Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Mayhem's torso.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suluhu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayhem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayhem connects with a right hand. Suluhu shakes it off.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.#TD2#
Suluhu gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Mayhem get back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayhem enables Suluhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayhem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up and beckons Mayhem to join him on the feet.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu misses with a hook to the body
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu throws a leg kick
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.
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#
Suluhu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayhem tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dan Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Suluhu gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayhem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suluhu on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand and escape the position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suluhu.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Suluhu slips a jab from Mayhem.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.#T4#
Suluhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up and waves to Mayhem to follow him.
Mayhem scores with a jab. Suluhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mayhem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suluhu.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Mayhem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Suluhu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
Suluhu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
A cross from Mayhem lands.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayhem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Suluhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayhem to the ground. Suluhu is now in Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suluhu dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Suluhu stands up. #T1#
Mayhem misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Mayhem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Mayhem is working an open guard so Suluhu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mayhem misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayhem scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Suluhu manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2##SU2#
Suluhu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Suluhu fails with the takedown
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayhem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suluhu somewhat.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem throws a good cross that connects.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Suluhu 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.#T3##SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Suluhu stands and steps away. Mayhem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Mayhem.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.#T4##TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suluhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Suluhu decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Mayhem 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#
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Mayhem cracks Suluhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Suluhu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayhem lands a nice hook to Suluhu's body. Suluhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem lands a nice shot that snaps Suluhu's head back.
Dan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and bounces Mayhem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem thuds his right hand into Suluhu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Mayhem gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suluhu has time to react.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayhem rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suluhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suluhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Suluhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Suluhu decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Mayhem connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suluhu manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Suluhu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mayhem to stand up.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Suluhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayhem swivels and escapes.#T4#
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Mayhem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayhem.
Dan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it well.
Suluhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suluhu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Suluhu stands up out of the half guard.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Mayhem!
After winning the bout, Dan Mayhem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: YL 51: Lee v Draganov
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Tisorgis misses.
Jay throws a right hand that Tisorgis ducks under and follows up with a left that Tisorgis also avoids with ease.
Tisorgis avoids the body shot from Jay.
Jay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tisorgis jabs Jay right on the nose. Jay blinks but takes it well.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick and Tisorgis moves out of range easily.
Tisorgis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tisorgis tries to counter by clinching up but Jay breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Tisorgis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tisorgis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Tisorgis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisorgis takes one to the side of the head.
Jay throws a head kick but Tisorgis moves out of range.
A jab from Tisorgis misses.
Jay with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tisorgis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jay tests Tisorgis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay misses with a leg kick
and Tisorgis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tisorgis avoids the head kick by Jay.
Tisorgis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Tisorgis.
Jay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tisorgis misses with an uppercut.
Tisorgis jabs at Jay's body.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Tisorgis backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Tisorgis manages to avoid it all.
Jay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Tisorgis misses.
Jay feints a jab promting Tisorgis to slip. Jay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tisorgis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay connects with the punch.
Tisorgis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick and Tisorgis moves out of range easily.
Thanotos Tisorgis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tisorgis avoids the head kick by Jay.
Jay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tisorgis misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tisorgis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tisorgis.
Tisorgis misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Tisorgis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tisorgis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Tisorgis looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Tisorgis lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay tries to land a leg kick but Tisorgis saw it coming and moves away.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tisorgis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thanotos Tisorgis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tisorgis misses with a left hand
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tisorgis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tisorgis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tisorgis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay misses with a hook. Tisorgis ducked under it nicely.
Tisorgis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jay.
Tisorgis avoids the body shot from Jay.
Tisorgis is looking to counter punch.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tisorgis.
Tisorgis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tisorgis finds it's way round the side to connect with Jay's head.
Tisorgis throws an off balance right hand
and Jay counters with a left and a right that stings Tisorgis.
Jay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tisorgis is out of range.
Thanotos Tisorgis is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a head kick but Tisorgis moves out of range.
Tisorgis moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Tisorgis wants to slow Jay down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Tisorgis.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Tisorgis's shoulder, as Tisorgis tries to avoid the shot.
Jay staying out of range there.
Tisorgis misses with a low kick as Jay jumps back.
Jay throws a right and a left that Tisorgis avoids nicely.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Tisorgis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tisorgis slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
Tisorgis lands with a right hand.
Jay throws a head kick that half lands.
Jay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jay is looking to chop away at Tisorgis's legs.
Tisorgis throws an off balance right hand
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
Tisorgis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Tisorgis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tisorgis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Jay swings widly with a right hand
and Tisorgis counters with a nice leg kick.
Jay throws a head kick but Tisorgis moves out of range.
Tisorgis tried to counter with a leg kick but Jay avoided it.
Tisorgis lands a nice shot that snaps Jay's head back.
Jay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tisorgis throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Jay tests Tisorgis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tisorgis throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay slips a jab from Tisorgis.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Tisorgis is just out of range.
It looked like Tisorgis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
A left lands for Jay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tisorgis cracks Jay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tisorgis, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thanotos Tisorgis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tisorgis is out of range and Jay settles back down.
Tisorgis is looking to counter punch.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Jay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tisorgis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tisorgis blocks a jab.
Tisorgis misses with a right hand
letting Jay counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tisorgis misses the target.
Tisorgis lands a slapping body shot.
Tisorgis slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
Tisorgis digs a good body shot into Jay's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a double jab.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tisorgis.
Tisorgis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
Tisorgis throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Jay lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Tisorgis lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
Jay misses with a looping left.
Jay throws a leg kick but Tisorgis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jay slips under a jab from Tisorgis.
Tisorgis misses with a body shot.
Tisorgis backing away here, and Jay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jay connects with an inside leg kick.
Tisorgis throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Tisorgis scores with a decent looking hook.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick and Tisorgis moves out of range easily.
Jay slips a jab and a cross from Tisorgis.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tisorgis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jay takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Jay. #T2#
A cross from Tisorgis lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay connects with a right hand. Tisorgis shakes it off.
Tisorgis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
Tisorgis with a hook.
Tisorgis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tisorgis misses.
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tisorgis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tisorgis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Tisorgis checks a leg kick.
Jay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jay misses with a low kick as Tisorgis jumps back.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Tisorgis moves away from the strike by Jay.
Tisorgis misses with a hook to the body
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thanotos Tisorgis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Jay clobbers Tisorgis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tisorgis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tisorgis.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tisorgis.
Jay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tisorgis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tisorgis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Tisorgis looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Tisorgis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tisorgis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay throws a chopping leg kick but Tisorgis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tisorgis is looking to counter punch.
Jay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tisorgis has time to react.
Jay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tisorgis misses the target.#T1#
Tisorgis looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Tisorgis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tisorgis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Tisorgis misses.
Jay throws a body punch but Tisorgis moves out of range.
Tisorgis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Despite the aggression on Jay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Jay.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tisorgis lands with a good body shot.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tisorgis throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Tisorgis misses with a straight right.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tisorgis throws a hook but Jay avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tisorgis.
Jay throws a series of punches but Tisorgis moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tisorgis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay connects with a high kick.
Tisorgis misses with a looping left.
Jay misses with a hook. Tisorgis ducked under it nicely.
Jay blocks a leg kick.
Jay scoring well with a low kick there.
Jay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tisorgis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tisorgis eats them both and turns towards Jay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thanotos Tisorgis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Tisorgis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Jay misses.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Tisorgis checks the leg kick.
Jay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tisorgis scores with a hook.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Tisorgis counters with a nice uppercut.
Tisorgis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisorgis throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jay slips under a jab.
Tisorgis connects with a nice looking jab.
Tisorgis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Tisorgis half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Tisorgis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jay scores with a nice right hand.
Jay moves out of range as Tisorgis strikes.
Tisorgis throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Tisorgis backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Tisorgis manages to avoid it all.
Jay moves away from the strike by Tisorgis.
Tisorgis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jay. Jay obviously looking to wear him down.
Baby Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tisorgis misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
A head kick from Jay lands but Tisorgis takes it in his stride.
Tisorgis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tisorgis throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay looks to throw the jab but Tisorgis is out of range.
Thanotos Tisorgis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Tisorgis. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tisorgis lands the left hand.
Tisorgis throws a right hand that Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay also avoids with ease.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay takes a swing at Tisorgis's ribcage but misses.
Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Tisorgis's head but Tisorgis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Jay looks to move away, Tisorgis throws a big counter combo but Jay just gets out of the way.
Tisorgis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tisorgis cracks the inside of Jay's front leg.
Tisorgis defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Tisorgis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jay checks a leg kick.
Jay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.

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 Thanotos Tisorgis.
