Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Ascension 1224
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Valentinovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Molski blocks a leg kick.
Molski misses with a straight right.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Valentinovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molski loads up on a big right hand but Valentinovich slips the punch.
Molski misses with a hook.
Molski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentinovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentinovich to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valentinovich.#CL2#
Valentinovich clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards. #T1#
Molski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molski tries for a takedown but Valentinovich manages to get underhooks.
Molski blocks a body shot from Valentinovich.
Nice body punch from Molski.
Molski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentinovich wants to stall.
Molski lands an uppercut.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Valentinovich.
Molski blocking some punches.
Molski blocking some punches.
Molski lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Molski throws a head punch that misses.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Molski blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Molski.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Molski. #TD#
Molski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molski winds up and cracks Valentinovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Molski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valentinovich to regain full guard.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molski is working Valentinovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Molski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molski trying to control but Valentinovich is working from the bottom.
Molski scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Molski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Molski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Valentinovich looking for a guillotine here but Molski defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Molski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentinovich is adopting a defensive guard.
Molski tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentinovich is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Molski wants to control from the top but Valentinovich keeps moving.
Molski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valentinovich looking to control.
Molski landing with the ground and pound.
Molski passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Molski connects with a nice short shot to Valentinovich's temple.
Molski is trying to control the action in half guard but Valentinovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Molski drops an elbow to the side of Valentinovich's head.
Valentinovich has hold of Molski's hands but Molski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valentinovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molski scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martti Molski 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#
Molski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Molski looks for a takedown but Valentinovich sprawls well.
Valentinovich cracks the inside of Molski's front leg.
Molski is looking to clinch.
Molski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Molski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentinovich flicks out a counter leg kick but Molski steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Molski counters with a low kick, right behind Valentinovich 's knee.
Molski just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses.
Valentinovich throws a looping overhand right but Molski ducks down to avoid it. #T1##TD#
Molski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valentinovich wants to stand but Molski is controlling the position.
Molski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valentinovich keeping moving, preventing Molski from controlling successfully.
Martti Molski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentinovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentinovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molski working some strikes from top position.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentinovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentinovich looking to control.
Molski wants to control from the top but Valentinovich keeps moving. #T2#
Molski is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentinovich has wrist control.
Molski trying to control but Valentinovich is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Molski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molski walks into a stiff left hand from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Valentinovich scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Molski. Beautiful body shot.
Molski tries to bum rush Valentinovich with a series of wild strikes but Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molski was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Molski throws a right hand that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Molski with that takedown attempt.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentinovich lands with an overhand left.
Molski moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
Molski connects with a jab.
Molski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentinovich misses with the combination. #T4#
Valentinovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Molski should have avoided that one.
Valentinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.
Molski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentinovich on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentinovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses. #TD#
Valentinovich gets caught napping as Molski dives in and scores a takedown. Valentinovich manages to retain guard.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molski scoring with some ground and pound.
Molski wants to control from the top but Valentinovich keeps moving.
Molski passes Valentinovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Molski throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
Molski misses with a looping right.
Valentinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Molski moves out of range easily.
Molski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Molski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Molski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molski throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentinovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Valentinovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Molski moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Molski's ribcage but misses.
Molski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinovich.
A counter left hand to the body from Molski misses its target.
A good leg kick by Valentinovich. #T1#
Valentinovich misses with a body shot.
Molski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentinovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Molski with a body shot.
Valentinovich scores with a hook to the body. Molski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Molski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valentinovich.
Molski looks to throw the jab but Valentinovich is out of range. #TD#
Molski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molski lands in his opponent's guard.
Valentinovich wants to stand but Molski is controlling the position. #T2#
Molski landing with the ground and pound.
Molski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentinovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Molski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valentinovich wants to stand and escape but Molski is having none of it.
Valentinovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molski.
Molski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molski wants to control from the top but Valentinovich keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Molski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Molski 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.
Valentinovich throws a nice looking combination but Molski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sergej Valentinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Molski blocks a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molski's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich blocking some punches.
Molski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molski struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Valentinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molski backwards. #T4#
Molski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentinovich tries to work over Molski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molski lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Molski.
Valentinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Molski tries to work over Valentinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Molski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Valentinovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Molski scores with punches and elbows.
Valentinovich is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Molski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Can Valentinovich hold on?! Molski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Molski 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.
Valentinovich is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Molski punishes Valentinovich with strikes from the back mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
McLauglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like McLauglin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLauglin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLauglin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valentinovich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McLauglin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLauglin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentinovich.
McLauglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich cracks McLauglin with a good jab.
McLauglin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentinovich.
McLauglin misses with a looping right.
Valentinovich jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McLauglin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLauglin moves in looking to clinch but Valentinovich pushes him off.
A big left from Valentinovich misses.
McLauglin moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
McLauglin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauglin scores with a body shot. #CL2#
McLauglin closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Good body shot from Valentinovich.
McLauglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauglins head.
McLauglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauglin's elbow.
McLauglin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLauglin working Valentinovich over with knees to the body.
Valentinovich tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentinovich is trying to break the clinch but McLauglin has him pressed against the cage.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLauglin throws a head punch that misses.
Valentinovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLauglin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauglin's elbow.
Valentinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
McLauglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow. #T2#
McLauglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinovichs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauglin effectively controlling the action here.
McLauglin tries to throw a body punch but Valentinovich avoids it by throwing McLauglin back against the cage.
McLauglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauglin.
McLauglin missing with knees to the body.
McLauglin taking a breather.
Valentinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentinovich tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Valentinovich back against the cage.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLauglin lands an uppercut.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Valentinovich is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valentinovich tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Valentinovich back against the cage.
McLauglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
McLauglin trying to land knees to the body.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentinovich managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with some punches.
Valentinovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLauglin blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentinovich misses with a body punch.
McLauglin scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Valentinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLauglin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Valentinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McLauglin.
Valentinovich lands a shot to the body.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by McLauglin.
Valentinovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McLauglin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC#
Valentinovich breaks from the clinch.
Valentinovich motions for McLauglin to come forward. Valentinovich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Valentinovich tenderised McLauglin's leg. McLauglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Valentinovich misses.
Valentinovich tries to land a leg kick but McLauglin saw it coming and moves away.
Valentinovich scores with a shot to the body.
McLauglin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentinovich throws a hook but McLauglin avoids it easily.
McLauglin misses with a straight right. #CL#
Valentinovich takes the fight into the clinch.
McLauglin blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich pressing his opponent against the cage.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward McLauglin will probably get the nod.
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#
Valentinovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentinovich.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich 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.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauglin misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentinovich checks a leg kick.
McLauglin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLauglin misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLauglin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLauglin misses with an uppercut.
Valentinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauglin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick from Valentinovich.#T1#
Valentinovich tries to land a body kick
and McLauglin counters with a big head kick but Valentinovich shrugs it off.
Valentinovich digs a good body shot into McLauglin's ribs.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLauglin.
McLauglin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentinovich in his tracks.
McLauglin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentinovich walks into a jab.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Valentinovich lands a slapping body shot.
McLauglin throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
Valentinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Valentinovich misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by McLauglin - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Valentinovich.#CUT#
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McLauglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
McLauglin moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
McLauglin misses with a kick to the body.
As McLauglin looks to move away, Valentinovich throws a big counter combo but McLauglin just gets out of the way.
Valentinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McLauglin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking body kick.
McLauglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentinovich.
McLauglin throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLauglin throws a shot from downtown. Valentinovich moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Valentinovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLauglin.
McLauglin throws out a counter right but Valentinovich avoids it with no problem.
McLauglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich blocks a jab.
Valentinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLauglin.
McLauglin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valentinovich.
McLauglin throws out a loose jab but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
McLauglin lands a jab to the nose.
Valentinovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentinovich lands a head shot.
McLauglin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
McLauglin has closed the distance and engaged Valentinovich in a clinch.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McLauglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valentinovich avoids it.
McLauglin pushes off an throws an elbow but Valentinovich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLauglin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentinovich blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLauglin is keeping busy.
McLauglin pushes off an throws an elbow but Valentinovich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Valentinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valentinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLauglin backwards.
McLauglin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauglin tries a body shot but Valentinovich blocks it.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McLauglin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McLauglin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLauglin is trying to stall.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward McLauglin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
McLauglin misses with a straight right.
Valentinovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLauglin flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
McLauglin throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentinovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLauglin lands a jab to the head.
McLauglin feints and then cracks Valentinovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentinovich down.
McLauglin looks to throw the jab but Valentinovich is out of range.
McLauglin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLauglin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentinovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLauglin throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McLauglin instigates a clinch.
Valentinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLauglin lands a left hand.
McLauglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for McLauglin. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauglin's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLauglin.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin blocking some punches.
McLauglin lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from McLauglin.
McLauglin trying to control the position but instead, Valentinovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed McLauglin into the cage.
A short right from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich stalling the fight. #BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch.
McLauglin throws a jab when Valentinovich was well out of range.
Valentinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLauglin just manages to avoid it.
Jab by McLauglin.#T2#
McLauglin connects with a nice looking jab.
McLauglin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of McLauglin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLauglin looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
Valentinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Edward McLauglin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLauglin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McLauglin scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentinovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLauglin - the referee stops the clock and Valentinovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLauglin. Valentinovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLauglin, as that shot connected.
Valentinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLauglin.
Valentinovich avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from McLauglin misses.
McLauglin connects with a right hand. Valentinovich shakes it off.
McLauglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
McLauglin throws a push kick but Valentinovich slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
McLauglin scores with a nice strike.
Valentinovich misses with a left hand
and McLauglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentinovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLauglin misses with a body kick.
Valentinovich digs a good hook to McLauglin's body.
Valentinovich misses with a right hand
letting McLauglin counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich misses with a kick to the body.
McLauglin is trying to counter with his kicks.
McLauglin lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Valentinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich moves out of range of the body kick from McLauglin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a poor cross that misses
letting McLauglin counter with a right hand.
That kick from McLauglin tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Valentinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLauglin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valentinovich with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
Nice shot lands for McLauglin.
Valentinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
McLauglin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentinovich scores with a nice strike.
