Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 189
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Michael misses the target.
Am looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michael scores with the left hand. Am knows he should have avoided that one.
Michael tries a head kick but it misses.
Am tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
Am thinks about countering with a head kick.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Am moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Michael - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Am holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Am struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Michael swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Michael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Am is working for takedown but Michael is calmly controlling the position for now.
Am tries to pull guard but Michael forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Michael slows down the pace here.
Michael misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michael.
Am swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Am goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Am has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michael is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael stalls. #T2#
Am is trying to drag Michael to the mat but Michael just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Michael stalling in the clinch but Am improves position.
Michael effectively controlling the action here.
Am drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michael gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Am backwards. #T3#
Am misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Am.
Michael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael has Am pressed against the cage.
Am lands a nice shot to the body.
Am tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Am breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am needs to keep his hands up - Michael had a free shot at his head there.
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am slips under a jab from Michael.
Am jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Am keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Am showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michael.
Am is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Michael. #CL2#
Michael moves into the clinch.
Michael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Am looking for a takedown.
Michael prevents a body shot from Am.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michael unloads a knee to the mid-section. Am lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Michael controls the action. #BC#
Am breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael's corner calls for a 1-2. Michael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Michael.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Michael thows a leg kick but Am checks it #TD#
and Am counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Am.
Am wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
Am trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Am tries to advance to mount but Michael denies him. #T1#
Michael is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Am tries for a kimura but Michael is defending well.
Am is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Am looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Am works to advance to full mount. Michael defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #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.
Michael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michael has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Michael trying to control the position but Am manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Am looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Michael is in a bad position with Am working for a choke. Michael manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Michael seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Am is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Am looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michael trying to control but Am is working from the bottom.
Michael throws an elbow that misses. Am uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael's guard. Nice move by Am!#REVR##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully.
Michael is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Am trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Am got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Am has managed to get both his arms back between Michael's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Michael throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Am escapes and throws Michael's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Am was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michael.
Am slips under a jab from Michael.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am slips under a jab.
Michael throws a jab when Am was well out of range.
Michael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am moves out of range of the leg kick from Michael.
Am tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Michael misses
and Am counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael connects with a solid leg kick.
Michael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael closes the distance but Am moves to the side
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Michael backing up. Michael nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Michael throws an overhand right that lands on Am's shoulder, as Am tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Am wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Michael.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Michael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Am feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Michael misses.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael throws a leg kick
and Am counters with a left and a right that stings Michael.
Michael misses with an uppercut
letting Am counter with a right hand.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.#T2#
Am takes one on the button.
Michael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael misses with a looping left.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Michael has closed the distance and engaged Am in a clinch.
Am blocks an uppercut.
Am drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael misses with the head strike.
Balbus Michael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Am takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Michael prevents a body shot from Am.
Michael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michael taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michael.
Michael wants to stall.
Michael misses with some punches.
Michael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Am or not.
Michael lands with a light punch inside.
Am lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Am being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Michael just leaning against Am, taking a breather.
Michael slows down the pace here. #TD#
Am wants the takedown. Michael is fighting it off but Am persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Michael's guard against the cage.
Am controlling from the top position.
Am is pushing down on Michael's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michael is fighting to maintain full guard but Am has managed to sneak the leg through.
Am stalling away here and it's allowed Michael to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balbus Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Michael 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balbus Michael!
A less than humble Balbus Michael misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: gc184
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Buro blocks a head kick by Am.
Am takes a jab right on the kisser.
Am walks into a stiff left hand from Buro.
Buro slips under a jab from Am.
Am slips a jab from Buro.
Buro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Am with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buro to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Am is rocked!
Buro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buro lands a jab to the head.
Am is still on wobbly legs! Can Buro finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Am! Buro dives in looking to finish! Am is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Buro!
Brain Buro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AD505
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Am, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones wants to clinch.
Am ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Am fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Am blocks a jab.
It appears Am was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Am avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Am breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Am tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Am counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Am to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Am can pounce on him.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Am has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Am throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Am pushes him away.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Am drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
Jones is looking to clinch but Am is avoiding it.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Am is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Am. Am maintains the clinch.
Am prevents a body shot from Jones.
Am lands a nice shot to the body.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Am is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am prevents a body shot from Jones. #T3#
Nice body punch from Am.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Am pulls Jones into guard.
Am trying to control the position.
Am controlling the position.
Am looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Am looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Am is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Am keeps moving.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Am has wrist control.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Am's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Am goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Am drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Am uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Am is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.#CL2#
Jones forces Am back against the cage and clinches.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Am.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones digs a right hand into Am's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Am's gas tank.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Am misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Am throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T2#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Am tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Am drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Am controls the action.
Am prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
Am changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Am counters with a takedown into side control.
Am trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Am keeps moving and retains side control.
Am moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Am is stalling here but it's allowed Jones to get half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Am is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Am haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Am is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Am moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Malik Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Am's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Am blocks a body shot from Jones.
Am takes a shot to the head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Am has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Am.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Am backwards.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Am wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Am is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Am blocks an uppercut.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Am working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Am has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Am lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Am pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Am's elbow.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
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!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Am blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones blocking some punches. #BC#
Am breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AD498: Cro Cop
Date: Nov 05, 2017

#R1#
Good leg kick by Am there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Am shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Am.
Turkinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Am sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turkinen somewhat.
Am on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Am throws a quick counter head kick but Turkinen was just out of range.
Am has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Am's head.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Am seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Am takes one to the chin there.
Am misses with a body shot. #T1#
Am misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Am throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turkinen works Am's body with a nice hook.
Am avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Turkinen swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Am throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am shoots and misses
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am tries to clinch up but Turkinen circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Am gets a takedown into half guard.
Turkinen tries to get to full guard but Am has control of the leg. #SUB#
Am is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turkinen is just riding it out for now. Am eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Am is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turkinen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Am is pressing down on Turkinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turkinen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Am is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Am seems content to control.
Turkinen is pressing down on Am's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turkinen is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turkinen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Am fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Am looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Am takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Turkinen catches Am with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Am appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Turkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Am doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Am.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.#T2#
Am with a hook.#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Am ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Nice shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Am was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Am.
Am looks for the body kick but Turkinen saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turkinen! But no joy.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Am sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Am appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Am slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Am fails with the takedown.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Am momentarily.
A jab from Turkinen does it's job there.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Am. #TD2#
Turkinen drives through with a takedown into Am's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turkinen is stalling in the full guard.
Turkinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Turkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Am looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Am wants to sweep here but Turkinen controlling him for the moment.
Am utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Am keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am misses with a combination
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Am walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Turkinen. That snapped Am's head back.
Am tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Am.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Am displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Turkinen finds it's way through Am's defenses.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Am slips under a jab.
Am takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Am misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Am changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.
Am moves forwards but Turkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Am stuffs the takedown attempt from Turkinen. Turkinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Am pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Am tries to move into range but Turkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Am takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Am walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen swinging wildly here.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Turkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turkinen cracks Am with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Am on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Am changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Turkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Turkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
Am throws a low kick, looking for Turkinen's leg but Turkinen calmly moves out of range.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Am tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turkinen, as that shot connected.
Am looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Am in his tracks.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Am lands with a slapping head kick.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Am finish him?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen works the jab nicely.
Turkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Am doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Am sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen lands a jab to Am's midsection.
Turkinen misses with a left hand
and Am counters with a thumping low kick.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkinen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jaako Turkinen waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AD491: Tycoon Junkie
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Dillashaw Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Dillashaw Junior tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillashaw Junior thuds his shin into the meat of Am's side.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillashaw Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping body kick lands there for Am.
Am blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Am throws a jab when Dillashaw Junior was well out of range.
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dillashaw Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Am counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior is trying to escape the position but Am is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Am is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dillashaw Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dillashaw Junior stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Am trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away. #SUB2#
Am is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dillashaw Junior has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dillashaw Junior will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dillashaw Junior seems a little lost for a moment, as Am dominates the positioning.
Dillashaw Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Am tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Am has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Am trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. Am looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Am moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillashaw Junior.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Am blocks the low kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws an off balance right hand
enabling Am to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillashaw Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a front kick but Am steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Am shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillashaw Junior pinned against the cage. Dillashaw Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Am's head backwards.
Am throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Am on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Am shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Am.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw Junior.#TD2#
Dillashaw Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Am to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Am not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dillashaw Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Am can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dillashaw Junior looking to control.
Am preventing the sweep.
Am showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dillashaw Junior keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully.
Am stays in close to Dillashaw Junior's body and controls the position.
Dillashaw Junior 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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.
Am stands and throws Dillashaw Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dillashaw Junior is pushing Am's head away, looking to escape. Am manages to hold on to the position though.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Am tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working. #T3#
Dillashaw Junior wants to control but Am postures up.
Am tries to advance to mount but Dillashaw Junior denies him. #SUB2#
Am tries for a kimura but Dillashaw Junior is defending well.
Dillashaw Junior is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Am's sensitive parts.
Am gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
Am blocks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Am stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Am goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Am paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Am misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a thumping low kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Am's front leg but catches the back leg as Am tries to avoid it.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Am takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Am makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am misses with a right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dillashaw Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dillashaw Junior!
Dillashaw Junior is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot that sends Am's belly button to the back.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the body shot from Am. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Am throws out a counter right but Dillashaw Junior avoids it with no problem.
Dillashaw Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head kick. Am smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillashaw Junior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a body kick but Am moved away.
Dillashaw Junior sets himself, and Am steps forward looking for the clinch! Dillashaw Junior avoids it this time.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillashaw Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior. #T2#
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice body kick.
Am misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a left to the body.
Am's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Am.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior blocks the body kick.
Am takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Dillashaw Junior as Am shoots in.
Am moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Am throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dillashaw Junior on the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut.
Am is looking for the big counter here.
Am checks a leg kick nicely.
Am blocks the body kick.
Am misses with an uppercut
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dillashaw Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Am was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Am with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillashaw Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
It seemed like Am was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Am counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Dillashaw Junior scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillashaw Junior, right into the meat.
Am throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am looks to land a body kick but Dillashaw Junior moved away.
Am connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but Am moves out of range.
Am moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Am.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping right.
Dillashaw Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Dillashaw Junior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Dillashaw Junior.
Am on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Am shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillashaw Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Am.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Am's front leg but catches the back leg as Am tries to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dillashaw Junior. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Am gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice body kick.
Am goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Am on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping right.
Am is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Am.
Dillashaw Junior throws a solid leg kick but Am takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Am throws a hook but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.#T2#
Am doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior digs a good body shot into Am's ribs.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the body shot from Am.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior defends it well.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillashaw Junior takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Dillashaw Junior.
Am lands with a kick to the temple. Dillashaw Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Am avoids the body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Am tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws a big counter combination but Am scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Am releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a jab. Am acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Am takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillashaw Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Dillashaw Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Dillashaw Junior finds it's way through Am's defenses. #CL#
Dillashaw Junior instigates a clinch. #T4#
Am is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dillashaw Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillashaw Junior with an attempt at a knee that 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!
Am lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Am tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Am.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Am is looking for a takedown.
Am misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Am has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Am blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
Am lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior had his way with I Am in that round.
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.
#R5#
Dillashaw Junior scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Am is out of range and Dillashaw Junior settles back down.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Am throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a left hand but Am moved out of range nicely.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Am looks for a takedown but Dillashaw Junior sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Am misses the target.
Dillashaw Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Am has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dillashaw Junior.#T1#
Dillashaw Junior lands a head kick!
Dillashaw Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Am changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am checks a low kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Am jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Am has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillashaw Junior.
Am throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Am replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dillashaw Junior blocks it well.#T2#
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Am on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Am wants to counter with a clinch but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Dillashaw Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillashaw Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Am walks into a straight right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior throws a solid leg kick but Am takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a cross.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Dillashaw Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3##TD2#
Am is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dillashaw Junior can't fight it off and eventually Am manages to take the fight to the floor. Dillashaw Junior looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillashaw Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
I Am has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillashaw Junior keeping full guard, as Am tries to pass.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Am 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.
Am wants to pass the guard but Dillashaw Junior is keeping the position.
Dillashaw Junior wants to sweep here but Am controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Am trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillashaw Junior 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#
Am tries to get to full guard but Dillashaw Junior has control of the leg.
Am is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dillashaw Junior moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Am.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: AD485: Autumn is here
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Kasparaitis connects with a leg kick. Am looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Am fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am checks a leg kick.
As Kasparaitis looks to move away, Am throws a big counter combo but Kasparaitis just gets out of the way.
Kasparaitis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasparaitis sprawls and moves away.
Kasparaitis is looking to land body kicks.
Kasparaitis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Am sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Am uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasparaitis.
Am moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis throws an off balance right hand
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasparaitis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kasparaitis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kasparaitis misses the jab.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Am moved away.#T1#
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Kasparaitis wants to clinch
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasparaitis throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am throws a big counter combination but Kasparaitis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasparaitis tries to land a front kick but Am steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasparaitis is looking to chop away at Am's legs.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Am throws a head kick that misses
and Kasparaitis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping right.
Am is looking for a counter combo.
Kasparaitis tries to work over Am's front leg with a kick but Am checks it.
Am on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kasparaitis. Kasparaitis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am blocks a jab.#T2#
Am throws a body kick that misses
and Kasparaitis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasparaitis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Am manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Kasparaitis takes one to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis is looking to clinch.
Am half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasparaitis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Am counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasparaitis thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kasparaitis misses with a right hand
and Kasparaitis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasparaitis misses the shot to the body.
Kasparaitis moves in looking to clinch but Am pushes him off.
Am scores with a body shot. #T3#
Am's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Am duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Darius Kasparaitis has been cut.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis lands with a hook. Am tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Kasparaitis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kasparaitis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Kasparaitis looks to move away, Am throws a big counter combo but Kasparaitis just gets out of the way.
Am gets in close and tags Kasparaitis with a short punch that almost sends Kasparaitis to the mat! Oh Kasparaitis is in big trouble! He turns his back on Am, trying to create some distance but Am rushes him, striking wildly and Kasparaitis goes down! The referee tackles Am into the cage to end the fight! Am is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
I Am gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Turkinen misses with a right hand
enabling Am to counter with a crisp jab.
Am has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turkinen throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Am defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Am shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Am misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Am counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Am.