Well Tisorgis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:48

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

Event: YL 51: Lee v Draganov
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Valor throws a body punch but Wor Sangprapai moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wor Sangprapai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wor Sangprapai throws out the jab.
Valor misses with a hook
enabling Wor Sangprapai to counter with a crisp jab.
Valor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valor misses with a hook.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wor Sangprapai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wor Sangprapai throws an off balance right hand
and Valor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wor Sangprapai lands a head kick. Valor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wor Sangprapai throws a looping overhand right but Valor ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wor Sangprapai lands a really nice looking cross but Valor seems unphased. #ROC2#
Valor is rocked!
Wor Sangprapai misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Valor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valor walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). The Lek Wor Sangprapai!
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is the new featherweight champion!
The Lek Wor Sangprapai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blue Moon for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: YL 50: West v Ramos
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Hitman avoids it.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hitman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arnaldo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Hitman moved away.
Silva misses with a hook.
Hitman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick from Hitman.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hitman misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Hitman throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Hitman lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Hitman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hitman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hitman is out of range.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hitman is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Hitman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Hitman moved away.
Hitman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Silva.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hitman is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Hitman's leg but Hitman calmly moves out of range.
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and Hitman counters with a body 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!
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHitman.#T2#
Hitman tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Hitman counters with a solid body kick.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Hitman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hitman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Silva gets a clinch.
Hitman swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hitman.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hitman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Hitman blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arnaldo Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hitman blocks a head kick by Silva.
Hitman throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Hitman's shoulder, as Hitman tries to avoid the shot.
Hitman lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva looks to land a body kick but Hitman moved away.
Hitman thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hitman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitman scores with a hook.
Damian Hitman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hitman throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Hitman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range. #T1#
Hitman throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Hitman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hitman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Hitman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Hitman thinks about the counter body kick.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitman is looking for the big counter here.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hitman throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Hitman's coach down at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hitman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hitman connects with a high kick.
Hitman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hitman throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hitman misses with a few strikes there.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Hitman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hitman thinks about the counter body kick.
Hitman misses with a kick to the body.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Hitman throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Hitman's shoulder, as Hitman tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hitman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva tries to clinch up but Hitman circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hitman scores with a jab.
Hitman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Hitman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hitman swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hitman throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Hitman misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Hitman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitman's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hitman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Hitman moves away and avoids it.
Hitman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Hitman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitman.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but Hitman manages to avoid it.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hitman is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Silva clobbers Hitman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hitman works the jab nicely.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Silva rushes Hitman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hitman prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva has Hitman pressed against the ropes, preventing Hitman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitman throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitman.
Hitman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Hitman controls the action.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Hitman controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitman backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Damian Hitman has been cut.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitman's elbow.
Hitman prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Hitman is trying to break free.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hitman pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Hitman throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Hitman avoids the head kick by Silva.
Hitman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hitman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitman.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Hitman checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Hitman misses.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hitman counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hitman counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva works Hitman's body with a nice hook.
Hitman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Hitman counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Both fighters circling a little - Hitman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva checks a low kick from Hitman.
Hitman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
A jab from Hitman finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Hitman misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Hitman misses.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hitman.
Silva scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Hitman moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHitman.
Silva checks a low kick from Hitman.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Hitman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Hitman moves out of range easily.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva wants to clinch up but Hitman keeps it at a distance.
Hitman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Hitman.
Silva takes one on the button.
Hitman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hitman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Hitman dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitman throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Hitman blocks a leg kick.
Hitman tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Hitman sees coming a mile off.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Hitman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Hitman 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.
Hitman throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hitman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hitman connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitman misses with a looping left.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hitman manages to circle out of the way.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hitman. That did some damage!
Hitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hitman is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Hitman tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
Hitman misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitman walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Crunch! Hitman slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Hitman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva working aggressively here.
Hitman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitman tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
Silva gets through Hitman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hitman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hitman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Hitman's head.
A nice left hand lands by Hitman.
Hitman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva tries a body shot but Hitman blocks it.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hitman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tries to work over Hitman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitman misses with the head strike.
Hitman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Hitman!
Damian Hitman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: YL 50: West v Ramos
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Gauthier throws a series of punches but Mizukagi moves out of range.
Gauthier avoids the body shot from Mizukagi.
As Mizukagi looks to move away, Gauthier throws a big counter combo but Mizukagi just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Mizukagi moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mizukagi lands a body punch. #BC2#
Mizukagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gauthier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Mizukagi misses.
Gauthier tries to clinch up but Mizukagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mizukagi throws out a counter right but Gauthier avoids it with no problem.
Mizukagi fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mizukagi clinches up against the ropes.
Gauthier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gauthier as Mizukagi tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Mizukagi manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Gauthier looks to land a body kick but Mizukagi moved away.
Mizukagi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Mizukagi clinches up with Gauthier and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gauthier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gauthier tries to circle away but Mizukagi has him pinned against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Gauthier has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Mizukagi manages to break the clinch.
Mizukagi throws a leg kick which misses Gauthier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gauthier tries to avoid it.
Jab by Gauthier.
Gauthier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizukagi wants to counter with a clinch but Gauthier pushes him away.
Gauthier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mizukagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gauthier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gauthier tries to clinch but Mizukagi moves out of range. #T2#
Gauthier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gauthier tries to clinch up but Mizukagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mizukagi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gauthier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mizukagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizukagi moves in looking to clinch but Gauthier pushes him off.#CL2#
Mizukagi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mizukagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mizukagi moves into the clinch.
Gauthier stalling in the clinch.
Mizukagi scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Caleb Gauthier has been cut.#BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mizukagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gauthier takes a swing at Mizukagi's ribcage but misses.
Gauthier sets himself, and Mizukagi steps forward looking for the clinch! Gauthier avoids it this time.
Mizukagi cracks the inside of Gauthier's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Mizukagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Gauthier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mizukagi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gauthier doesn't manage to clinch there - Mizukagi circles away. #CL2#
Mizukagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mizukagi is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mizukagi as Gauthier tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gauthier looks to land a combination. Mizukagi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Mizukagi rushes Gauthier and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gauthier wants to stall. #BC2#
Mizukagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mizukagi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gauthier takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Mizukagi has managed to clinch.
Mizukagi avoiding damage as Gauthier throws knees to the body.
Gauthier wants to get back to striking at distance but Mizukagi won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Mizukagi.
Mizukagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mizukagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caleb Gauthier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gauthier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mizukagi.
Mizukagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mizukagi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gauthier.
Mizukagi tries to clinch up.
Gauthier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mizukagi.#CL2#
Mizukagi moves into the clinch.#T2#
Gauthier misses with a punch to the body.
Gauthier misses with a punch on the inside.
Thanos Mizukagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Mizukagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mizukagi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizukagi scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Mizukagi moves into the clinch.
Gauthier is trying to break free.
Mizukagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gauthier's efforts to push away.
Mizukagi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mizukagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mizukagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mizukagi throws a body punch but Gauthier moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Mizukagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb Gauthier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nice cross by Mizukagi.
Gauthier moves in looking to clinch but Mizukagi pushes him off.
Mizukagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mizukagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Mizukagi moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gauthier throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gauthier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gauthier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thanos Mizukagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gauthier moves in looking to clinch but Mizukagi pushes him off.
Mizukagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gauthier's head.
Gauthier throws a head kick that misses.
Mizukagi is looking to land body kicks.
Mizukagi dodges the punch combination from Gauthier.
Despite the aggression on Mizukagi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Mizukagi tries to clinch up but Gauthier circles away and keeps his distance.
Mizukagi scores with a head kick. Gauthier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gauthier tries to clinch up.#CL#
Gauthier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mizukagi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Gauthier is rocked!
Mizukagi throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Mizukagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mizukagi misses with a head kick.
Gauthier half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gauthier throws out a leg kick but Mizukagi moves out of range and Gauthier only half commits.
Mizukagi throws the kick towards the body but Gauthier avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Mizukagi misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Gauthier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mizukagi blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Mizukagi pushes Gauthier up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mizukagi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gauthier stalling in the clinch but Mizukagi improves position.
Gauthier letting Mizukagi take a breather here.
Gauthier wants to break free but Mizukagi has control.
Gauthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Mizukagi manages to break the clinch.
Gauthier blocks a head kick by Mizukagi.
Mizukagi cracks the inside of Gauthier's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Mizukagi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Gauthier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Mizukagi gets tackled into the ropes by Gauthier. Gauthier maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizukagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gauthier scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Gauthier moves into the clinch.
