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Event: MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Harrass misses.
Harrass misses with a hook.
Machado slips a straight right by Harrass.#TD#
Harrass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machado quickly recovers to half guard.
Machado won't allow Harrass to pass to mount.
Harrass takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harrass throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harrass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harrass in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Harrass. Those never looked like landing.
Harrass shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrass misses the target.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrass can pounce on him.
Harrass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrass throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrass.#T2#
Harrass misses with a straight right.
Machado staying out of range there.
Harrass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Machado lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Harrass instigates a clinch.
Harrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Harrass.
Harrass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harrass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrass blocks an elbow strike.
Machado has Harrass pressed against the cage, preventing Harrass from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Harrass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrass walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.#TD#
Harrass shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Harrass wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there.
Harrass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harrass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harrass controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harrass trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harrass loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrass throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
Harrass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Harrass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Harrass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Harrass. Harrass maintains the clinch.
Harrass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrass lands a right hand.
Harrass trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harrass into the cage.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrass.
Harrass blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrass tries a body shot but Machado blocks it. #T1#
Harrass avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Harrass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrass's efforts to push away.
Harrass lands a body punch.
Harrass blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Harrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Harrass misses with a body punch.
Harrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Harrass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrass avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrass's brow.
A short right from Harrass. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Harrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrass finish him?#T2#
Harrass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigo Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Harrass gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there.
Harrass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrass cracks Machado with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrass 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.
Harrass throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Harrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Harrass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrass 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.
Harrass is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harrass with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrass with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrass gets to his feet and stands over Machado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Machado felt that one! Harrass unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Machado from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Harrass!
Phil Harrass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 
Event: CEFC 250     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Kennamer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennamer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prime misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control.
Kennamer staying calm.
Prime parries the strikes from Kennamer easily there. Kennamer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Prime to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennamer is controlling the pace.
Kennamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Kennamer working over Prime with some ground and pound. Prime looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennamer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kennamer throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prime's head.
Kennamer throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennamer is keen to just control but Prime is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kennamer.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.
Prime is trying to get back to full 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. Kennamer connects with a nice short shot to Prime's temple. #T3#
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Kennamer with the ground and pound but Prime uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Prime wants to get back to his feet but Kennamer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennamer passes into half guard.
Kennamer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kennamer lands a nice short elbow.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer. #T4#
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prime's head.
Kennamer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennamer 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.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennamer works his way into full mount!
Kennamer working the ground and pound effectively.
Prime looks winded!
Kennamer dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Daniel Kennamer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prime napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kennamer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kennamer lands an elbow.
Kennamer working the ground and pound.
Prime sneaks back into half guard.
Kennamer is trying to control. Prime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Kennamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Prime dodges it nicely.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Prime is staying active underneath Kennamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prime can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kennamer misses with a head shot. Prime uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennamer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennamer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennamer working some strikes from top position.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prime has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kennamer has passed into side control. #T2#
Kennamer throws an elbow but Prime slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kennamer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kennamer lands a few punches from side control.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Prime takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Prime managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kennamer.
Prime dodges the ground and pound from Kennamer.
Kennamer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kennamer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kennamer trying to control the action but Prime is working from the bottom.
Kennamer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Kennamer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kennamer cracks Prime with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kennamer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Prime is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kennamer connects with a decent elbow.
Kennamer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kennamer lands an elbow.
Kennamer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kennamer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennamer misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Prime is trying to control Kennamer's posture but Kennamer avoids it.
Kennamer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennamer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kennamer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kennamer 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.
Prime taking a bit of punishment here - Kennamer scoring with strikes.
Kennamer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kennamer throws an elbow but Prime slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kennamer working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennamer working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Prime is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Daniel Kennamer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Prime leaves Kennamer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prime misses the body punch
and Kennamer counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Prime to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Kennamer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!

 
Event: MMMA 35: Unfinished Business     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Machado tries to clinch but Sorokov moves out of range.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorokov.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorokov connects with a crisp jab.
Sorokov lands with a right hand.
Sorokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Sorokov takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Sorokov slips a straight right by Machado.#CL2#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Sorokov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sorokov works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Sorokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent'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!
Sorokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sorokov blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sorokov wants a takedown.
Sorokov has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Sorokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow. #TD#
Sorokov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sorokov. #SUB#
Sorokov 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.
Sorokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head. #T2#
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sorokov looking to pass the guard.
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sorokov passes into half guard.
Sorokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Sorokov misses with a head shot. Machado uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
Machado trying to control the position.
Sorokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sorokov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Sorokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sorokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sorokov 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.
Sorokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sorokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sorokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sorokov trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorokov throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
That's time! Sorokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sorokov lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sorokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sorokov off to one side. #CL#
Sorokov pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorokov can't get the takedown.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Sorokov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Sorokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Sorokov wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though. #T1#
Sorokov is looking to stall here but Machado recovers full guard.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sorokov works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Machado wants to sweep here but Sorokov controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sorokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sorokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorokov trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado controls Sorokov momentarily but Sorokov frees himself.
Yuri Sorokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sorokov is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Sorokov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Machado looking to control but Sorokov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sorokov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sorokov is trying to control but can't.
Sorokov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sorokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sorokov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machado has passed into side control.
Sorokov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sorokov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Sorokov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Machado. #SUB#
Sorokov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sorokov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sorokov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Sorokov looking for the RNC. #T4#
Sorokov scores with punches to the body.
Sorokov lands a shot to the head.
Sorokov missing with punches from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado wants to escape the position.
Sorokov cracks Machado with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Machado from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sorokov is landing with strikes. Machado can't take much more of this.#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Sorokov is looking to control Machado but Machado is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Machado is still in real trouble! Can Sorokov finish him?
Sorokov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Machado is looking for a way out.
Machado covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sorokov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Machado! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sorokov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Sorokov!

