Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SFC 20: TBA
Date: Aug 10, 2017

#R1#
Fergossun lands a head shot.
Fergossun lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Fergossun misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tuny Fergossun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergossun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergossun misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fergossun swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
As Fergossun looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Fergossun just gets out of the way.
Fergossun swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.#T1#
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Fergossun does no damage.
Fergossun takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Fergossun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Fergossun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Hernandez misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Fergossun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergossun.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Fergossun misses the target.
Hernandez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergossun takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Fergossun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
A lazy left from Fergossun finds it's target.
Fergossun lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergossun. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Fergossun was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergossun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Fergossun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fergossun swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range. #CL#
Hernandez has managed to clinch. #T3#
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Fergossun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fergossun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fergossun's face.
Fergossun pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hernandez keeps control of Fergossun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hernandez tries to work over Fergossun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Fergossun blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fergossun's elbow.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fergossun blocking some punches. #BC2#
Fergossun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fergossun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fergossun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fergossun is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergossun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergossun.
Fergossun scores with a body shot.
Fergossun lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuny Fergossun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fergossun lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fergossun tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergossun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergossun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hernandez counters with a head kick.
Hector Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fergossun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fergossun cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fergossun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fergossun throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Fergossun misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Fergossun.
A left and a right from Fergossun both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Fergossun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fergossun blocking some punches.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fergossun.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Fergossun manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fergossun digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.#T2#
Fergossun jabs Hernandez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fergossun.
Fergossun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fergossun duly obliges.
Fergossun throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
As Fergossun looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Fergossun just gets out of the way.
Fergossun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Fergossun cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Fergossun. Beautiful body shot.
Tuny Fergossun seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Fergossun pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Fergossun manages to break the clinch.
Fergossun scores with a nice head shot.
Hernandez goes for a double leg but Fergossun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fergossun continues to drive forward.
Fergossun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergossun takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Fergossun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHernandez.#T4#
Fergossun scores with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fergossun blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Fergossun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Fergossun does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergossun tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuny Fergossun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fergossun throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Fergossun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuny Fergossun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fergossun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fergossun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Fergossun.
Fergossun lands with a cross.
Fergossun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fergossun missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fergossun misses with a left hand
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Fergossun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fergossun is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Fergossun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fergossun scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Hector Hernandez has been cut.
Fergossun lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fergossun.
Fergossun throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fergossun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fergossun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergossun.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fergossun swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range. #T2#
Fergossun stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fergossun scores with a nice strike.
Fergossun looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergossun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Fergossun looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
As Fergossun looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Fergossun just gets out of the way.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Hernandez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tuny Fergossun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fergossun throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Fergossun scores with a three punch combo!
Fergossun throws a body shot but no joy.
Fergossun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fergossun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Fergossun looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Fergossun just gets out of the way.
Fergossun throws a body shot but no joy.
As Fergossun looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Fergossun just gets out of the way.
Fergossun lands a slapping body shot.
Fergossun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergossun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fergossun backwards.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fergossun.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hector Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuny Fergossun!
Tuny Fergossun seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFC 19: LOS ANGELES
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
The Machete uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinnis.#TD#
Dinnis shoots in and gets a takedown into The Machete's guard.
Dinnis stays in close to The Machete's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Machete is looking for a triangle but Dinnis pushes his legs off easily.
Dinnis sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dinnis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Machete napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dinnis controls the position from side control.
Dinnis gets to mount! The Machete was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Machete is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinnis with the ground and pound from mount.
The Machete keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dinnis controlling from mount. #T2#
The Machete keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Dinnis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
BOOM! Dinnis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dinnis controlling from the full mount.
Dinnis landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Dinnis working for a submission but The Machete is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinnis controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Dinnis is landing with some decent strikes but The Machete is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Dinnis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! The Machete is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillaan Dinnis!
Post fight, Dillaan Dinnis took to the microphone: 'Everyone knows I beat him the first time around, and im thankful he granted me the rematch, but....im not surprised motherfucker!'.

Event: SFC 18: Hanley x Straterloo
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Buquesnoy instigates a clinch.
Buquesnoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buquesnoy stops a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Kelly tries to break the clinch but Buquesnoy is controlling the position.
Buquesnoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelly dodges an elbow strike from Buquesnoy.
Kelly can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buquesnoy.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Buquesnoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mot Buquesnoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kooper Kelly.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Buquesnoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Buquesnoy manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buquesnoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buquesnoy has Kelly pressed against the cage.
Buquesnoy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Buquesnoy lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Buquesnoy. #T1#
Buquesnoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buquesnoy stalling against the cage.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Kelly is trying to force a seperation but Buquesnoy has the dominant position.
Buquesnoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buquesnoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kelly looks winded!
Buquesnoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelly is trying to break free.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buquesnoy slowing the pace effectively.
Buquesnoy slowing the pace effectively.
Buquesnoy slows down the pace here.
Buquesnoy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Buquesnoy has double underhooks.
Buquesnoy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Buquesnoy crunches a lovely knee into Kelly's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Buquesnoy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buquesnoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Buquesnoy to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mot Buquesnoy.#CL#
Buquesnoy drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage.
Buquesnoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the body.
Kelly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy has Kelly pressed against the cage.
Buquesnoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buquesnoy effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Buquesnoy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mot Buquesnoy.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buquesnoy but Buquesnoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kelly gets tackled into the cage by Buquesnoy. Buquesnoy maintains the clinch.
Buquesnoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buquesnoy obliges.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Kelly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelly takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#
Kelly is rocked!
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Buquesnoy finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buquesnoy stalling.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Buquesnoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buquesnoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buquesnoy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buquesnoy stalling.
Buquesnoy lands a damaging elbow.
Buquesnoy connects with a knee to the head.
Buquesnoy lands a big knee to the head and Kelly goes down! Buquesnoy pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mot Buquesnoy!
A victorious Mot Buquesnoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFC 18: Hanley x Straterloo
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Bate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Bate avoids nicely.
Almeida throws a hook to the side of Bate's head but Bate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bate checks a low kick from Almeida.
Bate looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Almeida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bate counters with a straight right hand.
Almeida lands with a nice body punch.
Bate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bate with a nice cross.#T1#
Bate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bate lands with a nice combination. Almeida backs away looking to recover.
Bate lands an overhand right.
Almeida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bate to counter with a crisp jab.
Almeida misses with a leg kick
letting Bate counter with a right hand.
Almeida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almeida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Almeida misses with a wild combination.
Almeida misses with a low kick.
Bate connects with a right hand. Almeida shakes it off.
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!
Bate takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bate looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Bate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Almeida misses with the combination.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Bate slips a straight right by Almeida.
Bate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bate misses the body punch
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Bate.
Almeida misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Almeida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Bate lands a nice shot that snaps Almeida's head back.
Bate digs a good hook to Almeida's body.
Almeida misses with a double jab.
Almeida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bate counters with a left to the body.
Bate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bate misses with a wild body shot.
Ricardo Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Bate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almeida.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bate slips under a jab.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida ducks right into an uppercut from Bate.
Almeida tries to bum rush Bate with a series of wild strikes but Bate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Bate.
Almeida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bate circles away quickly and effectively.
Bate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Bate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Almeida staying out of range there.
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bate jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Almeida misses the body punch
and Bate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bate dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Almeida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bate.
Bate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Bate there.
Bate with a nice cross.
Bate lands a head shot.
Almeida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws a leg kick
letting Bate counter with a right hand.
Almeida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almeida.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bate. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida throws a combination that misses
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler Bate is winning the standup battle so far.
Bate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeida.
Bate swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Bate dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bate. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bate scores with a shot to the body.
Almeida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Almeida takes one on the button.#T2#
Almeida swings widly with a right hand
and Bate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bate counters with a straight right hand.
Almeida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almeida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bate throws out a loose jab but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeida misses with a double jab
and Bate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almeida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bate lands a body shot.
Almeida misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bate misses its target.
Almeida lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almeida misses with a combination
and Bate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Bate connects with a body shot.
Almeida wants to slow Bate down by chopping away at his legs.
