Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Kessler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kessler.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuinness let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from McGuinness misses.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. McGuinness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuinness connects with a right hand. Kessler shakes it off.
McGuinness throws a body punch but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuinness.
McGuinness throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuinness manages to circle out of the way.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuinness.#T1#
Kessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuinness moves out of range as Kessler strikes.
McGuinness connects with a body shot.
Kessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuinness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kessler tries a low kick but McGuinness avoids it.
McGuinness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuinness swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
McGuinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kessler.
McGuinness walks into a jab.
McGuinness cracks Kessler with a good jab.#T2#
Kessler wants to clinch but McGuinness slips to the side
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Kessler.
Kessler throws the kick towards the body but McGuinness avoids it.
Kessler looks to land a right hand but McGuinness moved out of range.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from McGuinness.
Kessler swinging wildly here.
Kessler cracks the inside of McGuinness's front leg.
Kessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kessler misses
and McGuinness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kessler lands with an overhand left.
Kessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuinness throws a hook but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuinness manages to circle out of the way.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
McGuinness with a jab.
Kessler moves in looking to clinch but McGuinness pushes him off.
McGuinness lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuinness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuinness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Kessler tests McGuinness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kessler pushes McGuinness up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Kessler. #CUT#
It looks like Connor McGuinness has been cut.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler is looking to control McGuinness's arms but McGuinness gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage. #BC2#
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
McGuinness misses with a two punch combination.
McGuinness lands a right hook to the body.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
McGuinness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Kessler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor McGuinness will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor McGuinness's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kessler misses with a body punch
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuinness misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuinness misses with a series of wild punches.
Kessler looks to land a body kick but McGuinness moved away.
Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuinness circles away.
McGuinness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler. #CL#
Kessler moves into the clinch.
Kessler avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGuinness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kessler scores with a head kick. McGuinness tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. McGuinness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Kessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuinness avoids it.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but McGuinness blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on McGuinness's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kessler is looking to control McGuinness's arms but McGuinness gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage.
McGuinness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuinness blocks an uppercut.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuinness.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuinness avoids it.#TD2#
McGuinness gets control of Kessler's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuinness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kessler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McGuinness is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kessler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McGuinness has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kessler is looking to defend but McGuinness has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kessler! McGuinness pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kessler taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connor McGuinness!
After the fight, Connor McGuinness was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AD390: Oya Ma Hakase
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Corrida throws a big shot that misses.
Skinner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skinner connects with the punch.
Skinner lands a high kick!
Skinner loads up on a big right hand but Corrida slips the punch.
Skinner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corrida takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
Corrida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Skinner.
Corrida goes for a double leg but Skinner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skinner continues to drive forward.
Corrida moves out of range as Skinner strikes.
Corrida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Corrida with that takedown attempt.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corrida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corrida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skinner is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner throws a head kick but Corrida moves out of range.
It seemed like Corrida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corrida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skinner misses the jab.
Skinner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skinner misses with an uppercut
and Skinner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corrida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner takes one to the side of the head.
Skinner throws a lazy head kick
and Corrida counters with a left to the body.
Corrida throws a low kick but Skinner moves out of range easily.
Corrida swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corrida blocks a head kick by Skinner.
Good standup being displayed there by Corrida as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corrida avoids a kick to the body.
Corrida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Skinner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skinner, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Skinner misses.
Corrida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skinner.
Skinner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skinner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corrida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skinner.
Skinner throws a hook but Corrida avoids it easily.
Skinner connects with a solid leg kick.
Corrida misses with a body shot
enabling Skinner to counter with a crisp jab.
Corrida misses the shot to the body.
Skinner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corrida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corrida cracks Skinner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corrida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skinner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skinner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corrida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eric Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Skinner throws a right hand that Corrida ducks under and follows up with a left that Corrida also avoids with ease.
Skinner throws out a leg kick but Corrida moves out of range and Skinner only half commits.
Corrida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skinner rather than just go for the knockout.
Corrida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corrida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skinner. That did some damage!
Skinner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corrida can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corrida.
Corrida lands with a shot to the body.
Corrida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skinner thumps Corrida with a low kick.
Skinner lands with a kick to the temple. Corrida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corrida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Skinner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target.
Skinner throws a hook to the side of Corrida's head but Corrida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Corrida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida is looking to slow Skinner down with leg kicks.
Corrida tries to work over Skinner's front leg with a kick but Skinner checks it.
Corrida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skinner loads up on a big right hand but Corrida slips the punch.
Corrida swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Corrida lands a slapping body shot.
Skinner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corrida looks to land a body kick but Skinner moved away.
Corrida blocks a head kick by Skinner.
Corrida throws a leg kick
and Skinner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corrida thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skinner.
Skinner lands with an overhand left.
Skinner avoids a kick to the body.
Corrida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skinner.
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 Eric Skinner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Corrida throws an overhand right that lands on Skinner's shoulder, as Skinner tries to avoid the shot.
Skinner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corrida throws a solid leg kick but Skinner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corrida.
Skinner lands a lovely overhand right.
Skinner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Corrida.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Skinner lands with a kick to the temple. Corrida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skinner lands with a shot to the body.
Skinner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corrida will feel that in the morning.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Skinner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skinner.
A jab from Skinner misses.
Corrida avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Skinner drops his hands momentarily and Corrida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Skinner misses. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skinner.
Corrida misses with a body kick.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Corrida manages to avoid it.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner cracks Corrida with a good jab.
Corrida throws a leg kick
and Skinner counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corrida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skinner lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Skinner.
Corrida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skinner's hands.
Corrida has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skinner.
Skinner digs a good hook to Corrida's body.
Skinner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corrida's hands.
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!
Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skinner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skinner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Corrida moves out of range as Skinner throws a body kick.
Corrida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Corrida does it's job there.
Corrida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eric Skinner is winning the standup battle so far.
Corrida moves out of range as Skinner throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Corrida.
Skinner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skinner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corrida checks it well.
Corrida throws the left hand but Skinner avoids the punch easily.
Skinner throws a leg kick which misses Corrida's front leg but catches the back leg as Corrida tries to avoid it.
Corrida misses with the body kick
and Skinner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Corrida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skinner has got the better of the exchanges.
Corrida wants to land a leg kick but Skinner is out of range.
Skinner is looking to counter punch.
Corrida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corrida checks a leg kick.
Corrida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrida moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corrida.
Skinner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Corrida thuds a left hand into Skinner's body.
Skinner throws a sloppy head kick and Corrida moves out of range easily.
Corrida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corrida throws a chopping leg kick but Skinner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corrida looks to land a right hand but Skinner moved out of range.
Corrida connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Skinner.
Skinner lands with a kick to the temple. Corrida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skinner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skinner moves out of range of the leg kick from Corrida.
Corrida misses with a body punch
and Corrida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corrida moves out of range of the body kick from Skinner.
Skinner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corrida wants to land a leg kick but Skinner is out of range.
Corrida takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Corrida misses with a hook
and Skinner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skinner moves out of range of the body kick from Corrida.
Skinner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corrida scores with a shot to the body.
Corrida misses with a low kick.