 
Event: CEFC 249     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Kennamer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Agaev misses with a head kick.
Agaev throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kennamer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Agaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Kennamer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Kennamer there. #CUT2#
It looks like Tural Agaev has been cut.
Agaev is doing well to control the position and prevent Kennamer from advancing to side control.
Agaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agaev controlling the position.
Kennamer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Agaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kennamer works over Agaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Agaev pulls Kennamer in to control the position.
Agaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Agaev keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Agaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Agaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kennamer checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Kennamer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Agaev throws a shot from downtown. Kennamer moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kennamer has his takedown stuffed
and Agaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kennamer fails with the takedown
and Agaev counters with a big head kick but Kennamer shrugs it off.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agaev as he jumps to the side.
Tural Agaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Daniel Kennamer.
Kennamer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agaev tries to avoid it but Kennamer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agaev to the ground. Agaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Agaev misses with a kick to the body.
Agaev cracks the inside of Kennamer's front leg.
Agaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Agaev misses
and Kennamer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A low kick from Agaev is predictable there #TD2#
so Kennamer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Agaev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kennamer dives into side control. #REVR#
Agaev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kennamer off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Agaev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Agaev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Agaev continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kennamer surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Good control from Agaev.
More hug and hope from Agaev.
Agaev trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tural Agaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tural Agaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Agaev lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Agaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tural Agaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennamer has a takedown stuffed.
Agaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennamer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Agaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Agaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Agaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Agaev throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kennamer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Agaev tries to kick Kennamer off in order to stand up. Kennamer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Agaev trying his best to control but Kennamer has mounted him.
Agaev is working to get back to half guard.
Kennamer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kennamer prevents Agaev from getting the reversal.
Kennamer with good strikes from the mount here!
Agaev blocking the ground and pound.
Kennamer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kennamer throws a wild left hand from mount and Agaev manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Agaev wants to get back to his feet.
James Daniel Kennamer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Agaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Agaev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer with a nice head shot there.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer preventing the sweep.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Agaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kennamer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Agaev passes into half guard. #SU#
Agaev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Agaev - that will leave a mark!
Kennamer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Agaev looks to land a combination but Kennamer avoids it well.
Tural Agaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agaev looks to land a left hand but Kennamer moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Kennamer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Agaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennamer moves out of range of the body kick from Agaev.
Kennamer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agaev defends it well.
Agaev throws a right hand that misses
letting Kennamer counter with a right hand.
Agaev throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agaev!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Kennamer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kennamer working the strikes but Agaev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agaev is controlling Kennamer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Agaev is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tural Agaev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Agaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Agaev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Agaev. #TD2#
Agaev gets caught napping as Kennamer dives in and scores a takedown. Agaev manages to retain guard.
You can see that Kennamer has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Agaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Agaev trying to keep a closed guard but Kennamer is proving a slippery customer.
Agaev wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Agaev trying to mount his opponent but Kennamer defends it. #T1#
Agaev is taking a breather. Kennamer 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.
Agaev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kennamer.
Agaev is pressing down on Kennamer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kennamer is holding on for now.
Agaev uses his free foot to push down on Kennamer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kennamer.
Agaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Agaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kennamer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Agaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kennamer can't escape the position.
Agaev looking to control but Kennamer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU#
Agaev stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3#
Kennamer closes the distance and clinches up with Agaev, looking for a takedown. Kennamer pushes Agaev against the cage but Agaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Agaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Agaev.#KD#
Agaev drops Kennamer with a beautiful combination! Kennamer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Agaev is looking for the KO!
Agaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennamer moves out of range as Agaev throws a body kick.
Kennamer shoots and misses
enabling Agaev to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Kennamer is rocked!
Kennamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Agaev engages and cracks Kennamer with a massive lead left hook - Kennamer tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Agaev is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tural Agaev!
Tural Agaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: DFC 66: Primal Rage     
Date:   Aug 04, 2017
#R1#
Drakivomoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larratt pushing down on Drakivomoy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drakivomoy taking some punishment here, with Larratt in his half guard.
Larratt working Drakivomoy over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drakivomoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Drakivomoy has been cut.
Larratt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drakivomoy defending well though.
Drakivomoy missing with punches from the bottom.
Larratt lands with a punch from half guard.
Drakivomoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drakivomoy tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larratt is keen to just control but Drakivomoy is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larratt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Drakivomoy's head. #T1#
Larratt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larratt working over Drakivomoy with some ground and pound. Drakivomoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larratt is nestled in close to Drakivomoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Drakivomoy is rocked!#CUT2#
Boris Drakivomoy's cut is getting worse.
Larratt is nestled in close to Drakivomoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Drakivomoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Boris Drakivomoy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shannon Larratt!

 
Event: UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Gloom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bizarria.
Gloom misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Bizarria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gloom's guard.
Gloom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gloom is trying to keep Bizarria in close.
Gloom wants to hit a switch here but Bizarria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gloom there!
Gloom regains half guard.#SUB#
Gloom looking for submissions off his back.
Bizarria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria working Gloom over with strikes.
Gloom is looking for a sweep. Bizarria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bizarria slips a nice elbow through Gloom's hands, connecting with Gloom's forehead.
Bizarria scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gloom keeping control of the position.
Gloom wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gloom manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bizarria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gloom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bizarria has managed to get both his arms back between Gloom's legs - danger averted.
Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses.
Bizarria scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bizarria chips away with some ground and pound.
Bizarria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gloom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizarria landing with the ground and pound.
Bizarria is working Gloom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Gloom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bizarria escapes and throws Gloom's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gloom to see if he's OK.
Bizarria landing strikes.
Bizarria trying to control the action but Gloom is working from the bottom.
Gloom manages to get back to half guard.
Bizarria wants to pass the guard but Gloom is defending well.
Gloom regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Bizarria preventing the sweep.
Bizarria distracts Gloom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bizarria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gloom is keeping the position for now.
Bizarria postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizarria with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bizarria with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bizarria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Gloom is rocked!
Bizarria is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Gloom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizarria loads up on a big left hand. Gloom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bizarria looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gloom can't hide his disappointment, as Bizarria celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!