Bate scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Almeida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bate has got the better of the exchanges.
Bate missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almeida throws a right hand that Bate ducks under and follows up with a left that Bate also avoids with ease.
Ricardo Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bate misses the shot to the body.
Almeida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Almeida tries to land a leg kick but Bate saw it coming and moves away.
Bate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Bate misses with a body shot.
Almeida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Bate is just out of range.
Bate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Bate avoids it well.
Bate connects with a right hand. Almeida shakes it off.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Almeida's hands.
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida misses with a wild body shot.
Almeida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bate lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bate dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Almeida defending well as Bate loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Bate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeida takes one on the button.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Bate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
A bone on bone clash there as Bate blocks the leg kick.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Bate moves out of range.
Bate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate ducks under a wild hook from Almeida.
A quick step to the side and Bate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Almeida.
A big left from Almeida misses.
Bate scores with a hook to the body. Almeida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Bate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Bate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Almeida walks into a straight right hand from Bate.
Almeida swings for the body but Bate moves out of range.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bate throws a hook to the side of Almeida's head but Almeida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Almeida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Bate is just out of range.
It looked like Bate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Almeida misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Good shot there by Almeida.
Bate thuds his right hand into Almeida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Almeida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almeida needs to keep his hands up - Bate had a free shot at his head there.
Bate lands a jab to the head.
Almeida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bate's head backwards.
Bate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bate throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Almeida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Bate throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida misses with a series of wild punches.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body punch from Bate.
Almeida throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bate to counter with a crisp jab.
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bate misses with a body punch
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Bate.
Almeida thuds a left hand into Bate's body.
Almeida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almeida thinking. #T4#
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!
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bate. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bate jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Almeida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bate rather than just go for the knockout.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bate.
Bate scores with a jab.
A left lands for Bate.
Almeida throws a leg kick but Bate sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Bate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Almeida.
Bate misses with a hook.
Bate slips a jab and a cross from Almeida.
Almeida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Almeida throws a front kick aimed at Bate's knee but Bate avoids it well.
Bate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tyler Bate 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#
Bate lands a right hook to the body.
Almeida slips under a jab from Bate.
Bate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bate connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.
Bate misses with a hook
and Almeida counters with a three punch combo that has Bate backing up. Bate nods at Almeida to acknowledge the strikes.
Almeida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almeida misses with an uppercut.
Almeida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almeida is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bate.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almeida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bate.
Almeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bate moves away.
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida misses with a series of wild punches.
Almeida defending well as Bate loads up on a big left hand.
Bate slips a jab and a cross from Almeida. #T2#
Bate scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Bate. Beautiful body shot.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bate counters with a straight right hand.
Bate misses with a jab to the body
and Bate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almeida throws a combination that misses
and Bate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bate scores with a hook.
Almeida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bate misses with a looping right.
Almeida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bate's hands.
Bate misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.#T3#
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Almeida as he connects with a hook.
Bate slips a jab and a cross from Almeida.
It looked like Bate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bate lands a lovely overhand right.
Almeida takes one to the side of the head.
Bate scores with a hook.
Bate avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almeida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bate.
It looked like Bate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Almeida.
Bate connects with the punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bate takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Almeida misses its intended target.
Bate just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Almeida.
Almeida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Almeida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Almeida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bate jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Almeida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bate.
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bate manages to avoid it.
Almeida misses with a right hand
letting Bate counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bate had his way with Ricardo Almeida in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Almeida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bate.
An attempted straight right counter from Bate misses the target.
Bate scores with a nice right hand.
Almeida misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Almeida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bate swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Bate lands a really nice looking cross but Almeida seems unphased.
Bate misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws a one two combo.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Almeida is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida looks to throw the jab but Bate is out of range.
Almeida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bate lands with a nice body punch.
Bate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almeida lands with a cross.
Jab from Almeida.
Bate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Bate avoids it well.
Bate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.#T2#
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Bate avoids nicely.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Bate - just one landing.
Bate checks a leg kick nicely.
Bate takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Bate misses its intended target.
It seemed like Almeida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Almeida misses with a double jab.
Bate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Almeida both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Bate throws a body shot but no joy.
Almeida is looking to clinch.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bate throws the left hand but Almeida avoids the punch easily.
Bate dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Almeida.
Ricardo Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bate thuds a left hand into Almeida's body.
Bate looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Bate as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Almeida.
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Bate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Almeida throws a nice looking combination but Bate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almeida scores with a shot to the body.
Bate takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Almeida walks into a left hand.
Tyler Bate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Bate connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Almeida.
Well Bate 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Bate!
Tyler Bate retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tyler Bate gave a big smile as he said 'And this guy thought he was the featherweight champion? This division is a joke and I'll continue to prove that until it is time for me to move on to lightweight.'.

Event: SFC 17: Kuklinski x Mao
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Kalunga with a poor takedown
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
Kalunga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Kalunga attempts a counter takedown but Michaels avoids it well and moves away.
Kalunga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michaels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.
Kalunga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalunga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalasa Kalunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalunga looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalunga.
Michaels appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kalunga moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.#BC2#
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Kalunga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michaels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalunga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kalunga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.#CL#
Kalunga has closed the distance and engaged Michaels in a clinch.
Kalunga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalunga goes for a takedown attempt but Michaels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalunga fails with the takedown.
Michaels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalunga or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Michaels clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Michaels. #T2#
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalunga has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels presses Kalunga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michaels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kalunga clinches up against the cage.
Michaels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michaels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Michaels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels blocking some punches.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michaels pressing his opponent against the cage.
Michaels effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michaels taking a breather.
Kalunga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Kalunga keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels wants to break free but Kalunga has control.
Kalunga has Michaels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michaels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalunga can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Kalunga has a takedown stuffed.
Kalunga misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with a thumping low kick. #T4##CL2#
Michaels clinches up with Kalunga and pushes him back against the cage.
Kalunga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Kalunga in a clinch.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.
Michaels taking a breather.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalunga wants a takedown.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Kalunga fails to land.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Kalunga is breathing heavily.
Michaels is trying to push Kalunga away but Kalunga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michaels pushes Kalunga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels misses with a low kick as Kalunga jumps back.
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!
Kalunga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Michaels's cut.
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#
Michaels clinches.
Kalunga misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kalunga wants a takedown.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Kalunga misses with some punches.
Michaels prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Michaels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalasa Kalunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalunga misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalunga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalunga is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Kalunga gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kalunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalunga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working. #T1#
Michaels pushes Kalunga off looking to stand but Kalunga dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kalunga thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
Kalunga trying to control from half guard but Michaels is working away.
Kalunga trying to control from Michaels's half guard. Michaels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalunga trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kalunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michaels seems keen to control Kalunga's posture.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michaels striking off his back but it's not causing Kalunga any problems.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaels controls Kalunga momentarily but Kalunga frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kalunga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Michaels closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalunga dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Kalunga's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Michaels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Michaels has Kalunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Kalunga. #T3#
Kalunga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michaels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalunga misses with some punches.
Kalunga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalunga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels lands a shot to the body.
Michaels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalunga backwards.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalunga has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalunga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalunga has double underhooks.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Michaels pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shawn Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Kalunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Kalunga has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.#BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels unleashes a big counter combination but Kalunga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Kalunga has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Michaels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kalunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Kalunga closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Michaels.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Kalunga has the dominant position.
Michaels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalasa Kalunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels slowing the pace effectively.
Michaels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels cracks Kalunga with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Kalunga.
A right hook to the body lands for Michaels.
Michaels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Michaels breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Michaels has Kalunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Shawn Michaels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalunga being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Michaels.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Michaels tries to break the clinch but Kalunga is controlling the position.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels wants to break free but Kalunga has control. #BC2#
Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kalunga moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalunga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Michaels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalasa Kalunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kalunga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Kalunga blocks a leg kick.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Kalunga.
Kalunga with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Michaels. #BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels punishes Kalunga's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Michaels.
Michaels continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Kalunga shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Kalunga clinches up against the cage.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Kalunga has the dominant position.
Michaels controlling the action here for a moment.
