Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1#
Gazelle shoots in but Carballo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carballo defends it nicely.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carballo but Carballo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Gazelle looks to move away, Carballo throws a big counter combo but Gazelle just gets out of the way.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Carballo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carballo showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Gazelle trying to control but Carballo postures up.
Gazelle is looking to get back to full guard here but Carballo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gazelle trying his best to control but Carballo has mounted him.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gazelle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carballo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Carballo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gazelle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carballo controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carballo.
Gazelle is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carballo 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#
Gazelle doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Carballo moves into the clinch.
Carballo misses with a knee strike.
Carballo jumps guard but Gazelle stands there with Carballo around his waist. Carballo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Gazelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazelle shoots in and drives through. Carballo sprawls well.
Gazelle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carballo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gazelle or perhaps it was just good defense by Carballo, which made it look bad.
Carballo appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle. #TD#
Carballo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carballo lands in his opponent's guard.
Gazelle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carballo dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
Carballo slows the pace down.
Gazelle looking for a sweep but Carballo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carballo controlling the pace for now. #T2##T3#
Gazelle tries to reverse the position but Carballo maintains control.
Carballo content just to control the position here.
Gazelle is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #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.
Carballo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gazelle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazelle gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carballo dominated that second round.
That's time! Carballo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gazelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Gazelle looks to move away, Carballo throws a big counter combo but Gazelle just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gazelle.
Gazelle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carballo defends well and Gazelle ends up having to push Carballo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.#TD#
Carballo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gazelle's half guard.
Gazelle wants to stand back up but Carballo manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gazelle's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Carballo continues to hold on tight.
Gazelle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carballo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gazelle is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carballo controlling the pace for now.
Gustavo Carballo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carballo'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.
Gustavo Carballo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gazelle tries to reverse the position but Carballo maintains control.#SU#
Carballo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carballo as he jumps to the side.
Carballo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Gazelle gets caught napping as Carballo dives in and scores a takedown. Gazelle manages to retain guard.
Carballo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gazelle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carballo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gazelle.#T4#
Carballo controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Gazelle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carballo's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Carballo! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gazelle has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Carballo!

Event: EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vesa lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Diego Balboa has been cut.
Vesa lands the left hand.
Balboa misses with a hook. Vesa ducked under it nicely.
Balboa misses with a hook.
Vesa lands with a straight right. Balboa didn't see that one coming.
Vesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Balboa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vesa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balboa. Balboa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Balboa as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesa throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vesa ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Danga de danga de dang - Vesa scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
It seemed like Vesa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Balboa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vesa! But no joy.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Vesa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Vesa ducks down to avoid it.
Vesa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Balboa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
Diego Balboa's cut is getting worse.
Vesa throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Vesa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
As Balboa backs off Vesa throws a huge counter combo but Balboa manages to avoid it all.
Balboa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Vesa's shoulder, as Vesa tries to avoid the shot.
Balboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vesa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balboa momentarily.
Balboa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vesa tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vesa misses with a few strikes there.
Vesa tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesa throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balboa moves forwards but Vesa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balboa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vesa punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Balboa misses with a hook. Vesa ducked under it nicely.
Vesa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vesa lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
Diego Balboa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Vesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Vesa throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vesa swinging wildly here.
Vesa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vesa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balboa doesn't seem bothered though.
Vesa swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Vesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vesa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vesa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vesa slips under a jab from Balboa.
No joy there for Vesa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesa. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa needs to keep his hands up - Vesa had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Vesa. #T3#
Nice shot by Vesa.#CUT2#
Jeez, Diego Balboa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vesa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vesa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vesa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesa cracks Balboa with an open hand slap.
Balboa cracks Vesa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Vesa.
Vesa misses with the combination.
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Vesa moved out of range.
Vesa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Vesa.
Vesa looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
Balboa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vesa scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa misses the jab.
Vesa digs a good hook to Balboa's body.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Vesa's shoulder, as Vesa tries to avoid the shot.
Vesa misses with the combination.
Balboa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Vesa.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Vesa.
Balboa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vesa under the eye.
Vesa misses with a two punch combination.
Vesa looks winded!
Balboa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Balboa throws a jab when Vesa was well out of range.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Vesa moves away and avoids it.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vesa.
A little feinted left hand from Balboa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vesa fails to land with a series of punches.
Vesa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balboa misses with a hook. Vesa ducked under it nicely.
Vesa unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vesa throws a series of punches but Balboa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Balboa misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vesa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heimo Vesa!