McLauglin lands a leg kick that knocks Valentinovich off balance momentarily.
A jab from McLauglin finds it's way through Valentinovich's defenses.
Valentinovich throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLauglin tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward McLauglin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Valentinovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valentinovich throws the kick towards the body but McLauglin avoids it.
McLauglin misses with a hook
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body shot.
McLauglin catches Valentinovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLauglin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLauglin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLauglin misses with an uppercut
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLauglin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentinovich misses with a straight left.
McLauglin wants to counter with a clinch but Valentinovich pushes him away.
Valentinovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLauglin digs a good hook to Valentinovich's body.
Valentinovich walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauglin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a looping right.#T1#
McLauglin scores with a leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
McLauglin moves out of range as Valentinovich throws a body kick.
It seemed like McLauglin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLauglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLauglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
McLauglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLauglin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valentinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLauglin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLauglin misses with a looping left.
McLauglin is looking to land body kicks.
McLauglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLauglin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Valentinovich throws a combination. McLauglin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLauglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLauglin takes a swing at Valentinovich's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses.
McLauglin connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauglin throws a good cross that connects.
McLauglin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentinovich throws out the jab.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLauglin.
Valentinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLauglin just manages to avoid it.
McLauglin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentinovich checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Valentinovich - just one landing.
McLauglin ducks right into an uppercut from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but McLauglin moves out of range.
McLauglin is looking to chop away at Valentinovich's legs. #T3#
McLauglin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentinovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McLauglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLauglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentinovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentinovich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLauglin if he has to take too many more of those.
Valentinovich looks to land a left hand but McLauglin moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
McLauglin clinches up with Valentinovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Valentinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valentinovich blocks it with crossed arms.
McLauglin stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McLauglin obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land. #T4#
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLauglin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Valentinovich's face.
Valentinovich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McLauglin is looking to control Valentinovich's arms but Valentinovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLauglin has his back to the cage.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauglin blocking some punches.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentinovich tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valentinovich avoids it.
McLauglin looking to slow down the pace here.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentinovich.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLauglin backwards.
Valentinovich pushes McLauglin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Valentinovich works the jab nicely.
McLauglin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLauglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Valentinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLauglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a body kick that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLauglin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentinovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLauglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLauglin misses with a looping left.
McLauglin scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentinovich should have avoided that one. #T1#
Valentinovich tries to move into range but McLauglin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLauglin is looking to slow Valentinovich down with leg kicks.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking body shot.
McLauglin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McLauglin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentinovich.
Valentinovich punishes McLauglin's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich jabs McLauglin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentinovich scores with a jab to the head.
Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLauglin.
McLauglin throws out a leg kick but Valentinovich moves out of range and McLauglin only half commits.
McLauglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLauglin.
McLauglin moves in looking to clinch but Valentinovich pushes him off.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick that knocks McLauglin off balance momentarily.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentinovich.
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!
McLauglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from McLauglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edward McLauglin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLauglin keeps Valentinovich at a distance using the push kick.
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLauglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLauglin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentinovich on the side of the head.
McLauglin throws a jab when Valentinovich was well out of range.
McLauglin scores with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich tries to land a front kick but McLauglin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLauglin feints a counter leg kick.
McLauglin scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
McLauglin tries to clinch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
McLauglin connects with a right hand. Valentinovich shakes it off.
Valentinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauglin throws out the jab.
McLauglin wants to land a leg kick but Valentinovich is out of range.
Valentinovich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Valentinovich is looking to score with low kicks.
McLauglin throws the left hand but Valentinovich avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
McLauglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentinovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sergej Valentinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by McLauglin.
McLauglin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentinovich.#T4#
Valentinovich looks to land a left hand but McLauglin moved out of range nicely.
McLauglin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLauglin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauglin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentinovich throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - McLauglin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot.
As Valentinovich backs off McLauglin throws a huge counter combo but Valentinovich manages to avoid it all.
McLauglin lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentinovich's head.
McLauglin misses with a wild body shot.
McLauglin scores with a leg kick.
Valentinovich 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.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauglin is just out of range.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and McLauglin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick from McLauglin misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward McLauglin!
Edward McLauglin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Edward McLauglin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UGD 32:O Donno Vs Wayne
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Wayne misses with a body shot.
O Donno just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
O Donno throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Wayne counters with a shoot takedown. O Donno fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
O Donno pushes Wayne off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Donno on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from O Donno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donno blocks a jab.
O Donno is looking to counter punch.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on O Donno's shoulder, as O Donno tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne throws a hook but O Donno avoids it easily.
O Donno lands with a right hand.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Wayne connects with a right hand. O Donno shakes it off.
O Donno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
That kick from O Donno tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Donno misses with the body kick
and Wayne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Donno thinking.
Aldo O Donno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a body punch but O Donno moves out of range.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donno.
O Donno scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Donno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and O Donno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne jabs O Donno right on the nose. O Donno blinks but takes it well.
Wayne misses with a hook.
O Donno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Wayne misses.
O Donno misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
O Donno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Donno controlling the position.
O Donno continues to stall.
O Donno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne is looking to advance position but O Donno has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
O Donno prevents Wayne from getting the reversal.#T3#
Wayne tries to hold on but O Donno pushes him away.
O Donno tries to control but Wayne wriggling away.
Wayne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wayne regains half guard.
Wayne trying to hold on to O Donno's head to control him but O Donno postures up.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Donno is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Donno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as O Donno sits in half guard.
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 Aldo O Donno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
O Donno tries to land a leg kick but Wayne saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne throws a jab when O Donno was well out of range.
O Donno avoids the body shot from Wayne.
O Donno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wayne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Donno thinking.
Wayne looks for a takedown but O Donno sprawls well.
O Donno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Donno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno tries to score with a low kick but Wayne moves his leg out of the way.
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Donno throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Donno won't be happy with that.
O Donno tries to improve position but can't.
O Donno defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
O Donno is looking for a sweep.
Wayne tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Donno is trying to get back to half guard.
Wayne lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on O Donno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Donno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Donno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wayne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
O Donno tries to buck Wayne off but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne tries to move to mount but O Donno blocks the move with his legs.
Wayne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
O Donno is holding Wayne down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Wayne tries for a kimura but O Donno is defending well. #SUB2#
Wayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Donno, who protects the arm well. #T3#
O Donno regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wayne's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
O Donno is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wayne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Donno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wayne.
Wayne is thwarting O Donno's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Donno is looking to improve his position.
Wayne is taking a breather. O Donno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Donno has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Donno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wayne.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Donno wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. O Donno moves away and avoids it.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but O Donno moved out of range.
O Donno swinging wildly here.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. O Donno saw that one coming.
O Donno thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne lunges at O Donno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Donno's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno stuffs the takedown.
O Donno moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but O Donno is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from O Donno misses the target.
O Donno throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Wayne looks to throw the jab but O Donno is out of range.
O Donno motions for Wayne to come forward. O Donno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
O Donno scores with a leg kick.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Donno drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wayne sizes up O Donno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Donno misses the shot to the body.
Wayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Wayne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Donno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wayne scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. O Donno does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Donno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throws out a counter right but O Donno avoids it with no problem.
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!
Wayne misses with a hook. O Donno ducked under it nicely.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldo O Donno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Donno swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
O Donno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne connects with a crisp jab.
Wayne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by O Donno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Donno.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Bruce Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Donno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Donno. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but O Donno moved out of range.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Donno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Donno connects with the punch.
O Donno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Donno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Donno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
O Donno loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from O Donno. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Donno on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Donno lands a body shot.
O Donno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wayne to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook but O Donno avoids it easily.
Wayne defending well as O Donno loads up on a big left hand.
O Donno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Donno thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wayne really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Donno works the jab nicely.
O Donno bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donno manages to avoid it.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but O Donno moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but O Donno ducks down to avoid it.
O Donno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.#T1#
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Donno misses with a body kick.#CL#
O Donno takes the fight into the clinch.
O Donno working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
O Donno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Donno staying out of range there.
O Donno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
O Donno throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A big left from Wayne misses.
O Donno moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
O Donno lands a jab to the head.
O Donno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wayne's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wayne! But no joy.#CL#
O Donno closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
O Donno effectively controlling the action here.
O Donno stalling.
O Donno is pushing Wayne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
O Donno fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
O Donno fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
O Donno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from O Donno misses
and Wayne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wayne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Donno looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
O Donno misses with a low kick.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crunch! O Donno slams his shin into Wayne's torso.
Wayne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Donno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Donno gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of O Donno's head.#T4#
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow O Donno down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Donno misses with a body kick.
O Donno throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from O Donno as Wayne shoots in.
O Donno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but O Donno moved away.
Wayne jabs O Donno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Donno throws a leg kick
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. O Donno saw that one coming.
O Donno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Donno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A low kick from O Donno is predictable there
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
O Donno clinches up against the cage.
O Donno has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Wayne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Wayne.
O Donno tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Donno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wayne pulls guard effortlessly.
Wayne is trying to control the position but O Donno postures up. #SUB2#
Wayne is looking for a triangle but O Donno pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Wayne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Donno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wayne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Wayne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Donno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Donno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wayne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! O Donno escapes and throws Wayne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee asks O Donno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. O Donno prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Donno misses with the ground and pound.
Wayne wants to control but O Donno postures up.
O Donno is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Donno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bruce Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Wayne stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wayne struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Donno.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
O Donno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wayne works O Donno's body with a nice hook.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but O Donno ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a hook. O Donno ducked under it nicely.
O Donno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Donno scores with a jab to the body.
O Donno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Donno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
O Donno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wayne 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Wayne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wayne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wayne wants to control from the top but O Donno keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne is the new welterweight champion!
Bruce Wayne took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: T169
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Page misses with a looping right.
Spillane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Charlston Page has been cut.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Spillane moves out of range of the strikes.
Spillane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Spillane.
Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spillane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Spillane.
Page bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page misses with a kick to the body
and Spillane counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Page jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spillane.
Spillane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Page.
Spillane slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Spillane lands with an uppercut that bounces Page off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Page stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spillane.
Page listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Page drops Spillane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Page 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 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlston Page!
