Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah scores with a decent looking hook.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah thuds a left hand into Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Agnarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson wants to clinch but Brah slips to the side
and Brah counters with an inside leg kick.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brah shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Agnarsson misses with a body shot
and Brah counters with a left to the body.
Brah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brah throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Agnarsson blocks a head kick by Brah.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Agnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Brah in a clinch.
Brah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brah throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Brah wants the takedown. Agnarsson is fighting it off but Brah persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Agnarsson's guard against the ropes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agnarsson controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Brah forces his way into half guard.
Brah prevents Agnarsson from standing back up.
Brah moves nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Brah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brah cracks Agnarsson with a big elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brah working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Agnarsson struggling a bit here.
Brah fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Agnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Brah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brah tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Agnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Brah backs away, Agnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Agnarsson misses with a low kick.
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
Agnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Agnarsson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Agnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brah throws a combination. Agnarsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brah.
Agnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Brah moves forwards but Agnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brah! But no joy.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Agnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
Grimur Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Agnarsson with a body shot.
Agnarsson tries to land a body kick
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agnarsson connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Agnarsson drives through and clinches with Brah against the ropes.
Agnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Brah tries for a takedown but Agnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Brah. #T2##TD2#
Brah lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Brah trying to control but Agnarsson is working from the bottom.
Agnarsson trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Brah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agnarsson is controlling Brah's posture.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Agnarsson swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Brah circles away.
Brah misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarsson misses the target.
Agnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well,Agnarsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nice takedown defense from Agnarsson. No joy for Brah on that attempt.
Agnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Agnarsson dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Agnarsson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah moves out of range as Agnarsson throws a body kick.
Brah misses with a few strikes there.
Brah lands a leg kick that knocks Agnarsson off balance momentarily.
Brah throws a head kick but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson is looking to wear down Brah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brah feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down. #T1#
Brah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimur Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Agnarsson tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brah punishes Agnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Brah misses with a low kick as Agnarsson jumps back.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Agnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Agnarsson blocks a head kick by Brah.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Brah with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Agnarsson.
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brah misses with a body kick.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brah throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Brah misses with a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Brah throws a right and a left that Agnarsson avoids nicely.
Agnarsson throws a push kick but Brah slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Agnarsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarsson.
Decent striking displayed by Brah there.
Brah cracks Agnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A cross from Brah lands.
Agnarsson dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Agnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brah 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Edgy Brah!

Edgy Brah wins by unanimous decision!
Edgy Brah really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pride FC 36
Date: Jul 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Handleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Letter throws Handleman to one side and escapes!
Handleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handleman blocks the body kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Letter has knocked Handleman down with a huge combo! Letter steps away and waves a wobbly Handleman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
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!
Handleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Letter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Letter just misses with a punch to the body.
Letter misses with a kick to the body.
Handleman gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stephan Letter!
Stephan Letter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kelvin Handleman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a fucking man and no one will ever question that because I am a man before I am a fighter and to have some pussy that sits behind a computer all day question my manhood pisses me off...'.

Event: Pride FC 34
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Grieg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulver's calf.
Bulver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulver lands with a shot to the body.
Bulver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bulver connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grieg's hands.
Bulver misses with a hook.
Benz Bulver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grieg misses with a hook.
Grieg avoids the body shot from Bulver.
Nice takedown defense from Bulver. No joy for Grieg on that attempt.
Grieg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bulver has time to react.
Bulver throws the left hand but Grieg avoids the punch easily.
Bulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grieg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bulver misses with an uppercut
and Grieg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulver misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Grieg counters with a head kick that drops Bulver - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC2#
Bulver is rocked!#T1#
Bulver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grieg.
Oh Bulver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Grieg connects with a nice short shot to Bulver's temple.
Grieg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grieg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grieg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grieg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grieg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bulver seems to have got his legs back now.
Grieg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulver is looking to improve his position.
Grieg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bulver with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bulver wants to improve his position but Grieg is controlling well.
Grieg thows a huge punch but Bulver dodges it nicely.
Grieg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grieg throwing shots but Bulver is blocking nicely.
Bulver regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grieg.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grieg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Bulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulver, not yet.
Grieg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bulver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grieg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grieg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grieg throwing strikes from guard but Bulver blocks nicely.
Bulver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grieg.
Grieg working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grieg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bulver has wrist control.
Grieg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bulver's head.
Grieg throws a big elbow that misses.
Grieg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bulver wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Grieg postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grieg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grieg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grieg throws a big elbow that misses.
Grieg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grieg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grieg landing with the ground and pound.
Grieg landing some decent shots from guard.
Grieg won't allow Bulver to sweep him here.
Grieg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bulver's head.
Bulver trying to control the position here.
Grieg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Grieg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bulver has wrist control.
Grieg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grieg landing some decent shots from guard.
Bulver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grieg stands up over Bulver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grieg postures up in Bulver's guard and throws a big left but Bulver blocks it.
Grieg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grieg scoring with some ground and pound.
Grieg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bulver has wrist control.
Grieg throws an elbow that misses. Bulver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grieg's guard. Nice move by Bulver!#REVR#
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!
Grieg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Grieg throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Grieg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bulver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grieg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulver.
Grieg scores with a jab. Bulver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grieg misses with a wild body shot.
Bulver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulver tries a low kick but Grieg avoids it.
Grieg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grieg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulver misses with a hook. Grieg ducked under it nicely.
Bulver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grieg checks a low kick from Bulver.
Grieg tries a quick counter leg kick but Bulver is wise to it.
Bulver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grieg circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Bulver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bulver takes a swing at Grieg's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Grieg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bulver lands with a nice body punch.
Bulver throws a leg kick but Grieg checks it.
