Bull getting side control.
Bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bull wants to take a breather but Lio is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bull's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bull's back!
Lio not allowing Bull to control his hands.
Lio scores with strikes from the back.
Bull rolls, trying to escape but Lio keeps control of the position. #T1#
Lio looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bull just trying to survive but Lio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bull is trying to break free.
Bull is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lio.
Bull tries to break free.
Lio lands punches and elbows.
Lio is trying to stick to Bull's back but Bull is turning into Lio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bull.
Lio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bull with a nice head shot there.
Bull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Bull is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bull lands a couple of elbows.
Bull postures up and lands a big shot to Lio's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lio wants to stand but Bull is controlling the position.
Lio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Bull throwing strikes from guard but Lio blocks nicely.
Lio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lio keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull is in close to Lio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) inform us that Lio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lio is looking to stand up but Bull isn't so interested in that idea.
Bull scoring with some ground and pound.
Bull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bull stops Lio from standing up. #T4#
Bull stays in close to Lio's body and controls the position.
Bull with a nice head shot there.
Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lio wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Lio wants to stand and escape but Bull is having none of it.
Bull looking to pass the guard.
Lio trying to keep a closed guard but Bull is proving a slippery customer.
Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bull scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Bull dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lio sprawls well. Lio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bull gets slowly back to his feet.
Lio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bull fails with the takedown.
Lio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lio leaves Bull 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 Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lio.
Bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lio rushes Bull and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lio throws an elbow but misses.
Bull is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bull wants a takedown but no success here.
Bull changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bull darts in looking for a takedown but Lio gets double underhooks and turns Bull into the cage.
Lio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lio doesn't manage to clinch there - Bull circles away. #T1#
Lio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Lio clinches.
Bull looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lio wants to stall. #TD#
Bull has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bull throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I would not like to be Lio right now.
Lio covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lio trying to get back to his feet but Bull is in full control for now.
Lio wants to control his opponent's hands but Bull gets his hands free. #T2#
Clubber Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bull is controlling the position but Lio somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bull lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lio tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bull manages to move to mount!
Bull lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lio swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bull scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bull pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Bull with shots to the head and body - Lio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bull looking to finish Lio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lio!
Lio taking shots to the head.
Bull scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Lio is rocked!
Bull connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lio is still in real trouble! Can Bull finish him?
Bull is landing with some decent strikes but Lio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lio wants to hold on but Bull pushes him away.
Bull sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lio seems to have recovered his senses.
Bull lands a nice shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bull raining down shots from the mount!
Lio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
Bull lands a big elbow.
Bull loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lio scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bull land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bull stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clubber Bull!
Clubber Bull 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#70 Haack vs Momochi
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Clinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Clinton has managed to clinch.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Lovelair landing knees to the body.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Lovelair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lovelair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lovelair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovelair can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Lovelair on the inside.
Lovelair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Clinton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Lovelair 's eye. #T1#
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Lovelair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lovelair missing with knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Lovelair.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Raine Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair missing with knees to the body.
Lovelair blocks the elbow strike.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Lovelair landing knees to the body.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lovelair.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clinton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lovelair fails to land.
Clinton wants to stall.
Lovelair being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Lovelair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
Lovelair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Lovelair leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clinton blocks a body shot from Lovelair.
Lovelair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinton slows down the pace here.
Clinton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lovelair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clinton backwards. #T3#
Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovelair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Knees to the body from Lovelair.
Clinton has Lovelair pushed against the cage.
Lovelair gets through Clinton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Lovelair scores a nice knee to the body.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Lovelair is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Clinton wants to stall.
Lovelair scores with a shoulder strike.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lovelair's brow. #T4#
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton managing to block the knees to the body from Lovelair.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Lovelair digs a right hand underneath Clinton's ribcage. Clinton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lovelair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
Lovelair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clinton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lovelair can turn it around.
Lovelair blocks the elbow strike.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Clinton is rocked!
Lovelair using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Clinton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovelair landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lovelair using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
Lovelair lands a big knee! That's hurt Clinton! Oh, he's all over the place! Lovelair lands another knee that sends Clinton to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raine Lovelair!