Michaels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shawn Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalunga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards. #T4#
Kalunga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michaels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kalunga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michaels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalunga won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Michaels clinches.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Kalunga is controlling him.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalunga throws a right hand that misses
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michaels tries to score with a low kick but Kalunga moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Kalunga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!
An out of breath Shawn Michaels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kalasa Kalunga had this to say: 'ADRIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANE '.

Event: SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Fergossun misses with a body shot.
Fergossun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xuwatanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tuny Fergossun has been cut.
Fergossun digs a good body shot into Xuwatanabe's ribs.
Jab from Fergossun.
Fergossun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xuwatanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergossun.
Fergossun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergossun lands with an uppercut that bounces Xuwatanabe off the cage and back into range.
Fergossun misses the shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe throws out a counter right but Fergossun avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Fergossun.
Fergossun misses with a wild body shot.
Xuwatanabe feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Fergossun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fergossun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fergossun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergossun looks to score with a jab to the body but Xuwatanabe is just out of range.
Xuwatanabe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fergossun is looking to wear down Xuwatanabe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fergossun misses with a series of wild punches.
Fergossun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergossun stuns Xuwatanabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fergossun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xuwatanabe throws out a counter right but Fergossun avoids it with no problem.
Fergossun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe swings for the body but Fergossun moves out of range. #T2#
Fergossun misses the shot to the body.
Fergossun takes a swing at Xuwatanabe's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Fergossun forces Xuwatanabe back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fergossun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xuwatanabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fergossun's hands.
Fergossun swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Xuwatanabe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xuwatanabe misses with a straight right.
Tuny Fergossun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xuwatanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tuny Fergossun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergossun throws a combination that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a left and a right... And another left! Fergossun is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomuton Xuwatanabe!
In his post fight interview, Jomuton Xuwatanabe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFC 11: Bradman x Gonza
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Buquesnoy has managed to clinch.
Buquesnoy lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulver is trying to break the clinch but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage.
Bulver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buquesnoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bulver blocks an elbow strike from Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bulver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buquesnoy keeps control of Bulver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Bulver manages to break the clinch.
Buquesnoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buquesnoy tries to clinch up.
As Buquesnoy backs away, Bulver returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Buquesnoy has managed to clinch.
Bulver tries to break free but Buquesnoy pushes him back against the cage.
Bulver is trying to break the clinch but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage.
Buquesnoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulver's efforts to push away.
Buquesnoy'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.#T1#
Buquesnoy lands an elbow inside.
Buquesnoy has Bulver pressed against the cage, preventing Bulver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buquesnoy effectively controlling the action here.
Buquesnoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bulver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bulver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bulver managing to block the knees to the body from Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy keeps control of Bulver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Buquesnoy keeps control of Bulver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the body.
Buquesnoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bulver.
Buquesnoy stalling in the clinch.
Buquesnoy keeps control of Bulver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bulver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulver darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
The fighters circling - Bulver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buquesnoy tries to counter with a clinch but Bulver shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Buquesnoy closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buquesnoy tries to throw a body punch but Bulver avoids it by throwing Buquesnoy back against the cage.
Bulver working hard to break the clinch.
Buquesnoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulver is defending well for now.
Buquesnoy looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buquesnoy obliges.
Bulver tries to break the clinch but Buquesnoy is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bulver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Buquesnoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bulver has had enough of the clinch but Buquesnoy keeps him there for the moment.
Bulver being controlled against the cage.
Bulver blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Buquesnoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bulver's face.
Bulver blocking some punches.
Buquesnoy'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.
Bulver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buquesnoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buquesnoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buquesnoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulver wants to get back to striking at distance but Buquesnoy won't allow it.
Buquesnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulver controls his hands.
Bulver is looking to break free of the clinch but Buquesnoy has double underhooks.
Bulver can't break the clinch.
Bulver wants to break free but Buquesnoy has control.
Buquesnoy working Bulver over with knees to the body.
Buquesnoy is trying to maintain a safe position but Bulver gets an underhook and turns Buquesnoy into the cage.
Buquesnoy taking a breather.
Bulver has had enough of the clinch but Buquesnoy keeps him there for the moment.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head. #T4#
Bulver is trying to break free.
Buquesnoy has Bulver pressed against the cage, preventing Bulver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buquesnoy misses with a knee strike.
Bulver blocks a body shot from Buquesnoy.
A frustrated look appears on Bulver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bulver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buquesnoy is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Buquesnoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Buquesnoy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bulver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Buquesnoy can turn it around.
Bulver is trying to break free.
Bulver is looking to break free of the clinch but Buquesnoy has double underhooks.
Bulver working hard to break the clinch.
Bulver tries to circle away but Buquesnoy has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bulver breaks the clinch.
Bulver misses with a straight right.
Buquesnoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buquesnoy moves to clinch but Bulver breaks away
and Bulver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mot Buquesnoy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buquesnoy moves to clinch but Bulver breaks away
and Bulver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buquesnoy wants to clinch up but Bulver keeps it at a distance.
Bulver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buquesnoy tries to clinch but Bulver moves away
and Bulver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buquesnoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bulver is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Bulver.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bulver tries to keep at a distance but Buquesnoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buquesnoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buquesnoy leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Buquesnoy is looking to control Bulver's arms but Bulver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buquesnoy has his back to the cage.
Buquesnoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bulver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buquesnoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buquesnoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buquesnoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulver with a hook.
Bulver throws a right and a left that Buquesnoy avoids nicely.
Benz Bulver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buquesnoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bulver cracks Buquesnoy with a good jab.#ROC#
Buquesnoy is rocked!#CL2#
Bulver gets tackled into the cage by Buquesnoy. Buquesnoy maintains the clinch.
Buquesnoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulver avoids it.
Bulver tries to break the clinch but Buquesnoy is controlling the position.
Buquesnoy tries to stall but Bulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buquesnoy just leaning against Bulver, taking a breather. #T2#
Bulver wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buquesnoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buquesnoy taking a breather.
Bulver is trying to break free.
Bulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buquesnoy looking to throw knees to the head but Bulver is blocking nicely.
Bulver can't break the clinch.
Buquesnoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buquesnoy has Bulver pressed against the cage, preventing Bulver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bulver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bulver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bulver blocks an elbow strike.
Bulver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buquesnoy has Bulver pressed against the cage, preventing Bulver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buquesnoy lands a nice knee to the body.
Bulver wants to break free but Buquesnoy has control.
Bulver tries to break the clinch but Buquesnoy is controlling the position.
Buquesnoy stalling against the cage.
Bulver working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC#
Bulver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buquesnoy takes one to the side of the head.
Buquesnoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bulver! #CL2#
Bulver gets tackled into the cage by Buquesnoy. Buquesnoy maintains the clinch.
Buquesnoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Bulver is trying to force a seperation but Buquesnoy has the dominant position.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Bulver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bulver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage.
Mot Buquesnoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Bulver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buquesnoy lands a knee 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!
Buquesnoy lands an elbow just above Bulver 's eye.
Buquesnoy tries to stall but Bulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buquesnoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buquesnoy is breathing heavily.#T4#
Bulver can't break the clinch.
Buquesnoy misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bulver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Buquesnoy instigates a clinch.
Buquesnoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulver's elbow.
Bulver is trying to break the clinch but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage.
Buquesnoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bulver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buquesnoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bulver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Buquesnoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulver's efforts to push away.
Bulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buquesnoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bulver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bulver is looking to break free of the clinch but Buquesnoy has double underhooks.
Buquesnoy lands an elbow just above Bulver 's eye.
Buquesnoy trying to stall but Bulver improves his position.
Bulver is trying to push Buquesnoy away but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bulver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mot Buquesnoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bulver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buquesnoy. Buquesnoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Bulver lands a left and a right that send Buquesnoy crashing to the mat, dazed. Bulver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Buquesnoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulver finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Mot Buquesnoy has been cut.
Bulver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bulver. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buquesnoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buquesnoy tries to clinch up but Bulver circles away and keeps his distance.
Bulver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buquesnoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bulver lands a jab to Buquesnoy's midsection.
Bulver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buquesnoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bulver cracks Buquesnoy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Buquesnoy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bulver pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Buquesnoy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benz Bulver!