Am defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Turkinen scores with a hook.#T1#
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Am went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Am scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Am doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen blocks a head kick by Am.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Turkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Am throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Am thows a body kick. Turkinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Am throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turkinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Am to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Am misses with a two punch combination.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turkinen throws a shot to the body.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Am gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Am counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Am moves away and avoids it.
Am drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Am is looking to counter with head kicks.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Turkinen as he connects with a hook.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Am defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Turkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Turkinen does it's job there.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
It looked like Am was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Am on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Am was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Am.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turkinen lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Am kicks Turkinen off and gets to his feet.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.
Turkinen thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am throws a head kick that misses.
Am tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen throws out a counter right but Am avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Am was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turkinen swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
A leg kick checked by Turkinen.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Am as he avoids it easily.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Turkinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turkinen not doing much here. #T1#
Am keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Am is trying to control but can't.
Turkinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Am with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turkinen is nestled in close to Am, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Am keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Am is refusing to be controlled, as Turkinen sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turkinen wants to pass to mount but Am is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkinen is keen to just control but Am is a slippery customer.
Am won't allow Turkinen to pass to mount.
Am is looking for a sweep. Turkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Am looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turkinen not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Good shot there by Turkinen.
Am on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turkinen takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Am is looking to land body kicks.
Am tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am throws a lazy head kick
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen shoots and misses
and Am counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Am thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Am connects with a leg kick. Turkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Turkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Am counters with a right hand to the body.
Turkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Am on the side of the head.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Am is looking for a counter combo.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am is looking to wear down Turkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Am keeps Turkinen at a distance using the push kick.
Turkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Am misses its target.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Am throws a shot to the body.
Turkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Am counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Turkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Am.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Am connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turkinen momentarily. #ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Am finish him?
Am steps in with a hook that catches Turkinen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Am follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Turkinen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
I Am made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

Event: AD472: Another way
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoshino lands a glancing blow to the side of Am's head.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Am ducks down to avoid it.
Am looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Am moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoshino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoshino scores with a nice strike.
Am lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Am.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Am lands a big head kick that sends Hoshino tumbling to the mat! Am takes a step backwards and waves Hoshino back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Am lands the left hand.#ROC#
Hoshino is rocked!
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Am lands a jab to Hoshino's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Am 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoshino misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Am looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Hoshino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Am cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Am looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoshino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Am throwing a counter right hand but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Am misses with a head kick.
Hoshino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Am with a body shot.
Am throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoshino works Am's body with a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Am sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Am uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Am slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Am lands a jab-cross combination.
Am ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Am ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
Am appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Am is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Am lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoshino's head.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Am is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Am wants to clinch.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino blocks a leg kick.
Am loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.#T4#
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hoshino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Am's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Am throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoshino.
We've been informed that Hoshino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Am is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Am throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Am sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Am feinted with a counter takedown.
Am uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino connects with the punch.
Am dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Am throws a wild body kick that Hoshino sees coming a mile off.
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 I Am 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#
Am throws a low kick but Hoshino avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Am walks into a jab.
Am keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Am feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
Am throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Am.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Hoshino throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Am moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Am counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Am swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am avoids the body shot from Hoshino. #T1#
Am takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Am digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoshino sprawls and moves away.
Hoshino digs a good body shot into Am's ribs.
Am is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoshino slips a jab from Am.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Am scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
enabling Am to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoshino throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.#T2#
Hoshino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Am under the eye.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
It appears Am was looking to counter with a kick there.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino sizes up Am with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Am takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Am swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Am was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
It looked like Am wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Am misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoshino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino lands with an uppercut that bounces Am off the cage and back into range.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Am counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
and Am counters with a nice body shot.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am. #T3#
Am takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Am on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoshino cracks Am with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Am wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Am misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Am uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Am buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Am looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Am on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Am misses its intended target.
Hoshino blocks the body kick.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Am looks for the body kick but Hoshino saw that one coming.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am walks into a left hand.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoshino connects with a body shot.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
As Hoshino looks to move away, Am throws a big counter combo but Hoshino just gets out of the way.
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoshino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Am throws out the jab.
Hoshino misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Some wild striking there from Am.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantaro Hoshino 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Am counters with a two punch combo.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Am moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
Hoshino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Am takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Am tried to score with a low kick but Hoshino checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Am. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Hoshino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino digs a good body shot into Am's ribs.
Hoshino misses with a hook
letting Am counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Am walks into a straight right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Am counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Hoshino finds it's target.
Am takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino digs a good body shot into Am's ribs.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Am.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am moves out of range of the strikes.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Am steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Am appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Am moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Am blocks a jab.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Am lands with a nice body kick.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Am avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Am throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Am throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Am throws a big counter combination but Hoshino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Am walks into a left hand.
Hoshino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Am misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
Am works over Hoshino's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Am counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Am shoots in.#T4#
Am throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Am.
A nice side step and Hoshino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Am misses with a leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Am misses the jab.
Am takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Am swinging wildly here.
Am moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino lands with a good body shot.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am throwing a counter right hand but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Am moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kantaro Hoshino.
Well Hoshino 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AD464: Magic Mirror
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Am throws a quick inside leg kick.
Am avoids the body shot from Koski.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Am looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koski connects with a body shot that sends Am's belly button to the back.
Am fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
Am moves out of range of the body kick.
Am bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koski misses with a body kick.
Koski keeps Am at a distance using the push kick.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Am throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Am avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Koski misses with a lunging right hand
and Am counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koski scores with a jab.
Koski throws a right hand that Am ducks under and follows up with a left that Am also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koski.
Am slips under a jab.
Am shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Am lands with a right hand.
Koski scores with a decent looking hook.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Koski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Am's hands.
Am throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Am tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koski.#T2#
Koski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Am.
Am avoids the body shot from Koski.
Juan Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Am moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
That kick from Am tenderised Koski's leg. Koski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koski throws a head kick that half lands.
Koski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick.
Koski defending well as Am loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koski.
Am bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koski's head.
Am throws a right and a left that both miss.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Am shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koski's guard.#T3#
Am wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving.
Koski looking for a sweep. Not yet Koski, not yet.
Am passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koski tries to buck Am off but Am is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Am staying calm.#SUB#
Am thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #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#
Am is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Koski tries to roll over but Am keeps him under control.
Koski trying to control here. #SUB#
Am is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Koski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Am tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Am wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Am checks a leg kick.
Am tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koski tried to score with a low kick but Am checks it.
Koski takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Koski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Am looks for the body kick but Koski saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Am looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away.
Am lands a front kick.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Am.
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!
Koski misses with a body kick. #T1#
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Am was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Am throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski misses the body punch
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koski's corner calls for a 1-2. Koski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koski thows a leg kick but Am checks it
and Am counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koski takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koski.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
A combination from Am does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
Am will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a one-two to the body.
Am steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.#T2#
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski keeps Am at a distance using the push kick.
Koski cracks Am with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Am moves out of range easily.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koski thuds his shin into the meat of Am's side.
Am closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Juan Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Am.
A swing and a miss from Am.
Am throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koski scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Am moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Am blocks a jab.
Am slips under a jab.
Koski misses with a jab to the body
letting Am counter with a right hand.
Am goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Am has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koski.
Am misses with a hook.
Koski throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koski tries to score with a low kick but Am moves his leg out of the way.