Event: FC 150:New Breed
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Highway.
Faup 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.
Highway lands a head kick. Faup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highway.
Biggy Highway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Faup swats away the attempt to clinch by Highway.
We've been told by Faup's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Highway wants to clinch.
Highway moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Highway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faup. That did some damage!
Highway throws a nice head kick!
Highway's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Highway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway lands with a slapping head kick.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faup takes a kick to the side of the head.
Highway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faup. That did some damage!
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
Highway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Highway.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Highway throws a nice head kick! #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Highway.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Faup moves out of range easily.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Faup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Faup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Faup avoids the head kick by Highway.
It looked like Faup was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Faup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Faup sets himself, and Highway steps forward looking for the clinch! Faup avoids it this time.
Highway tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Highway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faup is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggy Highway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Highway.
Faup avoids the head kick by Highway.
Highway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway wants to counter the offense by Faup and move into the clinch position.
Faup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Highway.
Faup takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Faup.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Highway.
Highway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Highway. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Highway throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highway throws a head kick but Faup moves out of range.
Highway slips a straight right by Faup.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Highway avoids the head kick by Faup.
Highway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Faup if he has to take too many more of those.
Highway slips a jab from Faup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Highway. That's going to slow Faup down.
Highway connects with a leg kick. Faup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway throws the kick towards the body but Faup avoids it.
A good leg kick by Highway.
Highway avoids a kick to the body.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highway wants to counter with a clinch but Faup pushes him away.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Highway!
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Highway fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highway throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Faup.
Highway throws a head kick but Faup moves out of range.
Faup lands with a kick to the temple. Highway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faup's head.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Faup moves out of range easily.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick
and Faup counters with a big head kick but Highway shrugs it off.
Faup blocks a head kick by Highway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggy Highway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Faup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Faup takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faup takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Highway tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Highway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Highway wants to counter with a clinch but Faup pushes him away.
Highway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faup throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Highway.#CL2#
Highway has Faup up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup blocks an elbow strike.
Faup dodges an elbow strike from Highway.
Highway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faup avoids the elbow strike from Highway, against the ropes. #T1##BC#
Faup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway wants to clinch up but Faup keeps it at a distance.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Highway is looking to clinch.
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faup is looking to counter with head kicks.
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
Highway lands a leg kick that knocks Faup off balance momentarily.
Highway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Biggy Highway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Faup's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A good leg kick by Highway.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Highway slams his shin into Faup's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Faup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highway misses with a head kick.
Faup throws a series of punches but Highway moves out of range.
Biggy Highway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faup throws an overhand right that lands on Highway's shoulder, as Highway tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biggy Highway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highway 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggy Highway!
An intense looking Biggy Highway took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'GET ON DEEZ NUTS KING!!!'.

Event: Gladiators 25 Jones vs Powers
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Mir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Mir catches Erl right on the button with a cross.
Erl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Erl with that takedown attempt.
Erl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Erl clinches up with Mir and pushes him back against the cage.
Mir tries to throw a body punch but Erl avoids it by throwing Mir back against the cage.
Mir is trying to push Erl away but Erl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Erl to work.
A short right from Erl on the inside.
Erl looking to throw knees to the head but Mir is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Erl. #T1#
Erl blocking some punches.
Mir lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Mir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoel Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Mir.
Decent striking displayed by Mir there.#ROC#
Erl is rocked!
Mir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erl under the eye.
Erl is still on wobbly legs! Can Mir finish him?
Mir swats away the attempt to clinch by Erl.
Mir connects with a leg kick. Erl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mir. Erl shrugs it off though.
Erl seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Mir sends Erl crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mir is motioning to the referee to let Erl up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erl closes the distance and clinches up with Mir, looking for a takedown. Erl pushes Mir against the cage but Mir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoel Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owin Erl.
Erl looks winded!
Erl tries to clinch but Mir is having none of it.
Mir drops Erl with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mir follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Mir!
After winning the bout, Yoel Mir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Young Lions Abrahamia v Galute
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Doyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Doyle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bow.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bow counters with a straight right hand.
Doyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bow counters with a three punch combo that has Doyle backing up. Doyle nods at Bow to acknowledge the strikes.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Bow rushes Doyle and presses him up against the ropes.