Event: EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Gazelle gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the cage.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gazelle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gazelle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gazelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Gazelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gazelle tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gazelle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nigel Gazelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bane Lewis.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lewis clinches up with Gazelle and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gazelle has hold of one of Lewis's legs. Lewis is fighting the takedown attempt but Gazelle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gazelle preventing the sweep.
Gazelle throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazelle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Lewis working for a triangle but Gazelle defends it easily. #T1#
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazelle chips away with some ground and pound.
Gazelle connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis looks winded!
Gazelle cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Gazelle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gazelle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gazelle stands up over Lewis, holding on to his feet. Gazelle throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Lewis is out cold! Gazelle lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nigel Gazelle!

Event: EFA 14 Kelly vs Carpenter
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balboa catches Jonas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jonas loads up on a big right hand but Balboa slips the punch.
Jonas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jonas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonas throws a hook but Balboa blocks it.
Jonas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jonas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balboa moves away from the strike by Jonas.
A head kick misses from Jonas.
Balboa checks the leg kick.
Jonas misses with a straight left.
Jonas misses with a straight left.
Jonas tries to move into range but Balboa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balboa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jonas should have avoided that one.
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!
Balboa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balboa slips a straight right by Jonas.
An attempted straight right counter from Balboa misses the target.
A lazy left from Balboa finds it's target.#ROC#
Jonas is rocked!
Jonas circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Balboa. Jonas falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Balboa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Balboa!
Diego Balboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated George Jonas had this to say: 'Atleast i'm not in my brothers band making shitty music, FUCK my Brothers i'd rather be Justin Bieber's fluffer sucking his balls and JB is a douche bag...'.

Event: ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski
Date: Jan 16, 2018

#R1#
Gazelle blocks a head kick by Brunatny.
Brunatny keeps Gazelle at a distance using the push kick.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but Brunatny shows good takedown defense.
Brunatny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brunatny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunatny thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gazelle if he has to take too many more of those.
Gazelle is breathing heavily.
Brunatny throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Gazelle crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruno Brunatny!
After winning the bout, Bruno Brunatny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Gazelle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gigantus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle.
Gigantus throwing a counter right hand but Gazelle manages to avoid it.
Gigantus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gigantus jabs Gazelle right on the nose. Gazelle blinks but takes it well.
Gigantus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gigantus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gazelle walks into a straight right hand from Gigantus.
Gigantus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gazelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good exchange - Gigantus coming out on top.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but Gigantus shows good takedown defense.
Galactor Gigantus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Gazelle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gigantus feints a jab promting Gazelle to slip. Gigantus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gazelle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gazelle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gigantus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gazelle tries to move into range but Gigantus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gigantus lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nice cross by Gigantus.
Gigantus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gazelle's head backwards.
Gazelle walks into a straight right hand from Gigantus.
Gigantus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gazelle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gazelle shoots for a takedown but Gigantus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gigantus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gazelle's head backwards.
Gazelle closes the distance and clinches up with Gigantus, looking for a takedown. Gazelle pushes Gigantus against the cage but Gigantus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gigantus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gigantus feints a jab promting Gazelle to slip. Gigantus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gazelle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gigantus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gazelle walks into a left hand.
Galactor Gigantus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gigantus leaves Gazelle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Gigantus coming out on top.#T2#
A jab lands there for Gigantus.
Gigantus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gigantus thuds his right hand into Gazelle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gigantus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Gigantus.
Gazelle walks into a jab.
Gigantus scores with a jab to the body.
Gazelle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gigantus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gazelle somewhat.
Gigantus jabs Gazelle right on the nose. Gazelle blinks but takes it well.
Gazelle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gigantus looks to land a combination. Gazelle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gigantus as he avoids it easily.
Gigantus lands with a hook. Gazelle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gazelle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gazelle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gigantus to counter with a crisp jab.
Gigantus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Gigantus.
Gazelle shoots for a takedown but Gigantus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gazelle dives in and grabs Gigantus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gigantus pushes down on Gazelle's head and hops out.
Gazelle looks winded!
Gazelle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gazelle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gazelle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gigantus is fending him off so far but Gazelle persists. Nope, Gigantus circles away and we're back to standing.
Gazelle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Gazelle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gigantus has knocked Gazelle down with a huge combo! Gigantus steps away and waves a wobbly Gazelle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazelle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gazelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Gigantus finish him?
Nice body punch from Gigantus.
Gazelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Gigantus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gigantus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gigantus throws out a powerful jab.
Gigantus cracks Gazelle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gigantus throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gazelle crashing down! Gazelle tries to stagger back to his feet but Gigantus just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gazelle asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galactor Gigantus!
Galactor Gigantus 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.
Nigel Gazelle was interviewed post fight and said '.....'.