Bulver lands a jab to Grieg's midsection.
Bulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grieg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grieg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bulver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bulver lands with a right hand.
Bulver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Grieg lands a high kick to the side of Bulver's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Grieg dives into guard, looking to finish.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grieg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grieg loads up on a big left hand. Bulver felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Grieg looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bulver can't hide his disappointment, as Grieg celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edvard Grieg!
Edvard Grieg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Benz Bulver spoke after the fight, saying 'I've been beat on my whole life, this is nothing...'.

Event: Madness 4: Dawson vs Orndorff
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kulina avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kulina - that will leave a mark!
Kulina misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina misses with an uppercut.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Kulina throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Kulina lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kulina is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson slips a jab from Kulina.#T1#
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Kulina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson stuns Kulina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kulina tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kulina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kulina tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Kulina moves out of range easily.
Kulina misses with a body kick.
Kulina misses with a looping right.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Kulina misses.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Kulina's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson catches Kulina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kulina scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulina as he avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulina sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulina should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulina lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kulina throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Huge Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Kulina checks it.
Kulina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulina misses with a looping left.
Kulina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulina. Kulina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson tests Kulina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulina slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kulina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Jackson rushes Kulina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kulina lands a right hand. #BC2#
Kulina breaks the clinch.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kulina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kulina just manages to avoid it.
Alvey Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina staying out of range there.
Kulina replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kulina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Kulina misses with a series of wild punches.
Kulina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
As Kulina looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kulina just gets out of the way.
Kulina avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from Kulina.
Jackson lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Jackson 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#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Kulina misses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Kulina had a free shot at his head there.
Kulina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulina.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kulina down.
Kulina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulina throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kulina throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Kulina's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulina lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Kulina misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Kulina 's knee.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kulina back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kulina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jackson rushes Kulina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulina takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kulina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a low kick. #CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulina, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina lands a shoulder strike.
Kulina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kulina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.#T3#
Nice shot by Kulina.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Kulina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulina in his tracks.
Kulina moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kulina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kulina!
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Kulina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Kulina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulina tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kulina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kulina in a clinch.
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kulina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kulina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Kulina is avoiding it.
Kulina moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Kulina throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Kulina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kulina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a one two! Kulina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kulina misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Kulina.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kulina counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kulina looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Kulina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kulina pushes him off.
Kulina is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kulina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kulina scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson feints and then cracks Kulina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kulina down.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Kulina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Kulina misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulina was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Kulina's head back. #TD#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulina was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet. Kulina looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson throws a low kick but Kulina avoids it.
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulina can do to turn this around?
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Kulina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulina's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulina. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kulina pushes him off.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kulina's calf.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulina should have avoided that one.
Huge Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Kulina misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kulina. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huge Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to bum rush Kulina with a series of wild strikes but Kulina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulina is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Kulina misses with a double jab.
Kulina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huge Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulina's waist but Kulina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Kulina's head back.
Kulina throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kulina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kulina throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Kulina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvey Kulina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulina throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huge Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFC Braz vs McCullen
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Figg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snapp.
We've been informed that Snapp has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Snapp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Figg.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Snapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Raycon Figg has been cut.
Figg throws a head kick but Snapp moves out of range.
Figg tries to move into range but Snapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Figg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snapp sprawls well. Snapp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figg gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp lands with an overhand left.
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raycon Figg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figg misses with a hook.#T1#
Snapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snapp scores with a nice right hand.
Snapp steps in with a hook that catches Figg right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Snapp follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Figg looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Snapp!
Bob Snapp really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pride FC 33
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Po misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Po gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sylvia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Sylvia takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Sylvia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Po responds with a good body kick, but Sylvia manages to step out the way in time.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Sylvia ducks down to avoid it.
Sylvia misses with a hook.
Sylvia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sylvia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Po throws a body kick that misses.
Sylvia throws a leg kick
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Sylvia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sylvia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sylvia throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Sylvia throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Po blocks a leg kick.
Po throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Sylvia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Po lands a nice looking body shot.
Po throws a hook but Sylvia blocks it.
Sylvia misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Sylvia throws a counter high kick but Po was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Po on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sylvia. Sylvia obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Po does no damage.
Sylvia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sylvia throws a sloppy head kick
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Sylvia lands a head kick. Po smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Sylvia misses.
Sylvia lands a jab-cross combination.
Po slips a straight right by Sylvia.
Sylvia connects with a solid leg kick.
Sylvia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Po takes a step back to recover.
Sylvia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sylvia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sylvia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Po slips a jab from Sylvia.
Po throws a hook but Sylvia avoids it easily.
Sylvia throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
A slow jab from Sylvia misses its intended target.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sylvia.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sylvia tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Sylvia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sylvia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards. #BC#
Sylvia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sylvia. That did some damage!#T4#
Po misses with a kick to the body.
Sylvia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sylvia gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Po drops Sylvia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sylvia looks back up at him and smiles so Po waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sylvia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Po counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sylvia's knee momentarily.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sylvia. Those never looked like landing.
Po connects with a leg kick. Sylvia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sylvia misses with a right hand
and Po counters with a left to the body.
Sylvia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tong Po will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slim Sylvia's cut.
That's time! Sylvia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sylvia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Po looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Po cracks Sylvia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Po has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sylvia to stand back up!#ROC2#
Sylvia is rocked!
Po tries to clinch but Sylvia moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sylvia.
Po avoids the head kick by Sylvia. #KD2#
Po drops Sylvia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sylvia looks back up at him and smiles so Po waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sylvia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Slim Sylvia's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sylvia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Po counters with a big right hand! Oh Sylvia is in trouble here! Po follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
After winning the bout, Tong Po thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Slim Sylvia spoke after the fight, saying 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.