 
Event: DFC 61: In The Crosshairs     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Shore scores with a hook to the body. Bornay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shore looks to land a right hand but Bornay moved out of range.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bornay slips a jab from Shore.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore throws a jab but it's blocked by Bornay.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
Bornay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shore.
Shore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Shore fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Shore working for a triangle but Bornay defends it easily.
Bornay tries to stand but Shore is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bornay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Shore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Shore is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shore throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Shore tries to clinch there but Bornay circles away.
Shore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore misses the shot to the body.
Shore throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Shore avoids it easily.
Shore tries to clinch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shore has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #T2#
Shore is trying to keep Bornay in close.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Bornay stands and steps away. Shore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bornay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bornay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shore.
Shore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bornay wants to stand up but Shore is controlling the position. #T3#
Shore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bornay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bornay's back!
Shore trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Shore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bornay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Shore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shore punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Bornay right now.
Bornay prevents Shore from getting a body triangle.
Shore throws a series of strikes and Bornay wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Shore looking to control but Bornay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bornay defending well as Shore loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Shore gets a clinch.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Shore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Shore.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bornay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shore throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bornay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Shore wants to stall.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but Bornay blocks with his arms.
Bornay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lafon Bornay.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Shore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bornay looking for a takedown.
Shore missing with knees to the body.
Bornay dodges an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Bornay is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lafon Bornay has been cut.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bornay is still on wobbly legs! Can Shore finish him?
Shore is struggling to control the position.
Bornay seems to have recovered his senses.
Shore prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Bornay can't get the takedown.
Shore lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornay backwards.
Shore misses with an elbow over the top.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bornay blocks an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Bornay wants the takedown. Shore is fighting it off but Bornay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shore's guard against the cage.
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!
Bornay is looking to stand up but Shore won't let him. #T3#
Shore working a defensive guard but Bornay manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shore wants to control but Bornay postures up.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shore struggling a bit here.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore is controlling his arm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shore swings for the body but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore has his arm trapped.
Shore can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Shore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornay was well out of range. Poor timing from Shore.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lafon Bornay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shore tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shore!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore misses with a wild body shot.
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornay moves away.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore lands a nice shot to the body.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that. #ES#
Shore throws Bornay to one side and escapes!
Jordan Shore is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornay moves away.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Shore throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Shore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bornay can do to turn this around?
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Bornay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Bornay does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bornay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
Shore misses the shot to the body.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Shore fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Shore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shore's guard.#SUB#
Shore looking for a guillotine here but Bornay defends easily.
Lafon Bornay has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Shore follows without any prompting. #T3#
Shore takes a swing at Bornay's ribcage but misses.
Shore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bornay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shore to score with a decent uppercut.
Shore wants to clinch.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore tries to clinch there but Bornay circles away.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore connects with a nice looking jab.
Shore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornay manages to avoid it.
Shore is looking to wear down Bornay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Shore throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore looks to land a right hand but Bornay moved out of range.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornay was well out of range. Poor timing from Shore.
Shore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornay.
Good shot there by Shore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shore throws a body shot but no joy.
Shore misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Shore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Shore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Shore!

 
Event: Aspire 50: McGee vs Gracie     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Crewman V throws a shot from downtown. Kennamer moves away and avoids it.
Crewman V looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennamer is just out of range.
Kennamer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crewman V sprawls and moves away.
Crewman V throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crewman V uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennamer has time to react.
Crewman V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kennamer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crewman V defends well and Kennamer ends up having to push Crewman V into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crewman V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crewman V as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewman V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crewman V wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniel Kennamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennamer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crewman V connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennamer scrambles back to his feet.
Crewman V has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#KD2#
Crewman V lands a big uppercut and Kennamer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kennamer looks OK. Crewman V waves Kennamer back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crewman V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kennamer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crewman V. Kennamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennamer tries to counter with a takedown but Crewman V is quick to defend against it.
Crewman V stuffs the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crewman V.#TD#
Kennamer gets a takedown into half guard.
Kennamer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crewman V keeping hold of Kennamer's head, controlling as best he can.
Kennamer trying to control the action but Crewman V is working from the bottom.
Crewman V has his hands clasped together around Kennamer's back. He's all about the action.
Kennamer prevents Crewman V from standing back up.
Crewman V is looking for a sweep. Kennamer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Crewman V is trying to control but can't.
Crewman V desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crewman V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennamer throwing shots but Crewman V is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewman V wants to improve his position but Kennamer is controlling well.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crewman V wants to improve his position but Kennamer is controlling well.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crewman V manages to get to full guard.
Kennamer won't allow Crewman V to sweep him here. #T3#
Kennamer lands a couple of elbows.
Crewman V wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kennamer is now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crewman V can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crewman V tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kennamer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kennamer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crewman V really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennamer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crewman V is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennamer prevents Crewman V from improving his position.
Crewman V wants to control but Kennamer is keeping busy.
Kennamer uses his free foot to push down on Crewman V's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crewman V.
Kennamer looking to finish Crewman V with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crewman V!#CUT#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V tries to hold on but Kennamer pushes him away.
Crewman V is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Kennamer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kennamer working Crewman V over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennamer wants to control the pace but Crewman V is squirming around nicely.
Crewman V tries to hold on but Kennamer postures up.
Crewman V regains half guard.
Crewman V blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Crewman V is looking to control Kennamer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewman V avoid being mounted?
Crewman V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crewman V wants to control but Kennamer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crewman V moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Expendable Crewman V 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##TD#
Kennamer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crewman V tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crewman V defending well though.
Kennamer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crewman V trying to control here.
Kennamer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewman V moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crewman V is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennamer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewman V preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Crewman V avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crewman V trying to control the position.
Crewman V controlling Kennamer's posture.
Kennamer 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.
Crewman V working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Crewman V has wrist control.
Crewman V trying to control the position.
Crewman V looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kennamer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kennamer lands a couple of digs.
Kennamer postures up and lands a big shot to Crewman V's brow.
Crewman V is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crewman V working a defensive guard here.
Kennamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crewman V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
Crewman V controls Kennamer momentarily but Kennamer frees himself.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crewman V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crewman V is controlling Kennamer's posture.#T3#
Crewman V wants to sweep but no luck.
James Daniel Kennamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennamer stands up over Crewman V, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crewman V looking to control.
Crewman V avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crewman V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kennamer stopping the sweep attempt from Crewman V.
Crewman V preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kennamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crewman V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crewman V has Kennamer pulled in close to control his posture.
Crewman V is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crewman V's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennamer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crewman V wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kennamer is now in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kennamer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Crewman V trying to control but Kennamer postures up.
Crewman V tries to roll over but Kennamer keeps him under control.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crewman V's head.
Kennamer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crewman V tries to roll over but Kennamer keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crewman V is trying to control but can't.
Crewman V is concentrating on defense, preventing Kennamer from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Daniel Kennamer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crewman V cracks Kennamer with a good jab.
Crewman V looks to land a right hand but Kennamer moved out of range.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennamer checks a leg kick.
Kennamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crewman V misses with an uppercut. Kennamer saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crewman V.
Kennamer avoids the body shot from Crewman V.
Crewman V uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennamer has time to react.
Crewman V is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewman V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kennamer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kennamer.
Kennamer won't allow Crewman V to sweep him here.
Crewman V is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crewman V keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
Crewman V has momentary wrist control but Kennamer slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennamer lands a couple of elbows.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crewman V's head.
Crewman V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crewman V controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennamer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennamer is in close to Crewman V's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crewman V wants to sweep but no luck.
Kennamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crewman V looking to control.
Kennamer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Crewman V pulls Kennamer in close to prevent any damage.
Kennamer slips nicely into half guard.
Crewman V blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Crewman V has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennamer is working away from the top position though.
Kennamer tries to pass to full mount but Crewman V defends it.
Kennamer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kennamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crewman V can do to turn this around?
Crewman V is trying to maintain the position but Kennamer is very close to passing his half guard.
Crewman V tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kennamer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kennamer cracks Crewman V with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!