Benz Bulver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: SFC FN 2: Guerrero x Divac
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Malcolm scores with a sloppy right hand. Alddo should have avoided that one.
Malcolm throws out a powerful jab.
Alddo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alddo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malcolm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alddo misses with a series of wild punches.
Alddo dives in for a single leg takedown but Malcolm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alddo goes for a double leg but Malcolm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malcolm continues to drive forward.
Malcolm lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm blocks a jab.
Malcolm moves out of range as Alddo strikes.
Malcolm swings for the body but Alddo moves out of range.
Malcolm cracks Alddo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Alddo takes one on the button.
Alddo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Malcolm misses.
Alddo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malcolm.
Devon Malcolm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malcolm throws a body punch but Alddo moves out of range.
Alddo shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malcolm! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouzee Alddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malcolm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malcolm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malcolm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alddo.
Malcolm misses the jab.
Malcolm throws an overhand right that lands on Alddo's shoulder, as Alddo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Alddo misses with a low kick.
Malcolm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alddo shoots for a takedown but Malcolm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malcolm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malcolm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malcolm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malcolm moves away from the strike by Alddo.
It seemed like Malcolm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alddo takes a swing at Malcolm's ribcage but misses.
Malcolm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alddo misses with a takedown attempt - Malcolm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alddo throws a hook to the side of Malcolm's head but Malcolm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malcolm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malcolm's corner calls for a 1-2. Malcolm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malcolm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alddo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Malcolm throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Alddo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malcolm!
Malcolm tries to buck Alddo off but Alddo is having none of it.#T3#
Malcolm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Malcolm is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Malcolm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malcolm tries to bench press Alddo off him but Alddo keeps the position.
Alddo wants to control but Malcolm is keeping him busy.
Malcolm wants to control but Alddo postures up.
Malcolm manages to get back to half guard.
Malcolm is controlling Alddo's trapped leg to prevent Alddo from advancing to side control.
Malcolm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alddo. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alddo connects with a nice short shot to Malcolm's temple.
Malcolm is trying to control but can't.
Malcolm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malcolm.#SUB2#
Alddo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alddo postures up in Malcolm's guard and throws a big left but Malcolm blocks it.
Malcolm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Malcolm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malcolm misses with a looping right.#TD#
Alddo 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.
Malcolm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malcolm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jouzee Alddo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malcolm seems keen to control Alddo's posture.
Alddo is looking to work some ground and pound but Malcolm has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malcolm holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Alddo wants to control from the top but Malcolm keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alddo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malcolm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malcolm connects with a nice looking jab.
Alddo walks into a jab.
Alddo takes one on the button.
Malcolm looks to score with a jab to the body but Alddo is just out of range.
Alddo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malcolm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malcolm throws a body punch but Alddo moves out of range.
Alddo tries to counter with a takedown but Malcolm is quick to defend against it.
Alddo misses the shot to the body.
Alddo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malcolm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Alddo misses with a body punch
letting Malcolm counter with a right hand.
Malcolm catches Alddo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malcolm throws a body shot but no joy.
Malcolm scores with a sloppy right hand. Alddo should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alddo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malcolm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malcolm wants it to stay on the feet.
Malcolm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malcolm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alddo moves away.
Malcolm with a hook.
Alddo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malcolm.
Alddo feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Alddo misses with a takedown attempt
and Malcolm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Alddo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malcolm is trying to get back to full guard.
Malcolm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alddo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malcolm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malcolm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alddo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malcolm trying to control here. #T4#
Malcolm is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malcolm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malcolm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alddo is working away from the top position though.
Alddo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malcolm is looking for a sweep. Alddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alddo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alddo prevents Malcolm from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Malcolm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alddo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Malcolm tries to get set, Alddo tries to push him back and clinch up but Malcolm manages to avoid the attempt.
Alddo shoots for a takedown but Malcolm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alddo drops his hands momentarily and Malcolm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alddo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malcolm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alddo somewhat.
Malcolm throws a body punch but Alddo moves out of range.
Jouzee Alddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alddo throws a leg kick
and Malcolm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malcolm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alddo.
Malcolm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouzee Alddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Malcolm misses with a straight right.
Malcolm connects with the punch.
Malcolm connects with the punch.
Alddo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malcolm avoids it really well and circles away.
Malcolm tests Alddo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malcolm misses the jab.#T2#
Alddo shoots in for a takedown but Malcolm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malcolm misses the shot to the body.
Alddo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alddo throws the left hand but Malcolm avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Malcolm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malcolm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malcolm wants it to stay on the feet.
Malcolm cracks Alddo with a good jab.
Alddo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malcolm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alddo.
Malcolm slaps away a takedown attempt from Alddo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Jab, jab by Malcolm - just one landing.
Malcolm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Alddo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alddo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malcolm scores with a punch to the head.
Alddo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Devon Malcolm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malcolm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malcolm lands an overhand right.
Malcolm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jouzee Alddo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alddo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malcolm! But no joy.
Malcolm takes a swing at Alddo's ribcage but misses.
Malcolm clobbers Alddo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alddo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malcolm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malcolm connects with a nice looking jab.
Alddo moves in looking to clinch but Malcolm pushes him off.
Malcolm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alddo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Malcolm!
In his post fight interview, Devon Malcolm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFC 10: PRIDE IN TOKYO
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Jerome stuffs the takedown attempt from Larry. Larry gets slowly back to his feet.
Larry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jerome connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larry scrambles back to his feet.
Larry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jerome lands a glancing blow to the side of Larry's head.
Jab, jab by Jerome - just one landing.
Jerome displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larry.
Jerome misses with a two punch combination.
Jerome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice jab there from Jerome. #ROC2#
Larry is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jerome throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Larry crashing down! Larry tries to stagger back to his feet but Jerome just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Larry asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Jerome!
King Jerome 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: SFC 10: PRIDE IN TOKYO
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Halaptung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinnis.
Halaptung scores with a nice strike.
Dinnis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halaptung looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halaptung throws a body punch but Dinnis moves out of range.
Dinnis 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.
Halaptung lands a leg kick that knocks Dinnis off balance momentarily.
Dinnis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Halaptung's head coaches at Eli7e that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Dinnis misses.
Halaptung throws a hook but Dinnis blocks it.
Dinnis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinnis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halaptung counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Halaptung.
Halaptung scores with a jab to the head.
Halaptung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halaptung wants it to stay on the feet.
Supertuk Halaptung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillaan Dinnis.#T1#
Dinnis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halaptung circles away.
Dinnis 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.#TD2#
Dinnis 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.
Dinnis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halaptung is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dinnis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halaptung passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dinnis is refusing to be controlled, as Halaptung sits in half guard.
Dinnis wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Dinnis actively working from the bottom here.
Dinnis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dinnis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halaptung lands strikes from half guard.
Halaptung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halaptung stalling away here and it's allowed Dinnis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Dinnis has his foot on Halaptung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halaptung works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Halaptung is looking to stand up but Dinnis won't let him.
Halaptung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinnis is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dinnis wants to control from the top but Halaptung keeps moving.
Dinnis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Halaptung has Dinnis pulled in close to control his posture.
Dinnis wants to pass the guard but Halaptung is keeping the position.
Halaptung keeping moving, preventing Dinnis from controlling successfully.
Dinnis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halaptung looking to control.
Halaptung wants to stand up but Dinnis is controlling him.
Dinnis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halaptung throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Dinnis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dinnis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dinnis trying to control the position from guard on top but Halaptung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Dinnis stays in close to Halaptung's body and controls the position.
Dinnis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinnis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halaptung trying to control the position.
Dinnis stands and throws Halaptung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinnis works to advance to full mount. Halaptung defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dinnis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! Dinnis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dinnis prevents Halaptung from getting the reversal.
Dinnis lands with some strikes.
Dinnis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been informed that Dinnis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Halaptung is bucking up trying to escape but Dinnis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dinnis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halaptung is looking to escape.
Dinnis controlling the pace for now.
Halaptung can't escape the position. #T7#
Dinnis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dinnis looking to control but Halaptung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dinnis working for a submission but Halaptung is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Dinnis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dinnis controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dinnis avoids the attempt from Halaptung to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dinnis content just to control the position here.