Event: RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Chantha gets a clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantha. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chantha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Chantha drives through and clinches with Diaz against the ropes.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanthas head.
Chantha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the ropes by Chantha. Chantha maintains the clinch.
Chantha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chantha.
Diaz is trying to push Chantha away but Chantha has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Chantha lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantha is looking to clinch.
Chantha avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Chantha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Diaz.#T1##CL#
Chantha darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Chantha avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the ropes.
Chantha can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action. #BC#
Chantha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chantha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Chantha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chantha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.#BC#
Chantha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chantha doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Chantha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chantha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chantha throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Some wild striking there from Diaz. #T2#
Chantha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Chantha tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Chantha coming out on top.#KD#
Chantha clips Diaz with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Diaz a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chantha.
Chantha throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
Diaz ducks into a a hook from Chantha and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Chantha tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Chantha finish him?
Chantha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chantha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Chantha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chantha is able to avoid easily.
Vape Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chantha tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bun Chantha takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Vape Diaz was lucky to get out of the first round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bun Chantha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chantha.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Chantha. #CL#
Chantha clinches up against the ropes.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chantha or not.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chantha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.#BC#
Chantha breaks from the clinch.
Chantha throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chantha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bun Chantha is winning the standup battle so far.
Chantha misses with a double jab.
Chantha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the ropes by Chantha. Chantha maintains the clinch.
Chantha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chantha or not.
Chantha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Diaz on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Chantha closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries a body shot but Chantha blocks it.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chantha backwards. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chantha punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Chantha does no damage.
Chantha moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Chantha is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Chantha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chantha throws out the jab.
Chantha swinging wildly here.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chantha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chantha.
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!
Chantha slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chantha!
Chantha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Chantha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
It looked like Chantha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chantha tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chantha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Chantha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Chantha avoids nicely.
Chantha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vape Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chantha tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chantha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chantha takes one to the chin there.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Chantha throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Chantha throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chantha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chantha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right hand that Chantha ducks under and follows up with a left that Chantha also avoids with ease.
Chantha lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chantha on the side of the head.
Chantha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Chantha misses with a wild combination.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Chantha tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chantha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Chantha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz throws a push kick but Chantha slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Chantha misses with a wild combination.
Chantha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chantha avoids a kick to the body.
Chantha is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chantha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Chantha checks it.#CL#
Chantha clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bun Chantha has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Chantha breaks from the clinch.
Chantha tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to bum rush Chantha with a series of wild strikes but Chantha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Chantha backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Chantha gets a clinch. #BC#
Chantha breaks the clinch.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chantha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chantha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantha tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vape Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bun Chantha!
A relieved looking Bun Chantha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Diaz feints and then cracks Bob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bob down.
Bob misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bob.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Diaz keeps Bob at a distance using the push kick.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Bob defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Bob cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Bob avoids it with no problem.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Bob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Diaz swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Bob moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiaz.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Bob avoids it with no problem.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Bob tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bob digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Bob scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niko Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Bob's defenses.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Bob as he connects with a hook.
Bob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Diaz cracks Bob with a good jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz with a jab.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz works Bob's body with a nice hook.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Bob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Bob lands with a nice body punch.
Bob swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niko Diaz made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EMP Escobar Vs Grande
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Kickboxer's head but Kickboxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickboxer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickboxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer misses with a head kick.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Kickboxer manages to avoid it.
Kickboxer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hirigushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kickboxer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hirigushi lunges at Kickboxer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kickboxer's hand.
Kickboxer thows a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Kickboxer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hirigushi cracks Kickboxer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kickboxer misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kickboxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Kickboxer manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawaiian Kickboxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Hirigushi finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi works over Kickboxer's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Hawaiian Kickboxer has been cut.
Kickboxer connects with a single shot there.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kickboxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kickboxer to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kickboxer looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kickboxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer throws a counter combo.
Hirigushi connects with a looping right hand.
Kickboxer throws a shot to the body.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Kickboxer's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kickboxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kickboxer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hirigushi throws out a powerful jab.
Kickboxer throws a chopping leg kick but Hirigushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kickboxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi. #T3#
Kickboxer misses with a body punch
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a head shot.
Hirigushi misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a looping left.
Kickboxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi misses the body punch
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kickboxer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kickboxer throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Kickboxer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kickboxer dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi. #T4#
Kickboxer dips to his left and cracks Hirigushi with an uppercut!
Kickboxer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickboxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer slips under a jab from Hirigushi.
An inside leg kick lands from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Hirigushi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kickboxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the body kick from Kickboxer.
Hirigushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch
and Kickboxer counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut
and Kickboxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kickboxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Kickboxer manages to avoid it.
Kickboxer loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kickboxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Kickboxer misses
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Kickboxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kickboxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Kickboxer saw that one coming.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickboxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Kickboxer avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer misses with a looping right.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirigushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kickboxer to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Kickboxer misses with a hook.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kickboxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kickboxer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hirigushi cracks a nice hook into Kickboxer's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi lands an overhand right.
Kickboxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kickboxer misses with a body kick.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kickboxer lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi scores with a nice strike.
Hirigushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Kickboxer lands a big head kick that sends Hirigushi tumbling to the mat! Kickboxer takes a step backwards and waves Hirigushi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kickboxer cracks the inside of Hirigushi's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Kickboxer missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
Kickboxer lands with a shot to the body.
Kickboxer moves forwards but Hirigushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kickboxer is looking to chop away at Hirigushi's legs.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kickboxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Hirigushi.
Kickboxer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
Hirigushi checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Kickboxer strikes.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kickboxer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Hirigushi misses.