 
Event: MMMA Clown Caos 15     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Takeshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeshi drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by Machado.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Takeshi connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Takeshi shoots in.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Takeshi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takeshi darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Takeshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.#T1#
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Takeshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Ichi Takeshi has been cut.#T2#
Takeshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi wants to break free but Machado has control.
Takeshi can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado lands a left hand.
Takeshi goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takeshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Machado tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Takeshi moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Takeshi's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takeshi avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Takeshi shrugs off.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi jumps guard but Machado stands there with Takeshi around his waist. Takeshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Takeshi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machado regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Takeshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takeshi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takeshi trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machado throws the left hand but Takeshi avoids the punch easily.
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machado defends it well.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Machado has Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi tries to score a body lock takedown but Machado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it. #TD2#
Takeshi manages to pull guard.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.#SU#
Machado stands up from Takeshi's guard - Machado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Machado tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeshi's head.
Machado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takeshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Takeshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Takeshi is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands an elbow just above Takeshi 's eye.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi has Machado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi stalling the fight.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.#T4#
Takeshi fails to pull guard.
A short left from Machado.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeshi gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takeshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Takeshi is trying to trip Machado. He has hold of a leg but Machado is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takeshi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.#CL2#
Takeshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.#T1#
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Takeshi is rocked!
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Takeshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi is pressed against the cage. Machado pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Takeshi! Two more big strikes from Machado and Takeshi crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rodrigo Machado!
Ichi Takeshi spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.

 
Event: Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hashimoto.
Hashimoto shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hashimoto. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Allen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Allen tenderised Hashimoto's leg. Hashimoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto slips under a jab from Allen.#TD#
Allen feints and as Hashimoto raises his hands in defense, Allen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hashimoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen throws a strike but Hashimoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Allen wants to control the position but Hashimoto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Allen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hashimoto controlling the action here.
Allen trying to hold on to Hashimoto's head to control him but Hashimoto postures up.
Allen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hashimoto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Hashimoto controlling from the full mount.
Allen wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Allen regains half guard.
Hashimoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hashimoto prevents Allen from improving his position.
Allen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hashimoto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Allen is looking for a triangle here but Hashimoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hashimoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Allen is avoiding damage well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Allen is looking to regain half guard here but Hashimoto keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Allen misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen digs a good body shot into Hashimoto's ribs.
Hashimoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen scores with a hook.#TD#
Hashimoto tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Hashimoto's hands, connecting with Hashimoto's forehead.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen is keen to just control but Hashimoto is a slippery customer.
Hashimoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashimoto wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Allen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Hashimoto is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hashimoto is still in real trouble! Can Allen finish him?#SUB#
Allen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hashimoto is just riding it out for now. Allen eventually gives up the hold.
Hashimoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen.
Allen scores with a big shot! Hashimoto's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hashimoto! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Allen!

 
Event: DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1#
Larratt circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trump's guard.
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
Trump is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larratt is controlling him.
Larratt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Larratt works over Trump with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larratt won't allow Trump to get back to his feet.
Larratt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt distracts Trump with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larratt won't allow Trump to get back to his feet.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Larratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trump's head.
Larratt works over Trump with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Trump is rocked!
Larratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trump's head.
Trump is still in real trouble! Can Larratt finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trump is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Larratt scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Trump is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Larratt can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!