Event: EFA 5 Balboa vs Kelly
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Balboa's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kelly scores with the left hand. Balboa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Balboa shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Diego Balboa has been cut.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Balboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Balboa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
Balboa misses with a right hand
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kelly lands with a shot to the body.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Balboa throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balboa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Kelly.
Balboa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Balboa should have avoided that one.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Kelly lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Balboa sprawling to the canvas. Kelly follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Balboa hang on? #ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kelly gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Balboa falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Kelly!
Jack Kelly is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: ABW 89 Murhaa - Tanaka
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Killa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gazelle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Killa is looking to stand back up but Gazelle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Killa. #REVR#
Killa is trying to stand back up but Gazelle is controlling him #SUB2#
Gazelle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Killa defend it? Gazelle steps over the head and cranks it - Killa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gazelle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Gazelle!
After the fight, Raymond Gazelle 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: MMMA 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Nazarethyan throws a right and a left that Walian avoids nicely.
Walian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Walian gets tackled into the cage by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nazarethyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazarethyan throws a nice looking combination but Walian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walian moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Nazarethyan darts in and clinches Walian up against the cage.
Nazarethyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walian avoiding damage as Nazarethyan throws knees to the body.
Walian avoids a wild elbow strike from Nazarethyan.#TD#
Walian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nazarethyan wants to get back to his feet but Walian passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nazarethyan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Walian passes into side control!
Nazarethyan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Walian is controlling him well.
Nazarethyan struggling a bit here.
Walian prevents Nazarethyan from escaping the position.#T2#
Nazarethyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Walian decides to stand back up. Walian steps back and let's Nazarethyan get back to his feet.
Nazarethyan stalks Walian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walian's face. Walian staggers backwards, shaken.
Walian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazarethyan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazarethyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan. #CL2#
Nazarethyan has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##TD#
Walian has Nazarethyan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walian pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nazarethyan tumbling to the mat - Walian dives into Nazarethyan's guard.#SU#
Walian stands up from Nazarethyan's guard - Walian perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Nazarethyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walian feinted with a counter takedown.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Walian's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Walian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walian stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.#T4#
Nazarethyan trying to control the position.
Nazarethyan wants to get back to his feet but Walian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazarethyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walian won't allow Nazarethyan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nazarethyan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walian stacks Nazarethyan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Walian!
Nazarethyan is pushing Walian's head away, looking to escape. Walian manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarethyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and moves away.
Nazarethyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Nazarethyan closes the distance and clinches.
Nazarethyan tries to circle away but Walian has him pinned against the cage.
Nazarethyan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walian is defending well for now.#TD#
Walian turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nazarethyan gets back to half guard.#SU#
Walian stands up out of the half guard.
Nazarethyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazarethyan 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 Walian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Walian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazarethyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nazarethyan! #SU#
Walian decides to stand back up. Walian steps back and let's Nazarethyan get back to his feet.
Nazarethyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Nazarethyan has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Nazarethyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Walian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarethyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Walian tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarethyan is quick to defend against it.
Walian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarethyan throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SU#
Walian stands up.
Nazarethyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Nazarethyan is looking to clinch.
Nazarethyan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan misses with a right hand #TD#
and Walian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Walian is standing up over Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan looks to escape but Walian dives into side control. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarethyan tries to buck Walian off but Walian is having none of it.#SU#
Walian decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nazarethyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Walian circles away.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up#TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Nazarethyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Walian has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Walian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Walian stands up and waves to Nazarethyan to follow him.
Nice uppercut there from Nazarethyan.#T4#
Nazarethyan lands a jab to the head.
Walian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control.
Nazarethyan bucks up and tries to throw Walian off but instead Walian has got his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walian biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nazarethyan is trying to stand back up. #SU#
Walian decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Walian blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Walian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
Walian tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarethyan is quick to defend against it.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walian keeps the fight on the outside.
Walian tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarethyan is quick to defend against it.
Nazarethyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazarethyan misses with a head kick.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarethyan misses the jab.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick but Walian moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarethyan looks to land a combination but Walian avoids it well.
Walian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick but Walian moves out of range.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control.
Jack Walian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarethyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Walian decides to stand back up.
Nazarethyan throws a right hand that Walian ducks under and follows up with a left that Walian also avoids with ease.
Walian feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick by Nazarethyan misses #TD#
and Walian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Walian stands and steps away. Nazarethyan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nazarethyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walian circles away quickly and effectively.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan misses with a two punch combination.
Walian feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but Walian moves away #TD#
and Walian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarethyan is trying to stand up here but Walian is controlling him well. #SU#
Walian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nazarethyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick and Walian moves out of range easily.
Nazarethyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Walian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nazarethyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walian is controlling him. #SU#
Walian gets to his feet. Nazarethyan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarethyan. Walian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walian tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarethyan is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Nazarethyan misses.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nazarethyan!
Nazarethyan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nazarethyan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SU#
Walian get's back to his feet.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Walian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Walian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walian. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Walian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick that misses.
Walian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Walian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Nazarethyan is working an open guard so Walian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Nazarethyan is predictable there #TD#
and Walian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walian. #SU#
Walian stands up from Nazarethyan's guard - Walian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nazarethyan connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Walian.
I think Nazarethyan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EFA 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balboa, as that shot connected.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Balboa prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sanchez.
Balboa scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balboa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Diego Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Balboa's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
A left lands for Balboa.
Balboa cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Balboa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Balboa scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Sanchez looks winded!
Balboa with a hook.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Balboa drops Sanchez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Balboa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Balboa!
Diego Balboa is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Diego Balboa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gazelle gets a double leg takedown into Hawk's guard.
Gazelle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazelle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawk managing to control the position.
Hawk continues to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gazelle working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Gazelle landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Tim Hawk has been cut.
Gazelle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazelle scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Tim Hawk's cut is getting worse.
Hawk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gazelle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to stand up but Gazelle is controlling him.
Gazelle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gazelle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazelle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hawk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazelle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazelle stops Hawk from standing up.
Gazelle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazelle landing some decent shots from guard.
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawk pulls Gazelle in to control the position.
Gazelle won't allow Hawk to get back to his feet.
Hawk 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##SU#
Hawk stands up and beckons Gazelle to join him on the feet.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Gazelle knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawk throws a one two combo.
Tim Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Gazelle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gazelle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Gazelle persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Gazelle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk throws the left hand but Gazelle avoids the punch easily.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gazelle on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Gazelle goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gazelle moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle.
Tim Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Gazelle.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as Gazelle shoots in.
Gazelle looks winded!
Hawk is stalking Gazelle. Gazelle circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hawk, and it's lights out! Gazelle really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Hawk!
Tim Hawk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nigel Gazelle was interviewed post fight and said '.....'.