Kickboxer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kickboxer misses with a kick to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Kickboxer scores with a leg kick.
Kickboxer throws a lazy head kick
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hawaiian Kickboxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kickboxer misses with a hook
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hirigushi, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickboxer moves forwards but Hirigushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kickboxer takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickboxer is just out of range.
Kickboxer throws a counter combo.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
As Hirigushi backs off Kickboxer throws a huge counter combo but Hirigushi manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi blocks the body kick. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
A little jabbing left from Kickboxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kickboxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickboxer throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Kickboxer thows a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Hirigushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kickboxer backs up against the cage.
Hirigushi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick lands from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer walks into a straight right hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kickboxer should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Kickboxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Kickboxer is rocked!
Kickboxer takes one to the chin there.
Kickboxer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Hirigushi cracks Kickboxer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kickboxer falls backwards against the cage. Hirigushi follows up with more strikes that drop Kickboxer to his knees. Hirigushi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kickboxer! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Oddesangria connects with a nice looking jab.
Oddesangria scores with a nice head shot.
McRobbie looks to score with a jab to the body but Oddesangria is just out of range.
Oddesangria has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McRobbie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oddesangria scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oddesangria darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McRobbie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oddesangria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oddesangria connects with a high kick.
McRobbie is looking to chop away at Oddesangria's legs.
Oddesangria throws out a powerful jab.
We've been hearing reports that McRobbie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Oddesangria.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oddesangria.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oddesangria! #T1#
Oddesangria takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McRobbie takes one on the button.
Izzy Oddesangria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRobbie avoids the head kick by Oddesangria.
McRobbie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oddesangria lands a head shot.
Oddesangria throws a series of punches but McRobbie avoids them all with ease.
Oddesangria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oddesangria defending well as McRobbie loads up on a big left hand.
Oddesangria scores with a head kick. McRobbie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donk. Oddesangria catches McRobbie right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oddesangria throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and McRobbie counters with a shoot takedown. Oddesangria fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
McRobbie chips away with some ground and pound.
Oddesangria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McRobbie.
Oddesangria seems keen to control McRobbie's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRobbie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oddesangria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McRobbie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oddesangria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McRobbie.
McRobbie connects with a couple of short punches.
McRobbie preventing the sweep.
McRobbie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oddesangria is adopting a defensive guard.
Oddesangria wants to sweep here but McRobbie controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Oddesangria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McRobbie working some strikes from top position.
McRobbie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRobbie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oddesangria is keeping the position for now.
McRobbie is looking to work some ground and pound but Oddesangria has wrist control.
Oddesangria wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McRobbie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRobbie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oddesangria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McRobbie throwing strikes but missing.
McRobbie postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oddesangria wants to stand up but McRobbie is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McRobbie throws a right hand that misses
and Oddesangria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oddesangria with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRobbie walks into a left hand.
Oddesangria misses with a two punch combination.
McRobbie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oddesangria.
Oddesangria connects with an inside leg kick.
McRobbie misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Oddesangria dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oddesangria plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oddesangria misses with a body shot.
It looked like McRobbie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oddesangria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Oddesangria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oddesangria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oddesangria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oddesangria connects with a crisp jab.
Oddesangria moves away from the strike by McRobbie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oddesangria.
McRobbie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McRobbie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Oddesangria.
McRobbie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oddesangria counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oddesangria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRobbie throws a shot from downtown. Oddesangria moves away and avoids it.
Oddesangria throws a leg kick but McRobbie checks it.
Oddesangria misses with a head kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oddesangria. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oddesangria scores with a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oddesangria listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oddesangria clobbers McRobbie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oddesangria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRobbie throws an overhand right that lands on Oddesangria's shoulder, as Oddesangria tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
McRobbie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oddesangria counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRobbie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oddesangria.
Oddesangria lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRobbie's sensitive parts.
McRobbie throws a poor cross that misses
and Oddesangria makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oddesangria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McRobbie misses with a hook
and Oddesangria counters with a stiff right hand.
Oddesangria connects with a looping right hand.
Oddesangria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oddesangria stalks McRobbie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McRobbie's face. McRobbie staggers backwards, shaken.
McRobbie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Oddesangria works over McRobbie's head and body with a nice combination.
Oddesangria misses with a kick to the body
letting McRobbie counter with a right hand.
McRobbie moves forwards but Oddesangria connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
McRobbie is rocked!
Oddesangria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oddesangria lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh McRobbie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izzy Oddesangria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oddesangria misses with a low kick.
McRobbie seems to have got his legs back now.
Oddesangria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McRobbie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oddesangria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRobbie swinging wildly here. #T4#
A punch combination from McRobbie misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oddesangria.
Oddesangria throws a nice head kick!
Oddesangria dips to his left and cracks McRobbie with an uppercut!
Oddesangria throws a body punch but McRobbie moves out of range.
McRobbie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McRobbie blocks a head kick by Oddesangria.
Oddesangria lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRobbie's sensitive parts.
Oddesangria lands a lovely overhand right.
Oddesangria misses with a right hand
and McRobbie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oddesangria scores with a jab. McRobbie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Oddesangria 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#
That kick from Oddesangria tenderised McRobbie's leg. McRobbie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oddesangria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McRobbie 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 head kick misses from Oddesangria.
Oddesangria slips a jab from McRobbie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oddesangria! But no joy.
McRobbie misses with a straight left.
Oddesangria misses with a few strikes there.
McRobbie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McRobbie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie throws a poor cross that misses
and Oddesangria counters with a good low kick that McRobbie was not able to check.
McRobbie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oddesangria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRobbie's head backwards.
McRobbie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oddesangria takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Oddesangria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oddesangria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oddesangria blocks a jab.