It looks like Dinnis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dinnis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halaptung prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Halaptung holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dinnis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T9#
Dinnis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dinnis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Halaptung is squirming around, avoiding Dinnis's attempts to control the action.
Halaptung is looking to improve his position but Dinnis isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dinnis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Halaptung has worked his arm free - good work by Halaptung!
Dinnis trying to control the position but Halaptung is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillaan Dinnis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Halaptung swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Dinnis counters with a shoot takedown. Halaptung fights it but they end up in guard.
Dinnis trying to control the position from guard on top but Halaptung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinnis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillaan Dinnis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dinnis trying to control the position from guard on top but Halaptung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinnis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halaptung keeping moving, preventing Dinnis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinnis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Dinnis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halaptung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinnis trying to control but Halaptung is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Dinnis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dinnis trying to control the position but Halaptung is working away.
Dinnis advances nicely into full mount.
Dinnis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Dinnis tries to control but Halaptung wriggling away.
Halaptung is working to get back to half guard.
Dinnis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dinnis misses with a head shot.
Dinnis throwing strikes here but Halaptung is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dinnis controlling his opponent.
Dinnis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Halaptung avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dinnis.
Dinnis content just to control the position here.
Dinnis looking to control but Halaptung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dinnis controlling his opponent.
Dinnis looking to control but Halaptung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dinnis controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Dinnis looking for a guillotine from mount but Halaptung is having none of it.
Dinnis controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinnis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dinnis wants to control the pace but Halaptung is squirming around nicely.
Dinnis content just to control the position here. #T5#
Dinnis wants to control the pace but Halaptung is squirming around nicely.
Dinnis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dinnis fails to take his opponent's back.
Dinnis controlling from the full mount.
Dinnis wants to control the pace but Halaptung is squirming around nicely.
Dinnis controlling from the full mount. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halaptung tries to hold on but Dinnis postures up.
Dinnis tries to control but Halaptung wriggling away.
Dinnis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Halaptung is squirming around, avoiding Dinnis's attempts to control the action.
Dinnis controlling the pace for now.
Dillaan Dinnis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Halaptung can't escape the position.
Dinnis controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinnis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halaptung tries to reverse the position but Dinnis maintains control.
Dinnis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dinnis wants to take Halaptung's back here but Halaptung is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Halaptung tries to lock up and control but Dinnis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Supertuk Halaptung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinnis controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Dinnis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Dinnis.#T9#
Halaptung tries to hold on but Dinnis postures up.
Dinnis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinnis wants to control the pace but Halaptung is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillaan Dinnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dinnis 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Dillaan Dinnis!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Dillaan Dinnis!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Dillaan Dinnis!

Dillaan Dinnis wins by unanimous decision!
Dillaan Dinnis looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Everyone knows I beat him the first time around, and im thankful he granted me the rematch, but....im not surprised motherfucker!'.
Supertuk Halaptung spoke after the fight, saying 'My manager told me not to take this fight, I'm just too stupid to back down from a challenge. Now we have to do a trilogy fight.'.

Event: SFC 10: PRIDE IN TOKYO
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Fergossun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kleinschmidts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fergossun scores with a one two! Kleinschmidt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Kleinschmidt forces Fergossun back against the ropes and clinches.
Fergossun wants to break free but Kleinschmidt has control.
Fergossun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Kleinschmidt jumps guard and drags Fergossun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Fergossun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kleinschmidt's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kleinschmidt has his hands on Fergossun's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kleinschmidt controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tuny Fergossun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fergossun misses the shot to the body.
Fergossun sets himself, and Kleinschmidt steps forward looking for the clinch! Fergossun avoids it this time.
Kleinschmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kleinschmidt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tuny Fergossun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergossun throws a right hand that Kleinschmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinschmidt also avoids with ease.
Kleinschmidt wants to clinch but Fergossun slips to the side
letting Fergossun counter with a right hand.
Fergossun scores with a sloppy right hand. Kleinschmidt should have avoided that one. #T2#
Fergossun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kleinschmidt moves away.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Fergossun misses its target.
Fergossun thuds a left hand into Kleinschmidt's body.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Fergossun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fergossun is looking to wear down Kleinschmidt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fergossun misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Fergossun finds it's target.#T3#
Kleinschmidt dodges the punch combination from Fergossun.
Fergossun throws a nice looking combination but Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fergossun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fergossun connects with a body shot.
Fergossun scores with a shot to the body.
Fergossun fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergossun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergossun with a hook.
Fergossun lands a jab to Kleinschmidt's midsection.
Fergossun takes a swing at Kleinschmidt's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Fergossun throws a right hand that Kleinschmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinschmidt also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt clinches up with Fergossun and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Fergossun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fergossun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kleinschmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergossun.
Kleinschmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fergossun looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleinschmidt is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fergossun.
Kleinschmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergossun.
Some wild striking there from Fergossun. #T5#
Kleinschmidt moves in looking to clinch but Fergossun pushes him off.
A jab from Fergossun does it's job there.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Fergossun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fergossun.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fergossun smiles and moves away.
A nice combination there by Fergossun.
Fergossun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergossun just misses with a punch to the body. #T6#
Fergossun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fergossun.
Fergossun looks to land a combination but Kleinschmidt avoids it well. #CL2#
Kleinschmidt gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fergossun smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fergossun. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Kleinschmidt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Fergossun stands there with Kleinschmidt around his waist. Kleinschmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tuny Fergossun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.#BC#
Fergossun manages to break the clinch.
Fergossun just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergossun lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergossun. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fergossun sets himself, and Kleinschmidt steps forward looking for the clinch! Fergossun avoids it this time.#T7##CL2#
Kleinschmidt clinches.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fergossun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Fergossun turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Fergossun forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Fergossun looking to stall. #TD2#
Kleinschmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fergossun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fergossun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fergossun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fergossun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fergossun postures up. #T8#
Kleinschmidt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fergossun is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kleinschmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Kleinschmidt is trying to stand.
Kleinschmidt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kleinschmidt manages to get to full guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position but Fergossun postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuny Fergossun 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#
Fergossun lands a two punch combo.
Fergossun connects with a body shot.
Fergossun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt wants to counter the offense by Fergossun and move into the clinch position.
Kleinschmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fergossun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fergossun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kleinschmidt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fergossun.
Kleinschmidt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergossun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fergossun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kleinschmidt tries to counter with a clinch but Fergossun shakes him off and moves away.
Fergossun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergossun. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fergossun works over Kleinschmidt's head and body with a nice combination.
Fergossun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kleinschmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fergossun lands a nice hook to Kleinschmidt's body. Kleinschmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kleinschmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kleinschmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergossun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kleinschmidt can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Fergossun.
Fergossun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fergossun swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleinschmidt.
Fergossun is looking for a counter combo.
Fergossun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergossun throws a body shot but no joy.
Fergossun swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleinschmidt.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt clinches up with Fergossun and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fergossun walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Fergossun looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleinschmidt is just out of range.
Fergossun cracks Kleinschmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fergossun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kleinschmidt on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fergossun! #CL2#
Kleinschmidt closes the distance and clinches.
Kleinschmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fergossun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kleinschmidt's brow. #TD2#
Kleinschmidt manages to pull guard.
Fergossun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kleinschmidt has his hands on Fergossun's head, controlling the position.
Kleinschmidt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fergossun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fergossun wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fergossun defends it easily.
Kleinschmidt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fergossun wants to stand but Kleinschmidt is controlling his posture from full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Fergossun trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kleinschmidt pulls Fergossun in close to his closed guard and prevents Fergossun from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kleinschmidt controls Fergossun momentarily but Fergossun frees himself.
Kleinschmidt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kleinschmidt pulls Fergossun in to control the position.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fergossun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fergossun sets himself, and Kleinschmidt steps forward looking for the clinch! Fergossun avoids it this time.
Fergossun throws a series of strikes that have Kleinschmidt backpedaling. #T7#
Fergossun misses with a double jab.
Fergossun scores with a one two! Kleinschmidt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fergossun misses with a wild body shot.