Charlston Page decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nickey Spillane stepped up to the mic, saying 'I retire, I'm done'.

Event: Ascension 1116
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Arrol moves out of range.
Valentinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Arrol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentinovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arrol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arrol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentinovich's hands.
Arrol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Arrol.
Arrol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentinovich is out of range and Arrol settles back down.
Valentinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arrol throws a body shot but no joy.
William Arrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arrol is out of range and Valentinovich settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Arrol misses.
Arrol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentinovich connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Valentinovich lands with a nice body punch.
Valentinovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arrol.
And Valentinovich counters with a quick kick to the body but Arrol blocks it.
Arrol jabs at Valentinovich's body.
Arrol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentinovich.
No joy there for Valentinovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arrol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valentinovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Valentinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arrol walks into a stiff left hand from Valentinovich.
Arrol throws a solid leg kick but Valentinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arrol.
A jab lands there for Valentinovich.
Arrol connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentinovich wants to clinch.
Arrol counters with a body kick.
Arrol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Valentinovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Arrol blocks it.
Valentinovich ducks under a wild hook from Arrol.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arrol throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Arrol tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentinovich scores with a push kick.
Valentinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arrol.
Arrol throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
Valentinovich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arrol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arrol misses with a straight right.
Valentinovich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like William Arrol has been cut.
Arrol misses the body punch
and Valentinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Valentinovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Arrol.
Arrol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Arrol.
Arrol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arrol defending well as Valentinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Arrol misses with a low kick as Valentinovich jumps back.
Arrol misses with a left hand
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arrol misses the body punch
and Valentinovich counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Arrol misses the target.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arrol checks it well.
Valentinovich defending well as Arrol loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arrol, as that shot connected.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arrol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Arrol avoids it easily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arrol misses with a jab to the body
and Valentinovich counters with a straight right hand.
Arrol thows a leg kick but Valentinovich checks it
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Arrol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arrol.
Arrol throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Arrol is looking to land body kicks.
Valentinovich moves away from the strike by Arrol.
Arrol tried to score with a low kick but Valentinovich checks it.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Arrol.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Arrol's ribcage but misses.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
Valentinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
A quick step to the side and Valentinovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
Arrol throws out a counter right but Valentinovich avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
Valentinovich is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentinovich connects with a jab.
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 Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Arrol's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Arrol throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
Arrol blocks a jab.
Arrol misses with a hook. Valentinovich ducked under it nicely.
Valentinovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arrol is able to avoid easily.
Arrol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentinovich stuns Arrol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arrol works the jab nicely.
William Arrol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arrol is looking to slow Valentinovich down with leg kicks.
Arrol thumps Valentinovich with a low kick.
Arrol just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Valentinovich misses.
Arrol digs a good hook to Valentinovich's body.
A swing and a miss from Valentinovich.
Arrol just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Valentinovich scores with a nice head shot.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Arrol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentinovich lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick which misses Arrol's front leg but catches the back leg as Arrol tries to avoid it.
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arrol only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arrol 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 Valentinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arrol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Valentinovich - just one landing.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Arrol.
A slow jab from Valentinovich misses its intended target.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentinovich.
Arrol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Arrol misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrol throws the kick towards the body but Valentinovich avoids it.
Valentinovich walks into a stiff left hand from Arrol.
Valentinovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentinovich scores with a nice strike.
Arrol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arrol.
Arrol tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Arrol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arrol throws a right hand that misses
and Valentinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arrol throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
It looked like Valentinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arrol takes a swing at Valentinovich's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Arrol misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
That kick from Valentinovich tenderised Arrol's leg. Arrol is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentinovich blocks the leg kick.
Valentinovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arrol defending well as Valentinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Arrol misses with a body shot
and Valentinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arrol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentinovich on the side of the head.
Arrol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentinovich ducks right into an uppercut from Arrol.
Arrol misses with a jab to the body
and Valentinovich counters with a series of strikes. Arrol will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Arrol misses.
Valentinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arrol is breathing heavily.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Valentinovich connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arrol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Arrol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arrol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Valentinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Valentinovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arrol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a shot to the body.
Valentinovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Arrol misses.
Arrol lands a nice looking body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Valentinovich throws a head kick but Arrol moves out of range.
Valentinovich backing away here, and Arrol unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arrol's calf.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Arrol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Arrol scores with a hook.
Valentinovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Valentinovich delivers a nice body kick.
Arrol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich slips a jab from Arrol.
Valentinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Valentinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Valentinovich there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arrol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arrol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arrol throws a low kick but Valentinovich moves out of range easily. #T1#
Valentinovich scores with a jab to the head.
Arrol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arrol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
Arrol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arrol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arrol throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Arrol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arrol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentinovich.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arrol misses with a straight left.
Valentinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.
Arrol throws out a leg kick but Valentinovich moves out of range and Arrol only half commits.
Arrol blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Arrol thumps Valentinovich with a low kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arrol.
Arrol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Arrol blocks the low kick.
Arrol looks to throw the jab but Valentinovich is out of range.
Valentinovich lands a slapping body shot.
Arrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arrol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arrol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arrol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Arrol.
Valentinovich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arrol's calf.
Arrol throws a low kick but Valentinovich avoids it.
Valentinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arrol misses with a shot to the body
and Arrol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Valentinovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich thuds his shin into the meat of Arrol's side.
Arrol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrol moves away.
Valentinovich with a nice cross.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but Arrol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arrol lands a body shot.
Arrol misses with a hook.
Arrol swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentinovich blocks the leg kick.
Valentinovich checks a leg kick.
Arrol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentinovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Valentinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Valentinovich lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentinovich scores with a leg kick.
Arrol throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentinovich throws a jab when Arrol was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Valentinovich there.
Nice uppercut lands for Arrol. That snapped Valentinovich's head back.
Arrol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Arrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arrol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentinovich.
Arrol misses with a looping left.
You can see that Arrol has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Arrol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sergej Valentinovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on William Arrol's cut.
That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Valentinovich feints and then cracks Arrol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arrol down.
Arrol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentinovich checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich needs to keep his hands up - Arrol had a free shot at his head there.
Arrol lands with a straight right. Valentinovich didn't see that one coming.
Valentinovich lunges at Arrol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arrol's hand.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol throws a jab when Valentinovich was well out of range.
Valentinovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arrol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentinovich checks it well.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Arrol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arrol throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich feints and then cracks Arrol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arrol down.
Arrol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Arrol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arrol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arrol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Arrol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Arrol.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arrol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arrol.
Arrol takes a swing at Valentinovich's ribcage but misses.
Arrol looks for the body kick but Valentinovich saw that one coming.
Valentinovich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Arrol.
Arrol throws a shot to the body.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Valentinovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arrol throws a solid leg kick but Valentinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arrol.#T2#
Arrol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arrol checks a leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol throws a poor cross that misses
letting Valentinovich counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arrol thumps Valentinovich with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Arrol.
Arrol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich 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.
Arrol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arrol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Arrol.
Valentinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentinovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.#T3#
Arrol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentinovich. Valentinovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich cracks Arrol with an open hand slap.
Arrol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentinovich checks it well.
Valentinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Arrol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentinovich doesn't seem phased though.
Arrol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich misses with a straight right.
Arrol flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
Arrol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valentinovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. Valentinovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrol digs a good hook to Valentinovich's body.
Arrol throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Valentinovich throws a looping overhand right but Arrol ducks down to avoid it.
Valentinovich cracks Arrol with an open hand slap.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. Valentinovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good shot there by Arrol.
Arrol misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrol was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Arrol misses with a head kick.
Valentinovich checks a leg kick.
Valentinovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arrol.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrol was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a head kick.
Arrol lands a body shot.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arrol has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arrol swings for the body but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but William Arrol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Arrol's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Valentinovich misses with the combination.
Valentinovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arrol moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrol moves away.
Arrol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arrol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arrol wants to slow Valentinovich down by chopping away at his legs.
Arrol thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arrol is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Valentinovich.
Arrol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arrol throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentinovich tried to counter with a leg kick but Arrol avoided it.
Valentinovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Arrol misses with a low kick as Valentinovich jumps back.
Arrol misses with a looping right.
Arrol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arrol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arrol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
A clash of legs there as Arrol blocks the low kick.
Valentinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentinovich fakes the leg kick and cracks Arrol in the body.
Arrol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
Arrol is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arrol scoring well with a low kick there.
William Arrol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrol lands with a cross.
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!
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
letting Arrol counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich throws a series of punches but Arrol moves out of range.
Arrol throws out a loose jab but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol dodges the punch combination from Valentinovich.
Arrol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentinovich blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Valentinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arrol.
Valentinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arrol throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valentinovich.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arrol checks it well.
Arrol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arrol explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arrol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentinovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Valentinovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arrol throws a solid leg kick but Valentinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arrol.
Arrol misses with a shot to the body
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body kick.
Sergej Valentinovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arrols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Valentinovich there.
Arrol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Arrol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentinovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentinovich blocks the leg kick.
Arrol scores with a hook to the body. Valentinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrol's sensitive parts.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentinovich throws a shot to the body.
Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.

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 Sergej Valentinovich.
Well Valentinovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergej Valentinovich!
Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Sergej Valentinovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ascension 1102
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Ruden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentinovich lands a nice hook to Ruden's body. Ruden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Ruden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentinovich connects with a body shot.
Ruden has his takedown stuffed
and Valentinovich counters with a body kick.
Valentinovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruden on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Valentinovich punishes Ruden's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich avoids the head kick by Ruden.
We've been informed that Ruden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruden misses with a leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Ruden moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joe Ruden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentinovich. That snapped Ruden's head back.
Ruden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Ruden misses the shot to the body.
Valentinovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentinovich jabs Ruden right on the nose. Ruden blinks but takes it well.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentinovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruden should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Ruden tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Ruden is rocked!
Valentinovich cracks the inside of Ruden's front leg.
Ruden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruden looks to throw the jab but Valentinovich is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruden swings widly with a right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentinovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruden thinking.
Ruden looks winded!
Valentinovich throws a monster overhand right that drops Ruden! Valentinovich follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Valentinovich!
Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Sergej Valentinovich, 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: Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Renato 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.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valentinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valentinovich. That one must have hurt.