Mizukagi digs a right hand underneath Gauthier's ribcage. Gauthier let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizukagi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gauthier lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Mizukagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizukagi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mizukagi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gauthier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mizukagi tries to clinch but Gauthier is having none of it. #CL#
Gauthier clinches. #T1#
Mizukagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Gauthier lands a right hand.
Gauthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Mizukagi breaks from the clinch.
Mizukagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gauthier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gauthier tries to clinch but Mizukagi moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gauthier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gauthier wants to clinch up but Mizukagi keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mizukagi has managed to clinch. #T2##BC2#
Mizukagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mizukagi. Gauthier shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Mizukagi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gauthier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gauthier misses with a few strikes there.
Gauthier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gauthier is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Mizukagi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Mizukagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
A knee to the head by Mizukagi.
Mizukagi slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Mizukagi manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Mizukagi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Gauthier'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#
Gauthier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizukagi manages to avoid it.
Mizukagi throws a body punch but Gauthier moves out of range.
Gauthier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mizukagi throws a hook to the side of Gauthier's head but Gauthier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gauthier tries to clinch up.
Gauthier catches Mizukagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick by Gauthier misses #CL2#
and Mizukagi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gauthier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizukagi manages to avoid it.
Mizukagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mizukagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gauthier.#T1##CL2#
Mizukagi has Gauthier up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Gauthier on the inside.
Mizukagi pushes off an throws an elbow but Gauthier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mizukagi stalling the fight.
Mizukagi keeps control of Gauthier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gauthier has a couple of punches blocked by Mizukagi. #BC2#
Mizukagi manages to break the clinch.
Mizukagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gauthier wants to clinch.#T2#
Gauthier tries to clinch up.
Mizukagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mizukagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mizukagi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mizukagi.#CL2#
Gauthier tries to keep at a distance but Mizukagi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mizukagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gauthier just misses with a punch to the body.
Mizukagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Gauthier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gauthier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gauthier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mizukagi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizukagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thanos Mizukagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mizukagi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Mizukagi!
Caleb Gauthier was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back and stronger '.

Event: DARE 9
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
A jab from O Connor misses.
Kosinski slips under a jab from O Connor.
O Connor digs a good hook to Kosinski's body.
Kosinski throws a body kick that misses
and O Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosinski tries to work over O Connor's front leg with a kick but O Connor checks it.
Mateusz Kosinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosinski misses with a straight right.
Kosinski misses with a kick to the body.
Kosinski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Connor to score with a decent uppercut.
Kosinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kosinski defending well as O Connor loads up on a big left hand.
O Connor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kosinski is looking to land body kicks.
O Connor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosinski throws out the jab.
Kosinski throws out a powerful jab.
Kosinski throws a sloppy head kick and O Connor moves out of range easily.
O Connor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosinski takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Kosinski is rocked!#T1#
Kosinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kosinski is still on wobbly legs! Can O Connor finish him?#KD#
O Connor lands a big right hand that sends Kosinski crashing to the mat! O Connor stays standing though and waves Kosinski back to his feet!
Kosinski looks up at the clock. Bad move! O Connor lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kosinski. O Connor pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory O Connor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gregory O Connor made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Mateusz Kosinski was interviewed post fight and said 'In order to win, you have to loose in order to learn, but I will get you back motherfucker!!!'.

Event: TIT 54 - Melodies v Danger
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dangerfield.
Melodies connects with a single shot there.
Melodies takes a swing at Dangerfield's ribcage but misses.
Melodies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Dangerfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Melodies pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dangerfield moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
Melodies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Dangerfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Melodies's guard.
Melodies is looking to stand back up but Dangerfield counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Melodies. #REVR#
Dangerfield works his way into full mount!
Dangerfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dangerfield punching from mount but Melodies doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Dangerfield.
Melodies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Dangerfield has isolated one of Melodies's arms. Melodies looking to fight him off but Dangerfield twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rocco Dangerfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Taz Melodies spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that bitch'.

Event: YL 49: Doukas v Umm
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Gauthier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gauthier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naharis. Naharis obviously looking to wear him down.
Gauthier is looking to clinch but Naharis is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naharis - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Gauthier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gauthier misses with an elbow over the top.
Naharis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naharis misses with some punches.
Naharis scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Naharis scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Naharis manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gauthier tries to clinch up
and Naharis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gauthier swings for the body but Naharis moves out of range.
Naharis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gauthier .
Gauthier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gauthier avoids the head kick by Naharis.
Sloppy strikes from Gauthier . Those never looked like landing.
Gauthier moves to clinch but Naharis breaks away
and Gauthier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gauthier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naharis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gauthier 's efforts to push away.
Naharis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gauthier .
Naharis lands a left hand.
Naharis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Naharis blocks a body shot from Gauthier .
Naharis scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naharis misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Gauthier breaks the clinch.
Naharis throws a head kick but Gauthier moves out of range.
Naharis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naharis.
Naharis pushes Gauthier away with a front kick.
Gauthier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gauthier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Naharis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gauthier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuri Naharis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naharis scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Naharis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Naharis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gauthier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gauthier tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Naharis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naharis keeps the fight on the outside.
Gauthier tries to clinch up but Naharis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gauthier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naharis, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Gauthier .
Naharis misses with the head strike.
Naharis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gauthier .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naharis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gauthier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Naharis breaks the clinch.
Naharis swats away the attempt to clinch by Gauthier .#T1#
Naharis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Naharis scores with a push kick.
Naharis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naharis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naharis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naharis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gauthier has time to react.
Naharis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gauthier under the eye.
Gauthier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacque Gauthier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naharis lands a high kick!
Naharis slips under a jab from Gauthier .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gauthier walks into a jab.#ROC#
Gauthier is rocked!
Naharis plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gauthier swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gauthier face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuri Naharis!
Yuri Naharis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: YL 46: Krause v Devolver
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Nu Cuuuuutos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a looping left.
Khalidov throws a head kick but Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range.
Khalidov's coach down at LOD: Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Khalidov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a left hand
and Khalidov counters with a nice body kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body shot
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range as Khalidov strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khalidov's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a shot from downtown. Khalidov moves away and avoids it.
Khalidov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nu Cuuuuutos's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nu Cuuuuutos cracks Khalidov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khalidov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nu Cuuuuutos's sensitive parts.
Khalidov misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters by clinching up.
Khalidov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalidov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries a body shot but Khalidov blocks it. #T1#
Khalidov blocks an elbow strike.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow that misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos managing to block the knees to the body from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalidov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov lands a nice knee to the body.
Khalidov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Khalidov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khalidov lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov blocks an uppercut.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Khalidov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body punch.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khalidov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khalidov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nu Cuuuuutos or not.
Nu Cuuuuutos is breathing heavily.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow but it misses.
Khalidov blocks an elbow strike.
Khalidov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nu Cuuuuutos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khalidov's brow.
Khalidov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khalidov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Khalidov.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khalidov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nu Cuuuuutos is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Khalidov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Khalidov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a body kick that misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings widly with a right hand
and Khalidov counters with a body kick that stops Nu Cuuuuutos in his tracks momentarily.
Khalidov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khalidov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has been cut.
Khalidov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Khalidov instigates a clinch.
Khalidov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov blocks an elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nu Cuuuuutos controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khalidov blocks an elbow strike.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow but it misses.
Khalidov avoids the elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos, against the ropes.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Khalidov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khalidov has a couple of punches blocked by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov lands a good knee to the midsection. Nu Cuuuuutos won't want to take too many of those.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khalidov misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a damaging elbow.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov lands a knee to the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khalidov cracks Nu Cuuuuutos with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Khalidov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nu Cuuuuutos is keeping busy.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos struggles to land a body shot inside as Khalidov controls his hands.
Khalidov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khalidov blocking some punches.
Khalidov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with an elbow strike.
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nu Cuuuuutos or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khalidov.
Khalidov landing knees to the body.
Khalidov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nu Cuuuuutos's elbow.
Khalidov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nu Cuuuuutos's elbow.
Khalidov misses with the head strike.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khalidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidov is trying to force a seperation but Nu Cuuuuutos has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Khalidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Khalidov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khalidov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Khalidov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Khalidov is predictable there
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a stiff right hand.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range of the body kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks the body kick.
Khalidov throws a looping overhand right but Nu Cuuuuutos ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mohamed Khalidov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Khalidov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khalidov.
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!
Some wild striking there from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khalidov works Nu Cuuuuutos's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Khalidov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khalidov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khalidov connects with a leg kick. Nu Cuuuuutos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khalidov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nu Cuuuuutos's calf.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a cross.
Khalidov blocks a jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khalidov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Nu Cuuuuutos blocks the low kick.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Khalidov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khalidov works Nu Cuuuuutos's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Khalidov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov lands with a nice body kick.