Corrida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corrida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Corrida is predictable there
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Skinner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Skinner is predictable there
and Corrida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corrida looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Skinner throws a counter high kick but Corrida was just alert enough to avoid it.#KD#
Skinner cracks Corrida with a big right hand and Corrida goes down!#ROC#
Corrida is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Skinner stands up and waves to Corrida to follow him.
Corrida is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Corrida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corrida is breathing heavily.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corrida's sensitive parts.
and Skinner counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Corrida! He's just covering up as Skinner starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Skinner!
Eric Skinner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD388: Deadfall
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1##CL#
Union clinches.
Kelley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Union working aggressively here.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Union blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Union blocking some punches.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley lands a shot to the body.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Union misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Union throws a head punch that misses.
Kelley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Union trying to control the position but instead, Kelley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Union into the cage.
Kelley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Union fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Union tries to throw a body punch but Kelley avoids it by throwing Union back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kelley as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Union blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelley scores with a hook to the body.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Union.
Union lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Union creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Union.
Kelley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelley lands an uppercut.
Kelley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Union seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kelley can turn it around.
Union blocks an uppercut.
Kelley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union blocks a body shot from Kelley.
A body shot lands from Kelley.
Kelley digs a right hand underneath Union's ribcage. Union let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Kelley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Union is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Kelley.
A nice left hand lands by Kelley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelley.
Union takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kelley. #T2#
Kelley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Union backwards.
A short uppercut from Kelley.
Kelley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelley pushes Union back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelley lands a hook that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Kelley is leaning against Union and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kelley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelley lands a left hand.
Kelley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Union or not.
Kelley lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Kelley.
A short uppercut from Kelley.
Kelley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Kelley lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Union is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Union.
Kelley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelley.
Kelley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Kelley. #T3#
Kelley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Oh Union is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Union tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
Union seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelley.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Kelley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Union.
Union tries to throw a body punch but Kelley avoids it by throwing Union back against the cage.
Kelley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelley.
Kelley lands a body punch.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Union takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelley.
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!
Kelley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Kelley is working Union over against the cage.
Kelley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelley lands a shot to the body.
Kelley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Kelley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Kelley works on Union's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Kelley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelley blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kelley.
Kelley lands a hook that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Kelley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Union's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Kelley.
A short right from Kelley.
A short right from Kelley on the inside.
Kelley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelley lands a hook that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Kelley digs a right hand underneath Union's ribcage. Union let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Kelley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kelley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelley connects with a right hand. Union shakes it off.
Union lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Kelley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelley is working Union over against the cage.
Kelley lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kelley as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Kelley lands an uppercut.
Kelley lands with a left to the head.
Kelley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Union.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelley lands a hook that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Kelley lands an uppercut.
Kelley cracks Union with a nice body shot.
Kelley pushes Union back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Kelley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unions head.
Kelley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Union or not. #T1#
Kelley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Union! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kelley is unloading with more strikes now! Union drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Kelley!
Liam Kelley 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: AD384: Mafia
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Al Qarni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Union.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Union takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Union was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Al Qarni moves into range and clinches up with Union.
A short right from Al Qarni.
Union tries a body shot but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni lands a shoulder strike.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Union misses with the head strike.
Al Qarni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Union misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
letting Union counter with a right hand.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Union blocks it.
Union misses with a low kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Union.
Union ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Union.
Al Qarni jabs Union right on the nose. Union blinks but takes it well.
Union lands a jab to the head.
Union looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni fails to land with a series of punches.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Qarni sizes up Union with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Qarni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Qarni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Union is out of range.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
Union takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Union misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Union moves out of range. #T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Union has knocked Al Qarni down with a huge combo! Union steps away and waves a wobbly Al Qarni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Union.
Union has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Qarni.
A punch combination from Union misses.
Al Qarni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Qarni there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Al Qarni has closed the distance and engaged Union in a clinch. #BC#
Al Qarni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni walks into a straight right hand from Union.
Union swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Qarni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Qarni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Union's sensitive parts.
Union swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Union lands the left hand.#KD2#
Union drops Al Qarni with a beautiful combination! Al Qarni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Union is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Al Qarni is rocked!
Union throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Al Qarni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Union throws a right hand that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni seems to have got his legs back now.
Union takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Union tries to clinch but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Union counters with a stiff right hand.
Union staying out of range there.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Union cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Union slips under a jab from Al Qarni.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Union slips under a jab.
Union moves into range and connects with a jab.
Union is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Qarni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A clash of legs there as Al Qarni blocks the low kick.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. Union looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD2#
Union lands a big right hand that sends Al Qarni crashing to the mat! Union stays standing though and waves Al Qarni back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Union throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Union throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Union connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily. #T4#
Al Qarni lands a really nice looking cross but Union seems unphased.
Union uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Union lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Union blocks a head kick by Al Qarni. #TD#
Al Qarni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Union is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Al Qarni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Union trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bregan Union dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
That's time! Al Qarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Union moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Qarni.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Union showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Qarni.
A little jabbing left from Union on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Qarni's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Qarni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Union is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Union unleashes a big counter combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Union throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Union gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Al Qarni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Union is retaining full guard.
Union keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Al Qarni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Qarni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Al Qarni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Union is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Union has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Union connects with a couple of short punches.
Union postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni 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.
Union in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Union wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Union trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Union defends well.
Al Qarni looking to control.
Union trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Al Qarni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Qarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Union's guard. #REVR#
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Union is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving. #SUB#
Al Qarni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Union dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Union postures up in Al Qarni's guard and throws a big left but Al Qarni blocks it.
Fahad Al Qarni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Qarni controls Union momentarily but Union frees himself.
Union stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Union postures up. #SUB#
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Union stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Union trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Union avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Union is working Al Qarni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Al Qarni isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Union stacks Al Qarni 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 Union!
Al Qarni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Union wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Qarni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Union's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Qarni lands a leg kick that knocks Union off balance momentarily.
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Union under the eye.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bregan Union seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Union misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Union.
Al Qarni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Union misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Al Qarni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Union did well to prevent Al Qarni getting side control.#ES2#
Union makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Union ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Union works Al Qarni's body with a nice hook.
Union misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Qarni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Union slips under a jab from Al Qarni.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Union was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Union slips under a jab.
Union lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Qarni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Union strikes.
Union will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Union throws a lazy head kick
and Al Qarni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Union throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
Union takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Union throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Union throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Qarni lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
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!
A jab from Union does it's job there.
Union scores with a jab.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Union turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Union tries to score with a low kick but Al Qarni moves his leg out of the way.
Union checks the leg kick.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the body
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Union avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni defending well as Union loads up on a big left hand.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Union connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Union throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Al Qarni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Union.
Al Qarni fails with the takedown
and Union counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Qarni walks straight into a right hand from Union - that's dropped him! Union jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Al Qarni from any more punishment! Al Qarni complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bregan Union!
During a confident post fight interview, Bregan Union thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Carroll lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carroll back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carroll.
Carroll feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Carroll then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carroll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Carroll moved out of range.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carroll looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson with the counter takedown but Carroll avoids it easily.
Carroll misses the shot to the body.
Carroll throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carroll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Anderson digs a good hook to Carroll's body.
Carroll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carroll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carroll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Carroll throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carroll.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Carroll should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Carroll misses.