Kleinschmidt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch there but Fergossun circles away.
Fergossun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kleinschmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fergossun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fergossun swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleinschmidt.
Tuny Fergossun is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergossun throws a right hand that Kleinschmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinschmidt also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt has Fergossun up against the ropes in a clinch. #T8#
Kleinschmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Fergossun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuny Fergossun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fergossun walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tuny Fergossun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.
Nice jab there from Fergossun.
Good shot there by Fergossun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleinschmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fergossun misses with a body shot.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergossun. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kleinschmidt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T9#
Fergossun connects with a single shot there.
Kleinschmidt takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Fergossun misses.
Kleinschmidt wants to counter with a clinch but Fergossun pushes him away.
Fergossun misses with a wild combination.
Kleinschmidt wants to counter the offense by Fergossun and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt closes the distance and clinches.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fergossun smiles and moves away.
Fergossun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kleinschmidt tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuny Fergossun dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fergossun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Fergossun. Beautiful body shot.
Kleinschmidt wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fergossun, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kleinschmidt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fergossun uses from the top position.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a triangle but Fergossun pushes his legs off easily.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position but Fergossun postures up.
Kleinschmidt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fergossun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fergossun thuds a left hand into Kleinschmidt's body.
Fergossun avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Kleinschmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fergossun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kleinschmidt moves away.
Fergossun throws a series of punches but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fergossun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fergossun looks to land a combination but Kleinschmidt avoids it well.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fergossun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kleinschmidt misses.
Kleinschmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fergossun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergossun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kleinschmidt moves away.#T4#
Fergossun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fergossun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fergossun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fergossun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kleinschmidt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fergossun.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt pushes Fergossun up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Fergossun won't allow it.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Kleinschmidt pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fergossun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fergossun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fergossun trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has his feet on Fergossun's thighs here. He's pushed Fergossun off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fergossun screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Rudolf Kleinschmidt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFC 9: Uberveem x Joe II
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Uberveem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Samoa Joe has been cut.
We've been told by Uberveem's head coaches at Kangaroo's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
and Uberveem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Uberveem misses its target.
Alistaar Uberveem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samoa Joe.#TD2#
Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joe trying to control the action but Uberveem is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Uberveem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uberveem is trying to get back to half guard.
Joe lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Joe throws a strike aimed at the side of Uberveem's head but Uberveem avoids it well.
Joe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Joe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Joe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Joe looks up at the clock and then as Uberveem takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Joe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Joe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Uberveem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Uberveem some visible discomfort. #T2#
Uberveem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Uberveem dodges the ground and pound from Joe.
Joe trying to control the position but Uberveem is working away.
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Uberveem sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Joe is staying tight to Uberveem's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Uberveem avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joe.
Joe trying to control the position but Uberveem is working away.
Joe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Joe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Uberveem is looking for a sweep.
Joe tries to score with some ground and pound. Uberveem controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Uberveem is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Uberveem's face as Joe controls the position.
Joe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Joe throws an elbow but Uberveem slips to the side and avoids it well.
Joe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Uberveem is avoiding damage well.
Uberveem is breathing heavily.
Joe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The strikes coming from Joe are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Joe working the ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistaar Uberveem has been cut.
Uberveem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joe.
Uberveem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uberveem tries to get out of the position.
Joe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Joe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joe trying to control the position but Uberveem is working away.
Joe working away.
Joe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Joe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Joe grinds an elbow into Uberveem's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoa Joe dominated that 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!
#R2#
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uberveem enables Joe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uberveem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe wants to control from the top but Uberveem keeps moving.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe distracts Uberveem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Uberveem blocks nicely.
Uberveem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe works over Uberveem with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Uberveem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Uberveem stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Joe wants to control from the top but Uberveem keeps moving. #T2#
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe cracks Uberveem with a solid left hand.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Uberveem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samoa Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
Alistaar Uberveem's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe postures up.
Joe throws a strike but Uberveem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe thows a huge punch but Uberveem dodges it nicely. #T3#
Joe trying to control the pace.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uberveem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Alistaar Uberveem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Uberveem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uberveem defending well though.
Joe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joe works his way into full mount!
Joe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Uberveem because Joe loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Uberveem is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoa Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uberveem defends it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samoa Joe!
Samoa Joe 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.
Alistaar Uberveem was interviewed post fight and said 'he took this one fair and square, we are now even at 1 a piece...Uberveem x Joe III needs to happen, and i promise it will end like the first fight did. i was simply off my game tonight.'.

Event: SFC 8: Fautanua (c) x Almeida
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Alddo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Hernandez has his foot on Alddo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alddo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alddo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alddo controls the pace.
Alddo working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alddo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alddo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Alddo pushes down on Hernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Alddo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alddo working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez trying to control but Alddo postures up.
Alddo is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it. #T2#
Alddo stalling.
Hernandez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alddo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alddo is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Alddo in his half guard.
Alddo moves nicely into side control.
Alddo landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
Alddo controls the position.
Let's hope that Alddo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Alddo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Alddo cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alddo landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alddo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alddo working the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to control Alddo's posture but Alddo avoids it.
Alddo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alddo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernandez down.
Alddo is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Check out the look on Alddo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alddo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hernandez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alddo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouzee Alddo!
A very excited looking Jouzee Alddo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFC 8: Fautanua (c) x Almeida
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Almeida stuns Fautanua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Almeida sprawls and moves away.
Fautanua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Almeida to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Fautanua rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida lands with a left to the head.
Fautanua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.
Fautanua letting Almeida take a breather here.#TD#
Fautanua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fautanua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Fautanua is keeping the position.
Fautanua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fautanua's guard. #REVB##T1#
Almeida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fautanua's guard.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Fautanua keeps moving. #SUB#
Fautanua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fautanua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Fautanua won't let him.
Fautanua controls Almeida momentarily but Almeida frees himself.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fautanua pulls Almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents Almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Almeida advances position into side control!#T3##SU2#
Almeida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fautanua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Almeida defends well and Fautanua ends up having to push Almeida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Fautanua dives in and scores a takedown into Almeida's guard.
Fautanua is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida looking to control. #T4#
Almeida is controlling Fautanua's posture.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fautanua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fautanua is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Fautanua is proving a slippery customer.
Fautanua trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida 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#
A left and a right from Almeida both land. Nice combination.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Fautanua has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Fautanua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Fautanua moves into the clinch.
Almeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fautanua's efforts to push away.
Fautanua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Almeida after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Almeida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Almeida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua misses with a body shot
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Almeida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Almeida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua wants a takedown but no success here.
Almeida is trying to break the clinch but Fautanua has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Fautanua's belly button to the back.
Fautanua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fautanua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fautanua eats them both and turns towards Almeida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fautanua counters with a series of strikes. Almeida will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Fautanua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fautanua rather than just go for the knockout.
Fautanua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fautanuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricardo Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Almeida clinches.
Fautanua goes for a takedown attempt but Almeida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fautanua walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Fautanua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Fautanua fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almeida to the ground. Fautanua is now in Almeida's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fautanua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fautanua throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Almeida scores with a hook to the body. Fautanua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Almeida!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
A head kick misses from Fautanua.
Almeida leaves Fautanua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fautanua checks a leg kick.
Fautanua swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A nice combination there by Almeida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua avoids them all with ease.
Almeida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Almeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Fautanua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fautanua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Fautanua.
Fautanua fails to land the takedown.
Almeida connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua tries to clinch up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almeida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fautanua at a distance.
Almeida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Almeida keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Fautanua looks to clinch
and Fautanua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Almeida.
Almeida is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a series of strikes. Fautanua will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Fautanua is rocked!
Fautanua goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
Fautanua has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fautanua is out of range.
Ricardo Almeida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fautanua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fautanua tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida really 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.
#R4#
Almeida lands with a cross.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Almeida lands a jab to the nose.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fautanua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua working the strikes but Almeida uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Almeida is staying active underneath Fautanua, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida trying to hold on to Fautanua's head to control him but Fautanua postures up.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fautanua slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Almeida does no damage. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fautanua.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control.