Nice cross by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Valentinovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Valentinovich is predictable there
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valentinovich. Renato shrugs it off though.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
Renato takes a swing at Valentinovich's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
Valentinovich ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Valentinovich misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentinovich.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Renato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentinovich misses with a double jab.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentinovich.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich tries to land a leg kick but Renato saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Renato throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Renato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Renato misses
and Valentinovich counters with a solid body kick.
Renato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentinovich's head.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentinovich lunges at Renato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Renato's hand.
Valentinovich lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Valentinovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentinovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentinovich tried to score with a low kick but Renato checks it.
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentinovich backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Renato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands with an overhand left.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentinovich tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato tries a quick counter leg kick but Valentinovich is wise to it.
Valentinovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Renato misses with a hook.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato stuns Valentinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renato avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Renato blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Renato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Renato cracks Valentinovich with a good jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich 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.
Renato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Renato throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentinovich throws out the jab.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Renato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentinovich blocks a head kick by Renato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich lands a nice hook to Renato's body. Renato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentinovich thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentinovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Renato misses with a looping right.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato lands a really nice looking cross but Valentinovich seems unphased.
Valentinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Renato connects with a body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Renato counters with a stiff right hand.
Renato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich connects with the punch.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Valentinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Valentinovich thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Renato checks a leg kick nicely.
Renato throws out a counter right but Valentinovich avoids it with no problem.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and Renato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentinovich throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentinovich.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich slips under a jab.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Valentinovich moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Valentinovich tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato misses with a hook
and Valentinovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Renato.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
Renato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renato scores with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valentinovich.#T3#
Valentinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Valentinovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Renato walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentinovich.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renato cracks Valentinovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Valentinovich off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Sergej Valentinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentinovich throws a wild body kick that Renato sees coming a mile off.
Valentinovich with a nice cross.
Valentinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinovich.
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Valentinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Renato works the jab nicely.
Renato jabs Valentinovich right on the nose. Valentinovich blinks but takes it well.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Valentinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentinovich looks to land a body kick but Renato moved away.
Jab by Valentinovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Renato gets tackled into the cage by Valentinovich. Valentinovich maintains the clinch. #T1#
Renato is trying to force a seperation but Valentinovich has the dominant position.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich is leaning against Renato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Renato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
A hook to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries to work over Renato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinovich lands with a light punch inside.
Renato misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentinovich pushes Renato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renato.
Renato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentinovich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Renato can turn it around.
Valentinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentinovich lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich gets through Renato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Renato prevents a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land.
Valentinovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Renato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries to work over Renato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Valentinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentinovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Renato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Valentinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentinovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Renato avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Valentinovich jabs at Renato's body.
Valentinovich ducks right into an uppercut from Renato.
Valentinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato looks for the body kick but Valentinovich saw that one coming.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Valentinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Nice uppercut there from Renato.
Valentinovich throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and pushes Renato back into the cage.
Valentinovich tries to stall but Renato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Valentinovich clearly takes that round.
That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Valentinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Valentinovich. Beautiful body shot.
Valentinovich throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Renato checks a low kick from Valentinovich.
Renato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato clobbers Valentinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato misses with a body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Renato working aggressively here.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sergej Valentinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Renato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Renato.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato has a couple of punches blocked by Valentinovich.
Renato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Renato is pushing Valentinovich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valentinovich trying to control the position but instead, Renato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valentinovich into the cage.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich tries a body shot but Renato blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinovich.
Renato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Renato.
Valentinovich pushes Renato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Renato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Valentinovich tries a body shot but Renato blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renato misses with some punches. #BC2#
Renato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Renato connects with a looping right hand.
Valentinovich throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentinovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentinovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renato lands with a hook. Valentinovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
You can see that Renato has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Valentinovich takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renato punishes Valentinovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Renato checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
A little jabbing left from Renato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentinovich misses with a leg kick
and Renato counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Valentinovich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentinovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Renato lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato cracks Valentinovich with an open hand slap.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentinovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valentinovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renato scrambles back to his feet.
Renato lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich lands a front kick.
Renato lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Renato avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
Valentinovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valentinovich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Renato counters with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentinovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renato tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentinovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentinovich sizes up Renato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato misses the body punch
and Valentinovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valentinovich connects with a single shot there.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Renato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentinovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Valentinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentinovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Renato thuds his right hand into Valentinovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentinovich connects with a right hand. Renato shakes it off.#T3#
A low kick from Valentinovich misses
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato walks into a straight right hand from Valentinovich.
Renato blocks a jab.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich lands the left hand.
Valentinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergej Valentinovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentinovich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato feints a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentinovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Valentinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valentinovich moves away from the strike by Renato.
Some bone on bone action there as Renato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentinovich connects with the punch.
Valentinovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentinovich blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich feints and then cracks Renato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renato down.
Renato pushes Valentinovich away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Renato.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Valentinovich!
Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Sergej Valentinovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ascension 101
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Valentinovich misses with a body punch #CL#
and Clones Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clones Jr.
I was talking to Clones Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clones Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clones Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Clones Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Clones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clones Jr lands with a left to the head.
Valentinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Clones Jr controls the action.
Clones Jr tries to work over Valentinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Valentinovich avoids it by throwing Clones Jr back against the cage. #BC2#
Valentinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentinovich is looking to chop away at Clones Jr's legs. #T1#
Valentinovich fakes the leg kick and cracks Clones Jr in the body.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr lands a jab to Valentinovich's midsection.
A jab from Clones Jr does it's job there.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clones Jr moves away.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Clones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clones Jr misses with a hook
and Valentinovich counters with a leg kick.
Clones Jr is looking to chop away at Valentinovich's legs.
Clones Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Clones Jr misses.
Valentinovich misses with a right hand
and Clones Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentinovich tests Clones Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clones Jr tries to clinch up but Valentinovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Clones Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentinovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich misses with a looping left.#T2#
Clones Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Clones Jr throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich catches Clones Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentinovich misses with a kick to the body
and Clones Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clones Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clones Jr avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clones Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich misses with a wild combination.
Clones Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valentinovich avoids it.
Clones Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clones Jr checks the leg kick.
Clones Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valentinovich just manages to avoid it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Clones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clones Jr throwing a counter right hand but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.#CL#
Clones Jr instigates a clinch.
Clones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow.
Valentinovich blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinovich controls the action.
Valentinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Clones Jr takes a shot to the head.
Valentinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentinovich lands with a right to the head.
Clones Jr blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clones Jr is leaning against Valentinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
A short right from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Clones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clones Jr works on Valentinovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentinovich lands an uppercut.
Clones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clones Jr blocking some punches.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clones Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Valentinovich as the two fighters clinch.
Clones Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clones Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Clones Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards.
Clones Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Clones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clones Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clones Jr tries a body shot but Valentinovich blocks it.
Clones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clones Jr misses with a body punch.
Clones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Clones Jr.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clones Jr working aggressively here.
Valentinovich lands with a left to the head.
Clones Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinovichs head.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Valentinovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Clones Jr.
Don Clones Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clones Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards. #BC2#
Valentinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Valentinovich misses.
Clones Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot.
Valentinovich lands a head kick. Clones Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clones Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
Clones Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Clones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clones Jr misses with an uppercut. Valentinovich saw that one coming.
As Clones Jr backs off Valentinovich throws a huge counter combo but Clones Jr manages to avoid it all.
Valentinovich clobbers Clones Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clones Jr connects with a single shot there.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Valentinovich lands an overhand right.
Valentinovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Clones Jr throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Clones Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Clones Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr throwing a counter right hand but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Clones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clones Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clones Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Clones Jr finds it's way through Valentinovich's defenses.
Clones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clones Jr is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich jabs Clones Jr right on the nose. Clones Jr blinks but takes it well.
Valentinovich lands a jab to Clones Jr's midsection.
Clones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clones Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Clones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Valentinovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentinovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Clones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentinovich slips under a jab from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clones Jr can pounce on him.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valentinovich manages to circle out of the way.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Clones Jr misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clones Jr.
Clones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Clones Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clones Jr.
Valentinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clones Jr scores with a leg kick.
Clones Jr checks a leg kick.
Clones Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr misses with a body kick.
Clones Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut
and Clones Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clones Jr scores with a nice strike.
Valentinovich works the jab nicely.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Valentinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clones Jr misses with a combination
and Valentinovich counters with a straight right hand.
Valentinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valentinovich. Clones Jr shrugs it off though.
Clones Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clones Jr throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
Clones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentinovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clones Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Clones Jr looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
Clones Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentinovich can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Clones Jr.#T2#
Valentinovich cracks a nice hook into Clones Jr's ribs.
Clones Jr throws a leg kick
and Valentinovich counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentinovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Clones Jr moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Clones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Valentinovich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentinovich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards. #T3#
Clones Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Valentinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow.
Valentinovich lands with a right to the head.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentinovich cracks Clones Jr with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Clones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Valentinovich breaks from the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clones Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Valentinovich lands a jab to the head.
Clones Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentinovich throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Clones Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clones Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentinovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clones Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentinovich throws out a powerful jab.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Clones Jr down with leg kicks.
Clones Jr takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Valentinovich has knocked Clones Jr down with a huge combo! Valentinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Clones Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Clones Jr is rocked!
Valentinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentinovich cracks Clones Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Clones Jr falls to his knees and Valentinovich doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Valentinovich! Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Sergej Valentinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Don Clones Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn first loss for me. I guess i go home, shake this off and continue planning for the next guy.'.

Event: MFN 345: Makinwa v. Sigurdsson
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Makinwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sigurdsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Makinwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson tries to score with a low kick but Makinwa moves his leg out of the way.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the side of Makinwa's head but Makinwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makinwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sigurdsson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sigurdsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigurdsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makinwa is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Sigurdsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Makinwa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Makinwa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sigurdsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makinwa regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Sigurdsson there.
Sigurdsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sigurdsson working the head and body with strikes.
Makinwa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson is nestled in close to Makinwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sigurdsson drops an elbow to the side of Makinwa's head.
Sigurdsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Makinwa to regain full guard.
Sigurdsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makinwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigurdsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sigurdsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sigurdsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makinwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sigurdsson won't allow Makinwa to get back to his feet.
Sigurdsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sigurdsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sigurdsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sigurdsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makinwa.
Makinwa scores with a jab.