 
Event: Aspire 45: Hayes vs Gracie     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Kennamer misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop slips under a jab from Kennamer.
Kennamer with a poor takedown
and Bishop counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: DFC 54: Warpath     
Date:   Jun 16, 2017
#R1#
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venturo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Venturo misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Venturo is predictable there #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bornay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Venturo throws a hook but Bornay blocks it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Bornay moves away from the strike by Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Bornay stands and steps away. Venturo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Venturo jabs at Bornay's body.
Venturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bornay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.#T2#
Venturo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay prevents Venturo from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet. Venturo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bornay staying out of range there.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.#T3#
Venturo looks to land a left hand but Bornay moved out of range nicely.
Venturo throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Venturo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bornay is on him like a limpet, forcing Venturo back against the cage.
Venturo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bornay.
Bornay keeps control of Venturo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Venturo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Venturo manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Venturo tenderised Bornay's leg. Bornay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venturo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venturo.
Venturo loads up on a big right hand but Bornay slips the punch.
Venturo throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
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 Amadeus Venturo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bornay walks into a left hand.
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornay.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Venturo's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bornay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo lands with a good body shot.
Venturo throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Venturo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bornay on the ground.#SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a looping overhand right but Bornay ducks down to avoid it.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Venturo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Venturo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bornay has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Venturo fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Bornay stands up.
Bornay defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #SU2#
Bornay stands up from Venturo's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Amadeus Venturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Venturo misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Bornay decides to return to a standing position.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.
Bornay stops Venturo from standing up. #SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand back up. Bornay steps back and let's Venturo get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with a looping right.
Bornay avoids the body shot from Venturo.
Venturo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo scores with a hook.
Venturo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bornay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venturo.
Venturo scores with a nice head shot.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
A left and a right from Venturo both land. Nice combination.
Amadeus Venturo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bornay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venturo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Venturo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo misses with a body shot.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#T1##SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Venturo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venturo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Bornay stands up out of the half guard.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo! #SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a body punch but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Venturo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Bornay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venturo.
Venturo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo! #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet. #T3#
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Venturo misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Venturo misses.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Venturo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bornay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Bornay postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Venturo to stand up.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Venturo does no damage.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo lands a lovely overhand right.
Venturo throws a hook to the side of Bornay's head but Bornay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Venturo misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venturo misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bornay 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

 
Event: UGD 61:Palmer Vs Usyk     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Fleshou lands a two punch combo.
Fleshou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kjaer is looking to clinch but Fleshou is avoiding it.
Donk. Fleshou catches Kjaer right on the button with a cross.
Fleshou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kjaer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kjaer. #CL#
Kjaer rushes Fleshou and presses him up against the cage.
Fleshou takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Stres Fleshou has been cut.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou lands with a short shot to the head.
Kjaer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleshou lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjaer misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fleshou.
Fleshou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kjaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Fleshou.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Fleshou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Kjaer.
Fleshou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fleshou digs a right hand into Kjaer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kjaer's gas tank.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleshou presses Kjaer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fleshou lands a right hand.
Fleshou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kjaer backwards.
Kjaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou lands a left hand.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Kjaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleshou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kjaer misses with the head strike.
Kjaer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Fleshou lands with a light punch inside.
Kjaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Fleshou avoids the damage to the body.
Fleshou lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kjaer.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou scores with a shoulder strike.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
Kjaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kjaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjaer takes a shot to the head.
Fleshou misses with the head strike.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjaer's elbow.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjaer.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou. #T3#
Good body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjaer controls his hands.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Kjaer.
Fleshou can't find room to land a body shot as Kjaer controls the action.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjaer's elbow.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with some punches.
Kjaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kjaer looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou lands with a short shot to the head.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kjaer or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Fleshou.
Kjaer working aggressively here.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Fleshou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou lands a left hand.
Kjaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Kjaer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kjaer.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Kjaer blocks a body shot from Fleshou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fleshou has a couple of punches blocked by Kjaer.
Kjaer lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fleshou digs a good hook to Kjaer's body.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kjaer ducks under a wild hook from Fleshou.
Kjaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleshou.
Kjaer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Fleshou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fleshou.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fleshou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleshou connects with a body shot that sends Kjaer's belly button to the back.
Fleshou looks to land a combination but Kjaer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou. Kjaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou throws a lazy right hand but Kjaer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleshou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kjaer rather than just go for the knockout.
Kjaer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fleshou throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Fleshou scores with the left hand. Kjaer knows he should have avoided that one.
Fleshou digs a good body shot into Kjaer's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kjaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleshou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fleshou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fleshou misses the shot to the body.
Kjaer blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleshou.
Fleshou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fleshou takes a swing at Kjaer's ribcage but misses.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fleshou manages to circle out of the way.
Kjaer tries to clinch up
and Fleshou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kjaer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fleshou misses with a straight right.
Kjaer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fleshou.
Kjaer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou. Kjaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kjaer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fleshou.
Fleshou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjaer looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it. #T3#
A short uppercut from Fleshou.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fleshou in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Kjaer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleshou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjaer's elbow.
Kjaer connects with a knee to the head.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Fleshou.
Kjaer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kjaer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
Kjaer looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kjaer backwards.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kjaer.#T4#
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Kjaer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Kjaer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleshou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but Fleshou blocks with his arms.
Stres Fleshou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kjaer scores with a knee to the head.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
Fleshou cracks Kjaer with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleshou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the side of Kjaer's head.
Fleshou digs a right hand underneath Kjaer's ribcage. Kjaer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kjaer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kjaer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleshou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou's cut.
That's time! Kjaer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a body shot.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Fleshou and move into the clinch.
Fleshou keeps the fight on the outside.
Fleshou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kjaer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleshou.
Fleshou lands a nice looking body shot.
Kjaer wants to clinch.
Edwin Kjaer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kjaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
Kjaer moves in looking to clinch but Fleshou pushes him off.
Fleshou lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Fleshou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kjaer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stres Fleshou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fleshou tries a head kick but it misses.
As Fleshou tries to get set, Kjaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Fleshou manages to avoid the attempt.
Fleshou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleshou misses with a two punch combination.
Kjaer tries to clinch up
and Fleshou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kjaer's knee momentarily.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleshou missing with a left hand there. Kjaer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fleshou manages to circle out of the way.
Fleshou punishes Kjaer's body with a nice straight punch.
Fleshou throws a body punch but Kjaer moves out of range.
Kjaer wants to clinch up but Fleshou keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Fleshou stuns Kjaer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleshou swings for the body but Kjaer moves out of range.
Kjaer throws a big counter combination but Fleshou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fleshou feints and then cracks Kjaer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kjaer down.
Fleshou misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Fleshou does no damage.
Fleshou lands with a good body shot.
Stres Fleshou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kjaer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stres Fleshou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleshou lands a slapping body shot.
Fleshou takes a swing at Kjaer's ribcage but misses.
Kjaer doesn't manage to clinch there - Fleshou circles away. #T3#
Fleshou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleshou lands a two punch combo.
Fleshou scores with a body shot.
Fleshou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fleshou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fleshou swings for the body but Kjaer moves out of range.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kjaer tries to counter by clinching up but Fleshou breaks away and moves out of range.
Fleshou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kjaer doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Fleshou - just one landing.
Fleshou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kjaer moves away.#T4#
Kjaer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fleshou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleshou misses with a hook.
Kjaer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleshou.
Kjaer avoids the body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fleshou has closed the distance and engaged Kjaer in a clinch.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou throws a punch but it's blocked by Kjaer.
Edwin Kjaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kjaer working aggressively here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30