Event: Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Opstad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gazelle to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Opstad kicks Gazelle off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Gazelle gets a double leg takedown into Opstad's guard.
Gazelle wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Opstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gazelle is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Opstad is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gazelle frees his head nicely. Oh but Opstad has switched to an armbar! Gazelle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leon Opstad!

Event: DARE 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1##CL#
Gazelle moves into the clinch.
Van Morin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gazelle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Morin prevents it.
Gazelle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Morin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gazelle tries for a takedown but Van Morin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gazelle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazelle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Morin landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Van Morin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Gazelle with that takedown attempt.
Gazelle is breathing heavily.
Van Morin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gazelle is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Van Morin just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Gazelle has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krill Van Morin !
Krill Van Morin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nigel Gazelle spoke after the fight, saying '.....'.

Event: DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Cano slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Cano forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Cano tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Cano drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cano misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cano is defended easily by Balboa.
We've been told by Balboa's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balboa throws out a loose jab but Cano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cano throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cano dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Cano's head and hops out.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Cano moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cano feints the counter takedown.
Cano moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Cano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Cano fails with a takedown attempt.
Diego Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa throws a right hand that Cano ducks under and follows up with a left that Cano also avoids with ease.
Balboa tries to bum rush Cano with a series of wild strikes but Cano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa leaves Cano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Cano on that attempt.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Balboa lands a glancing blow to the side of Cano's head.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cano ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cano dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cano shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good shot there by Balboa.
Cano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Cano darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Cano into the cage.
Balboa misses with a hook.#T3#
Cano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cano's head backwards.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa lands a jab to the head.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Cano tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Cano counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Balboa pushes Cano off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cano counters with a one-two to the body.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Cano closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cano has him pressed against the cage.
Cano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Balboa prevents it. #T4#
Cano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cano slips under a jab.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Cano moves into the clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Cano manages to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to bum rush Cano with a series of wild strikes but Cano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa misses with an uppercut
and Cano counters with a three punch combo that has Balboa backing up. Balboa nods at Cano to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Cano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa swinging wildly here.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Cano slips under a jab.
Cano misses with a double jab.
Cano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balboa throws out the jab. #CL2#
Cano drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage. #BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cano.
Cano looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Cano fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Diego Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Cano tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cano tries to clinch up.
Balboa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cano can do to turn this around?
Cano misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cano.
Cano tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Cano avoids it well.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cano is breathing heavily.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Cano dodges the punch combination from Balboa. #T2#
Balboa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.#CL2#
Cano clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Cano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano avoids them all with ease.
Cano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Cano avoids it well.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Cano. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range. #T3#
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice cross by Balboa.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.
Balboa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cano tries to clinch up.
As Cano looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Cano just gets out of the way.
Cano dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cano. Cano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cano shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Cano dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Cano doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cano counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Cano.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Cano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balboa's half guard.#ES#
Balboa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Balboa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Cano'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#
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Cano moves away and avoids it.
Balboa misses with a looping left.
Balboa misses with a hook
and Cano counters with a two punch combo.
Balboa cracks Cano with a good jab.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa throws a combination that misses
and Cano counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Cano.
Cano tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cano gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Cano manages to break the clinch.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cano shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Cano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Cano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balboa defends it well.
Balboa misses with a looping left.
Cano blocks a jab.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cano misses with a wild combination.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range. #CL2#
Cano takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Cano keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randy Cano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Cano staying out of range there.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Cano goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Cano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cano throws a counter combo.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Cano on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3##CL2#
Cano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Cano's shoulder, as Cano tries to avoid the shot.
Cano with the counter takedown but Balboa avoids it easily.
Balboa lands with a nice combination. Cano backs away looking to recover.
Cano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cano slips a straight right by Balboa.
Cano ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa tries to bum rush Cano with a series of wild strikes but Cano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cano looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Cano shoots in.
Balboa looks to land a combination. Cano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DARE KT OKTOBERFEST
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Don Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gazelle tries to clinch up.
Gazelle takes one to the chin there.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
Walker lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Gazelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Gazelle wants to clinch.
Walker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gazelle 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.
Gazelle looks to clinch
and Gazelle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Walker. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Walker.