Fautanua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control. #SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Fautanua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Almeida throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Almeida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Fautanua.
A nice side step and Almeida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almeida.
Fautanua misses with a straight right.
Fautanua misses with a head kick.
Fautanua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
As Almeida tries to get set, Fautanua tries to push him back and clinch up but Almeida manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Fautanua gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fautanua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fautanua back to the cage. Almeida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Almeida throws a right hand that Fautanua ducks under and follows up with a left that Fautanua also avoids with ease.
Fautanua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almeida sprawls well. Almeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fautanua gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeida throws out a counter right but Fautanua avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Almeida scores with a body shot. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Fautanua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
Almeida is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fautanua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch but Fautanua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Almeida misses with a low kick as Fautanua jumps back.
Fautanua is looking to clinch.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Fautanua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Almeida lands a slapping body shot.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Fautanua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida misses with a leg kick.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua wants to clinch.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ricardo Almeida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fautanua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fautanua off to one side.
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fautanua is defended easily by Almeida.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Fautanua with a poor takedown
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taulua Fautanua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida tries to land a leg kick but Fautanua saw it coming and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 43:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Almeida!
Ricardo Almeida is the new featherweight champion!
Ricardo Almeida 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.
In defeat, Taulua Fautanua stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is always a learning experience. I'll be better. I'll improve for sure!'.

Event: SFC FightNight: 1
Date: May 23, 2017

#R1#
Balor lands with a good body shot.
Balor jabs at Buquesnoy's body.
Balor lands with a good body shot.
Buquesnoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balor finds it's way round the side to connect with Buquesnoy's head. #CL#
Buquesnoy forces Balor back against the cage and clinches.
Balor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buquesnoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Balor after a bit of a struggle.
Buquesnoy prevents Balor from breaking the clinch.
Buquesnoy misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balor.
A hook to the body from Balor.
Balor takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Finn Balor has been cut.
Buquesnoy lands a damaging elbow.
Balor can't find room to land a body shot as Buquesnoy controls the action.
Balor wants to break free but Buquesnoy has control.
Buquesnoy keeps control of Balor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buquesnoy trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buquesnoy keeps control of Balor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balor can't break the clinch. #T1#
Buquesnoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balor is looking to break free of the clinch but Buquesnoy has double underhooks.
Buquesnoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balor working aggressively here.
Buquesnoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balor is looking to break free of the clinch but Buquesnoy has double underhooks.
Balor tries to circle away but Buquesnoy has him pinned against the cage.
Buquesnoy misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Buquesnoy.
Balor is pressed up against the cage. Buquesnoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balor down to the mat. Balor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mot Buquesnoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balor connects with a body shot that sends Buquesnoy's belly button to the back.
Buquesnoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Balor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Balor tests Buquesnoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balor works Buquesnoy's body with a nice hook.
Balor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buquesnoy rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Buquesnoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buquesnoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balor thuds a left hand into Buquesnoy's body.
Buquesnoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balor thuds a left hand into Buquesnoy's body.
Balor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Balor does no damage. #CL#
Buquesnoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buquesnoy can't get the takedown.
Balor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Buquesnoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balor has had enough of the clinch but Buquesnoy keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Balor as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Balor.
Balor tries to throw a body punch but Buquesnoy avoids it by throwing Balor back against the cage.
Buquesnoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balor can't find room to land a body shot as Buquesnoy controls the action.
Buquesnoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balor tries a body shot but Buquesnoy blocks it.
Balor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balor misses with a body punch.
Buquesnoy working Balor over with knees to the body.
Balor can't find room to land a body shot as Buquesnoy controls the action.
Buquesnoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buquesnoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buquesnoy's elbow.
Balor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buquesnoy crunches a lovely knee into Balor's ribcage.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buquesnoy obliges.
The referee calls for Buquesnoy to work.
Buquesnoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buquesnoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Buquesnoy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Balor regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Balor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Buquesnoy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Buquesnoy.
Balor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buquesnoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Finn Balor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finn Balor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balor misses with a wild body shot.
Balor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buquesnoy at a distance.
Mot Buquesnoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buquesnoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finn Balor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balor circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Buquesnoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buquesnoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balor is defending well for now.
Buquesnoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Balor wants to get back to striking at distance but Buquesnoy won't allow it.
Buquesnoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Buquesnoy to work.
Buquesnoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Balor avoids the damage to the body.
Balor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buquesnoy's elbow. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balor.
Buquesnoy lands a nice knee to the body.
Buquesnoy lands a damaging elbow.
Balor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buquesnoy works on Balor's body with a couple of short punches.
Balor tries to work over Buquesnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balor takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buquesnoy obliges.
Balor misses with a body punch.
Balor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage.
Balor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Balor is breathing heavily.
Balor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buquesnoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Balor backwards.
Buquesnoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balor's elbow.
Balor takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Finn Balor's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Balor - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Balor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buquesnoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buquesnoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buquesnoy misses with a body punch.
Buquesnoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buquesnoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Balor won't want to take too many of those.
Buquesnoy looking to throw knees to the head but Balor is blocking nicely.
Buquesnoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Buquesnoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mot Buquesnoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buquesnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Balor controls his hands.
Buquesnoy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Balor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buquesnoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mot Buquesnoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balor wants to break free but Buquesnoy has control.
Buquesnoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buquesnoy obliges.
Buquesnoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Finn Balor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buquesnoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Balor controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balor's efforts to push away.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buquesnoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buquesnoy is trying to drag Balor to the mat but Balor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Balor digs a right hand into Buquesnoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buquesnoy's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buquesnoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balor tries to break the clinch but Buquesnoy is controlling the position.
Buquesnoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buquesnoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the body.
Buquesnoy is struggling to control the position.
Buquesnoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balor can do to turn this around?
Buquesnoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balor backwards.
Buquesnoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balor tries to work over Buquesnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balor blocks an uppercut.
Buquesnoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buquesnoy looking to throw knees to the head but Balor is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mot Buquesnoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Finn Balor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balor thuds a left hand into Buquesnoy's body.
Buquesnoy loads up on a big right hand but Balor slips the punch.
Finn Balor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balor connects with a body shot.
Balor lands a jab-cross combination.
Balor cracks Buquesnoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balor connects with a body shot that sends Buquesnoy's belly button to the back.
Balor lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Buquesnoy instigates a clinch.
Balor scores with a shoulder strike.
Buquesnoy tries to work over Balor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balor struggles to land a body shot inside as Buquesnoy controls his hands.
Balor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balor tries to work over Buquesnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balor is trying to break the clinch but Buquesnoy is controlling him.#T1#
A knee to the head by Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy lands an elbow that stopped Balor in his tracks for a moment.
Buquesnoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Balor up against the cage.
Balor misses with a punch to the body.
Balor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balor prevents the takedown attempt.
Balor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buquesnoy is working for takedown but Balor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balor is working Buquesnoy over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Buquesnoy.
Balor misses with a body punch.
Balor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buquesnoy tries for a takedown but Balor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mot Buquesnoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Buquesnoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buquesnoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Buquesnoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buquesnoy prevents a body shot from Balor.
A frustrated look appears on Balor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balor stops a takedown attempt from Buquesnoy.
A frustrated look appears on Balor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buquesnoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buquesnoy misses with a knee to the head.
Buquesnoy keeps control of Balor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balor has had enough of the clinch but Buquesnoy keeps him there for the moment.
Balor prevents the takedown attempt.
Buquesnoy has a couple of punches blocked by Balor. #BC2#
Balor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Buquesnoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balor clobbers Buquesnoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buquesnoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Balor. Beautiful body shot.
Balor cracks Buquesnoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balor lands with an overhand left.
Buquesnoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Buquesnoy rushes Balor and presses him up against the cage.
Balor misses with a body punch.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buquesnoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balor's face.
Balor prevents the takedown attempt.
Buquesnoy is leaning against Balor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Balor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Balor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buquesnoy.
Balor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Balor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buquesnoy crunches a lovely knee into Balor's ribcage.
Buquesnoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balor swings wildly with an uppercut but Buquesnoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buquesnoy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finn Balor!
Finn Balor 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1#
Villegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Villegas counters with a nice body shot.