Bow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Bow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bow can pounce on him. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bow is working Doyle over against the ropes.#BC#
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo Bow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doyle's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Bow moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bow told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Bow is controlling him.
Doyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Bow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bow lands a shoulder strike.
Bow lands an elbow inside that Doyle shrugs off.
Bow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle takes an elbow to the temple.
Bow lands a hook that snaps the head of Doyle backwards. #T2#
Bow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bow.
Bow has Doyle pushed against the ropes.
Bow scores with a shoulder strike.
Bow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Bow has him pressed against the ropes.
Bow lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Bow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bow lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Bow pushes Doyle up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doyle up against the ropes.
Bow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Bow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doyle, pushing him back against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Bow.
Bow lands an uppercut.
Bow pushes Doyle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bow holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Doyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Bow is controlling him.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bow stalling the fight. #BC2#
Bow manages to break the clinch.
Leo Bow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bow clinches.
Bow controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Bow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL2#
Bow moves into the clinch.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doyle is trying to push Bow away but Bow has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bow stalls.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but Bow has the dominant position.
Doyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Bow.
Bow continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bow pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Bow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leo Bow.#CL2#
Bow clinches with his opponent. #T2#
The referee calls for Bow to work.
Bow lands a shot to the body.
Bow holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Bow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bow moves into the clinch.
Leo Bow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bow prevents Doyle from breaking the clinch.
Bow just leaning against Doyle, taking a breather.
Bow scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bow.
Bow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Bow manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Bow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bow lands an uppercut.
Bow works on Doyle's body with a couple of short punches.
Bow pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Come on Bow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Doyle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Doyle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Bow. #T1#
Bow stalling in the clinch.
Bow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bow lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Bow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle takes a shot to the head.
Bow has Doyle pushed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Bow.
Doyle being controlled against the ropes.
Bow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leo Bow.
Bow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bow. #CL2#
Doyle gets tackled into the ropes by Bow. Bow maintains the clinch.
Bow stalling against the ropes.
Bow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Bow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doyle is trying to push Bow away but Bow has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Doyle being controlled against the ropes.
Bow has Doyle pressed against the ropes, preventing Doyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
Bow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Bow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Bow really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Bow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donall Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle throws a hook but Bow blocks it.#CL2#
Bow darts in and clinches Doyle up against the ropes.
Bow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doyle up against the ropes.#BC#
Doyle breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Doyle tries to keep at a distance but Bow has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bow stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle tries to circle away but Bow has him pinned against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Bow.
Bow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bow manages to break the clinch.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bow.
Bow connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Doyle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bow eats them both and turns towards Doyle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Doyle misses with a combination
and Bow counters with a stiff right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bow fakes the leg kick and cracks Doyle in the body. #CL2#
Bow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bow manages to break the clinch.
Bow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Bow moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bow stuns Doyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doyle.
Bow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Bow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Bow leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Bow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Bow.
Bow presses Doyle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Bow keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Bow manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bow.
Bow's corner calls for a 1-2. Bow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doyle backs up against the ropes.
Bow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bow cracks Doyle with a good jab.#ROC2#
Doyle is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Bow rushes Doyle and presses him up against the ropes.
Bow lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Bow dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Doyle tries to keep at a distance but Bow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bow lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Doyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bow is stalling here.
Bow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bow lands an uppercut.
Donall Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bow lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bow breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bow.
Doyle seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle walks straight into a big right, left combination from Bow and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Bow as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leo Bow!

Event: Carnage 41
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Lacson avoids the head kick by Se.
Lacson is looking for the big counter here.
Lacson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Se wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Lacson rushes Se and presses him up against the cage.
Se blocks a body shot from Lacson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Se.
Lacson is leaning against Se and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Se escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lacson closes the distance and clinches.
Lacson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Se is trying to force a seperation but Lacson has the dominant position.
Lacson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacson misses with the head strike.
Se wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Se tries to break the clinch but Lacson is controlling the position. #BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Se.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Se finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lacson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Se lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Se is looking to slow Lacson down with leg kicks.
Se lands a slapping body shot.