Gazelle wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Gazelle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gazelle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker lands with a kick to the temple. Gazelle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walker looks to land a combination but Gazelle avoids it well. #CL2#
Gazelle moves into range and clinches up with Walker.#BC2#
Gazelle manages to break the clinch.
Walker throws a series of punches but Gazelle moves out of range.
Walker throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Gazelle forces Walker back against the ropes and clinches.
Gazelle has Walker pressed against the ropes, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Gazelle has him pressed against the ropes.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Gazelle won't allow it.
Gazelle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gazelle has Walker pressed against the ropes, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Gazelle has him pressed against the ropes.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gazelle backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Gazelle breaks the clinch.
Gazelle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker throws a head kick but Gazelle moves out of range. #CL2#
Gazelle forces Walker back against the ropes and clinches.
Gazelle just leaning against Walker, taking a breather. #BC2#
Gazelle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Walker.
Gazelle scores with a jab to the head.
Gazelle moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.#CL2#
Gazelle closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gazelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Walker digs a good hook to Gazelle's body.
Walker scores with a three punch combo!
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker lands a head kick. Gazelle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gazelle tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Gazelle ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Gazelle tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Gazelle.
Walker throws a big counter combination but Gazelle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Walker tenderised Gazelle's leg. Gazelle is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Gazelle moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gazelle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker thuds his right hand into Gazelle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Gazelle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gazelle avoids the head kick by Walker. #CL2#
Gazelle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gazelle manages to break the clinch.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gazelle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Gazelle takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gazelle if he has to take too many more of those.
Walker lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker throws a head kick but Gazelle moves out of range.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Don Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gazelle forces Walker back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Walker 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#
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker sets himself, and Gazelle steps forward looking for the clinch! Walker avoids it this time.
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nigel Gazelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Gazelle's torso.
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Gazelle instigates a clinch.
Walker wants to break free but Gazelle has control.
Gazelle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gazelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walker up against the ropes.#BC#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Gazelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination!
Gazelle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Don Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazelle wants to clinch.
Walker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have Gazelle backpedaling. #CL2#
Gazelle has Walker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gazelle misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Gazelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker works Gazelle's body with a nice hook.
Gazelle tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Walker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gazelle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazelle misses with a left hand
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Gazelle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.#T2#
Walker lands a jab-cross combination.
Walker punishes Gazelle's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Gazelle forces Walker back against the ropes and clinches.
Walker is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Gazelle is controlling the position.
Gazelle lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazelle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Gazelle manages to break the clinch.
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gazelle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazelle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Walker has been cut.
Gazelle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazelle misses with a body shot.
Gazelle tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazelle can do to turn this around?#T3##CL2#
Gazelle moves into the clinch.
Gazelle tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Gazelle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Gazelle moves out of range easily.
Gazelle walks into a jab.#CL2#
Gazelle moves into the clinch.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gazelle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Gazelle moves into the clinch.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Gazelle has the dominant position.#BC#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gazelle wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.#T4##CL2#
Gazelle clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Gazelle clinches.
Gazelle keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gazelle manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gazelle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Gazelle.
Walker connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Walker'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#
Walker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gazelle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Walker.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Gazelle rushes Walker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gazelle obliges.
Gazelle trying to land knees to the body.
Gazelle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gazelle tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Gazelle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Gazelle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazelle. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gazelle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walker.
Gazelle tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Gazelle doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gazelle tries to clinch up.#T1#
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Gazelle with an uppercut!#CL2#
Gazelle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Walker is trying to break free.
Gazelle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walker tries to break free but Gazelle pushes him back against the ropes.
Gazelle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gazelle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker blocks an elbow strike from Gazelle. #BC2#
Gazelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Walker lands but Gazelle takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Gazelle rushes Walker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Don Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Gazelle takes the fight into the clinch.
Gazelle lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Gazelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Gazelle's head.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gazelle misses with a hook.
Gazelle moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker pushes Gazelle away with a front kick.
Gazelle on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Walker scores with a head kick.
Walker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gazelles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gazelle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Gazelle clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gazelle blocks a body shot from Walker.
Still in the clinch, Gazelle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gazelle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gazelle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nigel Gazelle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Gazelle is controlling him.
Gazelle looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walker. Gazelle shrugs it off though.
A big left from Gazelle misses.
Walker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gazelles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gazelle on the side of the head.
Gazelle throws a head kick that misses.
Gazelle loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Gazelle gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gazelle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walker lands a high kick!
Nigel Gazelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gazelle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazelle throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Gazelle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker lands with a nice body kick.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gazelle. That did some damage!
Gazelle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Don Walker!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Don Walker!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Don Walker!