McRobbie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oddesangria counters with a slapping leg kick.
McRobbie throws a leg kick
and Oddesangria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oddesangria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oddesangria connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRobbie. McRobbie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McRobbie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oddesangria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McRobbie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McRobbie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses
and McRobbie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oddesangria punishes McRobbie's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oddesangria jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McRobbie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oddesangria.
A cross from Oddesangria lands.
McRobbie takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Oddesangria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oddesangria on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McRobbie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oddesangria's corner calls for a 1-2. Oddesangria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Oddesangria looks to land a combination but McRobbie avoids it well.
McRobbie tries to counter with a takedown but Oddesangria is quick to defend against it.
McRobbie tries to move into range but Oddesangria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRobbie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Oddesangria to counter with a crisp jab.
Oddesangria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRobbie.
McRobbie looks to land a left hand but Oddesangria moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oddesangria. McRobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Oddesangria lands a big head kick that sends McRobbie tumbling to the mat! Oddesangria takes a step backwards and waves McRobbie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRobbie drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Oddesangria right on the button. Oddesangria goes down! McRobbie follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McRobbie gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey McRobbie!

Event: Pride FC 29
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Handleman throws a nice looking combination but Von Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Handleman counters with a straight right hand.
Handleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handleman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Handleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Handleman.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Handleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Handleman's shoulder, as Handleman tries to avoid the shot.
Handleman throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Lee fails with the takedown
and Handleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Handleman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Von Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Handleman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Von Lee swings around for an armbar but Handleman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Von Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Handleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handleman.
Handleman postures up.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Handleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Handleman stands up over Von Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Handleman won't allow Von Lee to sweep him here.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Handleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Lee 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.
Handleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Von Lee seems keen to control Handleman's posture.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Handleman controlling him for the moment. #T4#
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.
Handleman postures up and lands a big shot to Von Lee's brow.
Von Lee is trying to keep Handleman in close.
Handleman wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Von Lee trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handleman drops his hands momentarily and Von Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Handleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kelvin Handleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Handleman's cut.
That's time! Handleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Handleman off the cage and back into range.
Von Lee throws a head kick but Handleman moves out of range.
Handleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Handleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Handleman.
Handleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Lee checks it well.
A low kick from Von Lee misses
and Handleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Handleman.
Jab from Von Lee.
Handleman throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Handleman misses the target.
Handleman cracks a nice hook into Von Lee's ribs.
Kelvin Handleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Lee slips a jab and a cross from Handleman.
Handleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
Handleman scores with a jab.
Handleman misses with a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Handleman does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Handleman. Those never looked like landing.
And Von Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Handleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handleman.#T2#
Handleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handleman counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Handleman. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Lee enables Handleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Handleman is really struggling to control Von Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Handleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Von Lee controlling Handleman's posture.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Handleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Von Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handleman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handleman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Handleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handleman keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Handleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Handleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handleman misses with a hook to the body
and Handleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Handleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Handleman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handleman.
Handleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Handleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Handleman throws a right and a left that Von Lee avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handleman.
Handleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Handleman throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Handleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Lee.
Handleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Handleman slips under a jab.
As Von Lee looks to move away, Handleman throws a big counter combo but Von Lee just gets out of the way.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Handleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handleman slips a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handleman.
Handleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Handleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Handleman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handleman shoots in for a double leg but Von Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Handleman stuffs the takedown.
Von Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handleman.
Handleman jabs Von Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Handleman clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee misses with a hook
and Handleman counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Von Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handleman wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Handleman wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Lee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Von Lee trying to pass the guard but Handleman defending well.
Von Lee wants to control but Handleman is keeping him busy.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handleman taking some punishment here, with Von Lee in his half guard.
Von Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Handleman's thigh. Handleman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Handleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handleman keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handleman has momentary wrist control but Von Lee slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
Kelvin Handleman's cut is getting worse.
Von Lee throwing strikes from guard but Handleman blocks nicely.
Handleman has momentary wrist control but Von Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Lee throwing strikes from guard but Handleman blocks nicely.
Kelvin Handleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifton Von Lee.
Well Handleman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Handleman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kelvin Handleman made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RH44
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Bogard throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Bogard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
It looked like Bogard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bogard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bogard throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Bogard swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Bogard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Bogard misses with a hook.
Bogard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Diaz misses with a hook. Bogard ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bogard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogard throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Diaz throws a combination. Bogard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Bogard moved out of range.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.#T2#
Diaz lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bogard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Bogard counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Bogard checks a low kick from Diaz.
A jab from Diaz misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz throws a series of punches but Bogard moves out of range.
It looked like Bogard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vape Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Bogard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard with a nice cross.
Bogard misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogard misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bogard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogard checks a low kick from Diaz.
Bogard throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bogard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Bogard's head but Bogard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Bogard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogard lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Bogard throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.
Bogard loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.#T2#
Diaz scores with a jab.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diaz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diaz moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogard misses with a left hand
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bogard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogard misses with a body punch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Bogard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Bogard throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard slips under a jab.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bogard.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Bogard misses with a leg kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bogard.
Bogard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Bogard jumps back.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vape Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
Vape Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a few strikes there.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Bogard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogard throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
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!
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Bogard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogard's head.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vape Diaz.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT24 Baroni v Murhaa
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Murhaa with that takedown attempt.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Murhaa's head and hops out.
Murhaa has his takedown stuffed
and Baroni counters with a left and a right that stings Murhaa.
Phillip Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa misses with a takedown
and Baroni counters with a straight that turns Murhaa's legs to rubber! Baroni pushes forward with more strikes and Murhaa goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Baroni!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phillip Baroni made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT24 Baroni v Murhaa
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
MP defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MP keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
MP moves out of range as Askren strikes.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and MP counters with a single leg into guard. Askren didn't expect that.