Se dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Se thows a body kick. Lacson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Se fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacson.
Se throws a head kick but Lacson moves out of range.
Lacson moves forwards but Se connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Se throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Se.
Se thuds a left hand into Lacson's body.
No joy there for Lacson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Lacson doesn't manage to clinch there - Se circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Se. #CL2#
Lacson clinches with his opponent.
Se tries to break the clinch but Lacson is controlling the position.
Lacson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Se's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacson misses with a double jab.
Se tries to counter by clinching up but Lacson breaks away and moves out of range.
Se fakes the leg kick and cracks Lacson in the body.
Se misses with a double jab.
Lacson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Se.
Se throws a right and a left that Lacson avoids nicely.
Lacson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Se throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Panfilo Lacson has been cut.
Lacson avoids the head kick by Se.
Lacson feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Lacson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Se. That one must have hurt.
Se scores with a nice right hand.
Se lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Se misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Se was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacson.
Se misses with a head kick.
Lacson tries to counter with a clinch but Se shakes him off and moves away.
Lacson throws a nice looking combination but Se bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Se comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Se lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Lacson pushes Se up against the cage in a clinch.
Lacson has a couple of punches blocked by Se.
Se is trying to break free.#BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacson blocks a head kick by Se.
Karl Se seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Se fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Se moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Se scores with a jab. Lacson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Lacson moves into range and clinches up with Se.
Lacson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Se backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacson.
Se tries to break free but Lacson pushes him back against the cage.
Lacson throws a head punch that misses.
Se prevents a body shot from Lacson. #BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacson 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.
Se throws a wild body kick that Lacson sees coming a mile off.
Lacson blocks a head kick by Se.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Se thows a body kick. Lacson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Se dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Lacson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lacson has Se up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Se circles away from the clinch attempt.
Se throws a big counter combination but Lacson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Se lands a jab to Lacson's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Se.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Se looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacson is just out of range.
Se is looking to wear down Lacson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Se swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Se throws a nice head kick!
Se tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Se lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lacson's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Lacson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Se escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karl Se is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Se misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Se circles away from the clinch attempt.
Se throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lacson's head.
Donk. Se catches Lacson right on the button with a cross.
Se misses with a kick to the body.
Se throws a sloppy head kick and Lacson moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Lacson gets a clinch.
Lacson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Lacson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Se shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lacson eats them both and turns towards Se to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Lacson clinches up with Se and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Se plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Se explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lacson throws a big shot that misses.
As Lacson tries to get set, Se tries to push him back and clinch up but Lacson manages to avoid the attempt.
Se throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacson.
Se lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lacson takes a step back to recover.
Se avoids the body shot from Lacson.
Se connects with a solid leg kick.
Se throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacson slips a jab and a cross from Se.
Se lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Lacson does no damage.
Se thuds his shin into the meat of Lacson's side.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Se.
Se is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Lacson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Se seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lacson can turn it around.
Lacson swings wildly with an uppercut but Se uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacson throws a head punch that misses.
Se wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Se's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Se has had enough of the clinch but Lacson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Se's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacson misses with an uppercut. Se saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Se. #CL2#
Lacson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Se's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Se. #T4#
Lacson prevents Se from breaking the clinch.
Lacson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Se's elbow.
Se has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lacson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Se's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacson. #BC#
Se breaks the clinch.
Se chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Se throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Se keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Se paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Se thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lacson if he has to take too many more of those.
Se connects with a body shot that sends Lacson's belly button to the back.
Lacson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Se can pounce on him.
Se cracks the inside of Lacson's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Se dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Lacson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Se throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karl Se is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Se digs a good hook to Lacson's body.
Se misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacson moves to clinch but Se breaks away
and Se counters with a right hand to the body.
Se fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Se pushes Lacson away with a front kick.
Lacson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Se counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Se.
Lacson throws a head punch that misses.
Lacson misses with a body punch.
Se is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lacson fails to land.
Se wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Se blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Se wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lacson has him pressed against the cage.
Lacson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Se.
Lacson keeps control of Se as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacson tries a body shot but Se blocks it.
Lacson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Se's elbow.