Makinwa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sigurdsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makinwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Sigurdsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makinwa.
Sigurdsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makinwa.
Sigurdsson lands a right hook to the body.
Sigurdsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Sigurdsson misses.
Makinwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sigurdsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makinwa. Sigurdsson shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makinwa.#CUT#
It looks like Ragnar Sigurdsson has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makinwa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sigurdsson - the referee stops the clock and Makinwa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sigurdsson. Makinwa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Makinwa digs a good body shot into Sigurdsson's ribs.
Sigurdsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sigurdsson missing with a left hand there. Makinwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Makinwa misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigurdsson just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sigurdsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makinwa connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sigurdsson 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 Makinwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makinwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sigurdsson moves to clinch but Makinwa breaks away
and Makinwa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Makinwa lands with a slapping head kick.
Sigurdsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Makinwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Makinwa throws a right hand that misses
and Sigurdsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Sigurdsson throws a leg kick but Makinwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Makinwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sigurdsson doesn't seem phased though.
Sigurdsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makinwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makinwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sigurdsson thumps Makinwa with a low kick.
Makinwa jabs at Sigurdsson's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makinwa 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 Sigurdsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sigurdsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ragnar Sigurdsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Makinwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sigurdsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makinwa somewhat.
Makinwa lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sigurdsson misses its intended target.
Sigurdsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makinwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sigurdsson throws a lazy head kick
and Makinwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick from Sigurdsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makinwa lands with a shot to the body.
Makinwa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigurdsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Sigurdsson misses.
Sigurdsson walks into a jab.#T1#
Sigurdsson moves forwards but Makinwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makinwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sigurdsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makinwa misses with a kick to the body.
Sigurdsson loads up on a big right hand but Makinwa slips the punch.
Makinwa is looking to counter punch.
Sigurdsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sigurdsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sigurdsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Sigurdsson misses
and Makinwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Makinwa throws a shot from downtown. Sigurdsson moves away and avoids it.
Sigurdsson is looking to slow Makinwa down with leg kicks.
Makinwa throws a body punch but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Makinwa tests Sigurdsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sigurdsson. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigurdsson motions for Makinwa to come forward. Sigurdsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Makinwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Makinwa.
Makinwa moves away from the strike by Sigurdsson.
Makinwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sigurdsson misses with a low kick.
Makinwa blocks a low kick nicely.
Sigurdsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Makinwa lands with a straight right. Sigurdsson didn't see that one coming.
Makinwa scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut even more.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Makinwa.
Makinwa throws an overhand right that lands on Sigurdsson's shoulder, as Sigurdsson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Makinwa misses with a hook
and Sigurdsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigurdsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sigurdsson lands with a straight right. Makinwa didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Sigurdsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Makinwa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sigurdsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sigurdsson prevents a body shot from Makinwa.
A nice left hand lands by Sigurdsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigurdsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigurdsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Makinwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makinwa pushes Sigurdsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sigurdsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson can't find room to land a body shot as Makinwa controls the action.
Makinwa has Sigurdsson pressed against the cage, preventing Sigurdsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sigurdsson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sigurdsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sigurdsson manages to break the clinch.
Sigurdsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Makinwa.
Makinwa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makinwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sigurdsson can pounce on him.
Sigurdsson misses with a wild body shot.
Makinwa misses the shot to the body.
Makinwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makinwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ugor Makinwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Makinwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigurdsson is just out of range.
Sigurdsson lands a right hook to the body.
Makinwa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makinwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ugor Makinwa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Makinwa throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Makinwa checks a low kick from Sigurdsson.
Good leg kick by Sigurdsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigurdsson lands a jab to the head.
Makinwa slips under a jab from Sigurdsson.
Makinwa throws a series of punches but Sigurdsson avoids them all with ease.
Sigurdsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sigurdsson throws a leg kick which misses Makinwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Makinwa tries to avoid it.
Makinwa throws a hook but Sigurdsson avoids it easily.
Makinwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makinwa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makinwa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sigurdsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sigurdsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makinwa lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Makinwa misses with an uppercut
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Makinwa tries to score with a low kick but Sigurdsson moves his leg out of the way.
Sigurdsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Sigurdsson lands a big head kick that sends Makinwa tumbling to the mat! Sigurdsson takes a step backwards and waves Makinwa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Makinwa is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ugor Makinwa has been cut.
Makinwa is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sigurdsson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Makinwa crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Makinwa's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Sigurdsson!
Ragnar Sigurdsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Ragnar Sigurdsson stared into the camera and said 'No Messing I'm came to kill tonight. He is a great fighter but I am Ragnar!'.

Event: ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilas tries to clinch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi lands a head kick!
Gilas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Gilas 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.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Gilas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gilas tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Al-Khaldi does it's job there.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Gilas slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Al-Khaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head.
Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilas is defended easily by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gilas has time to react.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas.
Gilas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Gilas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gilas fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gilas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Al-Khaldi kicks Gilas off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi connects with the punch.
Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gilas manages to circle out of the way.
A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi. #CL2#
Al-Khaldi gets tackled into the cage by Gilas. Gilas maintains the clinch. #T4#
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas stalling in the clinch but Al-Khaldi improves position. #BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Gilas takes it in his stride.
Gilas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al-Khaldi rather than just go for the knockout.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas walks into a left hand. #CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches up with Gilas and pushes him back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al-Khaldi is defending well.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Al-Khaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gilas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilas can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi wants to stall. #TD2#
Gilas wants the takedown. Al-Khaldi is fighting it off but Gilas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al-Khaldi's guard against the cage.#ES#
Al-Khaldi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gilas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Al-Khaldi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Gilas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely.
Gilas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al-Khaldi, right into the meat.
Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilas at a distance.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al-Khaldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Al-Khaldi.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilas. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range. #CL2#
Gilas rushes Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gilas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gilas digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Gilas digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gilas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Al-Khaldi stops a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Al-Khaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi letting Gilas take a breather here.
Gilas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas.
A body shot lands from Gilas.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gilas is pushing Al-Khaldi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Al-Khaldi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gilas blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al-Khaldi up against the cage.
Gilas lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilas blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a front kick but Gilas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gilas moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gilas shoots in but Al-Khaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab. Gilas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
Gilas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al-Khaldi - that will leave a mark!
Gilas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas misses with a takedown #CL#
and Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch. #CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Gilas with a poor takedown
and Al-Khaldi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick that sends Gilas stumbling back into the cage.
Gilas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Al-Khaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gilas up against the cage.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Gilas misses with some punches.
Gilas tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here. #BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al-Khaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gilas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi with a jab.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there #CL#
and Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Gilas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilas wants to stall.
Gilas tries to stall but Al-Khaldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: UGD 21:Hooper Vs O Donno
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Hooper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Donno throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
O Donno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hooper falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and O Donno counters with a head kick that drops Hooper to the mat! Hooper scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Donno pushes Hooper against the cage. O Donno is working some dirty boxing. O Donno pushes off with a quick right hook! Hooper goes down! Hooper tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! O Donno moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo O Donno!
Aldo O Donno is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Aldo O Donno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Ascension - 3
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valentinovich lands with a kick to the temple. Damozzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Damozzi connects with a jab.
Damozzi misses with a right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Damozzi looks to land a body kick but Valentinovich moved away.
Damozzi misses with a low kick as Valentinovich jumps back.
Damozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich looks for the body kick but Damozzi saw that one coming.
Valentinovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Damozzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Damozzi throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Damozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damozzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Valentinovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentinovich, right into the meat.
Valentinovich throws a wild body kick that Damozzi sees coming a mile off.
Damozzi throws the left hand but Valentinovich avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.
Valentinovich scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damozzi.
Damozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Damozzi misses with a body kick.
Valentinovich swings for the body but Damozzi moves out of range.
Valentinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentinovich throws the kick towards the body but Damozzi avoids it.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Damozzi's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich misses with a right hand
and Damozzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentinovich misses with the body kick
and Damozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Damozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damozzi.
Valentinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Damozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Damozzi looks to move away, Valentinovich throws a big counter combo but Damozzi just gets out of the way.
Damozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Damozzi.
Valentinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Damozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Valentinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentinovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Damozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Damozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Damozzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Damozzi! But no joy.
Damozzi throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
Damozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentinovich misses its target.
Damozzi throws a push kick but Valentinovich slaps the foot to one side.
Valentinovich connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Valentinovich lands a jab to Damozzi's midsection.
Valentinovich connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Valentinovich.
A slow jab from Valentinovich misses its intended target.
Damozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Damozzi looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
Damozzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentinovich's head.
Damozzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentinovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damozzi.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Damozzi's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damozzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
Damozzi moves out of range as Valentinovich throws a body kick.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.
Valentinovich slips under a jab.#T4#
Valentinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentinovich punishes Damozzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Damozzi throws out the jab.
Damozzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damozzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Damozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Damozzi is just out of range.
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damozzi.
Damozzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Damozzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Damozzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Damozzi clobbers Valentinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Damozzi punishes Valentinovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Damozzi throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Damozzi's hands.
Valentinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Damozzi throws a hook but Valentinovich avoids it easily.
Damozzi ducks under a wild hook from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Damozzi's shoulder, as Damozzi tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich thows a leg kick but Damozzi checks it
and Damozzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damozzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damozzi connects with a looping right hand.
Damozzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Damozzi throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Damozzi cracks Valentinovich with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Valentinovich throws a shot from downtown. Damozzi moves away and avoids it.
Valentinovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Damozzi moves out of range.
Sergej Valentinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentinovich connects with a leg kick. Damozzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Damozzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Damozzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich throws a good cross that connects.
Damozzi misses with a left hand
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentinovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Damozzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Damozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentinovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damozzi thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentinovich thows a body kick. Damozzi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valentinovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Valentinovich cracks the inside of Damozzi's front leg.
Damozzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Damozzi clobbers Valentinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentinovich tests Damozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentinovich jabs at Damozzi's body.
Damozzi 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.
Damozzi with a jab.
Valentinovich walks into a jab.
Damozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentinovich.
Damozzi tries a quick counter leg kick but Valentinovich is wise to it.
Valentinovich cracks Damozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Damozzi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Damozzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentinovich. That did some damage!
Damozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Valentinovich.
Damozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.
Valentinovich slips a straight right by Damozzi.
Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Damozzi.
Damozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Damozzi.