Koski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Am misses the target.
Koski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Am cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Koski lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Am connects with a nice looking jab.
Am throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koski throws a poor cross that misses
and Am counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Am ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Am throws a leg kick which misses Koski's front leg but catches the back leg as Koski tries to avoid it.
Koski lands with a hook. Am tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koski. That's going to slow Am down.
Am will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Am ducks right into an uppercut from Koski.
Koski misses with an uppercut
and Am makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koski looks for the body kick but Am saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski misses with a lunging right hand
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Koski. Beautiful body shot.
Am throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Koski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Am gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Am sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Am.
We've been informed that Koski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Am.
Am throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
Koski misses with a straight left.
Koski misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Am appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Am.
Am avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Am counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Am lands a nice shot that snaps Koski's head back.
Koski stalks Am and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Am's face. Am staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Am lands a jab.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Koski misses.
Koski misses with a leg kick
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Am moves in looking to clinch but Koski pushes him off.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koski lands a nice hook to Am's body. Am takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Am takes a jab right on the kisser.
Am throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski misses with a shot to the body
and Am cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Am checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Am's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Am duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Koski misses
letting Am counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Koski is rocked!
Koski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koski is still on wobbly legs! Can Am finish him?
Am drops Koski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Koski! Am dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AD457: KOP
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Am scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Am, as that shot connected.
Stove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stove.
I Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stove connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Am throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Am scores with a head kick. Stove tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stove blocks a head kick by Am.
Am throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Am is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stove misses with a body shot.
Am throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Stove thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Stove looks to land a combination but Am avoids it well.
Am throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stove doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Am misses
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Am closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Am lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Am lands a hook that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Am misses with some punches. #BC#
Am's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Stove is rocked!#T2##TD#
Am closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stove did well to prevent Am getting side control.
Stove is still in real trouble! Can Am finish him?
Am not doing much here. #SUB#
Am in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stove tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Am!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Steffan Stove spoke after the fight, saying 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

Event: AD451: Priceless
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Am misses with a head kick.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Am misses with a jab, cross combination.
Am moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
Nathan Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silver lands a lovely overhand right.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Am fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silver looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
A nice side step and Am releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silver throws a lazy right hand but Am sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Am looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Am pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silver tries to land a front kick but Am steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Silver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Am misses with a looping left.
Am throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Silver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Am under the eye.
Am misses with the combination.
Am throws a body shot but no joy.
Am tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silver misses with a body kick.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Silver lands with an uppercut that bounces Am off the cage and back into range.
Am scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Am jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Am staying out of range there.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Am looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silver throws a lazy body kick
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silver.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silver wants to clinch.
Am takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Am pushes him off.
Am feints and then cracks Silver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silver down.
Am moves away from the strike by Silver.
Sloppy strikes from Silver. Those never looked like landing.
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver lands a nice hook to Am's body. Am takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Am attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Silver lands with a cross.
Am misses with a kick to the body.
Am throws a body kick that misses
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Am swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silver.
Am moves out of range of the body kick from Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Am swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver misses with a hook.
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silver explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Am counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Am rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Am blocks the body kick.
Am looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver avoids the head kick by Am.
Am pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Nathan Silver 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#
Am connects with a high kick.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Am counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Silver has been cut.
Silver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Am is out of range and Silver settles back down.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Silver throws a body kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Silver.#CL#
Silver moves into range and clinches up with Am.
Silver scores with a shoulder strike.
Am scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Am fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Am struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver lands a shot to the body.
Am misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Am misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Am.
Nice shot by Silver.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silver.
Nathan Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Am lands with a kick to the temple. Silver shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Am looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Silver dips to his left and cracks Am with an uppercut!
Am with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Am fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silver lands a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
A lazy body kick from Silver
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Am swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Silver misses
and Am counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Am has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab by Am.
Silver throws a big shot that misses.
Am takes one on the button.
Am tries to land a body kick
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Am misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Am on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silver tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Am's shoulder, as Am tries to avoid the shot.
Am throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am throws a head kick that misses.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Am appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Am moves out of range of the body kick from Silver.
A solid body kick from Am.
Am throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Am clobbers Silver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Am throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Am misses with a low kick.
Am pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Am takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silver throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Silver misses with a straight right.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Am moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Silver has Am up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Am wants the takedown. Silver is fighting it off but Am persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silver's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Silver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Am prevents Silver from getting back to his feet.
Am trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Am stays in close to Silver's body and controls the position.
Am stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but I Am will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathan Silver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Silver throws a body kick that misses
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Am tries to land a leg kick but Silver saw it coming and moves away.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Am tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Am.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver throws a good cross that connects.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Am goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silver throws a push kick but Am slaps the foot to one side.
Am on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Silver is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Am is able to avoid easily.
Silver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Am throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Am lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
Am misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL#
Silver instigates a clinch. #BC#
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am throws a head kick that misses.
Silver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silver tries to clinch but Am is having none of it.
Am looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Am steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Am walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Am misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver slips under a jab.
Silver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Silver misses.
Am takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Am is rocked!
Am connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am misses with a combination
and Silver counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Am is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Am is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Am takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Am looks to land a combination. Silver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Am takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silver walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Am drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Silver swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Am's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver retains his featherweight title!
Nathan Silver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RFL 25: Gatsby vs Pete
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Keosayan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Am is fending him off so far but Keosayan persists. Nope, Am circles away and we're back to standing.
Keosayan shoots in for a double leg but Am sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Am checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Am throws a jab when Keosayan was well out of range.
Am loads up on a big right hand but Keosayan slips the punch.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a two punch combo.
Am throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keosayan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Am lands a nice shot that snaps Keosayan's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Am steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Am misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Am misses the target.
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keosayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Am scoring well with a low kick there.
Keosayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Am misses.
Keosayan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like I Am has been cut.
A good leg kick by Am.
Am with a jab.
Keosayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Am lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Am works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Am rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keosayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
I Am is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Am! #T2#
Keosayan tries to advance to mount but Am denies him.
Am manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keosayan moves into full guard.
Am advances position into side control!
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working. #SUB#
Am wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keosayan, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Am wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keosayan, who protects the arm well.
Keosayan wants to control but Am postures up.
Keosayan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Am trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away. #SUB#
Am looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Am lands a nice forearm strike. #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.
Keosayan is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Am has hold of Keosayan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Keosayan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Am cranks the arm and Keosayan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Keosayan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Am looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Am's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Am duly obliges.
Am pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Karjalainen dodges the punch combination from Am.
Am throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen throws a right and a left that Am avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Am.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Am moves out of range.
Am tries to score with a low kick but Karjalainen moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Am fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Am is wise to it.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Am seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Am bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Karjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am thuds his right hand into Karjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Am connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Am looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen. #T2#
Karjalainen takes one to the chin there.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Am went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Am misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Am lands with a slapping head kick.
Am bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Am throws a half hearted mid kick.
Am connects with a solid leg kick.
Am steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
As Karjalainen backs away, Am returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Karjalainen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Am.
Am misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karjalainen! But no joy.
Am throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Karjalainen.
Am attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Am.
Nice defenses there by Am.#T4#
Am tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karjalainen defends well and Am ends up having to push Karjalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karjalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab from Am.
I Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am throws a combination that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Am throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am throws a big shot that misses.
And Karjalainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Am pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Am connects with the punch.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karjalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am tried to counter with a leg kick but Karjalainen avoided it.
Am missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Am scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am 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#
Am doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Am takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Am throws a big shot that misses.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Am checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Karjalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Am has got the better of the exchanges.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Am misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Am scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Am darts in looking for a takedown but Karjalainen gets double underhooks and turns Am into the cage.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Am finds it's target.
Karjalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Am.
Am throws a series of punches but Karjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Am is wise to it.
Am with a hook.
Karjalainen slips a jab and a cross from Am.
Karjalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Am throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Am throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Am goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Am throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karjalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Am lands a jab.
Am misses with a low kick.
Am avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Am is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Am throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick.
Am lands a two punch combo.
Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Karjalainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Am will feel that in the morning.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Am avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Am connects with a single shot there.
Am takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Am works Karjalainen's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Am misses.
Nice uppercut there from Am.#T4#
Am throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Am moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Am is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am misses with a low kick.
Am moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Am throws a right hand that Karjalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Karjalainen also avoids with ease.
Am scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karjalainen lands a slapping body shot.
Am misses with a wild combination.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Am steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am checks the leg kick.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Am makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Am. #TD#
Am changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karjalainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Am swings around for an armbar but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Am's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Karjalainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Am utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karjalainen works over Am with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karjalainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Am swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Am is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karjalainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Karjalainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Am not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karjalainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Am is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Karjalainen frees his head nicely. Oh but Am has switched to an armbar! Karjalainen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFL 017 Pate vs Mabogo
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Kage.
Kage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Am swinging wildly here.
Am throws a quick inside leg kick.
Am throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kage wants to clinch but Am slips to the side
and Kage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Am throws out the jab.
Kage thows a leg kick but Am checks it
and Am counters with an outside leg kick.
Kage connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Am.
Kage connects with an inside leg kick.
Kage wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Am misses. #T1#
Kage cracks a nice hook into Am's ribs.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kage throws a push kick but Am slaps the foot to one side.
As Kage backs away, Am returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Kage catches Am with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Kage misses.
Kage swings widly with a right hand
and Am cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am blocks a head kick by Kage.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kage wants to clinch.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kage has managed to clinch. #T2#
Kage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Am working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Am's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Am.
Am lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kage has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Kage looking for a takedown.
Kage tries a body shot but Am blocks it.
Kage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kage prevents it.
Am gets underhooks to prevent Kage's takedown attempt.
I Am has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
A head punch on the inside from Kage fails to land.
Am lands a body punch in the clinch.
Am lands a body punch.
Kage tries to throw a body punch but Am avoids it by throwing Kage back against the cage. #BC#
Am pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kage tries for a takedown but Am circles away easily
and Am counters with a good low kick that Kage was not able to check.
Kage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Am checks a low kick from Kage.
Kage wants to clinch.
Am swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kage wants to clinch but Am slips to the side
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Kage backing up. Kage nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
I Am is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Am.
Am scores with a sloppy right hand. Kage should have avoided that one.
Kage misses with a left hand
and Am counters with a straight right hand.
Am gets in close and tags Kage with a short punch that almost sends Kage to the mat! Oh Kage is in big trouble! He turns his back on Am, trying to create some distance but Am rushes him, striking wildly and Kage goes down! The referee tackles Am into the cage to end the fight! Am is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Raijin Kage was interviewed post fight and said 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

Event: RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Am has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Akulenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akulenko throws an off balance right hand
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Akulenko backing up. Akulenko nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Am does it's job there.
Akulenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Akulenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Akulenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Am on the side of the head.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Am throws a combination. Akulenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Am takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Am keeps the fight on the outside.
Am attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akulenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akulenko thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am throws a low kick but Akulenko moves out of range easily.
Jab by Akulenko.
Am scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Am's head but Am sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akulenko scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko walks into a left hand.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Akulenko as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
Am has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akulenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Am's head.
Am swings for the body but Akulenko moves out of range.
Am on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Akulenko.#CL2#
Akulenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Am wants a takedown. #BC#
Am pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akulenko throws out the jab.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Akulenko instigates a clinch.
Am has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akulenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Am has Akulenko pressed against the cage.
Akulenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike.
Am blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Am.
Akulenko lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Am.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Am avoids it.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Am stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Am tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akulenko obliges.#T3#
Akulenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akulenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Am won't want to take too many of those.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Am blocks with his arms.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Am.
A head punch on the inside from Akulenko fails to land.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Am blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Am creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Am.
A body shot lands from Am.
Akulenko misses with an elbow strike.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Am.
I was talking to Am's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akulenko working aggressively here.
Am working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Akulenko controls the action.
Akulenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akulenko throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Am.
Akulenko can't find room to land a body shot as Am controls the action.
Nice body punch from Akulenko - that landed with a thud.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Am.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Akulenko on the inside.
Am scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Akulenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Am managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
Am goes for a takedown attempt but Akulenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
That's time! Am's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Akulenko misses with a straight left.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Am throws a hook but Akulenko avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Am.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akulenko. #TD#
Am 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.
Akulenko is trying to keep Am in close.
Am wants to pass the guard but Akulenko is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Am is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet but Am is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Akulenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akulenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Am trying to control but Akulenko is working from the bottom.
Akulenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Am has passed into side control. #SUB#
Am looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akulenko is trying to control Am's posture but Am avoids it.
Am tries to advance to mount but can't.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Akulenko manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Am is working for a kimura but Akulenko is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Am prevents Akulenko from improving his position.
Akulenko trying to control but Am postures up.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akulenko keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Am seems to be looking for submissions.
Akulenko tries to kick Am off but Am keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akulenko keeps working. #SUB#
Am is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Am is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akulenko tries to get to full guard but Am has control of the leg.
Am looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #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.
Akulenko is looking to control Am's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akulenko avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akulenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Akulenko pushes Am off but Am dives into side control.
Akulenko tries to bench press Am off him but Am keeps the position. #SUB#
Am tries for a kimura but Akulenko is defending well.
Akulenko is letting Am control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akulenko tries to buck Am off but Am is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Am ducks under a wild hook from Akulenko.
Am moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Am lands a head shot.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akulenko, right into the meat.
Am defending well as Akulenko loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Am on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akulenko thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Akulenko works the jab nicely.
Am pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akulenko back to the cage. Am follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Am getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##CL2#
Akulenko clinches up against the cage.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
Akulenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Am's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Am blocks it with crossed arms.
Am is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko lands a damaging elbow.
Am is leaning against Akulenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akulenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ams head.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Am throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses with the head strike. #T2#
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Akulenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Akulenko misses with the head strike. #BC#
Am's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Am throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akulenko.
Am has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akulenko.
Am walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akulenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am cracks a nice hook into Akulenko's ribs.
Akulenko dodges the punch combination from Am.
Am takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Am slips the punch.#T3#
Am looks to land a combination but Akulenko avoids it well.
Am scores with a body shot.
Am cracks Akulenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Am pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akulenko misses with a few strikes there.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Akulenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akulenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Am blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Akulenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Akulenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Akulenko lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a low kick but Am avoids it.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Am slips the punch.
Good shot there by Akulenko.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Akulenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Am takes a step back to recover.
Akulenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Akulenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akulenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Am throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Am fails with the takedown
and Akulenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Am thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Akulenko really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Akulenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akulenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akulenko feints a counter leg kick.
Akulenko thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am misses with a wild combination.
Akulenko throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akulenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Am counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Am throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Am on the side of the head.
Akulenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Akulenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akulenko counters with a low kick, right behind Am 's knee.
Akulenko takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Akulenko lands a jab to the nose.
Am staying out of range there.
Akulenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akulenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Am has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Am and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Akulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Am circles away quickly and effectively.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Akulenko ducks right into an uppercut from Am.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Akulenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko misses with a straight right.
Am gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut.
Am lands with a cross. #T3#
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Am on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akulenko.
Am throws a nice looking combination but Akulenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akulenko scores with a hook.
Am looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Am circles away quickly and effectively.
Akulenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Am if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Am dives in and grabs Akulenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akulenko pushes down on Am's head and hops out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Akulenko takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akulenko.
Am throws a head kick but Akulenko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
Am swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akulenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Am takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Am fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akulenko can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Akulenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Am.
Nice shot lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Am misses with a double jab.
Am cracks the inside of Akulenko's front leg.
Am takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Am throws a nice looking combination but Akulenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko connects with a body shot.
Am looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akulenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Akulenko moves out of range easily. #T1#
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Akulenko moves out of range easily.
Akulenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akulenko throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Akulenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akulenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Am off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Am.
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Akulenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akulenko tries to land a leg kick but Am saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Am's head but Am sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akulenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Am.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Am looks to land a left hand but Akulenko moved out of range nicely.
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko misses with a hook.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akulenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Am has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Am and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Am's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akulenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Am scrambles back to his feet.
Am throws a head kick that misses
and Akulenko counters with a left to the body.
Am throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Akulenko missing with a left hand there. Am was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Am lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akulenko.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akulenko connects with the punch.
Akulenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akulenko.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akulenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Am moves out of range of the leg kick from Akulenko.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am throws a big counter combination but Akulenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Am defending well as Akulenko loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Akulenko finds it's way through Am's defenses.
Akulenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Am, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Akulenko
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Akulenko backing up. Akulenko nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
Am is looking to land body kicks.
Am throws a body shot but no joy.
Am misses with a combination
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Am takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Am takes one on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko is the new lightweight champion!
Eugeniy Akulenko 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: RFL 007 Big Deal
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Am uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Am on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Am uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Am throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
I Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Am blocks the leg kick.
Am looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Am looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Am appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Am avoids the body shot from Machado. #T1#
Am fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Am misses with a straight right.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Am tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Am.
Am dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Am's head and hops out.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Am on the side of the head.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Am misses the shot to the body.
Machado takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Machado motions for Am to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Am has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Am counters with a low kick, right behind Machado 's knee. #T2#
Am misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Am swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Am throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Machado catches Am right on the button with a cross.
Machado throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
As Machado backs away, Am returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Am is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Am misses its intended target. #T3#
Am throws a leg kick that misses.
Am bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Am jabs at Machado's body.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Am looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Am goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Am misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Am tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Am.
Nice shot lands for Machado.
Am misses with a head kick.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Am misses with a two punch combination.
Am connects with a single shot there.
Am blocks a jab.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Am misses
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Am throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Am swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Am misses with a combination
and Am takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Am digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado tries to clinch but Am moves out of range.
Am misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Am counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Am shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Am appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Am connects with a body shot.#T1#
Am lands a two punch combo.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Am swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Am tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am is looking to wear down Machado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Am misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.#T2#
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Am looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Am misses with a straight right.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Am feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Machado blocks the body kick.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Am pushes him away.
Machado clobbers Am with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Machado avoids the body shot from Am.
Machado is looking for the big counter here.
Am lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Am stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Am misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Am throws out the jab.
Machado's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Am counters with an outside leg kick.
Am falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Machado thows a leg kick but Am checks it #TD#
so Am counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machado 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado looking to control.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Am's guard. #REVB#
Machado content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Am working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Am keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
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 I Am 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a series of punches but Am moves out of range.
As Machado looks to move away, Am throws a big counter combo but Machado just gets out of the way.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am misses with a hook.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado slips a jab from Am.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Am misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Am's leg but Am calmly moves out of range.
Am takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab by Am.
Machado misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Am displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Am swinging wildly here.
Am lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.#T2#
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action. #TD#
Am drags the fight down to the ground.
Am working a defensive guard but Machado manages to pass into side control anyway.
Machado laying and praying for a moment but Am takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Am is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Machado stands up from half guard.
Am misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
It looked like Am was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Am is predictable there
and Am takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Machado.#T4#
Machado misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado misses with a body shot.
I Am is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am misses with a low kick.
Am ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Am scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Am misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to I Am.
I think Am has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Am!
I Am is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Ascension 0121
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Meyer with a nice cross.
Meyer slips a jab and a cross from Am.
Am throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
Am digs a good hook to Meyer's body.
A head kick by Meyer misses
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Meyer.
No joy there for Am, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meyer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Am. That did some damage!
Am throws a chopping leg kick but Meyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Am takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer throws a series of strikes that have Am backpedaling.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Meyer slips a jab from Am.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Am to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Am misses with a body shot.
Meyer looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Am!
Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Meyer throws a lazy head kick
and Am counters with a left to the body.
Am takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meyer scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Meyer motions for Am to come forward. Meyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Am misses with an attempted mid kick.
Am lands a head kick. Meyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Meyer lands a jab to Am's midsection.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Am misses with a combination
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Am swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meyer misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
Am lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Am changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Meyer moves into range and clinches up with Am.
Am blocks an uppercut.
Am jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyer walks away with a smile on his face. Am gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meyer pushes Am away with a front kick.#T3#
Am throws a body kick that misses.
Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Am's shoulder, as Am tries to avoid the shot.
Am seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick lands from Am.
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Am feinted with a counter takedown.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Am.
Meyer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Am walks into a left hand.
Am takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Am.
Meyer misses with a hook.#CL2#
Meyer pushes Am up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Am's elbow. #T4#
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyer looking to stall.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Am.
Am swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer prevents Am from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Am.
Am working aggressively here. #BC#
Am's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 shot to the liver by Meyer. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Meyer.
Am lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyer's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Am lands a jab-cross combination.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Am cracks a nice hook into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyer circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Am.
Am's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyer under the eye.
Meyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Am smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Am throws a right hand that Meyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyer also avoids with ease.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Am sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Am tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meyer defends well and Am ends up having to push Meyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Am takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer is looking to clinch but Am is avoiding it.
Am on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Am takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Am counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Meyer wants to clinch.
Meyer throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Meyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Am scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Am manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Am sizes up Meyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meyer lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and Am counters with a nice body shot.
Am dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Am counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meyer thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Am thows a leg kick but Meyer checks it
and Meyer counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyer misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Meyer - just one landing.
Am misses with a double jab
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Meyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Am to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Meyer trying to control the position. #T3#
Am trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Am looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Am is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Meyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Am is looking for a triangle but Meyer pushes his legs off easily.
Meyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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 I Am will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Am moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meyer tries to clinch but Am moves out of range.
It looked like Am wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Am is looking to wear down Meyer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Am tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Meyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am lands a nice shot to the body.