Lacson tries to work over Se's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacson tries a body shot but Se blocks it.
Lacson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacson throws a punch but it's blocked by Se. #BC#
Se pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Se tries to keep at a distance but Lacson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lacson lands a shot to the body.
Se blocks an uppercut.
Se is trying to break the clinch but Lacson is controlling him.#BC#
Se pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacson moves in looking to clinch but Se pushes him off.
Se lunges at Lacson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacson's hand.
Se throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Se throws a head kick that misses.
Lacson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lacson wants to clinch.
Se appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Lacson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacson tries to work over Se's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Lacson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacson.
Se wants to break free but Lacson has control.
Lacson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Se backwards.
Lacson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Se's efforts to push away.
Se tries to break free but Lacson pushes him back against the cage.
Lacson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacson cracks Se with a nice body shot.#BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Se lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Se.
Lacson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karl Se is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Lacson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacson digs a right hand underneath Se's ribcage. Se let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Lacson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Se breaks the clinch.
Lacson throws a right hand that Se ducks under and follows up with a left that Se also avoids with ease.
Se is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lacson clinches up against the cage.
Se is trying to break free.
Lacson keeps control of Se as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Se is trying to force a seperation but Lacson has the dominant position.
Lacson lands a nice uppercut.
Se wants to break the clinch but can't.
Se wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacson struggles to land a body shot inside as Se controls his hands.
Lacson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacson misses with a punch to the body.
Panfilo Lacson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Se escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karl Se.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Se, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Se!
In defeat, Panfilo Lacson stepped up to the mic, saying 'kingina ka bitch'.

Event: DFC 47: Johnson Vs Picker
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faspred sprawls well. Faspred wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edinhio gets slowly back to his feet.
Faspred tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edinhio swats away the attempt to clinch by Faspred.
We've been informed that Faspred has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Edinhio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edinhio moves out of range of the body kick.
Faspred tries a head kick but it misses.
Faspred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edinhio. #TD#
Edinhio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faspred is not content to let Edinhio control the position.
Faspred tries to get to full guard but Edinhio has control of the leg. #T1#
Faspred is trying to stand back up but Edinhio is controlling him
Edinhio is looking to take a break and control but Faspred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faspred misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Edinhio is looking for a kimura but Faspred is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edinhio to get the leverage. #SUB#
Edinhio is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura but Faspred is defending well.
Faspred moves into full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edinhio stops Faspred from standing up.
Edinhio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edinhio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Faspred for as long as he can get away with.
Faspred striking off his back but it's not causing Edinhio any problems.
Faspred keeping moving, preventing Edinhio from controlling successfully.
Edinhio wants to pass the guard but Faspred is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edinhio misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Faspred tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edinhio looks to throw the jab but Faspred is out of range.
Faspred scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Faspred finds it's target.
Edinhio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faspred tries to avoid it but Edinhio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faspred to the ground. Faspred escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faspred connects with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edinhio or perhaps it was just good defense by Faspred, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edinhio blocks the body kick.
Edinhio misses with a hook. Faspred ducked under it nicely.
Edinhio avoids the head kick by Faspred.
Edinhio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faspred pinned against the cage. Faspred gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Faspred tries to score with a low kick but Edinhio moves his leg out of the way.
Edinhio shoots for a double leg takedown but Faspred sprawls well. He's pushed Edinhio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Faspred tries to counter it with a takedown but Edinhio pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Faspred slips under a jab.
Faspred throws a leg kick but Edinhio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Faspred. No joy for Edinhio on that attempt.
Faspred throws a push kick but Edinhio slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Edinhio misses.
Faspred lands a head kick. Edinhio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faspred but Faspred pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faspred motions for Edinhio to come forward. Faspred throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edinhio looks to land a left hand but Faspred moved out of range nicely.
Edinhio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faspred. Faspred circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faspred misses with a series of wild punches.
Edinhio dives in for a single leg takedown but Faspred sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faspred throws a wild body kick that Edinhio sees coming a mile off.
Edinhio tries to counter with a takedown but Faspred is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomy Faspred dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Edinhio checks a leg kick.
Edinhio misses the jab.