Don Walker wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Don Walker thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Nigel Gazelle spoke after the fight, saying '.....'.

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
Walian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin cracks Walian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Putin misses with a hook. Walian ducked under it nicely.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Putin.
Putin misses with a leg kick.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
A big right from Putin misses.
Putin throws the kick towards the body but Walian avoids it.
Walian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donk. Putin catches Walian right on the button with a cross.
Putin throws a hook but Walian blocks it.
Walian tries to counter with a takedown but Putin is quick to defend against it.
Putin misses the jab.#T4#
Walian moves away from the strike by Putin.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Jonas Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin throws a hook but Walian avoids it easily.
Walian feinted with a counter takedown.
Putin stalks Walian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walian's face. Walian staggers backwards, shaken.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Putin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Walian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Putin throws a good cross that connects.
Putin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Putin lands a big head kick that sends Walian tumbling to the mat! Putin takes a step backwards and waves Walian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Walian might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Putin tries to clinch up but Walian circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Putin looks for the body kick but Walian saw that one coming.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Walian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Putin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin misses with a looping right.
Putin throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lazy body kick from Putin #TD#
and Walian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Putin's guard.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Walian is having none of it. #SU#
Walian gets to his feet. Putin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walian slips under a jab from Putin.
Walian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Putin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walian tries to counter with a takedown but Putin is quick to defend against it.
Walian ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Walian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Jonas Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Putin misses with a looping left.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Putin misses the jab.
Walian blocks a leg kick.
Walian moves out of range of the strikes.
Walian feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy body kick from Putin #TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Putin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Putin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walian is able to avoid easily.
Walian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walian moves out of range of the strikes.
Walian attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Putin pushes Walian away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Walian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.#T1#
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Walian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walian's sensitive parts.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walian was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Walian tries to counter with a takedown but Putin is quick to defend against it.
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Putin tries to clinch but Walian moves away #TD#
and Walian counters with a shoot takedown. Putin fights it but they end up in guard. #T2##SU#
Walian stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Putin throws a push kick but Walian slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.
Putin throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Walian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Putin pushes Walian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Putin thuds his right hand into Walian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack Walian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A shot to the body from Putin misses #TD#
and Walian counters with a takedown into side control.
Walian prevents Putin from escaping the position.#T4##SU#
Walian decides to stand back up.
Putin misses with a two punch combination.
Putin lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Walian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin throws a head kick but Walian moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Putin!
Our winner, Jonas Putin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Balboa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Diego Balboa has been cut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Balboa.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb. #T1#
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb digs a right hand into Balboa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balboa's gas tank.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Cobb has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Cobb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balboa.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balboa.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards. #T2#
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Cobb drops Balboa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Balboa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Cobb unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Balboa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cobb is unloading with more strikes now! Balboa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suchart Cobb!
A very excited looking Suchart Cobb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE HOLLYWOOD
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gazelle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
Gazelle not doing much here. #ES#
Dixon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gazelle is on him like a limpet, forcing Dixon back against the cage.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Dixon is trying to break free.#BC2#
Gazelle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gazelle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazelle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.#T1#
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gazelle at a distance.
Dixon leaves Gazelle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buddy Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Gazelle.#KD#
Dixon lands a big uppercut and Gazelle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gazelle looks OK. Dixon waves Gazelle back to his feet!#ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nigel Gazelle has been cut.
Gazelle looks winded!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dixon has cracked Gazelle with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dixon lands another huge swinging hook and Gazelle tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gazelle, before Dixon can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buddy Dixon!
Our winner, Buddy Dixon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nigel Gazelle had this to say: '.....'.

Event: Angry Birds War 64
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
Fujiwara sizes up Gazelle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara defends it nicely.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujiwara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gazelle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujiwara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujiwara scores with a jab. Gazelle acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!
Fujiwara drops Gazelle with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fujiwara follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!