Am is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Am throws a series of punches but Meyer moves out of range.
Am misses with an attempted mid kick.
Am misses with a shot to the body
and Meyer counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Am misses with a two punch combination.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Am misses with a body kick.
Am throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Am scores with a hook.
Meyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Am.
Meyer punishes Am's body with a nice straight punch.
Am connects with an inside leg kick.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Am checks the leg kick nicely there.
Am throws a leg kick
and Meyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Am blocks a jab.#TD#
Am shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Am drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Am has Meyer in his guard.#REVB#
Am wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Meyer is now in half guard. #T3#
Am wants to control but Meyer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Am actively working from the bottom here.
Meyer tries to pass to full mount but Am defends it.
Am is trying to control but Meyer passes into side control!
Meyer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Am is trying to control Meyer's posture but Meyer avoids it.
Am tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meyer working away.
Am manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Am trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to I Am.
I think Am has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Am!
I Am really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Ulrik Meyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.

Event: EPL 11.4
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Xenophobus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xenophobus misses with a hook #KD2#
and Am counters with a crisp one two that drops Xenophobus! Am thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Xenophobus to his feet! Xenophobus is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Xenophobus is rocked!
Xenophobus scores with a sloppy right hand. Am should have avoided that one.
Oh Xenophobus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Am is looking to score with low kicks.
Xenophobus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xenophobus seems to have got his legs back now.
Xenophobus scores with a body shot.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Xenophobus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Am tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Am connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xenophobus momentarily.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
We've been informed that Am has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xenophobus throws a hook to the side of Am's head but Am sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Am is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Am! But no joy.
Ulysseus Xenophobus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Am misses with a few strikes there.
Xenophobus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Am there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xenophobus looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
A big left from Xenophobus misses.
Am is looking to slow Xenophobus down with leg kicks.
Am throws the kick towards the body but Xenophobus avoids it.
Xenophobus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Am drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xenophobus scores with a jab.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus misses with a body shot. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Am or perhaps it was just good defense by Xenophobus, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Xenophobus misses the target.
Am lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenophobus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Am steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xenophobus.
Am misses with a straight left.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xenophobus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Am misses with a shot to the body
and Xenophobus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Am uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xenophobus.
Am lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Am throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am throws a body kick that misses.
Am lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Xenophobus out cold! Xenophobus is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). I Am!
I Am gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katsidis slips a jab from Am.
A little jabbing left from Katsidis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Katsidis throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.
Achilleo Katsidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am looks for the body kick but Katsidis saw that one coming.
Am has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Katsidis scores with a jab.
Katsidis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katsidis wants to clinch up but Am keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Am has knocked Katsidis down with a huge combo! Am steps away and waves a wobbly Katsidis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Achilleo Katsidis has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katsidis thumps Am with a low kick.
Am misses with a double jab.
Katsidis throws out a counter right but Am avoids it with no problem.
Katsidis misses with a few strikes there.
Katsidis throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsidis scores with a shot to the body.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut
and Am counters with a left right combination that sends Katsidis crashing to the mat - Am wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Katsidis out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
I Am very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick but Am checks it.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Am checks a low kick from Hong.
As Hong backs off Am throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Am swinging wildly here.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Am on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Am has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Am ducks right into an uppercut from Hong.
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Am takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Am slips a straight right by Hong.
A little jabbing left from Am on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Am throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hong.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Hong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Am manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hong is looking to advance position but Am has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Am content just to control the position here.
Hong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Am is working for a kimura but Hong is defending it quite comfortably.
Hong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hong is looking to control Am's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hong avoid being mounted?
Am trying to control from half guard but Hong is working away.
Hong missing with punches from the bottom.
Am is controlling the pace. #T3#
Hong gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Am's head.
Hong stands up over Am, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong postures up.
Am manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully. #T4#
Am slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Am is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hong is trying to work for a sweep but Am has mounted him!
Am trying to control but Hong is having none of it.
Am might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hong is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong 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#
Hong connects with a jab.
Hong throws a lazy body kick
and Am counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Am's head.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Am.
Antoni Kristofer Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong is looking to score with low kicks.
Am shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong wants to land a leg kick but Am is out of range.
Hong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Am with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Am will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hong takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hong keeps Am at a distance using the push kick.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAm.
Hong scores with a jab to the head.
Am swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong motions for Am to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Am as he checks the leg kick.
As Hong backs off Am throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Am throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hong tries to sprawl but Am drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hong is doing well to control the position and prevent Am from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Am is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Am to get the leverage.
Hong wants to improve his position but Am is controlling well.
Hong is looking to control Am's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hong avoid being mounted?
I Am has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Am is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hong defends it well.
Am tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Am can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Am is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hong trying to hold on to Am's head to control him but Am postures up. #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.
Hong works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Am drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Am jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Am wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Am sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hong's guard.
Hong wants to control but Am is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hong is looking to improve his position.
Hong is trying to maintain the position but Am is very close to passing his 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 Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Am's calf.
Am shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Am as he checks the leg kick.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.
Am shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Am's head backwards.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Am.
Am slips a jab from Hong.#T1#
Hong looks to land a body kick but Am moved away.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong cracks the inside of Am's front leg.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Am makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Am.
Hong cracks Am with a good jab.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Am ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong misses with a double jab
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Hong backing up. Hong nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
Am cracks Hong with a good jab.
Hong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Am was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong connects with the punch.
Am tries to move into range but Hong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Hong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Am looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Am knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Am is trying to control but can't.
Am wants to get back to full guard.
Hong is looking to take a break and control but Am is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Am taking some punishment here, with Hong in his half guard.
Hong wants to take a breather but Am is having none of it.
Am keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Am tries to get to full guard but Hong has control of the leg.
Hong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Am is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Am misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Am is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hong 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. #SUB2#
Am is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hong pulls his head out easily.
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Ascension 917
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Damhuis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Am throws a series of punches but Damhuis moves out of range.
Damhuis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Am goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Manolito Damhuis has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Damhuis.
Am shoots in for a takedown but Damhuis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Am ducks right into an uppercut from Damhuis.
Am misses with a hook.
Am connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damhuis momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Am has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Am misses with a double jab.
Damhuis with the counter takedown but Am avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Damhuis.
Am fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am cracks Damhuis with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Damhuis throws a good cross that connects.
Am blocks a low kick nicely.
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damhuis misses with a body kick.
Am throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Damhuis tried to score with a low kick but Am checks it.
Damhuis throws a lazy right hand but Am sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damhuis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damhuis.
Damhuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damhuis scores with a leg kick.
Am moves out of range of the body kick from Damhuis. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Am as he connects with a hook.
Am takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damhuis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Am moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Damhuis misses its intended target.
Am quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damhuis tried to score with a low kick but Am checks it.
Damhuis throws a poor cross that misses
and Am counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damhuis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Am misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damhuis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Damhuis scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damhuis. #T3#
Damhuis just misses with a punch to the body.
Damhuis throws a lazy body kick
and Am finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Am slips a jab from Damhuis.
Damhuis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Damhuis.
Am misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damhuis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Am drops his hands momentarily and Damhuis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Am tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Am. Beautiful body shot.
Damhuis throws a big shot that misses.
Am tried to score with a low kick but Damhuis checks it.#T4#
Damhuis throws a body shot but no joy.