Villegas moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Page drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Page wants to control from the top but Villegas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Villegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Villegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page trying to control but Villegas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Villegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Page defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Villegas pushes a forearm under Page's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Page is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

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

Event: SFC 7: The Human x Bulver
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Uberveem misses with a double jab
and Sylvia counters with a stiff right hand.
Uberveem throws a body shot but no joy.
Sylvia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sylvia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uberveem in his tracks.
Uberveem misses with a two punch combination.
Sylvia takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Uberveem lands a left and a right that send Sylvia crashing to the mat, dazed. Uberveem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Sylvia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uberveem misses with a body punch
and Sylvia counters with a one-two to the body.
Uberveem cracks Sylvia's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Sylvia slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Uberveem can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistaar Uberveem!
Alistaar Uberveem very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017

#R1#
Chan fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Buquesnoy clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage.
Buquesnoy connects with a knee to the head.
Buquesnoy slowing the pace effectively.
Buquesnoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Buquesnoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Buquesnoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chan is defending well for now.
Chan is looking to break free of the clinch but Buquesnoy has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Buquesnoy misses with a knee strike.
Chan tries a body shot but Buquesnoy blocks it.
Buquesnoy lands an elbow inside that Chan shrugs off. #T1#
Chan avoiding damage as Buquesnoy throws knees to the body.
Buquesnoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chan is trying to break free.#TD#
Chan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Buquesnoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chan to the mat. Chan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Buquesnoy dives into side control. #REVB#
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buquesnoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Buquesnoy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chan to his feet.
Chan lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Buquesnoy moves into the clinch.
Buquesnoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chan working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Buquesnoy misses with a knee to the head.
Buquesnoy stalling.
Buquesnoy lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buquesnoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buquesnoy lands a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buquesnoy.
Buquesnoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chan looks winded!
Buquesnoy lands with a left to the head.
Buquesnoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Buquesnoy. #T3#
Buquesnoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chan is trying to push Buquesnoy away but Buquesnoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buquesnoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buquesnoy prevents a body shot from Chan.
Buquesnoy with a knee to the head.
Buquesnoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buquesnoy lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Chan is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Buquesnoy.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Buquesnoy finish him?
Buquesnoy has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Chan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Buquesnoy, and another! Chan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mot Buquesnoy!
After winning the bout, Mot Buquesnoy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Buquesnoy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Buquesnoy breaks from the clinch.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Buquesnoy clinches.
Buquesnoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buquesnoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buquesnoy scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Lynch has been cut.
Buquesnoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buquesnoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buquesnoy works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buquesnoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buquesnoy connects with a knee to the head.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Buquesnoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buquesnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands. #T1#
Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buquesnoy prevents it.
Buquesnoy crunches a lovely knee into Lynch's ribcage.
Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Lynch has Buquesnoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buquesnoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buquesnoy walks away with a smile on his face. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Buquesnoy moves into the clinch successfully.
Buquesnoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buquesnoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Buquesnoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Buquesnoy clinches up against the cage.#KD2#
Buquesnoy drops Lynch with a big knee straight up the middle! Lynch is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Lynch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lynch darts in and clinches Buquesnoy up against the cage.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buquesnoy obliges.
Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Buquesnoy pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch is pressed against the cage. Buquesnoy pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lynch! Two more big strikes from Buquesnoy and Lynch crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mot Buquesnoy!
A less than humble Mot Buquesnoy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Page shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Larry is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Page wants a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Page has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Page lands a hook that snaps the head of Larry backwards. #TD#
Larry drags the fight down to the ground.
Larry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larry managing to control the position.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page preventing the sweep.
Larry keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass. #T1#
Larry wants to stand but Page is controlling the position. #SUB#
Larry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Page drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! #REVR#
Page is looking to regain half guard here but Larry keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Page is pushing Larry's head away, looking to escape. Larry manages to hold on to the position though.
Larry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larry trying to control the position but Page is working away.
Larry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Page is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Page is letting Larry control him for a moment. #T3#
Page is looking to reverse the position.
Larry tries to move to mount but Page blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page tries to buck Larry off but Larry is having none of it.
Larry prevents Page from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Larry. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larry counters with a left and a right that stings Page.
Badr Larry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Page.#T4##CL#
Larry clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Larry.
Larry tries to score a body lock takedown but Page shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Larry controls his hands.
Page looking for a takedown.
Larry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Larry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Larry 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#
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Page counters with a straight right hand.
Larry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Page shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larry defends it nicely.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Larry is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Larry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Larry stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larry.
Larry is looking to land body kicks.
Page tries to counter by closing the distance.
Larry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Larry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Page swivels and escapes.
Page looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page tries for a takedown but Larry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badr Larry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Page.
Page misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Larry rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Larry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Larry lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards. #T2##TD#
Larry pulls guard.
Larry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Larry is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page wants to control from the top but Larry keeps moving. #SUB#
Larry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Page gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Page looking to control.
Larry trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page is looking to stand up but Larry isn't so interested in that idea.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larry's guard. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larry is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
Page throws a strike but Larry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Larry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Page's head.
Page keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larry is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Larry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Larry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Page's guard.
Page is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Larry dives into side control. #REVB#
Page can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Larry decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page stuffs the takedown attempt from Larry. Larry gets slowly back to his feet.
Page now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Page shoots in and bounces Larry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Larry wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL2#
Page gets a clinch.
Larry fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Page decides to pull guard.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page trying to control the position here.
Page is looking to sweep but instead, Larry has passed into half guard. #T2#
Page trying to hold on to Larry's head to control him but Larry postures up. #SU#
Larry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Page to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larry is defended easily by Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Larry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Larry shows good takedown defense. #T3##CL2#
Page drives through and clinches with Larry against the cage.
Larry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Page thows a body kick. Larry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Page tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larry defends well and Page ends up having to push Larry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Page tries to get set, Larry tries to push him back and clinch up but Page manages to avoid the attempt.
Mikel Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badr Larry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Larry quickly recovers to half guard.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larry is refusing to be controlled, as Page sits in half guard.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Larry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Page drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! #REVR#
Larry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Page!
Page is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Larry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larry, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Fergossun. No joy for Dravinski on that attempt.
Fergossun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Fergossun closes the distance and pushes Dravinski back into the cage.
Fergossun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dravinski.
Dravinski tries for a takedown but Fergossun manages to get underhooks.
Tuny Fergossun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Dravinski.
Fergossun digs a right hand underneath Dravinski's ribcage. Dravinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Fergossun breaks the clinch.
Dravinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dravinski slips a jab and a cross from Fergossun.
Dravinski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fergossun misses with a two punch combination.
Dravinski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fergossun defends it well.
Dravinski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergossun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dravinski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fergossun as he avoids it easily.
Fergossun scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Fergossun's head coaches at Kangaroo's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fergossun misses with a body kick.
Dravinski feints the counter takedown.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dravinski.
Fergossun works over Dravinski's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Fergossun forces Dravinski back against the cage and clinches.
Fergossun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dravinski up against the cage.
Fergossun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fergossun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dravinski.
Fergossun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dravinski or not. #T2#
Fergossun stops a takedown attempt from Dravinski.
Fergossun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Fergossun.
Dravinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fergossun prevents it. #BC#
Fergossun breaks the clinch.
Fergossun scores with a hook to the body. Dravinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dravinski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fergossun sprawls well. Fergossun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dravinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Dravinski looks winded!
Fergossun looks to land a combination but Dravinski avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dravinski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dravinski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fergossun's waist but Fergossun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dravinski off to one side.
Fergossun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Fergossun misses.
Dravinski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fergossun tries to bum rush Dravinski with a series of wild strikes but Dravinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Fergossun pushes Dravinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Fergossun pushes Dravinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dravinski wants to take the fight to the mat but Fergossun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fergossun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dravinski is looking for a takedown.
Fergossun lands a body shot. #BC#
Fergossun breaks the clinch. #CL#
Fergossun has closed the distance and engaged Dravinski in a clinch.
Dravinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fergossun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dravinski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fergossun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Fergossun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fergossun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Fergossun has cracked Dravinski with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Fergossun lands another huge swinging hook and Dravinski tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dravinski, before Fergossun can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tuny Fergossun!
Tuny Fergossun is the new welterweight champion!
Tuny Fergossun really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (90% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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