A shot to the body from Damozzi misses
and Valentinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentinovich, right into the meat.
Damozzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Damozzi's sensitive parts.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Damozzi blocks it.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Damozzi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Damozzi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valentinovich has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valentinovich scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentinovich throws a low kick but Damozzi avoids it.
Valentinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Damozzi dips to his left and cracks Valentinovich with an uppercut!
Damozzi jabs Valentinovich right on the nose. Valentinovich blinks but takes it well.
Valentinovich is looking to score with low kicks.
Damozzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Damozzi takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Damozzi as he checks the leg kick.
Valentinovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Damozzi at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich feints a jab promting Damozzi to slip. Valentinovich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Damozzi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
You can see that Damozzi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Damozzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Valentinovich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Valentinovich misses the body punch
and Damozzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damozzi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Valentinovich - just one landing.
Damozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Damozzi looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Damozzi - just one landing.
Valentinovich lands a slapping body shot.
Valentinovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Damozzi's hands.
Damozzi connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentinovich misses with a kick to the body
and Damozzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Damozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Damozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot that snaps Damozzi's head back. #T1#
Valentinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich looks to land a right hand but Damozzi moved out of range.
Damozzi throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Damozzi there.
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Damozzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentinovich takes one to the side of the head.
Valentinovich swings widly with a right hand
and Damozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentinovich slips a jab from Damozzi.#CL#
Valentinovich darts in and clinches Damozzi up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentinovich.
Damozzi throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Damozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentinovich.
Damozzi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valentinovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damozzi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Damozzi manages to break the clinch.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Damozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Damozzi misses.
Damozzi loads up on a big right hand but Valentinovich slips the punch.
Damozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damozzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valentinovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Damozzi 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.
Damozzi 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.
Valentinovich lands with a straight right. Damozzi didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Valentinovich misses
letting Damozzi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Valentinovich looks to land a body kick but Damozzi moved away.
Valentinovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Damozzi will feel that in the morning.
Valentinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich lunges at Damozzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Damozzi's hand.
Damozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentinovich slips under a jab from Damozzi.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentinovich misses the target.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damozzi throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich misses with a leg kick
letting Damozzi counter with a right hand.
Damozzi misses with a body kick.
Damozzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Valentinovich tenderised Damozzi's leg. Damozzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Damozzi dodges the punch combination from Valentinovich. #T4#
Valentinovich moves out of range as Damozzi throws a body kick.
Valentinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damozzi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Damozzi duly obliges.
Damozzi checks a leg kick.
Damozzi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Valentinovich blocks it well.
Valentinovich scores with a nice body kick.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damozzi.
Damozzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a low kick, looking for Damozzi's leg but Damozzi calmly moves out of range.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Damozzi strikes.
Damozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a head kick but Damozzi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Valentinovich clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Damozzi throws a nice looking combination but Valentinovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damozzi cracks Valentinovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Damozzi throws a big shot that misses.
Valentinovich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Damozzi moves out of range.
Valentinovich moves out of range of the body kick from Damozzi.
Valentinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damozzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich clobbers Damozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but Damozzi moved away.
It seemed like Damozzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentinovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Valentinovich rushes Damozzi and presses him up against the cage.
Damozzi misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Damozzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damozzi is working Valentinovich over against the cage.
Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damozzi can do to turn this around?
Damozzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinovichs head.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damozzi prevents a body shot from Valentinovich.
Damozzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Damozzi lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damozzi.
A shot in the inside from Valentinovich.
Damozzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Damozzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Valentinovich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damozzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damozzi. #T2##BC#
Valentinovich manages to break the clinch.
Damozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentinovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Damozzi connects with a body shot that sends Valentinovich's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Damozzi.
Valentinovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damozzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damozzi.
Damozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentinovich's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Valentinovich. Beautiful body shot.
Valentinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich throws out a powerful jab.
Valentinovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Valentinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damozzi.
Valentinovich scores with a leg kick.
Damozzi scores with a punch to the head.
Damozzi throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damozzi.
Valentinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentinovich throws a head kick that misses.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Damozzi works Valentinovich's body with a nice hook.
Valentinovich cracks Damozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Damozzi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valentinovich.
Damozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentinovich.
Damozzi misses with a straight left.
Valentinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentinovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Damozzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Damozzi lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentinovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot that snaps Damozzi's head back.
Valentinovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Damozzi. Damozzi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Valentinovich - just one landing.
Damozzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Damozzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentinovich in his tracks.
Damozzi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valentinovich will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Damozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Damozzi misses with an uppercut.
Damozzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damozzi tries to land a front kick but Valentinovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Frank Damozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damozzi moves away.
A little jabbing left from Damozzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Damozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Valentinovich throws a lazy body kick
and Valentinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damozzi lands a body shot.
Valentinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Damozzi counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich lands a nice hook to Damozzi's body. Damozzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Valentinovich misses.
Damozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich digs a good body shot into Damozzi's ribs.
Damozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Damozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damozzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Damozzi throws the kick towards the body but Valentinovich avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Damozzi blocks the low kick.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
Damozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentinovich.
Damozzi connects with a body shot that sends Valentinovich's belly button to the back.
Damozzi lands with an overhand left.
Valentinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Damozzi checks a leg kick nicely.
Damozzi slips under a jab from Valentinovich.#T2#
That kick from Damozzi tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Damozzi misses its intended target.
It appears Valentinovich was looking to counter with a kick there.
Damozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Damozzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentinovich lands a slapping body shot.
Valentinovich is looking to chop away at Damozzi's legs.
Damozzi jabs at Valentinovich's body.
Damozzi misses with a body shot.
Damozzi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentinovich.
Damozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentinovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damozzi throws out a counter right but Valentinovich avoids it with no problem.
Damozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Damozzi.#T3#
Valentinovich defending well as Damozzi loads up on a big left hand.
Damozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Damozzi misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Damozzi.
Valentinovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valentinovich is looking to clinch but Damozzi is avoiding it.
Valentinovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damozzi blocks a jab.
Damozzi throws out a counter right but Valentinovich avoids it with no problem.
Damozzi scores with a nice head shot.
Sergej Valentinovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentinovich slips a straight right by Damozzi.
Damozzi throws out a loose jab but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valentinovich looks to land a body kick but Damozzi moved away.
Damozzi tries to work over Valentinovich's front leg with a kick but Valentinovich checks it. #T4#
Damozzi throws a leg kick
and Valentinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentinovich feints and then cracks Damozzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damozzi down.
Damozzi takes one on the button.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the body
letting Damozzi counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentinovich slips a jab and a cross from Damozzi.
Valentinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentinovich lunges at Damozzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Damozzi's hand.
A good leg kick by Damozzi.
That kick from Damozzi tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentinovich throws the kick towards the body but Damozzi avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses.
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank Damozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damozzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a left to the body.

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 Sergej Valentinovich.
Well Valentinovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Valentinovich!
Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Sergej Valentinovich 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: T158 London
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Marailov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Page shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marailov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page is looking to counter with head kicks.
Page throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marailov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Page is out of range and Marailov settles back down.
Page appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick.
Page misses with a body kick.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Marailov's shoulder, as Marailov tries to avoid the shot.
Page throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Page takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Marailov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marailov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Charlston Page has been cut.
Marailov dodges the punch combination from Page. #T1#
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marailovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Page looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov misses with a double jab.
Page misses with a left hand
letting Marailov counter with a right hand.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Page throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.
Page tries to land a body kick
and Marailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charlston Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page missing with a left hand there. Marailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marailov misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Marailov blocks the low kick.
Page throws a hook but Marailov avoids it easily.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Page throws a hook but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Page fakes the leg kick and cracks Marailov in the body.
Page dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Page is looking to counter punch.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Marailov's shoulder, as Marailov tries to avoid the shot.
Marailov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marailov lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Marailov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marailov moves out of range as Page throws a body kick.
Page tries to clinch up.
Page cracks Marailov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Page.
Page connects with a crisp jab.
Page fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marailov checks it well.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page lands the left hand.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page misses with a body shot.
Marailov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marailov.
Page getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Page throws out a loose jab but Marailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marailov swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page takes a swing at Marailov's ribcage but misses.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Page.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Marailov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Charlston Page will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marailov walks into a left hand.
Marailov lands a nice shot to the body.
Page wants to land a leg kick but Marailov is out of range.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Marailov is predictable there
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marailov in his tracks.
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marailov in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page feints with a jab and clips Marailov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Marailov is sent crashing into the canvas and Page leaps in for the kill! Marailov tries to get to his feet but Page is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Marailov is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlston Page!
Our winner, Charlston Page, 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: PFC 49
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Dovah-Kinn blocks a jab.
Bone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bone.
Bone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Bone catches Dovah-Kinn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Bone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dovah-Kinn circles away quickly and effectively.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a looping right.
Bone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dovah-Kinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Bone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dovah-Kinn is trying to defend but Bone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone moves nicely into side control.
Dovah-Kinn regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB2#
Bone is trying to work for a kimura but Dovah-Kinn is defending well.
Dovah-Kinn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bone. #SUB2#
Bone is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Dovah-Kinn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Dovah-Kinn is working away.
Dovah-Kinn wants to control but Bone is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Bone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dovah-Kinn defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Bone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Dovah-Kinn defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bone is working for a kimura but Dovah-Kinn is defending it quite comfortably.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Dovah-Kinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bone looking for a submission but Dovah-Kinn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bone stopping the sweep attempt from Dovah-Kinn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone wants to control from the top but Dovah-Kinn keeps moving.
Bone is fighting to break Dovah-Kinn's control of his arms but Dovah-Kinn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bone scores with the left hand. Dovah-Kinn knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bone fails to land with a series of punches.
Bone shoots in for a double leg but Dovah-Kinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bone throws a body shot but no joy.
Bone throws a hook to the side of Dovah-Kinn's head but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Bone finds it's way through Dovah-Kinn's defenses.
Bone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dovah-Kinn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn moves away.
That kick from Dovah-Kinn tenderised Bone's leg. Bone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Bone.
Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dovah-Kinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dovah-Kinn blocks a jab.
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dovah-Kinn.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dovah-Kinn's head backwards.
A combination from Bone does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Dovah-Kinn moves away and avoids it.