MP stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looking to control.
MP postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
MP throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MP looking to pass the guard. #T1#
MP content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren has control of MP's left arm, preventing MP from doing any damage.
MP has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MP.
MP trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is pulling down on MP's head to control his posture.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MP manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform us that MP has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MP working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MP pulls Askren in to control the position.
Askren stays in close to MP's body and controls the position.
MP pulls Askren in close to his closed guard and prevents Askren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Askren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MP doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren throws the left hand but MP avoids the punch easily.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MP circles away quickly and effectively.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren lands with a hook. MP tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but MP is just out of range.#T4#
MP takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Askren throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and MP counters with a nice double leg into side control. Askren won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Askren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
MP is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well.
MP sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MP thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MP working Askren over with strikes.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yen Askren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren misses with a wild combination.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a straight right.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MP was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Askren falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so MP counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MP lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren seems keen to control MP's posture.
MP is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michael MP has got the better of the ground game so far.
MP won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
Askren keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
Askren wants to stand up but MP is controlling him.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
MP throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
MP trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MP wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?
MP looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MP is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren trying to control but MP is working from the bottom.
Askren content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Askren is working MP over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but MP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Askren. #T4#
Askren works MP's body with a nice hook.
Askren lands a jab.
Askren throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and MP decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Askren's guard.#ES#
Askren kicks MP off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MP showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MP walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yen Askren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Askren throws a lazy right hand but MP sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by MP.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MP slips a jab from Askren.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by MP.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren cracks MP with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren with a hook.#T1#
Askren throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and MP counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren!
Askren is being controlled here.
MP is chipping away with strikes.
Askren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MP is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is looking for a sweep.
Askren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
MP trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren struggling a bit here.
MP trying to control the position but Askren is working away. #T2#
MP working the ground and pound but Askren is defending the strikes.
MP working the ground and pound but Askren is defending the strikes.
MP wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
MP in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Askren manages to work his way to half guard, despite MP's best efforts.
Askren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MP stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren is looking to stand up but MP isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
MP loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MP postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MP wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
MP throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MP wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
MP loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren misses with a straight left.
Askren missing with a left hand there. MP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren misses with a straight left.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Michael MP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jab by Askren.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren misses the jab.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Askren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and MP counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren! #SUB2#
MP goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Askren has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MP but great work by Askren.
Askren looking to control but instead MP has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Askren stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren throwing shots but MP is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yen Askren!
Yen Askren 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.
Michael MP was interviewed post fight and said 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.

Event: Skrap Fights 59
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Laranja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laranja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cubbedge cracks Laranja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laranja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Laranja misses.
Laranja looks to land a combination but Cubbedge avoids it well. #CL#
Laranja drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the ropes.
Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cubbedge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laranja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cubbedge stops a takedown attempt from Laranja.
Cubbedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laranja. #BC2#
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Cubbedge .
Laranja fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Cubbedge stalks Laranja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laranja's face. Laranja staggers backwards, shaken.
Brad Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice uppercut.
Laranja takes one to the side of the head.
Laranja wants to clinch
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Laranja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laranja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cubbedge sizes up Laranja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laranja slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cubbedge as he connects with a hook.
Laranja moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge lands with a nice body punch.
Laranja blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laranja. #T2#
Laranja works Cubbedge 's body with a nice hook.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Laranja ducked under it nicely.
Laranja attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laranja.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Cubbedge catches Laranja right on the button with a cross.
Cubbedge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laranja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laranja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laranja shoots in but Cubbedge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cubbedge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laranja backs up against the ropes.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Laranja moves out of range of the body kick from Cubbedge . #CL#
Laranja rushes Cubbedge and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Laranja avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body. #T3#
Laranja wants to take the fight to the mat but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Cubbedge jumps guard and drags Laranja to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Laranja looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cubbedge trying to control but Laranja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cubbedge trying to control but Laranja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laranja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge postures up and lands a big shot to Laranja's brow. #T4#
Cubbedge tries to stand but Laranja is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cubbedge is posturing up here but Laranja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cubbedge tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cubbedge has to tap! Slick submission there by Laranja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
After the fight, Renato Laranja was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Kedorf lands a right hook to the body.
Sylvia throws a leg kick but Kedorf moved away.
Sylvia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Kedorf misses with a hook to the body
and Sylvia counters with a head kick. That will keep Kedorf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sylvia throws a series of punches but Kedorf moves out of range.
Sylvia misses with the combination.
Kedorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sylvia throws a jab when Kedorf was well out of range.
Kedorf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sylvia lands with a straight right. Kedorf didn't see that one coming.
Kedorf has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sylvia moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kedorf misses the target.
Sylvia misses with a head kick.
Kedorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Sylvia circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylvia slips under a jab from Kedorf.
A combination from Sylvia does no damage. #T1#
Sylvia throws a low kick but Kedorf moves out of range easily.
Kedorf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sylvia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kedorf throws out a loose jab but Sylvia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sylvia lands a lovely overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sylvia 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.
Sylvia is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kedorf like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kedorf from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Barol Kedorf spoke after the fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa '.

Event: Pride FC 28
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Stark lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bulver enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bulver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Bulver.
Bulver managing to control the position.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Bulver has wrist control.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Bulver blocks nicely.
Stark postures up in Bulver's guard and throws a big left but Bulver blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulver is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bulver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bulver trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Bulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bulver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Bulver defends it easily.
Stark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stark controlling the position.
Bulver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark continues to stall.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bulver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bulver counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark wants to clinch.