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

 
Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42     
Date:   Jun 02, 2017
#R1#
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Podolski lands a jab to Hashimoto's midsection.
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
A telegraphed right hand from Podolski misses the target.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Podolski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hashimoto slips a straight right by Podolski.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Podolski is predictable there #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. Podolski didn't expect that.
Hashimoto controlling from the top position. #T1#
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto. #SU2#
Hashimoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Podolski, up you get!
Podolski misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hashimoto in side control, throwing shots but Podolski defends.
Hashimoto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
It looks like Hashimoto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Podolski is not content to let Hashimoto control the position.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but Podolski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hashimoto wants to control for a moment but Podolski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Podolski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Podolski wants to sweep here but Hashimoto controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podolski controls Hashimoto momentarily but Hashimoto frees himself.
Hashimoto 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 motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Podolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Podolski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Podolski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
A lull in the action here as Hashimoto stalls from top position.
Podolski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hashimoto's best efforts.
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 Michail Podolski 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#
Podolski scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Podolski is predictable there #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Podolski won't be happy with that.
Podolski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Podolski tries to reverse the position but Hashimoto maintains control.
Hashimoto controlling from mount.
Podolski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Podolski tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.#T1#
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Podolski to regain full guard. #SU2#
Hashimoto stands up from Podolski's guard - Hashimoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Podolski swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Podolski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SU2#
Hashimoto stands up and waves to Podolski to follow him.
Podolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
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!
Hashimoto wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hashimoto scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolski is being controlled here.
Hashimoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Podolski can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hashimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski scores with a hook.
Podolski swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Podolski is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Hashimoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeshi Hashimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski throws a jab when Hashimoto was well out of range.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Podolski jabs Hashimoto right on the nose. Hashimoto blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Hashimoto is rocked!
Hashimoto leaves his chin hanging out and Podolski seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hashimoto crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Podolski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michail Podolski made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 
Event: OMEGA 35     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1##KD2#
Soshnyanin lands a big head kick that sends Kruschewsky tumbling to the mat! Soshnyanin takes a step backwards and waves Kruschewsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kruschewsky is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Kruschewsky has been cut.
Soshnyanin is looking to slow Kruschewsky down with leg kicks.
Oh Kruschewsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soshnyanin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruschewsky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soshnyanin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruschewsky's sensitive parts.
Soshnyanin fakes the body blow, causing Kruschewsky to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kruschewsky goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Soshnyanin!

 
Event: DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Cowell wants to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay prevents Cowell from improving his position.
Bornay tries to stand and escape but Cowell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cowell actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Bornay is going to stand back up.
Bornay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Cowell throws the left hand but Bornay avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Cowell misses its intended target.
Cowell looks to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cowell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Cowell has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #SUB2#
Cowell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bornay uses it to pass to side control.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #T2##SU#
Bornay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cowell to his feet.
Cowell tries to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cowell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bornay tries to avoid it but Cowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bornay to the ground. Bornay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Bornay is avoiding it.
Cowell closes the distance but Bornay moves to the side #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowell won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his arm.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Cowell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Bornay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowell won't be happy with that.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Cowell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bornay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cowell tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Bornay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cowell is still trying to improve position.
Cowell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but Cowell is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bornay in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cowell looks to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay is having none of it.
Cowell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bornay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bornay swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowell.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowell wants to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Cowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bornay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bornay pinned against the cage. Bornay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cowell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bornay defends well and Cowell ends up having to push Bornay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Bornay keeps it at a distance.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay is having none of it.
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Bornay circles away.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Cowell is quick to defend against it.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cowell wants to clinch but Bornay slips to the side#TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Cowell is looking for a triangle but Bornay pushes his legs off easily.
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cowell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bornay is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell tries to clinch up but Bornay circles away and keeps his distance.
Cowell throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell wants to clinch.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Cowell fights it but they end up in guard.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet. #SU#
Bornay stands up and waves to Cowell to follow him. #T4#
Cowell tries to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Lafon Bornay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Bornay stands up and beckons Cowell to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Cowell is quick to defend against it.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay moves away #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
Cowell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bornay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cowell tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cowell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bornay escapes and throws Cowell's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Cowell tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has his arm trapped.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but Cowell is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bornay in his guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.#T1#
Cowell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bornay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cowell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Bornay has picked Cowell up - he's going for a ride! Bornay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like Bornay is going to stand back up. #T3#
Cowell is looking for a sweep. Bornay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bornay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cowell is looking to control Bornay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowell avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowell darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his arm.#SU#
Bornay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Bornay keeps it at a distance.
Cowell moves to clinch but Bornay breaks away #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cowell! #T4#
Cowell tries to improve position but can't.
Cowell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bornay off and has taken his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bornay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cowell throws a strike but Bornay avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bornay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cowell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
Alex Cowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