Dovah-Kinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dovah-Kinn is just out of range.
Bone catches Dovah-Kinn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Bone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick but Bone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bone misses with a looping left.#TD#
Dovah-Kinn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Dovah-Kinn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bone is trying to escape and Dovah-Kinn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bone is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dovah-Kinn! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laat Dovah-Kinn!
An out of breath Laat Dovah-Kinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Survivor Tribal Round 4
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Dog lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Dog has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
Dog lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dog.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog gets through Page 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Page has been cut.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Page looks winded!
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog just leaning against Page , taking a breather.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dog.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dog.
Dog lands a nice uppercut.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Dog.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Page backwards. #ROC#
Page is rocked!
Dog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog pushes Page against the cage. Dog is working some dirty boxing. Dog pushes off with a quick right hook! Page goes down! Page tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dog moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 48
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Veres avoids the head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Veres throws a low kick, looking for Decimus Meridius's leg but Decimus Meridius calmly moves out of range.
Veres staying out of range there.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veres.
A nice inside leg kick there by Veres. That's going to slow Decimus Meridius down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres.
Decimus Meridius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Decimus Meridius 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 Veres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decimus Meridius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veres. That one must have hurt.
Decimus Meridius defending well as Veres loads up on a big left hand.
Decimus Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1##KD2#
Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veres has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Decimus Meridius to stand back up!#ROC2#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!
Veres feints and then cracks Decimus Meridius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decimus Meridius down.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimus Meridius.
Veres misses with a head kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Veres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veres replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Decimus Meridius blocks it well.
Veres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decimus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch. #CL#
Decimus Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Veres.
I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Decimus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
Decimus Meridius is working Veres over against the cage.
Veres tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Veres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
Veres prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Veres letting Decimus Meridius take a breather here.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veres's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Veres breaks the clinch.
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veres looks to throw the jab but Decimus Meridius is out of range.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Decimus Meridius coming out on top.
Veres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Decimus Meridius rushes Veres and presses him up against the cage.
Veres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veres misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Veres being controlled against the cage.
Veres working aggressively here. #T3#
Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Veres controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Veres.
Veres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Veres breaks from the clinch.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Decimus Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decimus Meridius misses the jab.
Veres cracks a nice hook into Decimus Meridius's ribs.
Veres defending well as Decimus Meridius loads up on a big left hand.
Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Veres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimus Meridius, pushing him back against the cage.
Veres misses with a body punch. #T4#
Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres.
Veres has had enough of the clinch but Decimus Meridius keeps him there for the moment.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Veres blocks a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here. #BC2#
Veres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veres lands a nice shot to the body.
Veres connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Decimus Meridius has closed the distance and engaged Veres in a clinch. #BC2#
Veres manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Veres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch but Veres is avoiding it.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veres throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Decimus Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Veres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Decimus Meridius. Veres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decimus Meridius 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.
Veres throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Veres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimus Meridius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veres throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimus Meridius lands the left hand.
Decimus Meridius thows a body kick. Veres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch. #T1#
Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and Veres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Veres as he connects with a hook.
Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veres throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely.
Veres lands with a good body shot.
Decimus Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but Veres moves out of range easily. #T2#
Veres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veres throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Veres misses.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius misses the jab.
A head kick by Veres misses
letting Decimus Meridius counter with a right hand.
Veres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimus Meridius throws out the jab.
Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Veres keeps the fight on the outside.
Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Decimus Meridius's shoulder, as Decimus Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veres, as that shot connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Decimus Meridius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Veres - the referee stops the clock and Decimus Meridius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Veres. Decimus Meridius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a nice body punch.
Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Decimus Meridius.#CUT2#
Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
Decimus Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veres swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
A bone on bone clash there as Veres blocks the leg kick.
Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Veres throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Decimus Meridius crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Veres!
Our winner, Romulus Veres, 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: ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Pedro digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Pedro misses with a head kick.
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Pedro is out of range.
Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pedro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al-Khaldi.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pedro. That's going to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedro.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi avoids the head kick by Pedro.
Pedro swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi cracks Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pedro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Pedro moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Al-Khaldi.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Al-Khaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pedro.
Pedro throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi blocks the body kick.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Pedro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lunges at Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pedro's hand.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Al-Khaldi catches Pedro right on the button with a cross.
Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Pedro settles back down.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Pedro's legs.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Pedro moves out of range. #CL#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Al-Khaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Pedro's head.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro presses Al-Khaldi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedro lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage. #T3#
Al-Khaldi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pedro up against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi is trying to force a seperation but Pedro has the dominant position.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Al-Khaldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedro is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Pedro checks a leg kick.
Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Al-Khaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al-Khaldi, pushing him back against the cage.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Al-Khaldi pushes Pedro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedro.
Al-Khaldi lands a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro has Al-Khaldi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al-Khaldi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Pedro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi wants to stand and escape but Pedro is having none of it.
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 George Pedro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Pedro off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Al-Khaldi takes the fight into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Pedro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al-Khaldi after a bit of a struggle.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
George Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Pedro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Al-Khaldi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pedro is throwing shots to the body but Al-Khaldi manages to wriggle free. Pedro pounces on him again and ends up in Al-Khaldi's guard.#T1#
Pedro working some strikes from top position.
Pedro with a nice head shot there.
Pedro 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.
Pedro wants to pass the guard but Al-Khaldi is keeping the position.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Al-Khaldi keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi wants to stand but Pedro is controlling the position.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pedro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pedro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al-Khaldi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Al-Khaldi keeps moving.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Al-Khaldi has wrist control.#T3#
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Al-Khaldi blocks nicely.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Al-Khaldi keeps moving.
Pedro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al-Khaldi is looking to slow Pedro down with leg kicks.
Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al-Khaldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Pedro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al-Khaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al-Khaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pedro's head.
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Pedro.
Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al-Khaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Pedro'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#
Al-Khaldi avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Pedro clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Pedro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Al-Khaldi regains guard.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Al-Khaldi has wrist control.
Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pedro working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Al-Khaldi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pedro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedro backwards. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pedro checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Al-Khaldi. Those never looked like landing.
Pedro tries to clinch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. #T1#
Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al-Khaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Al-Khaldi tries to get set, Pedro tries to push him back and clinch up but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid the attempt.
Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pedro blocks the body kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Pedro's head back.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
Al-Khaldi throws out a loose jab but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pedro is looking to counter the offense by Al-Khaldi and move into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Pedro.
Al-Khaldi avoids a kick to the body.
Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pedro.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses. #T2#
Pedro throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pedro's sensitive parts.
Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al-Khaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Pedro throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pedro checks a leg kick.
Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Pedro's midsection.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it.
Pedro throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
As Pedro backs off Al-Khaldi throws a huge counter combo but Pedro manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al-Khaldi will feel that in the morning.
Pedro takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
As Al-Khaldi tries to get set, Pedro tries to push him back and clinch up but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid the attempt.
Al-Khaldi keeps Pedro at a distance using the push kick.
Pedro scores with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pedro.
Al-Khaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Pedro steps away.
Al-Khaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pedro swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Pedro shakes him off and moves away.
Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedro misses the target.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Pedro's legs.
Pedro misses with a double jab
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al-Khaldi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
During a confident post fight interview, Malik Al-Khaldi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 388
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
A cross from Sienly lands.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sienly misses with a body shot.
Sienly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lester scores with a kick to the body.
Sienly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sienly counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice cross by Lester.
Kristof Sienly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sienly moves out of range of the strikes.
Lester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sienly is able to avoid easily.
Sienly throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Sienly connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sienly.
Sienly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Sienly takes one on the button.
Lester takes a swing at Sienly's ribcage but misses.
Sienly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sienly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.#T1#
Sienly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sienly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sienly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sienly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester.#ROC2#
Sienly is rocked!
Sienly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Sienly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sienly dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lester! Sienly is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
Moe Lester is the new lightweight champion!

Event: EVO 263: Kakoullis vs Makinwa
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kakoullis clinches.
Kakoullis misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Makinwa manages to break the clinch.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Makinwa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range and Kakoullis settles back down.
Kakoullis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makinwa.
Makinwa misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kakoullis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makinwa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makinwa throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kakoullis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Makinwa's leg but Makinwa calmly moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a front kick aimed at Makinwa's knee but Makinwa avoids it well.
Kakoullis lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakoullis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Makinwa.#T1#
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Makinwa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kakoullis blocks it well.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makinwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makinwa.
Kakoullis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makinwa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Makinwa misses with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makinwa thinking.
Makinwa throws a leg kick that misses.
Makinwa thuds his shin into the meat of Kakoullis's side.
Nice body kick there by Makinwa.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis works Makinwa's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makinwa checks it well.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Makinwa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Makinwa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makinwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Ugor Makinwa has been cut.
Makinwa swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makinwa throws a series of punches but Kakoullis avoids them all with ease.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Makinwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Makinwa tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis tries to clinch up.
Makinwa misses with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a right hand to the body.
Makinwa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makinwa.
Kakoullis cracks Makinwa with a good jab.
Makinwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakoullis.#T3#
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makinwa.
Makinwa tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis throws the left hand but Makinwa avoids the punch easily.
Makinwa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makinwa misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Makinwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Makinwa looks to move away, Kakoullis throws a big counter combo but Makinwa just gets out of the way.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makinwa. Kakoullis shrugs it off though.
Kakoullis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makinwa connects with a body shot.
Makinwa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kakoullis rather than just go for the knockout.
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kakoullis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makinwa. Makinwa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makinwa throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Kakoullis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makinwa connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Makinwa.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kakoullis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makinwa scores with a leg kick.
Kakoullis lunges at Makinwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makinwa's hand.
Kakoullis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a wild body kick that Kakoullis sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses
and Makinwa counters with a nice body kick.
Makinwa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kakoullis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makinwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makinwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a right hand that Kakoullis ducks under and follows up with a left that Kakoullis also avoids with ease.
Makinwa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kakoullis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makinwa cracks the inside of Kakoullis's front leg.
Kakoullis throws a poor cross that misses
and Makinwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Makinwa's leg but Makinwa calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kakoullis.
Makinwa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Makinwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makinwa ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Makinwa is looking to land body kicks.
Makinwa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Makinwa does it's job there.