Bulver throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Stark throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bulver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bulver wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bulver on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Bulver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark is staying tight to Bulver's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stark working away.
Bulver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bulver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stark off and has taken his back!
Bulver biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bulver avoiding Stark 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Stark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bulver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stark wants to control but Bulver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Bulver has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stark looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bulver passes into side control!
Bulver is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khal Stark will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark checks a low kick from Bulver.
Stark is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Bulver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulver avoids the body shot from Stark.
Bulver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bulver avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bulver in his tracks.
Bulver pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Stark pushes Bulver up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bulver is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Bulver stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark lands a body punch. #BC2#
Bulver manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Stark feints and as Bulver raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stark trying to control but Bulver is working from the bottom.
Bulver wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Bulver pulls Stark in to control the position.
Stark won't allow Bulver to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark wants to control from the top but Bulver keeps moving.
Bulver controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #T2#
Bulver controlling Stark's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bulver controlling Stark's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Bulver keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Bulver shows good takedown defense.
Bulver throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Stark. Beautiful body shot.#T3##TD#
Stark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bulver's guard.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Bulver.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark 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.#SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulver is retaining full guard.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Bulver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Bulver!#REVB#
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Stark pulls Bulver in close to prevent any damage.
Khal Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulver passes into side control.
Bulver taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benz Bulver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bulver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Stark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bulver counters with a head kick. That will keep Stark thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bulver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulver.
Bulver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulver throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Bulver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bulver to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bulver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bulver shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Stark tries to pull guard but Bulver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Stark pulls guard effortlessly.
Bulver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulver is one step ahead there.
Bulver 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.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bulver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bulver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stark looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bulver trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
and Bulver counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Benz Bulver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.
Benz Bulver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulver misses with a looping right.
A combination from Bulver does no damage.
Bulver blocks a head kick by Stark.
Bulver keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulver misses with a head kick.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bulver pinned against the cage. Bulver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Bulver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Bulver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bulver defends well and Stark ends up having to push Bulver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulver keeps working.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Bulver defends it.
Bulver is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Bulver keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass. #T4#
Stark trying to control but Bulver is working from the bottom.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bulver for as long as he can get away with.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulver is keeping the position for now.
Bulver 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.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benz Bulver.
I think Bulver 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benz Bulver!
Benz Bulver made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Khal Stark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans!'.

Event: RH41
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Wolfman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolfman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolfman misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wolfman's knee momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Wolfman sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Wolfman misses.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Wolfman.
Wolfman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the ropes. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Wolfman connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolfman throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Wolfman throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolfman. That did some damage!
Blitz Wolfman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfman misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Wolfman saw that one coming.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfman finish him?
Diaz walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Wolfman! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blitz Wolfman!

Event: NSC 32: Boston vs Barkley
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Brah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Brah instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brah.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Brah has the dominant position.#TD2#
Brah has clasped his hands together around Temirov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Temirov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brah asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Temirov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Brah.
Temirov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brah asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brah passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Temirov! #SUB2#
Brah swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Temirov is now in Brah's guard. A big mistake from Brah there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Brah looking for subs off his back but Temirov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Temirov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Brah wants to sweep here but Temirov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brah has his foot on Temirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Temirov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Temirov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Brah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brah blocks a jab.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temirov with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brah blocks a jab.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Brah gets a clinch. #BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Brah throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Temirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Temirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Brah avoids them all with ease.
Brah avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Brah shoots in for a takedown but Temirov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
Brah slips a straight right by Temirov.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
A nice side step and Brah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov jabs Brah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Brah closes the distance and clinches up with Temirov, looking for a takedown. Brah pushes Temirov against the ropes but Temirov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Temirov slips a straight right by Brah.
Temirov throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Brah swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
Temirov connects with a right hand. Brah shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov jabs Brah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temirov moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Brah moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Temirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brah staying out of range there.
Brah tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brah on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
Temirov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brah throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Temirov rather than just go for the knockout.
Brah swinging wildly here.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brah throws a lazy body kick
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease.
Temirov takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brah avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Brah.
Temirov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Brah tries to clinch up.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Temirov moved out of range nicely.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov lands with a cross.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Brah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Temirov misses.
Brah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temirov checks a leg kick.
Brah lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Temirov digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Brah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temirov misses the jab.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah.
Brah throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Brah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brah, as that shot connected.
Brah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Temirov takes a step back to recover.
Temirov works over Brah's head and body with a nice combination.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov misses the jab.
Temirov works the jab nicely.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Brah drives through with a takedown into Temirov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brah working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Temirov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temirov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brah working a defensive guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Temirov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Brah is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temirov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Temirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Temirov throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Brah throws a leg kick which misses Temirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Temirov tries to avoid it.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Brah lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
Brah slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Temirov catches Brah right on the button with a cross.
Temirov lands a jab to Brah's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Temirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Brah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Brah staying out of range there.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Temirov misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Temirov swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Temirov with a nice cross.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Temirov blocks the low kick.
Temirov cracks Brah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah misses with a leg kick.
Brah fails to land the takedown.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Temirov is just out of range.
Ruslan Temirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temirov throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temirov misses with a shot to the body
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temirov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!

Ruslan Temirov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ruslan Temirov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.

Event: WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Shakhbulatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Askren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakhbulatov manages to avoid it.
Askren throws a right hand that misses
and Shakhbulatov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shakhbulatov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Askren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askren as he jumps to the side.
Askren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Askren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Shakhbulatov.
Askren misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Shakhbulatov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Askren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shakhbulatov.
A little feinted left hand from Askren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Askren throws a combination. Shakhbulatov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Rustam Shakhbulatov has been cut.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakhbulatov is just out of range.