Event: DARE WARLORDS
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Thatcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Thatcher dives in and scores a takedown into Gazelle's guard.
Gazelle keeping moving, preventing Thatcher from controlling successfully.
Gazelle controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gazelle is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gazelle stops Thatcher from standing up.
Gazelle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazelle stopping the sweep attempt from Thatcher.
Thatcher managing to control the position. #T1#
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thatcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazelle throws a big elbow that misses.
Gazelle tries to free his leg and advance position but Thatcher is retaining full guard.
Thatcher wants to sweep here but Gazelle controlling him for the moment.
Thatcher is pulling down on Gazelle's head. It's preventing any offense from Gazelle, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gazelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Gazelle shoots in and gets a takedown into Thatcher's guard.
Gazelle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thatcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gazelle is one step ahead there.
Thatcher managing to control the position.
Gazelle preventing the sweep.
Gazelle is fighting to break Thatcher's control of his arms but Thatcher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gazelle throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thatcher has control of Gazelle's left arm, preventing Gazelle from doing any damage.
Thatcher 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gazelle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thatcher scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gazelle.
Gazelle tries for a takedown but Thatcher circles away easily
and Thatcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Thatcher sprawls well. He's pushed Gazelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gazelle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazelle is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gazelle shoots and misses
and Thatcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazelle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gazelle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gazelle avoids the body shot from Thatcher.
It looked like Gazelle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gazelle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thatcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Thatcher as Gazelle shoots in.
Nigel Gazelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thatcher cracks Gazelle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but Thatcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thatcher unleashes a big counter combination but Gazelle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazelle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Thatcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gazelle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thatcher cracks Gazelle with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Thatcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thatcher connects with a jab.
Gazelle tries to clinch up.#CL#
Gazelle pushes Thatcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Gazelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gazelle letting Thatcher take a breather here.
Gazelle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thatcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Gazelle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thatcher regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thatcher has control of Gazelle's left arm, preventing Gazelle from doing any damage.
Gazelle 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.#SUB2#
Thatcher looking for a guillotine here but Gazelle defends easily. #T1#
Gazelle stops Thatcher from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gazelle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gazelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thatcher holds on and takes a little breather.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thatcher can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gazelle has gone for a leg lock! Thatcher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gazelle's guard.#REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gazelle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thatcher is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thatcher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thatcher wants to control from the top but Gazelle keeps moving.
Gazelle is trying to control the position but Thatcher postures up.
Thatcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thatcher is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nigel Gazelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Thatcher swings for the body but Gazelle moves out of range.
Thatcher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gazelle's hands.
Gazelle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatcher swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thatcher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gazelle's guard.
Thatcher 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.
Gazelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thatcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Gazelle working a defensive guard but Thatcher manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thatcher scoring with punches from side control.
Gazelle stops Thatcher from passing to mount.
Jamal Thatcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thatcher is looking to take a break and control but Gazelle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thatcher working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatcher grinds an elbow into Gazelle's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Thatcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Gazelle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thatcher is fending him off so far but Gazelle persists. Nope, Thatcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Gazelle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thatcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazelle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Thatcher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gazelle did well to prevent Thatcher getting side control.
Gazelle pushes Thatcher off but Thatcher dives into side control.
Thatcher is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thatcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gazelle down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thatcher scores with punches from side control.
Thatcher controlling from side mount. #T1#
Thatcher working the ground and pound from side control.
Thatcher cracks Gazelle with a big elbow.
Gazelle is being controlled here.
Thatcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gazelle keeps working.
Thatcher lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gazelle is not content to let Thatcher control the position.
Gazelle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thatcher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thatcher is working Gazelle over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Thatcher working the body and head with strikes.
Thatcher trying to control the position but Gazelle is working away.
Gazelle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thatcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gazelle wants to control but Thatcher postures up.
Gazelle being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gazelle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gazelle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thatcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gazelle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Thatcher feints and as Gazelle raises his hands in defense, Thatcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thatcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nigel Gazelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thatcher with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Thatcher!
Nigel Gazelle was interviewed post fight and said '.....'.