Carroll throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Carroll misses with a looping left.
Carroll pushes Anderson away with a front kick.#T2#
Carroll ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Carroll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Carroll.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Carroll seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carroll misses with a low kick.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Carroll.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carroll manages to avoid it.
Carroll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Carroll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Carroll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carroll rather than just go for the knockout.
Carroll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Carroll misses the jab.
Carroll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carroll misses with a low kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carroll feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Carroll.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carroll.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Carroll misses with a double jab.
Carroll tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Carroll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carroll cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carroll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carroll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carroll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carroll looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Carroll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carroll doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carroll.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Carroll avoids it with no problem.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carroll.
Carroll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carroll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carroll misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carroll feints with a jab and clips Anderson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Anderson is sent crashing into the canvas and Carroll leaps in for the kill! Anderson tries to get to his feet but Carroll is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Anderson is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Carroll!
Andy Carroll decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AD383: Big fundamental
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Skinner thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
Skinner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gregorovitsj counters with a straight right hand.
Gregorovitsj misses with a looping left.
Gregorovitsj lands a glancing blow to the side of Skinner's head.
Skinner scores with a decent looking hook.
Gregorovitsj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skinner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gregorovitsj blocks a head kick by Skinner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook
and Skinner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skinner throws a shot to the body.
Skinner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gregorovitsj lands a jab-cross combination.
Gregorovitsj takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a front kick but Skinner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gregorovitsj is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Skinner scoring well with a low kick there.
Gregorovitsj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skinner on the side of the head.
Skinner avoids a kick to the body.
Skinner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skinner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skinner takes a swing at Gregorovitsj's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Skinner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skinner.
Skinner takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Skinner is rocked!
Gregorovitsj circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Skinner tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gregorovitsj wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Gregorovitsj!
Our winner, Boris Gregorovitsj, 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: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Ponjev misses its intended target.
McGuinness throws a counter combo.
Ponjev tries to clinch up.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
McGuinness slips a straight right by Ponjev.
McGuinness misses with a right hand
and Ponjev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuinness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam Ponjev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponjev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuinness! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuinness takes a swing at Ponjev's ribcage but misses.
McGuinness misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ponjev misses with a body shot.
Ponjev is looking to clinch but McGuinness is avoiding it.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
Connor McGuinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuinness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponjev.
Ponjev throwing a counter right hand but McGuinness manages to avoid it.
Ponjev drops his hands momentarily and McGuinness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ponjev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuinness is fending him off so far but Ponjev persists. Nope, McGuinness circles away and we're back to standing.
Ponjev takes a swing at McGuinness's ribcage but misses.
Ponjev swings for the body but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ponjev ducks under a wild hook from McGuinness.#T2#
Ponjev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuinness.
McGuinness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Ponjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjev misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuinness checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Ponjev with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and McGuinness releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Ponjev misses.
McGuinness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponjev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGuinness. Those never looked like landing.
Ponjev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ponjev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponjev thinking. #T3#
McGuinness throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponjev is looking to counter punch.
Ponjev blocks a jab.
McGuinness lands a nice shot that snaps Ponjev's head back.
McGuinness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuinness throws a looping overhand right but Ponjev ducks down to avoid it.
Ponjev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Ponjev avoids them all with ease.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ponjev's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuinness under the eye.#T4#
McGuinness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ponjev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuinness connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - McGuinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuinness scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Ponjev.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
Ponjev misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Ponjev ducked under it nicely.
Ponjev feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuinness connects with a jab.
Ponjev misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGuinness dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGuinness slaps away a takedown attempt from Ponjev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ponjev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGuinness is trying to control Ponjev's posture but Ponjev avoids it.
McGuinness is looking to reverse the position.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ponjev off and has taken his back!
McGuinness scores with punches from the back.
McGuinness is looking to control Ponjev but Ponjev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ponjev avoids the strikes from McGuinness. #T1#
McGuinness lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Ponjev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
McGuinness missing with strikes from the back.
Ponjev looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGuinness.
McGuinness lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ponjev's head.
Ponjev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McGuinness.#T2#
McGuinness controlling well, preventing Ponjev from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
Ponjev tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
McGuinness is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ponjev is really stuck here.
Connor McGuinness has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuinness gets his hands free as Ponjev looks to control. #SUB2#
McGuinness has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ponjev! Can he survive? No! He's out! McGuinness 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 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor McGuinness!
Connor McGuinness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AD379: The Dance of Dragons
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Bailey Sr. throws a right and a left that Union avoids nicely.
Bailey Sr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Union was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey Sr. throws a combination that misses
and Union counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kordell Bailey Sr. has been cut.
Bailey Sr. scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey Sr. blocks a jab.
Bailey Sr. tries to counter with a takedown but Union is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Union.
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a double leg but Union sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bailey Sr. slips a straight right by Union.
Union lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Union.
Bailey Sr. scores with a jab. Union acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Union misses with a head kick.
Bailey Sr. is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey Sr.. That snapped Union's head back.
Bailey Sr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Union. #T1#
Bailey Sr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey Sr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Union.
Union misses with a series of wild punches.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Sr. looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey Sr. misses the jab.
Union avoids a punch combination nicely.
Union throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Union has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Union there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Union throws out a counter right but Bailey Sr. avoids it with no problem.
Union is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey Sr.. That snapped Union's head back.
Union bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bailey Sr. takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Union throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey Sr..
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey Sr.. Union does a little dance to reset his feet.
Union throws a shot from downtown. Bailey Sr. moves away and avoids it.
Union misses with an uppercut.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut
and Union connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Union scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey Sr. avoids the head kick by Union.
Bailey Sr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Union throws a right hand that Bailey Sr. ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey Sr. also avoids with ease.
Union cracks Bailey Sr. with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey Sr. throws a combination that misses
and Union counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey Sr. misses the jab.
Bailey Sr. throws a body punch but Union moves out of range.
Union throws a nice looking combination but Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey Sr. throws a right and a left that Union avoids nicely. #T3#
Bailey Sr. throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey Sr. attempts a counter takedown but Union avoids it well and moves away.
Union is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bailey Sr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey Sr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey Sr. walks into a left hand.
Bailey Sr. looks for a takedown but Union sprawls well.
Union connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey Sr. momentarily. #CL2#
Bailey Sr. gets tackled into the cage by Union. Union maintains the clinch.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey Sr. backwards.
Union lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Bailey Sr. - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Bailey Sr. manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bailey Sr. is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bailey Sr. works over Union with some ground and pound from guard.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
Union is trying to control the position but Bailey Sr. postures up.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. 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.
Bailey Sr. lands a couple of elbows.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bregan Union will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bailey Sr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Union.
Bailey Sr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey Sr. is looking to counter punch.
Bregan Union seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Union throws a series of punches but Bailey Sr. avoids them all with ease.
Bailey Sr. shoots in but Union avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Union fails to land with a series of punches.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey Sr. attempts a counter takedown but Union avoids it well and moves away.
Union misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bailey Sr. counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Union working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey Sr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. throws a big elbow that misses.