Askren misses with a hook #TD2#
and Shakhbulatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Askren holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakhbulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Shakhbulatov is working away.
Askren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Shakhbulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Shakhbulatov wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakhbulatov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shakhbulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Askren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Shakhbulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakhbulatov's head.
Askren controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yen Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren throws a shot from downtown. Shakhbulatov moves away and avoids it.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov.
Askren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shakhbulatov eats them both and turns towards Askren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Askren is looking to wear down Shakhbulatov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakhbulatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Yen Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakhbulatov throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yen Askren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Shakhbulatov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shakhbulatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakhbulatov can do to turn this around?
Shakhbulatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Askren tries to sprawl out of it but Shakhbulatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Askren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Askren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakhbulatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws the left hand but Shakhbulatov avoids the punch easily.
Shakhbulatov looks for a takedown but Askren sprawls well.
It looked like Askren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Shakhbulatov.
A punch combination from Askren misses. #T1#
Shakhbulatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Askren moves away from the strike by Shakhbulatov.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakhbulatov.
And Shakhbulatov tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov. Shakhbulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Askren misses the target.
Shakhbulatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Askren throws a hook but Shakhbulatov blocks it.
Shakhbulatov feints the counter takedown.
Shakhbulatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakhbulatov misses with a takedown attempt - Askren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Askren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakhbulatov.
Askren tests Shakhbulatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Askren scores with a hook to the body. Shakhbulatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Askren lands a nice shot that snaps Shakhbulatov's head back.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakhbulatov.#TD2#
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Askren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakhbulatov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3##SUB2#
Shakhbulatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Askren struggling a bit here.
Shakhbulatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working. #SUB2#
Shakhbulatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Askren is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Shakhbulatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Askren is defending well.
Askren is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakhbulatov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yen Askren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Shakhbulatov's cut.
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#
Askren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov.
Askren misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Askren as Shakhbulatov shoots in.
Askren throws a hook but Shakhbulatov avoids it easily.
Shakhbulatov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Askren.
Shakhbulatov fails to land the takedown.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Shakhbulatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakhbulatov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Shakhbulatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakhbulatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Shakhbulatov slips under a jab from Askren.
Shakhbulatov misses with a looping left.
Shakhbulatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren misses with a jab to the body
and Shakhbulatov counters with a straight right hand.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Shakhbulatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakhbulatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Askren.
Shakhbulatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shakhbulatov closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Shakhbulatov pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yen Askren is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Shakhbulatov is out of range.
Shakhbulatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Askren trying to control here.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Askren's temple.
Askren wants to improve his position but Shakhbulatov is controlling well.
Shakhbulatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Shakhbulatov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Askren is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rustam Shakhbulatov!
Yen Askren was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.

Event: EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Kickboxer misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kickboxer counter with a right hand.
Kickboxer misses with a looping right.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kickboxer catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kickboxer cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kickboxer misses with a straight right.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson goes for a double leg but Kickboxer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kickboxer continues to drive forward.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Kickboxer's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kickboxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickboxer misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kickboxer blocks a jab.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. #T2#
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses.
Kickboxer walks into a left hand.
Hawaiian Kickboxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kickboxer loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Kickboxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kickboxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Kickboxer counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kickboxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kickboxer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kickboxer.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickboxer is just out of range.
Hawaiian Kickboxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kickboxer misses.
Kickboxer tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kickboxer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Jackson.#CUT2#
It looks like Hawaiian Kickboxer has been cut.
Kickboxer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kickboxer lands a front kick.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Kickboxer. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickboxer moves away.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Kickboxer lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kickboxer's shoulder, as Kickboxer tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kickboxer sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Kickboxer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kickboxer throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kickboxer throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kickboxer misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hawaiian Kickboxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer's cut.
That's time! Kickboxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kickboxer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kickboxer throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kickboxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Jackson misses.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kickboxer is out of range.
Kickboxer slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kickboxer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kickboxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Kickboxer tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Kickboxer's defenses.
Jackson swings for the body but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Kickboxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickboxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kickboxer ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer lands with an overhand left.
Kickboxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Kickboxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kickboxer has got the better of the exchanges.
Kickboxer slips a jab from Jackson.
Kickboxer is looking to counter punch.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickboxer moves away.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson catches Kickboxer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kickboxer scores with a hook.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kickboxer saw that one coming.
Kickboxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kickboxer.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kickboxer moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Kickboxer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kickboxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kickboxer.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Kickboxer tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kickboxer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kickboxer defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Kickboxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Kickboxer.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Kickboxer lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hawaiian Kickboxer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer'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#
Kickboxer throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Kickboxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawaiian Kickboxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickboxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kickboxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Kickboxer moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Kickboxer with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Kickboxer scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson goes for a double leg but Kickboxer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kickboxer continues to drive forward.
Kickboxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
A head kick misses from Kickboxer.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kickboxer ducked under it nicely.
Jackson works Kickboxer's body with a nice hook.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kickboxer with a body shot.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kickboxer defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Kickboxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kickboxer cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Kickboxer lands with a cross.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickboxer.#T2#
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Kickboxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kickboxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kickboxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kickboxer thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kickboxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a body punch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickboxer.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Kickboxer avoids nicely.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kickboxer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kickboxer misses with a wild combination.
Randall Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kickboxer digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Kickboxer throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Kickboxer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kickboxer throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Kickboxer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kickboxer connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a hook but Kickboxer blocks it.
Kickboxer is looking to counter punch.
Kickboxer scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kickboxer connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kickboxer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawaiian Kickboxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kickboxer lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawaiian Kickboxer!
Hawaiian Kickboxer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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