Khalidov lands a leg kick that knocks Nu Cuuuuutos off balance momentarily.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khalidov lands a head kick. Nu Cuuuuutos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khalidov cracks Nu Cuuuuutos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the head kick by Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nu Cuuuuutos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidov throws out the jab.
A jab from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Khalidov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook. Khalidov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidov thumps Nu Cuuuuutos with a low kick.
Khalidov misses with a low kick.
Khalidov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nu Cuuuuutos throws out the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Khalidov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
That's time! Nu Cuuuuutos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Khalidov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nu Cuuuuutos will feel that in the morning.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nu Cuuuuutos just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the head kick by Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos gets a clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a nice elbow.
Khalidov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it.
Khalidov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khalidov lands a knee to the body.
Khalidov blocks an elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov trying to stall but Nu Cuuuuutos improves his position.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khalidov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Khalidov dodges an elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khalidov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks right into an uppercut from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a big shot that misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range of the body kick from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a push kick but Nu Cuuuuutos slaps the foot to one side.
Khalidov misses with a straight right.
Nu Cuuuuutos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a hook to the side of Nu Cuuuuutos's head but Nu Cuuuuutos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Khalidov has closed the distance and engaged Nu Cuuuuutos in a clinch.
Khalidov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks an uppercut.
Khalidov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khalidov misses with a punch to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body punch. #T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands an uppercut.
Khalidov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nu Cuuuuutos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nu Cuuuuutos is defending well for now.
Khalidov pushes Nu Cuuuuutos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidov is trying to break the clinch but Nu Cuuuuutos is controlling him.
Khalidov has a couple of punches blocked by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to work over Khalidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khalidov blocks the elbow strike.
Khalidov working aggressively here.
Nu Cuuuuutos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos avoiding damage as Khalidov throws knees to the body.
Khalidov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos prevents a body shot from Khalidov.
Khalidov working aggressively here.
Mohamed Khalidov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khalidov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the damage to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khalidovs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Khalidov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khalidov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hook but Khalidov avoids it easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with an uppercut. Khalidov saw that one coming.#CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos has managed to clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nu Cuuuuutos is keeping busy.
Nu Cuuuuutos managing to block the knees to the body from Khalidov.
Khalidov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nu Cuuuuutos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov dodges an elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nu Cuuuuutos avoiding damage as Khalidov throws knees to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos managing to block the knees to the body from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks an uppercut.
Khalidov avoids a wild elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov blocks an elbow strike.
Nu Cuuuuutos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards.
Khalidov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the damage to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos managing to block the knees to the body from Khalidov.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khalidov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nu Cuuuuutos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Khalidov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nu Cuuuuutos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mohamed Khalidov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khalidov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khalidov tries to break free but Nu Cuuuuutos pushes him back against the ropes.
Khalidov avoids the elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos, against the ropes.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidov landing knees to the body.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Nu Cuuuuutos on the inside.

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 Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos.
Well Khalidov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Khalidov!
A less than humble Mohamed Khalidov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: YL 46: Krause v Devolver
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tyson forces Hitman back against the ropes and clinches.
Hitman misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Hitman misses with some punches.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Hitman prevents a body shot from Tyson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitman.
Hitman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitman lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Hitman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Hitman.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitman.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitman lands a left hand.
Hitman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson. #T1#
Tyson lands a right hand.
Hitman lands a right hand.
Hitman blocks an uppercut.
Hitman lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Hitman lands a nice uppercut.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson tries a body shot but Hitman blocks it.
Hitman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Hitman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitman.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body.
Hitman throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hitman - that landed with a thud.
Hitman lands a left hand.
Tyson misses with the head strike. #T2#
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitman lands a shot to the body.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hitman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Hitman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hitman.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Hitman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitman lands with a left to the head.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Hitman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman blocking some punches.
Hitman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hitman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hitman misses with a body punch.
Hitman lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dariusz Hitman 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#
Tyson lands a head shot.#CL2#
Tyson instigates a clinch.
Hitman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitman blocks an uppercut.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Hitman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson lands a left hand.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Hitman avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Hitman.
Hitman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Tyson is rocked!
Hitman is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitman finish him?
Hitman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Hitman.
A short right from Hitman on the inside. #T1#
Hitman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Hitman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitman lands with a light punch inside.
Hitman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Hitman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
A short uppercut from Hitman.
Hitman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hitman cracks Tyson with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Tyson goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Tyson wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dariusz Hitman!
Dariusz Hitman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 8
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
O Valhalla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
O Valhalla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a series of punches but O Valhalla avoids them all with ease.
O Valhalla throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Valhalla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and O Valhalla moves out of range easily.
O Valhalla lands the left hand.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Valhalla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Valhalla, as that shot connected.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Valhalla moves away.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Valhalla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him. #T1#
A head kick misses from Murphy.
O Valhalla lands an overhand right.
Murphy tries to bum rush O Valhalla with a series of wild strikes but O Valhalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Valhalla with a nice cross.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Valhalla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Valhalla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for O Valhalla.
Jab, jab by O Valhalla - just one landing.
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!
Nice uppercut there from O Valhalla.
Donk. O Valhalla catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
O Valhalla checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Good shot there by O Valhalla.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Valhalla counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but O Valhalla moves his leg out of the way.
Murphy tries to move into range but O Valhalla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Murphy has been cut.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Valhalla.
O Valhalla scores with a jab.
O Valhalla throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Valhalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy is looking to slow O Valhalla down with leg kicks.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Valhalla misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings O Valhalla.
O Valhalla scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Valhalla cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as O Valhalla blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hades O Valhalla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
O Valhalla lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
A big right from O Valhalla misses.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Valhalla throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
O Valhalla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murphy throws a hook but O Valhalla avoids it easily.
O Valhalla misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from O Valhalla.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Valhalla.
Decent striking displayed by O Valhalla there.
O Valhalla avoids the head kick by Murphy.
O Valhalla throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Martin Murphy 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.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Valhalla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Valhalla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Valhalla throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Valhalla cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
O Valhalla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy throws a series of punches but O Valhalla moves out of range.
A nice side step and O Valhalla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Valhalla scores with a shot to the body.
O Valhalla checks the leg kick.
O Valhalla dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
O Valhalla lands with an overhand left.
O Valhalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Valhalla misses with a hook.
A jab from O Valhalla does it's job there.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. O Valhalla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Valhalla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
O Valhalla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from O Valhalla misses.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and O Valhalla moves out of range easily.
O Valhalla throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
O Valhalla lands the left hand.
Murphy motions for O Valhalla to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Valhalla lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Valhalla is able to avoid easily.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Valhalla scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
O Valhalla scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Valhalla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Valhalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Valhalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Valhalla lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades O Valhalla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
A big left from O Valhalla misses.
Murphy tries to move into range but O Valhalla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
O Valhalla misses with a series of wild punches.
O Valhalla punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from O Valhalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Valhalla scores with a hook.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and O Valhalla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from O Valhalla does it's job there.
O Valhalla tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
O Valhalla blocks a low kick nicely.
O Valhalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy throws a leg kick but O Valhalla sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Valhalla if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by O Valhalla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Valhalla.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Valhalla scores with a hook.
O Valhalla loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Hades O Valhalla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Valhalla.
Murphy throws a leg kick
letting O Valhalla counter with a right hand.
Murphy is looking to chop away at O Valhalla's legs.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Valhalla lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Valhalla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Valhalla connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from O Valhalla. #T2#
O Valhalla misses the shot to the body.
O Valhalla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Valhalla connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
O Valhalla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy feints a jab promting O Valhalla to slip. Murphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O Valhalla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murphy tries to bum rush O Valhalla with a series of wild strikes but O Valhalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Valhalla scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from O Valhalla finds it's target.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from O Valhalla.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Valhalla manages to avoid it.
O Valhalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Valhalla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Hades O Valhalla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but O Valhalla moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hades O Valhalla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Valhalla 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades O Valhalla!
A less than humble Hades O Valhalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMT 68 Gonzalez v Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Cide is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cide throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Cide definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Hernandez.
Cide tries to clinch but Hernandez moves away
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Cide tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez missing with knees to the body.
Cide managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
Cide works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cide avoids it.
Cide swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cide doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
Cide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Cide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but Cide blocks it.
Hernandez working Cide over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernandez obliges.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Cide.
Cide throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Cide is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Cide avoiding damage as Hernandez throws knees to the body.
Cide'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.
Cide looking to stall.
Cide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Cide fails to land.
Cide avoiding damage as Hernandez throws knees to the body.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cide avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernandez obliges.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cide is breathing heavily.
Hernandez crunches a lovely knee into Cide's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands a knee to the body.
Hernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cide lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hernandez working Cide over with knees to the body.
Hernandez working Cide over with knees to the body.
Hernandez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cide in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hernandez lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Sewy Cide has been cut.
Hernandez trying to land knees to the body.
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Cide 's eye.
Cide has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Still in the clinch, Hernandez scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sewy Cide's cut.
That's time! Cide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cide is looking to clinch.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cide misses its target.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cide at a distance. #CL#
Cide clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hernandez avoiding damage as Cide throws knees to the body.
Hernandez tries to work over Cide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernandez.
Cide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cide struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cide scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez lands a nice knee to the body.
Hernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cide or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez scores a nice knee to the body.
Hernandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cide is defending well for now.#T1#
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Cide 's eye.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Sewy Cide's cut is getting worse.
Cide takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cide avoids the damage to the body.
Cide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Cide.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cide is trying to maintain a safe position but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns Cide into the ropes.
Knees to the body from Hernandez.
Hector Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hernandez lands a damaging elbow.
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Cide 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cide on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Cide is rocked!
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Cide 's eye.
Oh Cide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Sewy Cide's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hernandez as Cide tries to tie him up.
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Cide crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Cide face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Hernandez takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hector Hernandez!
Hector Hernandez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Melodies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persley .#CUT#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Melodies.
Persley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Persley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies dips to his left and cracks Persley with an uppercut!
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Persley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Persley moved out of range.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persley misses with a low kick.
Persley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Melodies scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Persley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected. #T1#
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Persley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Persley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Persley has managed to clinch.
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Melodies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Persley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melodiess head.
Melodies takes a shot to the head.
Persley blocking some punches.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Melodies gets underhooks to prevent Persley 's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Melodies's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with the head strike.
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Persley prevents a body shot from Melodies.
Persley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Melodies prevents it.
Melodies pushes Persley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Melodies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Persley is defended easily by Melodies.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Persley .
Persley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Melodies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Persley misses
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melodies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melodies paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Melodies clobbers Persley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Persley throws a head kick but Melodies moves out of range.
Persley throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Melodies with a hook.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Persley .
Taz Melodies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melodies tries to clinch but Persley moves out of range.
Persley lands with a good body shot.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a jab to the head.
Melodies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Persley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Persley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melodies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Melodies finds it's target.
Persley slips under a jab.
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Persley misses with a leg kick.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persley .
Melodies slaps away a takedown attempt from Persley , before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Melodies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Persley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Melodies with a body shot.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Melodies rather than just go for the knockout.
Persley misses with a double jab.
Persley 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Persley scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies connects with a body shot that sends Persley 's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Persley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persley can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melodies.
Persley tries to work over Melodies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley misses with an elbow over the top.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it. #BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Persley throws a leg kick that misses.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies. #T1#
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Melodies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Persley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Persley . Beautiful body shot.
Melodies swings widly with a right hand
and Persley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Persley throws a series of punches but Melodies avoids them all with ease.
Melodies misses with a hook.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Persley .
Melodies is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Persley .
Melodies catches Persley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Melodies there.
Melodies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
Persley throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Melodies avoids the head kick by Persley .
Persley takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley feints the counter takedown.
Melodies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persley at a distance.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Melodies throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
Persley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Persley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies scores with the left hand. Persley knows he should have avoided that one.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Persley counters with a nice leg kick.
Melodies catches Persley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Persley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Persley misses with a looping right.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Persley was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Melodies stuns Persley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Persley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melodies lands a body shot.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Persley throws a sloppy head kick and Melodies moves out of range easily.
Melodies takes one on the button.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Melodies backing away here, and Persley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Melodies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Persley slips the punch.#T4#
Persley throws a sloppy body shot
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Persley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt 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!
Persley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies dodges the punch combination from Persley .
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Persley counters with a three punch combo that has Melodies backing up. Melodies nods at Persley to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Persley moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
As Persley tries to get set, Melodies tries to push him back and clinch up but Persley manages to avoid the attempt.
Persley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melodies avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Persley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Melodies was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Persley .
Persley blocks a jab.
Persley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Persley throws a hook but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies with a jab.
Persley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melodies manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Persley or perhaps it was just good defense by Melodies, which made it look bad. #T1#
Persley slips a straight right by Melodies.
Persley throws a lazy right hand but Melodies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persley looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melodies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melodies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Persley defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Persley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
Melodies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Persley slips under a jab from Melodies.
Persley feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Persley moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
Persley throws a chopping leg kick but Melodies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Persley ! But no joy.
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!
Melodies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Persley does no damage.
Melodies cracks Persley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Melodies.
Persley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Persley motions for Melodies to come forward. Persley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.#T3#
Melodies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melodies cracks Persley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persley takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persley circles away quickly and effectively.
Persley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Melodies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Persley forces Melodies back against the cage and clinches.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persley or not.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Persley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melodies pulls his leg out and moves away.
Persley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Persley throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Persley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Persley is rocked!
Melodies scores with a shot to the body.
Persley slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melodies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melodies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Persley throws a leg kick but Melodies moved away.
Persley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies misses with the combination.
Melodies lands a two punch combo.
Persley tries to clinch but Melodies is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Melodies there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Persley does no damage.
Persley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persley scores with a kick to the body.
Melodies lands a jab.#T1#
Melodies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Persley throws a right hand that Melodies ducks under and follows up with a left that Melodies also avoids with ease.
Melodies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Persley misses with a hook to the body
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Persley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Melodies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Melodies tries to clinch up but Persley circles away and keeps his distance.
Persley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Persley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melodies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Persley avoids a punch combination nicely. #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!
Persley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Melodies lands a lovely overhand right.
Persley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley is still on wobbly legs! Can Melodies finish him?
Melodies connects with a jab.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Persley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Persley seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Melodies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Persley doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up Demetrius Persley 's cut even more.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Persley eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Melodies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Persley s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Persley closes the distance and clinches.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melodies misses with a body punch. #BC#
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melodies.
Persley tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
Persley missing with a left hand there. Melodies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melodies throws a right hand that misses
and Persley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melodies thinking.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies throws a hook but Persley avoids it easily.
Melodies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Melodies tries to keep at a distance but Persley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Melodies scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Persley breaks the clinch.
Persley jabs at Melodies's body.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Persley blocks a jab.
Melodies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persley .
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
Persley throws a sloppy head kick and Melodies moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies had his way with Demetrius Persley in that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Persley tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
Persley jabs Melodies right on the nose. Melodies blinks but takes it well.
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melodies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persley avoids the body shot from Melodies.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Persley on the side of the head.
Melodies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley tries to clinch up but Melodies circles away and keeps his distance.
Melodies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Persley pushes Melodies up against the cage in a clinch.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands. #T1#
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Melodies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persley keeps control of Melodies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Persley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persley misses with a body punch. #BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Melodies gets tackled into the cage by Persley . Persley maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Melodies fails to land.
Persley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demetrius Persley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Melodies blocks an uppercut.
Persley lands a body shot.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Persley - that landed with a thud.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Persley .
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Persley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Persley .
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persley .
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Persley slowing the pace effectively.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Melodies controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Persley manages to break the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Taz Melodies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: YL 45: Lee v Thompson
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Tisorgis. Beautiful body shot.
Daal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daal lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Daal.
Tisorgis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tisorgis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tisorgis is looking to slow Daal down with leg kicks.
Daal throws a leg kick
and Tisorgis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tisorgis misses with a straight right.
Tisorgis throws a hook but Daal blocks it.
Daal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tisorgis.
Tisorgis ducks under a wild hook from Daal.
Daal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tisorgis. Tisorgis obviously looking to wear him down.
Tisorgis lands a glancing blow to the side of Daal's head.
Tisorgis throws a body shot but no joy.
Daal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tisorgis ducks under a wild hook from Daal.#T1#
Daal misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Tisorgis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tisorgis.
Daal wants to get back to striking at distance but Tisorgis won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tisorgis.
Tisorgis has Daal pressed against the ropes, preventing Daal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Daal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tisorgis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daal. That did some damage!
Tisorgis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tisorgis looks to land a right hand but Daal moved out of range.#CL2#
Daal has Tisorgis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Daal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tisorgis's elbow.
Tisorgis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tisorgis has a couple of punches blocked by Daal.
Tisorgis misses with the head strike.
Daal wants to break free but Tisorgis has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tisorgis.
Tisorgis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tisorgis lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Tisorgis has a couple of punches blocked by Daal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daal stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Tisorgis. #BC#
Tisorgis breaks the clinch.
Daal checks a low kick from Tisorgis.
Daal cracks a nice hook into Tisorgis's ribs.
Daal works the jab nicely.