Bailey Sr. looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bailey Sr. wants to pass the guard but Union is keeping the position.#T1#
Union looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey Sr. postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey Sr. passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey Sr. lands an elbow.
Union tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Union keeps working.
Union takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bailey Sr. creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Union struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bailey Sr. tries for a kimura but Union is defending well. #T3#
Bailey Sr. is working Union over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bailey Sr. cracks Union with a big right hand but Union just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Union regains half guard.
Bailey Sr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Union is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey Sr. is nestled in close to Union, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Bailey Sr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Union does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Union trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey Sr. not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey Sr. has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bailey Sr. thows a huge punch but Union dodges it nicely.
Union has hold of Bailey Sr.'s hands but Bailey Sr. slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Union is defending against the submission attempts here by Bailey Sr..
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Union is trying to maintain the position but Bailey Sr. is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Union uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab.
Bailey Sr. looks to throw the jab but Union is out of range.
Union uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Union.
Bailey Sr. checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey Sr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bailey Sr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Union walks into a left hand.
Union throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey Sr. drops down looking for a counter takedown but Union sprawls and moves away.
Bailey Sr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey Sr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey Sr. throws a series of punches but Union moves out of range. #TD#
Bailey Sr. closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bailey Sr. lands in his opponent'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!
Bailey Sr. is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Union looking to control.
Union keeping moving, preventing Bailey Sr. from controlling successfully.
Bailey Sr. postures up and lands a big shot to Union's brow. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. postures up in Union's guard and throws a big left but Union blocks it.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bailey Sr. drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Union manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bailey Sr. has Union in his guard.#REVB#
Bailey Sr. 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##T3#
Bailey Sr. stalling.
Bailey Sr. is keen to just control but Union is a slippery customer.
Union on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey Sr. wants to pass the guard but Union is defending well.
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. Bailey Sr. connects with a nice short shot to Union's temple. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bailey Sr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Union sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Union is defending against the submission attempts here by Bailey Sr.. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Union has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bailey Sr. tries to pass to full mount but Union defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey Sr. wants to take a breather but Union is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kordell Bailey Sr. clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Union throws a nice looking combination but Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey Sr. looks to throw the jab but Union is out of range.
Bailey Sr. scores with a jab. Union acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Union throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Union takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Union loads up on a big right hand but Bailey Sr. slips the punch.
Bailey Sr. takes a swing at Union's ribcage but misses.
Union ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Union looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey Sr. is just out of range.
Union misses with a looping left.
Bailey Sr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Union under the eye.
Union slips a jab from Bailey Sr..#T1#
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a combination but Union avoids it well.
Union connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey Sr.. Union does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Union, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Union lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey Sr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Union.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut. Union saw that one coming.
Bailey Sr. misses with a left hand
and Bailey Sr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Union throws out a loose jab but Bailey Sr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey Sr. rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Union moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailey Sr. swings widly with a right hand
and Union counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey Sr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Union works Bailey Sr.'s body with a nice hook.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Union uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey Sr..
Union throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey Sr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Union pushes Bailey Sr. away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bailey Sr. gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bailey Sr. controlling the position. #T3#
Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Union to see if he's OK.
Bailey Sr. lands an elbow.
Bailey Sr. working the head with strikes.
Bailey Sr. is putting a hurting on Union here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bailey Sr. connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Union some visible discomfort.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Union keeps working.
Bailey Sr. in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Union takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bailey Sr. looks up at the clock and then as Union takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bailey Sr. smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Bailey Sr. lands a few punches from side control.
Union is not content to let Bailey Sr. control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Union's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kordell Bailey Sr. had his way with Bregan Union in that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Union ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Union.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut.
Union looks for the body kick but Bailey Sr. saw that one coming.
Union misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bailey Sr. counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bailey Sr. passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bailey Sr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. raining down hammerfists from mount.
Union is in a horrible position here. Bailey Sr. smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.#T1#
Bailey Sr. breaks from Union's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bailey Sr. is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bailey Sr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey Sr. unloading with bombs!#CUT#
That has opened up Bregan Union's cut even more.
Bailey Sr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bailey Sr. with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
The cut above Bregan Union's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Union tries to reverse the position but Bailey Sr. maintains control.
Union sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bailey Sr. trying to mount his opponent but Union defends it.
Bailey Sr. is thwarting Union's attempts to control the position.
Bailey Sr. throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Union is just riding it out for now. Bailey Sr. eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bailey Sr. lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#
Bregan Union's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kordell Bailey Sr.!
Kordell Bailey Sr. retains his welterweight title!
Kordell Bailey Sr. made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: AD379: The Dance of Dragons
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Gregorovitsj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skinner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Gregorovitsj ducks down to avoid it.
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skinner slips a straight right by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gregorovitsj just manages to avoid it.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gregorovitsj misses with a knee strike.
Skinner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregorovitsj's elbow.
Skinner stalling the fight.
Gregorovitsj blocking some punches.
Skinner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gregorovitsj can't find room to land a body shot as Skinner controls the action.
Gregorovitsj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Skinner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skinner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Skinner. #T1#
Gregorovitsj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skinner is defending well for now.
Gregorovitsj connects with a knee to the head.
Gregorovitsj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skinner trying to control the position but instead, Gregorovitsj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skinner into the cage.
Skinner lands with a light punch inside.
Skinner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregorovitsj's elbow.
Gregorovitsj prevents a body shot from Skinner.
Skinner just leaning against Gregorovitsj, taking a breather.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skinner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skinner misses with a punch on the inside.
Skinner struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Skinner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skinner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Gregorovitsj misses with a punch on the inside.
Skinner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregorovitsj or not.
Skinner tries a body shot but Gregorovitsj blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow just above Skinner 's eye.
Skinner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorovitsjs head.
Gregorovitsj trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gregorovitsj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skinner's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Gregorovitsj - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregorovitsj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gregorovitsj.
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Skinner is leaning against Gregorovitsj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gregorovitsj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Gregorovitsj trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Skinner.
Skinner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skinner lands a right hand.
Gregorovitsj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skinner is defending well for now.
Skinner managing to block the knees to the body from Gregorovitsj.
Skinner struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow inside that Skinner shrugs off.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skinner is leaning against Gregorovitsj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Skinner. #BC#
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skinner checks it well.
Skinner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skinner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gregorovitsj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Gregorovitsj defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand.
Gregorovitsj cracks Skinner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice right hand.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skinner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregorovitsj.
An inside leg kick from Skinner misses.
Gregorovitsj ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Gregorovitsj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gregorovitsj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skinner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skinner!
Skinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Skinner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick from Skinner.
Skinner throws a jab but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
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 Eric Skinner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gregorovitsj misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skinner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eric Skinner is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Skinner.
Skinner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gregorovitsj throws a looping overhand right but Skinner ducks down to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from Skinner.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice hook to Skinner's body. Skinner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gregorovitsj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner.
Gregorovitsj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skinner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skinner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skinner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skinner's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice elbow.
Gregorovitsj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skinner backwards. #T1#
Skinner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skinner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skinner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gregorovitsj.
Skinner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregorovitsj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skinner.
Skinner blocks an uppercut.
Skinner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gregorovitsj crunches a lovely knee into Skinner's ribcage.