 
Event: DFC 48: Rampage     
Date:   May 26, 2017
#R1#
McGinnis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGinnis throws a low kick but Larratt moves out of range easily.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
McGinnis clobbers Larratt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGinnis swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
McGinnis misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGinnis won't be happy with that.
McGinnis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGinnis controlling the position for now.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Larratt stopping the sweep attempt from McGinnis.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt won't allow McGinnis to sweep him here.
Larratt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis cracks Larratt with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGinnis connects with the punch.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Larratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Larratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGinnis.
Larratt tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target.
Larratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGinnis.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGinnis throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis wants to get back to full guard.
Larratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGinnis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGinnis's head.
Nice strikes from Larratt there.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGinnis pulls Larratt in close to prevent any damage.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McGinnis stands and throws Larratt's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Larratt is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McGinnis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGinnis prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Aaron McGinnis 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#
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt slips under a jab.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
Larratt walks into a jab.
Larratt ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larratt.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
McGinnis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McGinnis stays in close to Larratt's body and controls the position.
Larratt is trying to control the position but McGinnis postures up.
McGinnis controlling from the top position.
Larratt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt seems keen to control McGinnis's posture.
Larratt keeping full guard, as McGinnis tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGinnis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
McGinnis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larratt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinnis stopping the sweep attempt from Larratt.
McGinnis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Larratt's head.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Larratt moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Larratt's leg but Larratt calmly moves out of range.
Larratt moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
McGinnis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Larratt is out of range.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larratt takes one to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGinnis scores with a hook.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Larratt slips a jab from McGinnis.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Aaron McGinnis is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinnis scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores with the left hand. Larratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGinnis is on top in guard. #REVR#
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Larratt tries to roll over but McGinnis keeps him under control.
McGinnis stalling.
Larratt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGinnis in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt trying to control here.
McGinnis stalling. #T3#
Larratt wants to improve his position but McGinnis is controlling well.
Larratt is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinnis is looking to advance position but Larratt won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt checks a low kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGinnis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinnis's guard.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McGinnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis clearly takes 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#
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larratt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
McGinnis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McGinnis wants to pass the guard but Larratt is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
McGinnis pushing down on Larratt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGinnis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larratt tries to get to full guard but McGinnis has control of the leg.
McGinnis trying to control the pace.
McGinnis wants to control but Larratt is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larratt is positioning himself well to prevent McGinnis advancing to mount.
McGinnis slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
McGinnis wants to stand up but Larratt manages to regain full guard.
Larratt keeping moving, preventing McGinnis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Larratt's head but Larratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis wants to land a leg kick but Larratt is out of range.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGinnis misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGinnis!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis tries to bench press Larratt off him but Larratt keeps the position.
McGinnis regains half guard, as Larratt was trying to land strikes.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis had his way with Shannon Larratt in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinnis lands a nice shot that snaps Larratt's head back.
Larratt drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGinnis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Larratt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws an elbow that misses. McGinnis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Larratt's guard. Nice move by McGinnis!#REVR#
Larratt pulls McGinnis in close to prevent any damage.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGinnis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGinnis continues to stall.
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGinnis performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Larratt is looking for a sweep. McGinnis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larratt trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larratt can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGinnis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larratt can do to turn this around?
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinnis.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis keeps Larratt at a distance using the push kick.
Larratt 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis throws a lazy right hand but Larratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larratt staying out of range there.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGinnis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, 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: MMMA 24: Rage of the Ages     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Machado tries to clinch up.
Spector throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily.
Spector thumps Machado with a low kick.
A jab from Spector misses.
Spector throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spector throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spector.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Spector throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Spector only half commits.
Spector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Spector is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Spector paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Spector is predictable there
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spector looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Spector darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Spector punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spector lands a slapping body shot.
Spector clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Machado.
Spector looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Spector fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Spector was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machado.
Spector thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spector misses with a body shot.
Spector stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Machado throws a hook but Spector avoids it easily.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spector, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Spector.
Spector lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Spector shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Marc Spector has been cut.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spector avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Spector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spector struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Spector lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spector tries to break free but Machado pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from Machado.
Spector takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Spector lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Spector dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spector's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Spector dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
A short body shot lands from Spector as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Spector digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Spector lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Spector.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Spector tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Spector gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spector blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Spector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spector swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Spector misses its target.
Spector moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Spector cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector connects with a leg kick. Machado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
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 Marc Spector will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Spector's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spector swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
A left lands for Spector.
Spector throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado slips under a jab.
Spector lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
A jab from Spector misses.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Spector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spector.
Spector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector. #T1#
Spector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spector looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado moves away from the strike by Spector.
Spector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spector.
Spector is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Spector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Spector in a clinch.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigo Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Spector throws a head punch that misses.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Spector wants to break free but Machado has control.
Spector tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Machado lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Spector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Spector dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Machado cracks Spector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spector thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spector.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Spector looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Spector.
Machado slips under a jab from Spector.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Spector moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Spector throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Spector lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spector is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Spector tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it. #T4#
Machado throws a series of punches but Spector moves out of range.
Spector takes one to the chin there.
Spector throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Spector ducks down to avoid it.
Spector looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Spector connects with a leg kick. Machado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machado cracks Spector with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado checks the leg kick.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Spector looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Spector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spector fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
Spector tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Spector - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Spector dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Spector's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Spector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado connects with the punch.
Spector connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spector slips under a jab from Machado.
Spector scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado cracks Spector with a good jab.
Spector ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Spector keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Spector dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Spector jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spector throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Machado moves away from the strike by Spector.