Tisorgis misses with a hook
and Daal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daal with a hook.
Tisorgis misses with a hook
and Daal counters with a stiff right hand.
Tisorgis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tisorgis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daal.
Daal has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Daal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tisorgis thuds his right hand into Daal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daal misses with an uppercut. Tisorgis saw that one coming.
A big right from Tisorgis misses.
Daal misses with a hook to the body
and Tisorgis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tisorgis.
Daal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tisorgis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanotos Tisorgis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Daal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tisorgis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tisorgis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daal in his tracks.
Tisorgis looks to land a left hand but Daal moved out of range nicely.
Daal throws a counter combo.
Tisorgis scores with a nice head shot.
Darrell Daal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tisorgis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daal's sensitive parts.
Tisorgis lands a nice hook to Daal's body. Daal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Daal takes the fight into the clinch.
Tisorgis digs a right hand underneath Daal's ribcage. Daal let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Daal breaks from the clinch.
Daal cracks Tisorgis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Tisorgis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daal wants to clinch.
Daal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daal throws a combination that misses
and Tisorgis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Tisorgis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tisorgis lands a jab to Daal's midsection.
Tisorgis just misses with a punch to the body.
Tisorgis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tisorgis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tisorgis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daal.#CL2#
Daal has Tisorgis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Daal throws a head punch that misses.
Tisorgis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tisorgis lands with a short shot to the head.
Daal swings wildly with an uppercut but Tisorgis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tisorgis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daal can do to turn this around?#BC#
Tisorgis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tisorgis scores with a jab to the body.
Daal looks to land a combination but Tisorgis avoids it well.
Daal moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tisorgis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thanotos Tisorgis is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Tisorgis scores with a jab. Daal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tisorgis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Daal misses.
Daal ducks under a wild hook from Tisorgis.
A leg kick checked by Daal.
Daal swings for the body but Tisorgis moves out of range.
Darrell Daal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tisorgis.
Daal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tisorgis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daal.
A swing and a miss from Daal.
A good leg kick by Tisorgis.
Tisorgis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daal under the eye.
Tisorgis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tisorgis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daal.
A punch lands to the side of Tisorgis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daal throws a sloppy body shot
and Tisorgis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daal takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Daal is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanotos Tisorgis dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Daal.
Tisorgis scores with a shot to the body.
Daal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tisorgis ducks under a wild hook from Daal.
Tisorgis throws a leg kick but Daal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daal throws a hook to the side of Tisorgis's head but Tisorgis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Tisorgis misses its intended target.
Tisorgis throws a body shot but no joy.
Daal punishes Tisorgis's body with a nice straight punch.
Daal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tisorgis is out of range.
Tisorgis takes a swing at Daal's ribcage but misses.
Daal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tisorgis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Daal.
Tisorgis misses with a looping right.
Daal throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tisorgis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daal's sensitive parts. #T1#
Daal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tisorgis.
Daal throws a counter combo.
Tisorgis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tisorgis. Daal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tisorgis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tisorgis fails to land with a series of punches.
Daal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Tisorgis misses.
Daal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tisorgis is out of range. #CL2#
Daal forces Tisorgis back against the ropes and clinches.
Tisorgis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daals head.
Tisorgis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tisorgis throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Tisorgis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daal tries to bum rush Tisorgis with a series of wild strikes but Tisorgis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tisorgis. #T2#
Tisorgis swats away the attempt to clinch by Daal.
Tisorgis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tisorgis misses the jab.
Daal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tisorgis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daal on the side of the head.
A jab from Tisorgis does it's job there.
Daal throws a hook to the side of Tisorgis's head but Tisorgis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tisorgis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Daal. Beautiful body shot.
Tisorgis staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daal misses the jab.
Daal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tisorgis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daal is still on wobbly legs! Can Tisorgis finish him?
Daal looks to score with a jab to the body but Tisorgis is just out of range.
Tisorgis lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thanotos Tisorgis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Tisorgis lands with an uppercut that bounces Daal off the ropes and back into range.
Daal seems to have recovered his senses.
Daal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tisorgis.
Tisorgis avoids the body shot from Daal.
Daal throws a shot from downtown. Tisorgis moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Tisorgis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Tisorgis connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Daal onto his butt! Daal bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Tisorgis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daal throws an off balance right hand
and Tisorgis counters with a straight right that drops Daal to the canvas! Will Daal beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thanotos Tisorgis!
In his post fight interview, Thanotos Tisorgis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: YL 43: Valor v Experiment
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Experiment Il throws a hook but Valor avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Valor.
Experiment Il lands a jab.
Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valor loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Experiment Il is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valor swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Experiment Il counters by clinching up.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the side of Valor's head.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
Valor misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valor has him pressed against the ropes.
Valor lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valor.
Valor is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il has him pressed against the ropes.
Experiment Il prevents Valor from breaking the clinch.
Experiment Il has Valor pressed against the ropes, preventing Valor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
Valor misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Valor scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Valor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valor. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Valor.
Valor misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Valor.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Valor circles away.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch.
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!
Valor misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Valor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valor throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Valor scores with a nice right hand.
Valor wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
Valor looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Experiment Il on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Valor.
Bjorn Valor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valor misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il walks into a left hand.
A jab from Valor finds it's way through Experiment Il's defenses.
Valor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Valor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valor tries to clinch there but Experiment Il circles away.
Valor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a counter combo.
Valor throws a right hand that Experiment Il ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment Il also avoids with ease.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick
and Valor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment Il can do to turn this around?
A big right from Valor misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Valor had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valor.
Experiment Il lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment Il. Experiment Il circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valor misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
Valor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment Il is looking to chop away at Valor's legs.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Valor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromExperiment Il.#T1#
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valor with a body shot.
Valor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valor missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valor takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Valor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment Il. Experiment Il circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Valor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valor misses with an uppercut.
Bjorn Valor is winning the standup battle so far.
Valor looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
A big right from Valor misses.
Valor misses the jab.#T2#
Valor throws a body shot but no joy.
Valor throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bjorn Valor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valor lands with a straight right. Experiment Il didn't see that one coming.
Valor throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment Il circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valor moves out of range of the strikes.
Valor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valor looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Valor throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valor misses with a left hand
and Valor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Valor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Experiment Il clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Valor fails to land.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Valor.
Valor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valor misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a nice uppercut.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valor working aggressively here.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il is leaning against Valor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the side of Valor's head.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valor blocks it with crossed arms.
Valor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow. #T1#
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valor.
Valor tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Valor back against the ropes.
Valor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valor throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Valor misses with a straight right.
Valor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Experiment Il misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Valor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valor misses the jab.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Valor.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Valor misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Valor.
Valor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment Il.
Valor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Valor.
Valor thuds his right hand into Experiment Il's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il really dominated that round.
That's time! Valor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valor thuds a left hand into Experiment Il's body.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Valor.
Nice shot lands for Valor.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Valor throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Valor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valor loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Valor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valor misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valor.
Experiment Il tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valor needs to keep his hands up - Experiment Il had a free shot at his head there.
Valor looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valor. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valor misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Valor avoids it with no problem.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Valor is rocked!
Experiment Il connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Valor's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Valor - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il is the new featherweight champion!

Event: YL 43: Valor v Experiment
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Heuler misses the target.
Perera is looking to counter punch.
Heuler throws a good cross that connects.
Heuler throws a body shot but no joy.
Heuler throws a nice looking combination but Perera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heuler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Perera misses the target.
Heuler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perera lands a really nice looking cross but Heuler seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Niklaus Heuler has been cut.
Perera throws a hook to the side of Heuler's head but Heuler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Heuler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heuler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perera. Perera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Perera coming out on top.
Heuler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Perera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heuler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heuler blocks an uppercut.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heulers head. #T1#
Perera lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Perera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heuler lands with a right to the head.
Heuler swings wildly with an uppercut but Perera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perera presses Heuler against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heuler lands a shoulder strike.
Perera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Perera.
Heuler looks winded!
Perera working aggressively here.
Heuler blocks an uppercut.
Perera lands a right hand. #ROC#
Heuler is rocked!
Heuler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perera's elbow.
Heuler is still on wobbly legs! Can Perera finish him?
Perera working aggressively here.
Perera presses Heuler against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Perera breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perera lands a slapping body shot.
Perera ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Heuler out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kusal Perera!
Kusal Perera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: YL 43: Valor v Experiment
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Johnson moves out of range as Hitman throws a body kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitman.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hitman.
Hitman scores with a head kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hitman tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a head kick but Hitman moves out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
Hitman lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Johnson has been cut.
Hitman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Hitman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hitman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitman thumps Johnson with a low kick.#T1#
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hitman can pounce on him.