Skinner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skinner avoids it.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow just above Skinner 's eye.
Skinner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands a right hand.
Skinner tries to stall but Gregorovitsj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skinner prevents a body shot from Gregorovitsj. #T2#
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skinner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skinner.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow inside.
Gregorovitsj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skinner's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skinner.
Gregorovitsj looking to throw knees to the head but Skinner is blocking nicely.
Skinner scores with a shoulder strike.
Skinner stalling the fight. #BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Skinner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gregorovitsj will feel that in the morning.
Gregorovitsj swings widly with a right hand
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gregorovitsj.#CL2#
Skinner gets tackled into the cage by Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj maintains the clinch.
Skinner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregorovitsj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Skinner taking a breather.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow inside.
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Skinner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skinner.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skinner tries to throw a body punch but Gregorovitsj avoids it by throwing Skinner back against the cage.
Gregorovitsj blocking some punches.
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skinner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow inside.
Skinner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skinner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gregorovitsj tries a knee to the head but Skinner blocks it.
Gregorovitsj misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregorovitsj sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Skinner lands a nice shot that snaps Gregorovitsj's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skinner.#CL2#
Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj blocking some punches.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skinner.
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skinner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skinner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj is breathing heavily.
Skinner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skinner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch
and Skinner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner needs to keep his hands up - Gregorovitsj had a free shot at his head there.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj misses the jab.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Gregorovitsj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Skinner avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj feints a jab promting Skinner to slip. Gregorovitsj then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skinner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Skinner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skinner throws a body punch but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Skinner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skinner tries to land a leg kick but Gregorovitsj saw it coming and moves away.
Skinner misses with a body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a body punch but Skinner moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Skinner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skinner scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Gregorovitsj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skinner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gregorovitsj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skinner scrambles back to his feet.
Gregorovitsj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skinner. That one must have hurt.#T1#
A low kick from Gregorovitsj is predictable there
and Skinner counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregorovitsj. That did some damage!#CL2#
Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
Skinner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj trying to land knees to the body.
Skinner tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gregorovitsj pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gregorovitsj trying to land knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj being controlled against the cage.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the head.
Skinner lands a shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner cracks Gregorovitsj with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Skinner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skinner scores with the left hand. Gregorovitsj knows he should have avoided that one.
Skinner throws the left hand but Gregorovitsj avoids the punch easily.
Skinner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregorovitsj.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skinner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gregorovitsj - the referee stops the clock and Skinner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gregorovitsj. Skinner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gregorovitsj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Skinner strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skinner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gregorovitsj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skinner working aggressively here.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skinner can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Gregorovitsj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skinner.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Gregorovitsj.
Skinner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike. #T3#
Skinner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skinner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gregorovitsj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skinner is trying to force a seperation but Gregorovitsj has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skinner.
Gregorovitsj working Skinner over with knees to the body.#BC#
Skinner manages to break the clinch.
Skinner needs to keep his hands up - Gregorovitsj had a free shot at his head there.
Gregorovitsj looks for the body kick but Skinner saw that one coming.
Gregorovitsj looks to throw the jab but Skinner is out of range. #CL2#
Gregorovitsj darts in and clinches Skinner up against the cage.
Gregorovitsj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skinner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Gregorovitsj throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Skinner pushes Gregorovitsj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a good cross that connects.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skinner. That's going to slow Gregorovitsj down.
Skinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Skinner scores with a punch to the head.
Good work by Gregorovitsj as he checks the leg kick.
Skinner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skinner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skinner lands with a nice body punch.
Skinner wants to slow Gregorovitsj down by chopping away at his legs.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Gregorovitsj.
I think Gregorovitsj 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Ascension 924
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Anderson slips a jab from Watson.#CL2#
Watson clinches with his opponent.
Watson just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson lands a body shot.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Watson won't allow it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Watson has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Watson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Watson dives into Anderson's guard.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T1#
Watson cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Watson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Watson pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Watson pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson scores with a one two! Watson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Watson tries to clinch up.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watson tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Anderson sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watson lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson. #TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson is looking to escape.
Watson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #ES2#
Watson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Watson misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Watson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short left from Watson.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson stalls.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watson.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson working aggressively here.
Watson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson tries to circle away but Watson has him pinned against the cage.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Turd Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Watson.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson wants to clinch.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watson.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Watson darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Watson tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Watson struggling a bit here.
Watson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.
Watson manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Watson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Watson 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! 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Watson's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Watson gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watson as Anderson tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Watson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Watson throws a sloppy strike and Anderson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Watson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turd Anderson!
A very excited looking Turd Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AD376: Two Swords
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Skinner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kelleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skinner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skinner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelley misses with a looping left.
Skinner lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target.
And Kelley tries to counter it with a takedown but Skinner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skinner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skinner throws a hook but Kelley blocks it.
Skinner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Skinner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kelley avoids a kick to the body.
Kelley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skinner counters with a head kick. That will keep Kelley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Skinner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Kelley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skinner connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Skinner swinging wildly here.
Kelley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kelley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelley.
Kelley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skinner at a distance.
Skinner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner throws a jab when Kelley was well out of range.
Skinner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelley has time to react.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelley's sensitive parts.
Skinner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Skinner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kelley moves away from the strike by Skinner.
Skinner misses with the combination.
Kelley throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelley is looking to chop away at Skinner's legs. #T2#
Kelley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Kelley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kelley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Skinner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skinner misses with a straight left.
Skinner motions for Kelley to come forward. Skinner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley slips under a jab from Skinner.
Skinner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skinner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skinner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelley misses the target.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Kelley manages to avoid it.
Skinner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelley throws a chopping leg kick but Skinner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelley misses the jab.
Skinner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skinner. #T3#
Skinner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kelley counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Skinner.
Kelley misses with an uppercut. Skinner saw that one coming.
Skinner tried to score with a low kick but Kelley checks it.
Kelley misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kelley looks to land a combination but Skinner avoids it well.
Skinner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skinner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skinner tries a low kick but Kelley avoids it.
Kelley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner moves out of range as Kelley strikes.#CL2#
Kelley pushes Skinner up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelley misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skinner stalling.
Skinner misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner misses with a body punch.
Kelley tries a body shot but Skinner blocks it.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley gets through Skinner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skinner is trying to break the clinch but Kelley has him pressed against the cage.
Kelley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skinners head.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Kelley pushes Skinner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eric Skinner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skinner throws a head kick that misses.
Kelley misses the body punch
and Skinner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Kelley coming out on top.
Kelley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skinner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelley to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelley.
The fighters circling - Kelley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Skinner.
Kelley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skinner throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelley counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelley wants to slow Skinner down by chopping away at his legs.
Skinner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skinner scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Kelley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skinner tries to throw a body punch but Kelley avoids it by throwing Skinner back against the cage.
Skinner misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Skinner lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelley moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skinner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Kelley closes the distance and clinches.
Kelley lands a hook that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
Skinner wants to stall. #BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Kelley lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelley scores with the left hand. Skinner knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skinner misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelley counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Skinner is rocked!
Skinner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Skinner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelley drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Skinner's head, knocking him out cold! Kelley is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Kelley!