Faspred tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edinhio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edinhio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faspred avoids the body shot from Edinhio. #CL2#
Faspred rushes Edinhio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faspred stalling the fight.
Faspred pushes off an throws an elbow but Edinhio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faspred lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruiz Edinhio has been cut.
Edinhio tries to pull guard but Faspred holds him up against the cage and eventually Edinhio drops back down to his feet.
Edinhio avoids a wild elbow strike from Faspred.
Edinhio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faspred pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edinhio looks to score with a jab to the body but Faspred is just out of range.
Faspred tries to clinch but Edinhio moves out of range.
Edinhio blocks a head kick by Faspred.
Edinhio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Faspred throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edinhio shoots in but no luck this time.
Faspred tries a low kick but Edinhio avoids it.
Edinhio shoots in but Faspred avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Faspred darts in and clinches Edinhio up against the cage.
Edinhio tries to pull guard but Faspred won't allow it.
Edinhio is trying to pull guard but Faspred turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Faspred breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edinhio darts in looking for a takedown but Faspred gets double underhooks and turns Edinhio into the cage.
Edinhio has a takedown stuffed.
Faspred slaps away a takedown attempt from Edinhio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faspred with the counter takedown but Edinhio avoids it easily.#T2#
Edinhio with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Faspred counters with a shoot takedown. Edinhio fights it but they end up in guard.
Faspred wants to stand but Edinhio has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Faspred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Faspred looking to pass the guard.
Edinhio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faspred cracks Edinhio with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faspred is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Edinhio working a defensive guard here.
Faspred has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faspred is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edinhio is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faspred lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edinhio's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Faspred.
Edinhio tries to counter with a takedown but Faspred is quick to defend against it.
Edinhio closes the distance and clinches up with Faspred, looking for a takedown. Edinhio pushes Faspred against the cage but Faspred circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tomy Faspred seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edinhio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faspred's waist but Faspred gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edinhio off to one side. #T4#
Faspred ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faspred takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edinhio or perhaps it was just good defense by Faspred, which made it look bad.
Edinhio moves out of range as Faspred throws a body kick.
Edinhio fails with a takedown attempt.
Edinhio shoots in looking for a takedown. Faspred tries to sprawl out of it but Edinhio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faspred manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edinhio shoots in but no luck this time.
Faspred changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faspred scores with a head kick. Edinhio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edinhio looks to score with a jab to the body but Faspred is just out of range.
Edinhio checks a leg kick.
Faspred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomy Faspred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruiz Edinhio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Faspred misses with a body kick.
Faspred fakes the leg kick and cracks Edinhio in the body.
Faspred tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edinhio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edinhio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faspred throws a head kick that misses.
Edinhio tries to counter with a takedown but Faspred is quick to defend against it.
Faspred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edinhio avoids the head kick by Faspred. #TD#
Edinhio gets a double leg takedown into Faspred's guard.#ES2#
Faspred wriggles free and stands up.
Faspred tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edinhio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faspred wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faspred ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Edinhio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faspred was covering up waiting for the punch and Edinhio finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB#
Edinhio has gone for a leg lock! Faspred slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edinhio's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Edinhio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faspred defends well.
Faspred is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edinhio has a closed guard, preventing Faspred from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edinhio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faspred wants to control from the top but Edinhio keeps moving.
Faspred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faspred wants to stand but Edinhio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Faspred throwing strikes from guard but Edinhio blocks nicely.
Faspred working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edinhio's head.#T3#
Edinhio keeping moving, preventing Faspred from controlling successfully.
Faspred is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edinhio is trying to keep Faspred in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Faspred.
No luck for Edinhio with that takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Faspred.
Edinhio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but Faspred shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Faspred clinches.
Tomy Faspred is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Edinhio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faspred pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Edinhio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faspred is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faspred just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edinhio's brow.
Ruiz Edinhio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edinhio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faspred is defending well.#BC2#
Faspred breaks the clinch.
Faspred scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Faspred clinches.
Faspred gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Faspred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Faspred slams his shin into Edinhio's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edinhio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faspred misses with a head kick.
Faspred wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomy Faspred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faspred 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomy Faspred!

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