Johnson 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.
Hitman thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson moves out of range as Hitman throws a body kick.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hitman.
Johnson moves out of range as Hitman throws a body kick.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hitman cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Hitman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hitman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Hitman throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Hitman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damian Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Hitman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Hitman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitman.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Damian Hitman has been cut.
Hitman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Hitman swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitman avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Hitman blocks an elbow strike.
Hitman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Hitman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hitman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Hitman pushes him off.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hitman.
Hitman throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Hitman motions for Johnson to come forward. Hitman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Hitman pushes him off.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Hitman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Hitman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hitman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson checks a low kick from Hitman.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hitman moves out of range easily. #T1#
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hitman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hitman is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Hitman throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hitman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hitman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paul Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitman lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hitman.
A low kick from Hitman is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Hitman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Hitman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitman throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to clinch up but Hitman circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Good leg kick by Hitman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hitman throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hitman staying out of range there.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Hitman counters with an outside leg kick.
Hitman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Hitman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Hitman has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Hitman shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Hitman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Hitman gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hitman takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hitman.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman.
Hitman misses with a head kick.
Hitman looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hitman avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Damian Hitman is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitman.#T1#
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Hitman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hitman throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Hitman circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitman.
Hitman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hitman misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Hitman sees coming a mile off.
Hitman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitman is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hitman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Hitman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hitman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Hitman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hitman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hitman throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitman.
Hitman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitman thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Hitman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hitman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Hitman counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Hitman clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitman lands a head kick!
Hitman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hitman throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson moves out of range as Hitman throws a body kick.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman checks a low kick from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Hitman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hitman.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Hitman checks it
and Hitman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hitman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitman misses the target.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Hitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hitman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitman finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hitman keeps it at a distance.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Hitman moved away.#CL2#
Johnson forces Hitman back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Hitman swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitman working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hitman avoids it.
Paul Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hitman struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitman cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Hitman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hitman lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson taking a breather.
Hitman tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. #BC#
Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Hitman had his way with Paul Johnson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Hitman throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hitman.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitman scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Hitman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hitman moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hitman is having none of it.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Hitman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Hitman.
Hitman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.#T1#
Hitman throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and whilst Johnson still has his hands down, Hitman counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Johnson be able to survive another onslaught?#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Hitman lands with a right hand.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitman finish him?
Hitman connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Hitman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitman scores with a push kick.
Hitman misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hitman lands a front kick.
Hitman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Damian Hitman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hitman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Hitman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitman throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hitman avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Hitman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitman, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Hitman!
Damian Hitman 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: TIT 39 - Nucombe v Melodies
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Melodies wants to clinch
and Nucombe counters with a left to the body.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Nucombe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melodies scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a nice hook to Melodies's body. Melodies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melodies moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Melodies.
Nucombe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Nucombe's defenses.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies throws a lazy uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a series of strikes. Melodies will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Nucombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe cracks Melodies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nucombe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Melodies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Nucombe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Nucombe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies unleashes a big counter combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
It looked like Nucombe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Melodies.
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!
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies lands a jab.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies dips to his left and cracks Nucombe with an uppercut!
Melodies throws a jab when Nucombe was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies misses with a two punch combination.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nucombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Melodies thuds his right hand into Nucombe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Melodies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nucombe backs off Melodies throws a huge counter combo but Nucombe manages to avoid it all.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Melodies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nucombe at a distance.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target. #T4#
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Melodies is just out of range.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that Melodies avoids nicely.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Melodies slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Nucombe slips a jab from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that round.
That's time! Nucombe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab from Nucombe.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Melodies swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a two punch combo.
Melodies misses the jab.
Melodies lands with a nice combination. Nucombe backs away looking to recover.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Melodies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melodies slips a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe walks into a stiff left hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melodies cracks Nucombe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies lands a jab to the nose.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Nucombe misses the target.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Melodies's corner calls for a 1-2. Melodies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melodies.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nucombe doesn't seem bothered though.
Melodies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nucombe moves out of range as Melodies strikes.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Melodies finds it's target.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Melodies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Nucombe didn't see that one coming.
Melodies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melodies in his tracks.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.#T4#
Melodies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melodies under the eye.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe with a nice cross.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Melodies.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Melodies counters with a left and a right that stings Nucombe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Nucombe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe takes one on the button.
Melodies stalks Nucombe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nucombe's face. Nucombe staggers backwards, shaken.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Nucombe lands with a right hand.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies thuds a left hand into Nucombe's body.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Melodies misses.
Melodies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Nucombe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Nucombe misses. #T1#
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nucombe's head backwards.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nucombe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nucombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Melodies.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melodies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melodies jabs at Nucombe's body.
Melodies with a hook.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Melodies catches Nucombe right on the button with a cross.
Nucombe jabs at Melodies's body.
Nucombe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melodies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe. #T4#
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe misses the jab.
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!
Nucombe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Melodies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nucombe doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Melodies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melodies's hands.
Melodies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Melodies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.#T1#
Melodies throws a jab when Nucombe was well out of range.
Melodies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nucombe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melodies.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nucombe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Melodies.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Melodies tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe throwing a counter right hand but Melodies manages to avoid it.#T2#
Melodies clobbers Nucombe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies throws out a counter right but Nucombe avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. Melodies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Melodies cracks Nucombe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Melodies is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a double jab.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely. #T4#
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies scores with a hook.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a hook.
Nucombe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe misses with the combination.
Nucombe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melodies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Melodies's body.
Melodies connects with the punch.
Melodies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Nucombe is looking to counter punch.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies slips a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Melodies needs to keep his hands up - Nucombe had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.#T1#
Nucombe jabs at Melodies's body.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Nucombe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melodies misses with a double jab
enabling Nucombe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Melodies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Melodies avoids the punch easily.
Melodies lands a nice shot that snaps Nucombe's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Melodies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Melodies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nucombe in his tracks.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.#T3#
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Melodies lands the left hand.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies's corner calls for a 1-2. Melodies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nucombe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melodies circles away quickly and effectively.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Melodies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nucombe on the side of the head.
Melodies sizes up Nucombe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melodies.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Melodies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melodies 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Taz Melodies rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMT 64 Kang v Chan Chai
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Bug misses with an uppercut.
Bug fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hernandez.
We've been informed that Hernandez 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.
Bug motions for Hernandez to come forward. Bug throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bug keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bug checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bug.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Bug moves his leg out of the way.
Bug blocks a jab.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bug backs up against the ropes.
Bug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bug swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Bug's leg but Bug calmly moves out of range.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Love Bug has been cut.
Bug slips a straight right by Hernandez.#CL#
Bug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Bug scores with a hook to the body.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Bug. #T1#
Bug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Bug blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bug blocking some punches.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bug is defending well for now.
Bug throws a head punch that misses.
Bug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bug tries to circle away but Hernandez has him pinned against the ropes.
Bug on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bug.
Bug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez avoiding damage as Bug throws knees to the body.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Bug leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bug in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bug avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Bug blocks with his arms.
Hernandez misses with a knee 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!
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Bug lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Bug in his tracks for a moment.
Bug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bug on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bug lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Hernandez.
Bug looking to stall.
Bug takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Love Bug's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bug looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Bug blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Bug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bug tries to land a leg kick but Hernandez saw it coming and moves away.
Bug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bug is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hernandez tries a low kick but Bug avoids it.
Bug attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bug fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hernandez wants to clinch but Bug slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bug managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bug has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bug.
Bug swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bug avoiding damage as Hernandez throws knees to the body.
Bug wants to break free but Hernandez has control.
Bug misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bug lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez missing with knees to the body.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Bug lands a left hand.
Hernandez gets through Bug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bug misses with a looping left.
Hernandez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bug is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Bug shuts the power down on Hernandez. Lights out, game over! Bug is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Love Bug!
Love Bug took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yeah rub on my titties!'.

Event: TIT 34 - Fury v Haymon
Date: Aug 21, 2017

#R1#
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sells.
Sells drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sells moves out of range as Melodies strikes.
Sells misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melodies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melodies now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sells swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Melodies has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Melodies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sells attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Melodies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Sells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sells moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sells takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sells ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Sells lands with a hook. Melodies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Sells.
A telegraphed right hand from Sells misses the target.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target.
Sells throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Sells digs a good body shot into Melodies's ribs.
Sells shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Sells lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melodies doesn't seem phased though.
Melodies slips a straight right by Sells.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sells swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sells just misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sells with a body shot.
Sells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Sells's shoulder, as Sells tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Sells lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melodies doesn't seem phased though.