A very excited looking Liam Kelley rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Kidd throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuinness counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
McGuinness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuinness catches Kidd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of McGuinness's head but McGuinness sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuinness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuinness.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd swings for the body but McGuinness moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness connects with a right hand. Kidd shakes it off.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuinness makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kidd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuinness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuinness was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
It looked like McGuinness was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kidd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. McGuinness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd misses with an uppercut
and McGuinness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kidd misses with a combination
and McGuinness counters with a two punch combo.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
and McGuinness counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Kidd is rocked!
McGuinness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuinness is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kidd is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuinness finish him?
Kidd throws out a loose jab but McGuinness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd seems to have recovered his senses.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuinness counters with a huge left! Kidd is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuinness isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kidd from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuinness!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGuinness!
A less than humble Connor McGuinness misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AD373: Valar Morghulis
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Skinner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aoki's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Skinner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aoki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Skinner.
Skinner lands a nice looking body shot.
Skinner dips to his left and cracks Aoki with an uppercut!
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body.
Skinner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skinner clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skinner cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skinner.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Skinner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eric Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Skinner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki. That did some damage!
Skinner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skinner scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Skinner.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skinner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Aoki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skinner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skinner.#T2#
Skinner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skinner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skinner throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Skinner.
Skinner throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aoki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skinner! #ES2#
Skinner throws Aoki to one side and escapes!
A head kick misses from Skinner.
Aoki tried to counter with a leg kick but Skinner avoided it.
Skinner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eric Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skinner.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skinner sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Aoki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aoki cracks Skinner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skinner.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Skinner lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Skinner lands a high kick!
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
Skinner missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skinner takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Skinner misses with a head kick.
Skinner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aoki.
Skinner lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back. #T4#
Skinner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Skinner had a free shot at his head there.
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skinner lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Skinner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aoki, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid body kick from Skinner.
Skinner thumps Aoki with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Skinner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skinner throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Skinner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skinner loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skinner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skinner sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Skinner delivers a nice body kick.
Skinner throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner trying to control here. #T1#
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skinner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skinner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skinner trying to control from the bottom.
Skinner tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aoki slips a nice elbow through Skinner's hands, connecting with Skinner's forehead.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skinner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skinner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatsuya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skinner keeps working.
Skinner wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Skinner is working away. #T3#
Aoki stops Skinner from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aoki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Skinner ducks down to avoid it.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Skinner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skinner misses with a low kick.#T4#
A left and a right from Skinner both land. Nice combination.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Skinner misses.
Skinner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aoki takes one to the side of the head.
Skinner clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Skinner.
Aoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Skinner jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skinner throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Skinner misses with a body kick.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skinner lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skinner connects with a solid leg kick.
Skinner throws a big shot that misses.
Skinner scores with a leg kick.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skinner. #TD#
Skinner tries to sprawl but Aoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Aoki working over Skinner with some ground and pound. Skinner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skinner is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skinner is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skinner gets back to full guard.
Aoki stands up over Skinner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eric Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skinner wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki throws a strike but Skinner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skinner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skinner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skinner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Skinner controlling from the top position.
Skinner stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skinner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Skinner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skinner defends well.#SU2#
Skinner stands up and waves to Aoki to follow him. #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.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Skinner lands a nice looking body shot.
Crunch! Skinner slams his shin into Aoki's torso.
Eric Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skinner misses with a straight right.
Skinner moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skinner throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Tatsuya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki avoids the head kick by Skinner.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Skinner!
Eric Skinner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension - 2
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Distacio Jr does it's job there.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Distacio Jr slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Harry Distacio Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distacio Jr lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Distacio Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Distacio Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Distacio Jr drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Distacio Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Distacio Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distacio Jr connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Anderson misses the body punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Distacio Jr connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Distacio Jr.
Anderson defending well as Distacio Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Distacio Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distacio Jr misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Distacio Jr's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Distacio Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harry Distacio Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Distacio Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distacio Jr.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio Jr moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Distacio Jr misses.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Distacio Jr.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson swings for the body but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Distacio Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Distacio Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson is looking to wear down Distacio Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Distacio Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson. #T3#
Distacio Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Distacio Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Distacio Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Distacio Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Distacio Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Distacio Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Distacio Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Distacio Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Distacio Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson cracks Distacio Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio Jr.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Distacio Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Distacio Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Distacio Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Distacio Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Distacio Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Distacio Jr misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Distacio Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Distacio Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Distacio Jr scores with a jab.
Distacio Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Distacio Jr connects with the punch.
Anderson tries to move into range but Distacio Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson defending well as Distacio Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Distacio Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Distacio Jr.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Anderson throws a right and a left that Distacio Jr avoids nicely.
Distacio Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Distacio Jr.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Distacio Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Distacio Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Distacio Jr does no damage.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distacio Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Distacio Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
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!
Distacio Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio Jr tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Distacio Jr sprawls and moves away.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harry Distacio Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Distacio Jr!
Distacio Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Distacio Jr's guard.
Distacio Jr 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.
Anderson is pushing down on Distacio Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Distacio Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Distacio Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Distacio Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Distacio Jr tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Distacio Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson trying to control the action but Distacio Jr is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Distacio Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Distacio Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Distacio Jr is trying to control but can't.
Distacio Jr pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Distacio Jr wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turd Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Distacio Jr throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Distacio Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distacio Jr wants to clinch.
Distacio Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Distacio Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Distacio Jr throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Distacio Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Distacio Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Distacio Jr pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Anderson trying to control the action but Distacio Jr is working from the bottom.
Distacio Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Distacio Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Distacio Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Distacio Jr wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Distacio Jr is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Distacio Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Distacio Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Distacio Jr trying to control here. #T3#
Anderson looks to land a strike but Distacio Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Distacio Jr's brow.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position.
Distacio Jr wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson stops Distacio Jr from getting back to his feet.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Distacio Jr is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Distacio Jr is rocked!
Anderson is nestled in close to Distacio Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Distacio Jr is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Distacio Jr! More strikes land and this one is all over! Anderson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Anderson!
Turd Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harry Distacio Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS! http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.

Event: AD372: Blackwater
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Union.
Union misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Union shows good takedown defense.
Union looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Union jabs at Brown's body.
A punch combination from Union misses.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Union manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Union works Brown's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Union defends it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Union trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #T1#
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Union is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Union wants to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Union defends it.
Union is holding on to half guard well.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Union blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a huge punch but Union dodges it nicely.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Union defending well.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Union is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Union regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown wants to pass the guard but Union is keeping the position.#T3#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Union.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown passes to full mount! #T4#
Union is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Union looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Union is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brown working Union over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands with some strikes.
Union tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Union tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brown blocks a head kick by Union.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Union makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Union pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Union.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Union throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Union connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Union connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Union cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Union lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throws a one two combo.
Union throws an overhand right that drops Brown like a sack of potatoes! Union dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
During a confident post fight interview, Bregan Union thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Raybould swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
DawTang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raybould did well to prevent DawTang getting side control.
Raybould really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DawTang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
DawTang is looking for a kimura but Raybould is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DawTang to get the leverage.
Raybould is trying to escape back to his feet but DawTang uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee asks DawTang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. DawTang prefers to stall for the moment though.
DawTang trying to control the action but Raybould is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
DawTang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raybould is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Raybould's face as DawTang controls the position. #T1#
DawTang tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raybould is looking to reverse the position.