Kakoullis stuns Makinwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Makinwa misses with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a three punch combo that has Makinwa backing up. Makinwa nods at Kakoullis to acknowledge the strikes.
Makinwa throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makinwa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makinwa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makinwa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Makinwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makinwa feints a counter leg kick.
Makinwa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makinwa misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Makinwa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makinwa blocks a leg kick.
Makinwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kakoullis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with the body kick
and Makinwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makinwa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makinwa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makinwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kakoullis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Kakoullis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Kakoullis rushes Makinwa and presses him up against the cage.
Makinwa working aggressively here.
Kakoullis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makinwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch.
A short right from Makinwa.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Makinwa.
Kakoullis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makinwa is defending well for now.
Makinwa misses with the head strike.
Kakoullis has Makinwa pushed against the cage.
Kakoullis just leaning against Makinwa, taking a breather.
Makinwa effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Kakoullis tries to work over Makinwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakoullis struggles to land a body shot inside as Makinwa controls his hands.
Kakoullis swings wildly with an uppercut but Makinwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makinwa backwards.
Makinwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands an uppercut.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakoullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis throws a lazy uppercut
and Makinwa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Makinwa.
Makinwa motions for Kakoullis to come forward. Makinwa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Makinwa's legs.
Makinwa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makinwa.
Makinwa misses with a body punch
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Makinwa 's knee.
Kakoullis misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makinwa.
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Makinwa strikes.
Kakoullis tries to clinch up.
Makinwa looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Makinwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Makinwa sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Makinwa.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy body shot
and Makinwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Makinwa dips to his left and cracks Kakoullis with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Makinwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makinwa swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Makinwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Kakoullis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makinwa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makinwa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakoullis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makinwa if he has to take too many more of those.
Makinwa throws a lazy right hand but Kakoullis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makinwa dips to his left and cracks Kakoullis with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makinwa throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Makinwa misses.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Makinwa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makinwa will feel that in the morning.
Makinwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makinwa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makinwa is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makinwa.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kakoullis.
A telegraphed right hand from Kakoullis misses the target.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makinwa.
Makinwa checks a leg kick.
Makinwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makinwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makinwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makinwa misses with a body shot.
Makinwa loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Makinwa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakoullis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Makinwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Makinwa takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makinwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makinwa.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Makinwa blocks it.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Kakoullis drives through and clinches with Makinwa against the cage. #BC#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakoullis scores with a three punch combo!
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makinwa manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Makinwa throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Makinwa blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makinwa.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Makinwa jumps back.
Kakoullis dips to his left and cracks Makinwa with an uppercut!
Makinwa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makinwa blocks a jab.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Makinwa's legs.
Kakoullis lands a jab.
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makinwa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kakoullis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Makinwa looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makinwa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Makinwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crunch! Kakoullis slams his shin into Makinwa's torso.
Makinwa throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Makinwa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kakoullis's sensitive parts.
Makinwa throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makinwa 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 Kakoullis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakoullis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makinwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Makinwa tries a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Makinwa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makinwa misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sotiris Kakoullis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Kakoullis tries a low kick but Makinwa avoids it.
Makinwa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makinwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Kakoullis has Makinwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kakoullis.
Makinwa tries to break the clinch but Kakoullis is controlling the position.
Makinwa blocks a body shot from Kakoullis. #BC2#
Makinwa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makinwa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kakoullis momentarily.
Makinwa lands with a kick to the temple. Kakoullis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kakoullis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kakoullis clobbers Makinwa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kakoullis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis.
Makinwa looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Makinwa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Makinwa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kakoullis to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makinwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakoullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Makinwa moves out of range.
Makinwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makinwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makinwa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Makinwa takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kakoullis misses.
Makinwa tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Makinwa throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Kakoullis tries to clinch but Makinwa moves out of range. #CL#
Kakoullis has Makinwa up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis lands an elbow that stopped Makinwa in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Makinwa.
Makinwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makinwa is trying to break the clinch but Kakoullis is controlling him.
Kakoullis works on Makinwa's body with a couple of short punches.
Makinwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Makinwa.
Kakoullis controlling the action here for a moment.
Makinwa is trying to break the clinch but Kakoullis has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis has a couple of punches blocked by Makinwa.
Makinwa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kakoullis has double underhooks.
Kakoullis looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Makinwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakoullis lands with a cross.
Makinwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
You can see that Makinwa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Makinwa looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakoullis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kakoullis lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Makinwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Makinwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makinwa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makinwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makinwa throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Makinwa checks it
and Makinwa counters with a nice body kick.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Makinwa moves out of range.
Kakoullis cracks Makinwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kakoullis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makinwa. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makinwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makinwa misses with a body shot.
Makinwa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kakoullis defending well as Makinwa loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis had his way with Ugor Makinwa in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Kakoullis thuds his right hand into Makinwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kakoullis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makinwa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Some wild striking there from Kakoullis.
Makinwa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makinwa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakoullis on the side of the head.
Makinwa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kakoullis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakoullis. That's going to slow Makinwa down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis jabs at Makinwa's body.
Decent striking displayed by Makinwa there.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makinwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Makinwa fakes the leg kick and cracks Kakoullis in the body.
Kakoullis throws an overhand right that lands on Makinwa's shoulder, as Makinwa tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Makinwa blocks the leg kick.
Makinwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makinwa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Kakoullis misses.
A jab from Makinwa misses.
A quick step to the side and Kakoullis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa is looking to slow Kakoullis down with leg kicks.
Makinwa misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a nice body kick.
Makinwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makinwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makinwa missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Makinwa's leg but Makinwa calmly moves out of range.
Ugor Makinwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Makinwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makinwa throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makinwa.
Kakoullis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makinwa.
Kakoullis tests Makinwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makinwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Makinwa moves out of range.
Makinwa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kakoullis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makinwa misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Kakoullis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makinwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Makinwa's head. #T3#
A shot to the body from Makinwa misses
and Kakoullis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakoullis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makinwa. That did some damage!
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakoullis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakoullis throws a poor cross that misses
and Makinwa counters with an outside leg kick.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Makinwa misses with a hook to the body
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Makinwa 's knee.
Kakoullis scores with a jab.
Kakoullis scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Makinwa. That snapped Kakoullis's head back.
Kakoullis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Makinwa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makinwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Makinwa misses.
Kakoullis tried to counter with a leg kick but Makinwa avoided it.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makinwa.
Makinwa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kakoullis stuns Makinwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makinwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Makinwa's front leg.
Kakoullis lands with a nice body kick.
Makinwa dodges the punch combination from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
A very excited looking Sotiris Kakoullis 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: Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Crowder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crowder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr wants to clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Crowder.
Steroidi Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Crowder pushes him away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steroidi Jr lands an overhand right.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Crowder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight right.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowder should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Steroidi Jr has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Steroidi Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crowder!
Crowder can't do much from the bottom here.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crowder can't do much from the bottom here.
Crowder is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but Crowder is working away.
Crowder gets back to half guard.#T2#
Steroidi Jr is keen to just control but Crowder is a slippery customer.
Crowder is trying to stand.
Crowder is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Crowder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crowder wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steroidi Jr is working away from the top position though.
Steroidi Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steroidi Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crowder's head. #T3##SUB2#
Crowder is defending against the submission attempts here by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but Crowder is blocking nicely. #ES#
Crowder kicks off Steroidi Jr and gets to his feet.
Steroidi Jr cracks Crowder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowder misses the target.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steroidi Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowder, which made it look bad. #CL#
Crowder moves into range and clinches up with Steroidi Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steroidi Jr.
A short right from Crowder on the inside. #T4#
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Crowder.
Steroidi Jr has Crowder pressed against the cage, preventing Crowder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crowder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action. #BC#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good exchange - Steroidi Jr coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Steroidi Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Crowder clinches up with Steroidi Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Steroidi Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crowder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Crowder throws a right and a left that Steroidi Jr avoids nicely.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crowder jabs at Steroidi Jr's body.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tests Crowder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crowder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steroidi Jr lands with a cross.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Crowder lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.#T1#
Steroidi Jr misses with a double jab
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steroidi Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steroidi Jr momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
A jab from Steroidi Jr does it's job there.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Crowder.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Crowder avoids it.
Steroidi Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowder.
Steroidi Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it. #T2#
A big right from Crowder misses.
Crowder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Crowder walks into a stiff left hand from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Steroidi Jr misses.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crowder moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steroidi Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr wants to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch position.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Crowder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steroidi Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Steroidi Jr catches Crowder right on the button with a cross.
Crowder swings for the body but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Crowder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Crowder walks into a jab.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Crowder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steroidi Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steroidi Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowder's calf.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steroidi Jr, right into the meat.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr misses
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr tried to score with a low kick but Crowder checks it.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steroidi Jr thows a leg kick but Crowder checks it
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Steroidi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Crowder shakes him off and moves away.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowder's head backwards.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steroidi Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steroidi Jr is in Crowder's guard.
Steroidi Jr won't allow Crowder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Steroidi Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving. #T1#
Crowder wants to stand but Steroidi Jr is controlling the position.
Steroidi Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crowder's head.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steroidi Jr is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steroidi Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crowder holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steroidi Jr moves away.
Crowder 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.
Nice shot lands for Crowder.
Steroidi Jr tests Crowder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Crowder coming out on top.#T3#
Crowder throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Crowder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steroidi Jr! But no joy.
Steroidi Jr lands a head shot.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowder on the side of the head.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steroidi Jr throws out the jab.
Crowder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steroidi Jr 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 Crowder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crowder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Crowder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steroidi Jr tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!
Steroidi Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Steroidi Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steroidi Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steroidi Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steroidi Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Tribal Stage Round 3
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Page throws a low kick, looking for Nicolas's leg but Nicolas calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page .
Nicolas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Page has been cut.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Nicolas shows good takedown defense.
Page misses with a low kick.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Page shoots in and drives through. Nicolas sprawls well.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page .
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Page tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page throws out a leg kick but Nicolas moves out of range and Page only half commits.
Page swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicolas swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Page slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicolas pinned against the cage. Nicolas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Page .
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nicolas tests Page 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Page .
Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicolas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab. #T2#
Page throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Page takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Nicolas sends Page crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nicolas is motioning to the referee to let Page up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Page is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Nicolas delivers a spinning backfist that drops Page like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harold Nicolas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harold Nicolas waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

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