Event: DARE 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Lang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balboa backs up against the cage.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Balboa has been cut.
Lang 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.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang misses with a hook. Balboa ducked under it nicely.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Balboa seems unphased.
Lang misses with the combination.
Balboa staying out of range there.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Lang.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Despite the aggression on Lang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Lang walks into a left hand.
Balboa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balboa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lang back to the cage. Balboa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balboa eats them both and turns towards Lang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang is looking for the big counter here.
Lang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
Lang looks winded!
Balboa scores with a one two! Lang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa lands with a right hand.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balboa catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Balboa throws a right hand that Lang ducks under and follows up with a left that Lang also avoids with ease.
Balboa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lang dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Balboa slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang jabs at Balboa's body.
Balboa throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang is looking for the big counter here.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.#T3#
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Lang moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lang.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Lang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lang.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Lang.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balboa.
Balboa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLang.
Lang throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Balboa moved out of range nicely.
Balboa misses the jab.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Lang is looking for the big counter here.
Lang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balboa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Lang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lang duly obliges.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang throws a counter combo.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang wants to clinch.
Balboa throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 Diego Balboa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Balboa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Lang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Jab, jab by Balboa - just one landing.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Lang both land. Nice combination.
Lang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lang.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Lang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang slips a straight right by Balboa.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Lang unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters with a left and a right that stings Balboa.
Lang throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Balboa connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang dodges the punch combination from Balboa. #T2#
A combination from Lang does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa cracks Lang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Lang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lang.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balboa with a body shot.
Balboa tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balboa.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Balboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balboa lands a glancing blow to the side of Lang's head.
Balboa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balboa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lang is working the combinations to good effect here.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balboa.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Lang throws a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balboa lands with a nice combination. Lang backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Balboa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Balboa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Balboa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Balboa is looking to counter punch.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balboa.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Lang misses.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang moves away from the strike by Balboa.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Lang scores with a jab.
Lang looks to land a combination. Balboa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balboa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang can't break the clinch.
Lang tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Lang working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily. #T2#
Lang throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Balboa finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Lang misses.
Balboa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lang's hands.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Balboa misses with the combination. #CL2#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa lands with an uppercut that bounces Lang off the cage and back into range.
Lang tries to move into range but Balboa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balboa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balboa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lang tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lang gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Balboa.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lang there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Balboa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balboa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Lang does it's job there.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

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

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