DawTang controls the position.
DawTang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Raybould is trying to get back to half guard.
Raybould taking a bit of punishment here - DawTang scoring with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DawTang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
DawTang has control of an arm but Raybould manages to advance to DawTang's back!
Raybould is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #ES#
DawTang manages to stand up with Raybould still on his back. Eventually Raybould drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
DawTang slips a straight right by Raybould.
DawTang shoots in looking for a takedown. Raybould tries to sprawl out of it but DawTang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raybould manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raybould is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
DawTang misses with a takedown attempt - Raybould sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DawTang checks a leg kick.
DawTang avoids the body shot from Raybould.
A head kick misses from Raybould. #TD#
DawTang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DawTang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raybould seems a little lost for a moment, as DawTang dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from DawTang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
DawTang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DawTang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raybould can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
DawTang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raybould's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU#
DawTang decides to stand back up.
Raybould swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DawTang misses with a takedown attempt - Raybould sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DawTang stuns Raybould with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DawTang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from DawTang does no damage. #CL#
DawTang takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taw DawTang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Raybould misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DawTang.
Raybould now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DawTang misses with a few strikes there.
Raybould is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DawTang with a body shot.#CL#
DawTang forces Raybould back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raybould.
DawTang wants to take the fight to the mat but Raybould manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DawTang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raybould after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould has a couple of punches blocked by DawTang.
Raybould prevents DawTang from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raybould can't find room to land a body shot as DawTang controls the action. #BC#
DawTang manages to break the clinch.
Raybould delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by DawTang.
DawTang shoots and misses
and Raybould makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
DawTang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raybould takes a swing at DawTang's ribcage but misses.
Raybould throws a body punch but DawTang moves out of range.
DawTang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raybould looks to score with a jab to the body but DawTang is just out of range.
Raybould lands with an uppercut that bounces DawTang off the cage and back into range.
Raybould lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Raybould lands a big head kick that sends DawTang tumbling to the mat! Raybould takes a step backwards and waves DawTang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
DawTang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Taw DawTang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raybould sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through DawTang's defenses. It connects perfectly with DawTang's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BOSS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DUEL#5 Tattum vs Hunter
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
McGuinness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuinness takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuinness takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuinness moves away.
Baird connects with a jab.
McGuinness thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt - McGuinness sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuinness throwing a counter right hand but Baird manages to avoid it.
McGuinness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuinness manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baird's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Baird lands a jab.#TD2#
Baird fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGuinness sprawls well initially but Baird persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baird trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Baird is working for a kimura but McGuinness is defending it quite comfortably.
Baird wants to pass to mount but McGuinness is defending the position. #T2#
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well. #SUB2#
Baird is looking for a kimura but McGuinness is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baird to get the leverage.
McGuinness makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuinness.
Baird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
McGuinness isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baird stacks McGuinness 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 Baird!
McGuinness tries to bench press Baird off him but Baird keeps the position. #T3#
McGuinness takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baird cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuinness keeps working.
McGuinness wants to control but Baird postures up.
Baird advances to full mount.
Baird wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Baird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGuinness wants to control but Baird is having none of it.
McGuinness is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuinness tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
McGuinness slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Baird passes to side control.
McGuinness is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it.
McGuinness is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGuinness takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Baird appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Baird throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
Baird sizes up McGuinness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Baird throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuinness's head.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
McGuinness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird throws out a counter right but McGuinness avoids it with no problem.
Baird shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuinness sprawls well. He's pushed Baird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuinness was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Baird with that takedown attempt.
Connor McGuinness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
McGuinness throws a lazy uppercut
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuinness's waist but McGuinness gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baird off to one side.
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuinness doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Baird clinches. #TD#
McGuinness drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McGuinness can't keep his opponent in guard - Baird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
McGuinness is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.
McGuinness trying to control here. #SUB2#
Baird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuinness is just riding it out for now. Baird eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
Baird is taking a breather. McGuinness 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.
Baird tries to pass to full mount but McGuinness defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baird passes to side control.
McGuinness is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Baird has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baird wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
McGuinness slips a straight right by Baird.
It looked like McGuinness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuinness looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Baird jabs McGuinness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baird's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuinness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baird scrambles back to his feet.
McGuinness takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuinness scores with a nice strike.
Baird scoring well with a low kick there.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Baird tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuinness pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baird misses with a looping right.
McGuinness moves out of range as Baird strikes.
McGuinness is looking to counter punch.#T1#
McGuinness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baird can pounce on him.
Baird connects with a high kick.
McGuinness takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Baird ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuinness.#CL2#
Baird fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuinness, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
Baird takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuinness throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Baird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baird attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donk. Baird catches McGuinness right on the button with a cross.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuinness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baird is defended easily by McGuinness.
McGuinness misses with a straight right.
Baird is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuinness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGuinness!
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird controls the position.
McGuinness is trying to get back to half guard.
Baird tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Baird in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGuinness gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGuinness!
Baird controlling the pace for now. #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.
Baird's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baird looking to finish McGuinness with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGuinness!
McGuinness is trying desperately to improve position.
Baird controlling his opponent.
McGuinness is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baird 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
After the big win, Macadam Baird made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AD367: Win or Die
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Union misses its intended target.
Metsast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Union moves out of range easily.
Metsast throws a head kick but Union moves out of range.
It seemed like Union was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Union takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Union moves out of range as Metsast throws a body kick.
Union ducks right into an uppercut from Metsast. #CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Metsast misses with a hook. Union ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Metsast pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Union prevents a body shot from Metsast.
Union taking a breather.
Union has had enough of the clinch but Metsast keeps him there for the moment.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Union throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsasts head.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Metsast tries to stall but Union uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast letting Union take a breather here.#T1#
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
Union swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Union fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Union is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Union scores with a shoulder strike.
Metsast has a couple of punches blocked by Union.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Metsast leaning his opponent against the cage.
Metsast tries to throw a body punch but Union avoids it by throwing Metsast back against the cage. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Union throws an elbow but misses.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Union blocks an uppercut.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
A short right from Metsast.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Union avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Union blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Union lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
A short left from Metsast.
Stalling in the clinch from Metsast.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Union effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Union taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Metsast.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Metsast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Union takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Metsast as the two fighters clinch.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
Union throws an elbow but it misses.
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Metsast tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land. #BC2#
Union pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Union catches Metsast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Union connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Metsast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Union, pushing him back against the cage.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metsast prevents Union from breaking the clinch.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Union pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metsast shoots in and drives through. Union sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Metsast shoots in and bounces Union off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metsast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metsast chips away with some ground and pound.
Union is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast controlling from the top position. #T1#
Metsast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Metsast preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Metsast gets a clinch.
Union lands a hook to the side of the head.
Union lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Union can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Union up against the cage.
Metsast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Union looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast blocks an elbow strike.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Union up against the cage.
Metsast holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Union is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Metsast has Union pressed against the cage.
Union misses with some punches.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Union blocking some punches.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Metsast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Union misses with an uppercut
and Metsast counters with a nice body kick.
Union checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Union feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Union against the cage.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Metsast keeps control of Union as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metsast tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Union.
Union is trying to break the clinch but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Mees Metsast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Union slows down the pace here.