Melodies blocks the body kick.
Melodies tries to counter by closing the distance.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sells.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sells moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sells's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target. #CL2#
Melodies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sells, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a shoulder strike.
Melodies is working Sells over against the cage.
Sells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies keeps control of Sells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Sells controls the action.
Sells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Melodies.
A short right from Melodies.
Melodies lands a body punch. #T3#
Sells can't break the clinch.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sells can't break the clinch.
Sells has had enough of the clinch but Melodies keeps him there for the moment.
Melodies cracks Sells with a nice body shot.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Sells's head.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sells is trying to force a seperation but Melodies has the dominant position.
Sells is trying to force a seperation but Melodies has the dominant position.
Sells is trying to break free.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Sells tries to circle away but Melodies has him pinned against the cage.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies works on Sells's body with a couple of short punches.
Sells wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Melodies.
Melodies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sells's efforts to push away.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Sells is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Melodies lands with a short shot to the head.
Melodies lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Melodies.
Sells can't break the clinch.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Sells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melodies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sells's efforts to push away.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Sells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Sells's head. #BC#
Sells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sells wants to land a leg kick but Melodies is out of range. #CL2#
Melodies moves into the clinch successfully.
Melodies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sellss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Melodies closes the distance and clinches.
Melodies tries to work over Sells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sells is looking to break free of the clinch but Melodies has double underhooks. #BC#
Sells breaks the clinch.
Sells misses with a hook.
Sells misses the shot to the body.
Melodies scores with a nice right hand.
Sells looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sells.
It looked like Sells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tommy Sells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sells ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Sells is out of range.
Sells throws a front kick aimed at Melodies's knee but Melodies avoids it well.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sells scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Sells, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sells is looking to wear down Melodies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sells scores with a hook to the body. Melodies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tommy Sells is winning the standup battle so far.
Melodies tests Sells'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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Melodies. Sells does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Melodies jabs Sells to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
Sells tries to score with a low kick but Melodies moves his leg out of the way.
Melodies misses with an uppercut. Sells saw that one coming.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sells slips a straight right by Melodies.
A jab from Sells finds it's way through Melodies's defenses.
Sells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a jab to the body but Sells is just out of range.
Sells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sells throws a sloppy body shot
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Sells closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Melodies throws a hook but Sells blocks it.
Sells throws a jab when Melodies was well out of range.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Melodies. Beautiful body shot.
Sells throws the left hand but Melodies avoids the punch easily.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Sells didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Sells's defenses.
Sells slips a straight right by Melodies.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melodies misses with a looping left.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sells throws a head kick that misses.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Sells seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Sells.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Sells was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies throws a hook but Sells blocks it.
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Sells ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Sells takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3##CL2#
Melodies takes the fight into the clinch.
Sells can't break the clinch.
Melodies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sells is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Taz Melodies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melodies presses Sells against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Melodies works on Sells's body with a couple of short punches.
Sells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Sells pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Melodies does it's job there.
Melodies with a hook.#ROC2#
Sells is rocked!
Sells takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Sells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies lands a head shot.
Melodies drops Sells with a big left hand! Sells is injured, injured bad! Melodies jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
After the fight, Taz Melodies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: YL 41: SUPERFIGHT
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Krause misses.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Krause takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Hitman has Krause up against the ropes in a clinch.
Krause blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hitman.
Krause lands a body punch in the clinch.
Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitman.
Hitman lands a hook that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Hitman.
Hitman misses with the head strike.
Krause misses with the head strike.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krause misses with some punches.
Hitman tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Hitman throws a head punch that misses.
Hitman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause.
Hitman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hitman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Hitman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Hitman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Hitman lands a nice shot to the body.
Krause lands an uppercut.
Krause lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krause lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Hitman tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Hitman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitman lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause blocking some punches.
Krause misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Krause.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause. #T2#
Hitman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitman throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitman misses with some punches.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause lands a shot to the body.
Hitman lands with a light punch inside.
Krause scores with a shoulder strike.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitman lands a right hand.
Krause blocks a body shot from Hitman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitman.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman misses with some punches.
Krause working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Hitman.
Hitman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dariusz Hitman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hitman moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause slips under a jab.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
Krause moves out of range as Hitman strikes.
Krause is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Hitman's shoulder, as Hitman tries to avoid the shot.
Hitman wants to clinch up but Krause keeps it at a distance.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitman.
Nice body punch from Hitman.
Hitman tries to clinch but Krause is having none of it.
Hitman works Krause's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause slips a jab from Hitman.
Krause appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hitman misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Krause misses
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Krause keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitman.
Hitman moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Hitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krause.
Krause stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitman swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Hitman misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Krause pushes Hitman up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Krause.
Krause lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krause lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Krause.
Hitman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krause blocks a body shot from Hitman.
Hitman misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Hitman's ribcage. Hitman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Krause - that landed with a thud.
Krause scores with a shot to the side of Hitman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hitman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krause misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause working aggressively here.
Hitman tries to work over Krause's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitman.
Krause makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krause lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hitman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitman tries to throw a body punch but Krause avoids it by throwing Hitman back against the ropes.
Krause lands with a right to the head.
Hitman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Hitman misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause works on Hitman's body with a couple of short punches.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitman misses with the head strike.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kaine Krause will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Hitman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hitman throws out a loose jab but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause swings for the body but Hitman moves out of range.
Hitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Hitman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Krause.
Hitman tries to close the distance and clinch but Krause swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitman blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hitman misses its intended target.
Hitman swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitman misses the target.
Krause clobbers Hitman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Krause throws a right hand that misses
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Krause throws a nice looking combination but Hitman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitman misses with an uppercut.
Hitman throws out a loose jab but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Krause throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Dariusz Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krause lands a jab to the nose.
Hitman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Hitman throws a hook but Krause blocks it.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dariusz Hitman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hitman misses with a looping right.
Krause tries to bum rush Hitman with a series of wild strikes but Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hitman wants to clinch up but Krause keeps it at a distance.
Krause now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Hitman. #T2#
Hitman staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krause throws out the jab.
Hitman swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Hitman connects with a body shot that sends Krause's belly button to the back.
Krause throws a series of punches but Hitman moves out of range.
Hitman jabs at Krause's body.
Krause throws a hook but Hitman blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Krause.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Hitman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hitman jabs Krause right on the nose. Krause blinks but takes it well.
Krause misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Krause moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kaine Krause just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hitman scores with a jab.
Hitman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krause. Krause circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hitman scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Krause.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Krause.
Hitman tries to clinch up.
Hitman lands with a hook. Krause tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krause has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hitman cracks Krause with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Krause misses.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Hitman's head but Hitman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Hitman ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
A little feinted left hand from Hitman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause dips to his left and cracks Hitman with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Hitman misses with a body punch
and Krause counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hitman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Hitman tries to bum rush Krause with a series of wild strikes but Krause uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hitman sets himself, and Krause steps forward looking for the clinch! Hitman avoids it this time.
Hitman lands a jab to Krause's midsection.
Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krause throws a shot from downtown. Hitman moves away and avoids it.
Krause scores with a jab. Hitman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitman lands a nice looking body shot.
Krause avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krause connects with a crisp jab.
Krause throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Krause throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitman.
Hitman tries to clinch but Krause moves out of range.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman. #T2#
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitman is just out of range.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitman moves in looking to clinch but Krause pushes him off.
Krause looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krause gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitman.
Hitman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krause back to the ropes. Hitman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Krause with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krause was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Krause throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Hitman misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Krause holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hitman.
Krause working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Krause.
Krause lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hitman misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitman can't find room to land a body shot as Krause controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dariusz Hitman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krause staying out of range there.
Hitman sets himself, and Krause steps forward looking for the clinch! Hitman avoids it this time.
Hitman blocks a jab.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
Krause lands the left hand.
Hitman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krause.#CL#
Hitman moves into the clinch successfully.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitman.
Hitman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krause has him pressed against the ropes.
Krause lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause misses with the head strike.
Hitman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Krause.
Hitman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards. #T1#
Krause scores with a hook to the body.
Krause working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Krause scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Krause.
Hitman blocks an uppercut.
Hitman blocks an uppercut.
Hitman lands a nice uppercut.
Krause makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitman.
Krause lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Kaine Krause seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krause lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Hitman misses with a body punch.
Krause lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Krause throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitmans head.
Hitman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Krause.
Hitman prevents a body shot from Krause.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitman.
Hitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krause fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Krause presses Hitman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hitman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krause lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krause lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Dariusz Hitman!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Kaine Krause!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kaine Krause!

Kaine Krause wins by split decision! Kaine Krause retains his welterweight title!

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