Spector throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Spector throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spector dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Spector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Spector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spector sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Spector avoids it this time.
Spector scores with a hook.
Spector connects with a solid leg kick.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Spector.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado cracks Spector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Machado pushes Spector up against the cage in a clinch.
Spector blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spector tries a body shot but Machado blocks it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Spector fails to land.
Spector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Spector.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Spector.
Spector scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Spector takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spector scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spector.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spector's brow.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector throws a head punch that misses.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with some punches.
Spector lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spector misses with the head strike. #T3#
Machado prevents a body shot from Spector.
Spector lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Spector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Spector lands a head kick!
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spector throws out the jab.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Spector and move into the clinch position.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machado avoids the body shot from Spector.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.
Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Spector misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Spector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spector throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spector throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Machado checks a low kick from Spector.
Spector loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Spector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Spector looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Spector pushes him away.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spector lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado misses with a hook. Spector ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Spector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spector scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector scores with a head kick. Machado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machado avoids the head kick by Spector.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Spector pushes him away.
Machado is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spector misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Spector misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Spector clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Spector's cut.
That's time! Spector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A cross from Machado lands.
Spector misses with a body kick.
Spector throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spector looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.
Spector takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marc Spector is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
Spector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spector lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spector.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spector.
Spector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
A big right from Spector misses.
Machado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Spector throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spector.
Machado tries to clinch but Spector is having none of it.
Spector scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Spector's defenses.
Machado scores with a three punch combo!
Spector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Spector misses with a looping right.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado cracks Spector with an open hand slap.
Spector moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado moves away from the strike by Spector.
Machado scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Machado avoids the body shot from Spector.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spector.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado lands a head shot.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spector moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spector throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spector slips a straight right by Machado.
Spector digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Spector misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spector eats them both and turns towards Machado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spector in his tracks.
Spector staying out of range there.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Spector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Spector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spector looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Spector swinging wildly here.
Spector throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Spector.
Spector throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Spector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spector thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spector throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Spector pushes him away.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spector wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Spector.
Machado defending well as Spector loads up on a big left hand.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spector uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Spector throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Spector throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Spector looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Marc Spector will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Spector's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Spector. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Spector misses.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Machado misses.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado lands a head shot.
Spector swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spector finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
Spector throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Machado moves into the clinch.#T1#
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Spector pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Spector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado defending well as Spector loads up on a big left hand.
Spector takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spector cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado connects with the punch.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spector momentarily. #T2#
Spector misses with a straight right.
A jab from Spector misses.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado jabs Spector right on the nose. Spector blinks but takes it well.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Spector connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado throws a jab when Spector was well out of range.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Spector and move into the clinch position.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spector lands a body shot.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Spector bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spector fails to land with a series of punches.
Spector throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Spector throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spector.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Spector slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spector throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Spector throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Spector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.#T4#
Spector scores with a body shot.
Spector misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spector swinging wildly here.
Machado checks a low kick from Spector.
Machado 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.
Rodrigo Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado scores with a decent looking hook.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Spector tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spector misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Spector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Spector showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spector, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Spector!
Marc Spector retains his bantamweight title!
Marc Spector decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39     
Date:   May 19, 2017
#R1#
Kennamer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Kitano's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kennamer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Kennamer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Kitano drops Kennamer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kennamer looks back up at him and smiles so Kitano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Kennamer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sendou Kitano!
After winning the bout, Sendou Kitano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gotti's guard.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Gotti is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotti wants to improve his position but instead Hashimoto has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gotti working for submissions but it's allowed Hashimoto to get to half guard.
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hashimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotti is looking to get back to full guard here but Hashimoto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gotti tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is trying to work for a sweep but Hashimoto has mounted him!
Gotti is trying to escape the mount.
Gotti tries to hold on but Hashimoto postures up.
Gotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gotti is trying to escape the mount.
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hashimoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Gotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Gotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gotti shoots for a takedown but Hashimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Hashimoto slips the punch.
Gotti takes a swing at Hashimoto's ribcage but misses.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hashimoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hashimoto somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Gotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hashimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Hashimoto blocks a jab.#TD#
Gotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hashimoto to the mat! Hashimoto manages to get full guard.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hashimoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotti has Hashimoto in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.
Hashimoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet. #T2#
Hashimoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gotti's guard.#SUB#
Gotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.#SUB#
Gotti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hashimoto has picked Gotti up and slammed him! Gotti can't keep hold of the triangle and Hashimoto manages to pass to side control!
Hashimoto working away.
Gotti tries to bench press Hashimoto off him but Hashimoto keeps the position. #T3#
Gotti being controlled for a moment.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Gotti is controlling his arm.
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
Gotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hashimoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotti cracks Hashimoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashimoto dodges the punch combination from Gotti.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Gotti avoids it easily.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Hashimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hashimoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takeshi Hashimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti trying to control from the bottom.
Hashimoto wants to control but Gotti is keeping him busy.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Hashimoto slips a nice elbow through Gotti's hands, connecting with Gotti's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard but Hashimoto has passed into side control.
Gotti is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gotti is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Gotti tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hashimoto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gotti is working to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Hashimoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotti is looking to escape. #T2#
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti gets back to half guard.
Gotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gotti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hashimoto stacks Gotti on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hashimoto!#T3#
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Gotti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gotti looking for subs from the bottom but Hashimoto mounts him!
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.#T4#
Gotti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
Hashimoto is stalling here. Gotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hashimoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hashimoto keeping his opponent close.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Hashimoto is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

 
 
 
 
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