Metsast scores with a shoulder strike.
Metsast landing knees to the body. #T4#
Metsast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metsast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Union 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!
Union blocks an elbow strike.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast just leaning against Union, taking a breather.
Union blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast effectively controlling the action here.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Union on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Union blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Union lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Union moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Metsast misses with a straight right.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Metsast pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Union is keeping busy.
Metsast is looking to control Union's arms but Union gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metsast has his back to the cage.
Union tries to circle away but Metsast has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Metsast.#CL#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Union against the cage.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries to stall but Union uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Union blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Union escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Union. #T1#
A lazy left from Union finds it's target.#CL#
Metsast moves into the clinch.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Union letting Metsast take a breather here.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
Union misses with the head strike.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Union avoids a wild elbow strike from Metsast.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Metsast rushes Union and presses him up against the cage.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Union is defending well for now.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Union is defending well for now.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Union blocks it.
Union swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Union working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Union dodges an elbow strike from Metsast. #BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Union misses with a straight right.
Union scores with a jab. Metsast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metsast throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Union throws out a counter right but Metsast avoids it with no problem.
Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Union.
Union misses with a straight left.
Metsast gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Union.#ROC2#
Metsast is rocked!#CL#
Metsast gets a clinch.
Oh Metsast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union misses with some punches. #T3#
Union lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Union has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Union misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metsast.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
Union lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Union. #BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metsast misses with a takedown
and Union counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union steps in with a hook that catches Metsast right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Union follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Metsast looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
A very excited looking Bregan Union made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
DawTang scores with a body shot.
DawTang tries to clinch up
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DawTang tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Palmer.
DawTang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Palmer closes the distance and pushes DawTang back into the cage.#TD2#
DawTang gets control of Palmer's arms and successfully pulls guard. DawTang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
DawTang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palmer is aware though and is defending well.
Palmer distracts DawTang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DawTang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Palmer wants to control from the top but DawTang keeps moving.
DawTang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
DawTang is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up. #T1#
Palmer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DawTang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DawTang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmer.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but DawTang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DawTang wants to control but Palmer is keeping busy.
DawTang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Palmer is staying active.
Palmer 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palmer lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Palmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palmer wants to advance to full mount but DawTang doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Palmer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Palmer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Palmer cracks DawTang with a big elbow.
Palmer lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer tries to score with some ground and pound. DawTang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DawTang taking a bit of punishment here - Palmer scoring with strikes.
DawTang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DawTang controlling the position well. #T3#
Palmer trying to control the action but DawTang is working from the bottom.
DawTang punching from the bottom.
DawTang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to DawTang's temple.
Palmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DawTang is looking to get back to is feet but Palmer passes into side control.
Palmer working the body and head with strikes.
DawTang tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Palmer slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on DawTang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DawTang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Palmer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Palmer working away.
DawTang is looking to reverse the position.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Palmer in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and DawTang looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Palmer turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Palmer!
Our winner, Chris Palmer, 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: DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuinness.
Abdullah misses with a body shot
and McGuinness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdullah jabs at McGuinness's body.
Abdullah misses with a hook to the body
enabling McGuinness to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Abdullah lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuinness doesn't seem phased though.
McGuinness takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuinness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuinness takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Abdullah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGuinness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdullah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuinness rather than just go for the knockout.
Abdullah fails to land the takedown.
McGuinness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuinness doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a two punch combo.
Abdullah misses with a straight left.
It looked like McGuinness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuinness's head.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuinness's hands.#TD2#
Abdullah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGuinness looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
McGuinness sneaks back into half guard.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuinness is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Abdullah working over McGuinness with some ground and pound. McGuinness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.#T3#
Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdullah is controlling the pace.
McGuinness is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuinness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdullah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGuinness!
Abdullah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGuinness keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the head.
Abdullah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuinness hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuinness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. McGuinness sprawls well.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Abdullah avoids them all with ease.
Abdullah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuinness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Abdullah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuinness swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdullah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuinness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abdullah passes into half guard.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of McGuinness's head. #SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for a kimura here.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Abdullah is working for a kimura but McGuinness is defending it quite comfortably.
Abdullah is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
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. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
McGuinness is looking to get back to full guard here but Abdullah has managed to pass to side control instead.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but McGuinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdullah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGuinness down.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
McGuinness is letting Abdullah control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Abdullah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Abdullah grinds an elbow into McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah wants to control but McGuinness is keeping him busy.
Abdullah working the ground and pound from side control.
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuinness takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuinness tries to sprawl out of it but Abdullah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuinness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McGuinness was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdullah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuinness misses with a body shot.
Abdullah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuinness on the side of the head.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Abdullah misses with a few strikes there.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuinness misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Abdullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuinness takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
Abdullah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdullah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
McGuinness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah is nestled in close to McGuinness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#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.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah is trying to control. McGuinness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuinness trying to get back to full guard but Abdullah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abdullah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
Abdullah lands a big elbow.
Abdullah in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGuinness is wriggling around trying to escape.
Connor McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdullah 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!

Event: AD363: Winter is Coming
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Uematsu cracks the inside of Union's front leg.
Uematsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Union circles away quickly and effectively.
Uematsu lands a leg kick that knocks Union off balance momentarily.
Union misses with a lunging right hand
and Uematsu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uematsu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Union avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Union on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Union throws out a loose jab but Uematsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uematsu misses with a looping right.
Union was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uematsu throws out a loose jab but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uematsu moves away from the strike by Union.
Union waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uematsu.
Union takes one to the chin there.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uematsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uematsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uematsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uematsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uematsu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Uematsu scores with the left hand. Union knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Union misses its intended target.
A jab from Uematsu does it's job there.
Union throws a looping overhand right but Uematsu ducks down to avoid it.
Union throws a jab but it's blocked by Uematsu.
Union misses with a right hand
and Uematsu counters with a right hand to the body.
Union throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uematsu blocks a low kick nicely.
Uematsu misses with a combination
and Union cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Union is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uematsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Union is looking to counter punch.
Uematsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Unions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uematsu lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union looks to land a right hand but Uematsu moved out of range.#T2#
Union checks a low kick from Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a jab when Union was well out of range.
It looked like Union wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Union lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uematsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Union ducks under a wild hook from Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a leg kick which misses Union's front leg but catches the back leg as Union tries to avoid it.
Union looks to land a right hand but Uematsu moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Uematsu misses.
Uematsu ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Uematsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Union connects with a jab.
Uematsu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uematsu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Union throws a lazy right hand but Uematsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Union misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Uematsu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Union misses the target. #T3#
Uematsu misses with an uppercut
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Union misses the target.
Uematsu cracks the inside of Union's front leg.
Uematsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab.
Uematsu swings widly with a right hand
and Union connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Uematsu is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Uematsu.
Uematsu staying out of range there.
Union jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Union tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uematsu throws a front kick aimed at Union's knee but Union avoids it well.
Uematsu throws a leg kick which misses Union's front leg but catches the back leg as Union tries to avoid it.
Uematsu misses with a straight left.
Union swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Union throws a big shot that misses.
Union drops Uematsu with a huge uppercut! Uematsu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Union is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
Bregan Union thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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