Am lands a jab to Damhuis's midsection.
Am shoots in but Damhuis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Am.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Am.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damhuis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damhuis throws a head kick but Am moves out of range.
Am displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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 I Am will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manolito Damhuis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Am on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Damhuis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
I Am is winning the standup battle so far.
Damhuis misses with a takedown attempt
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Am with a jab.
Damhuis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Damhuis slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis scores with a nice right hand.
Am lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am throws a body shot but no joy.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.#T1#
Damhuis throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Am throws a big counter combination but Damhuis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Am lands with an uppercut that bounces Damhuis off the cage and back into range.
Damhuis shoots in and drives through. Am sprawls well.
Damhuis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Am's head.
Am misses with a hook.
Am throws a jab but it's blocked by Damhuis.
Am tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Damhuis defends well and Am ends up having to push Damhuis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Am.
A jab from Damhuis does it's job there.
Damhuis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Am scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
A left lands for Am.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damhuis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Am misses the target.
Am rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Damhuis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Am misses with a wild body shot.
Damhuis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damhuis connects with a high kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Damhuis! Am is out on his feet! Damhuis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Am is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Am is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Damhuis!
After the big win, Manolito Damhuis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Ascension 357
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Nice body punch from Am.
Carroll tries to clinch but Am moves out of range.
Carroll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
Am moves out of range of the strikes.
As Carroll looks to move away, Am throws a big counter combo but Carroll just gets out of the way.
Am avoids the head kick by Carroll.
Carroll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Am misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carroll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Am throws a combination. Carroll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Am avoids the head kick by Carroll.
Am throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carroll misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carroll lands with a slapping head kick.
Carroll misses with a combination
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Carroll.
Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on Am's shoulder, as Am tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Am slips under a jab from Carroll.
Am feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Carroll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
Am appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carroll bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Am's head backwards.
Carroll tries a head kick but it misses.
Am is looking for a counter combo.
Carroll jabs Am right on the nose. Am blinks but takes it well.
Am throws a big shot that misses.
Carroll misses with a head kick. #TD#
Am drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Am is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Am advances to half guard. #SUB#
Am is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carroll tries to kick Am off but Am keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Am is trying to work for a kimura but Carroll is defending well.
Carroll tries to kick Am off but Am keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carroll wants to improve his position but Am is controlling well. #SUB#
Am is looking for a kimura but Carroll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Am to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Am is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carroll has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Am is looking for a kimura but Carroll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Am to get the leverage. #T3#
Carroll is looking for a sweep. Am is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Am seems to be working for a kimura but Carroll defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Am wants to work for an arm triangle but Carroll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Am is trying to work for a kimura but Carroll is defending well.
Carroll is looking to escape.#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.
Am is looking to stall here but Carroll recovers full guard.
Am trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carroll controlling Am's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carroll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Am.
Carroll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carroll blocks the body kick.
Am misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carroll.
Am throws a big shot that misses.
Carroll throws a lazy uppercut
and Carroll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Carroll.
Carroll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carroll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 I Am will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carroll scores with a head kick.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Am avoids the body shot from Carroll.
Carroll throws a looping overhand right but Am ducks down to avoid it.
Am misses with an uppercut.
Carroll is looking to slow Am down with leg kicks.
Carroll misses with an uppercut.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Carroll throws a big counter head kick but Am avoids it with no problem.
Am defending well as Carroll loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Am misses the target.#TD#
Am shoots in and bounces Carroll off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carroll is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Am dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carroll is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Am.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carroll is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Am's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Am in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carroll tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Am!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). I Am!
After the big win, I Am made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: EPL Quarter Final
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Am throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Am not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control but Am is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson 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. #SUB#
Am is looking to cinch up a triangle. Anderson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Am's body to avoid the submission. Am has instead reached around Anderson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Am arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). I Am!
An out of breath and clearly excited I Am thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Ascension Return of The D
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Am misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jesus, right into the meat.
Am lands a jab to Jesus's midsection.
Am lands with a nice body punch.
Am misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Am scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus throws a leg kick
and Am counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like No For Gay Jesus has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jesus misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Am
enabling Jesus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Am connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jesus. Jesus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jesus throws a wild body kick that Am sees coming a mile off.
Jesus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jesus checks the leg kick nicely there.
No For Gay Jesus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jesus with a hook.
Am misses with a series of wild punches.
As Am backs away, Jesus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jesus throws a low kick but Am moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Am! But no joy.
Am misses with a combination
letting Jesus counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jesus lands the left hand.
Jesus throws a head kick that misses.
Am throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Jesus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jesus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Am is out of range and Jesus settles back down.
Jesus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Am.
I Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am with a jab.
Am throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jesus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Jesus misses. #T3#
Am moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jesus loads up on a big right hand but Am slips the punch.
Jesus thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Am is rocked!
Am misses the shot to the body.
Am is still on wobbly legs! Can Jesus finish him?
Jesus checks the leg kick.
Am seems to have recovered his senses.
Jesus moves out of range of the strikes.
Jesus throwing a counter right hand but Am manages to avoid it.
Jesus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Am throws a counter combo.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
Am throws a right hand that misses
and Jesus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Am's knee momentarily.#T4#
Jesus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Am.
Jesus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Am throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jesus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jesus slips under a jab.
Jesus is looking to counter punch.
Jesus misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Am misses the target.
Am throws a lazy head kick
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am throws a leg kick #KD#
and Jesus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Am! Jesus lets Am back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Am sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Am throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Am checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No For Gay Jesus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on No For Gay Jesus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus moves out of range easily.
A cross from Am lands.
Am has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Am there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jesus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Am.
A swing and a miss from Jesus.#KD#
Jesus cracks Am with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jesus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Am to stand back up!
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!
Am ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Am is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jesus as Am shoots in.
Am ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jesus moves away.
Jesus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jesus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Am. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Jesus misses with a leg kick.
Am tries to bum rush Jesus with a series of wild strikes but Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Am misses its intended target.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Am doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jesus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus looks for the body kick but Am saw that one coming.
Am blocks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Am might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jesus has got the better of the exchanges.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jesus. #T2#
Am attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Jesus does no damage.
Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Am can do to turn this around?
Am looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Jesus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Jesus misses the target.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Am throws a jab but it's blocked by Jesus.
Am moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Am looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Am sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Am looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Jesus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Jesus.
No For Gay Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
Am clobbers Jesus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Am misses with a left hand
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Am throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jesus throwing a counter right hand but Am manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Am.
Am lands with a nice combination. Jesus backs away looking to recover.
Am misses with a shot to the body
and Jesus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jesus punishes Am's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Am punishes Jesus's body with a nice straight punch.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Jesus looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Am throws the left hand but Jesus avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jesus misses the target.
Jesus throws a big shot that misses.
Jesus lands a really nice looking cross but Am seems unphased.
Jesus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jesus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 No For Gay Jesus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on No For Gay Jesus's cut.
That's time! Jesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jesus 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.
Jesus blocks a jab.
Jesus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jesus lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
Jesus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Jesus.
Am misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jesus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jesus tries to land a leg kick but Am saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am misses with a hook. Jesus ducked under it nicely.
Am takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Am misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Jesus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Am lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Am misses the jab.
Jesus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Am jabs Jesus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jesus throws an overhand right that lands on Am's shoulder, as Am tries to avoid the shot.
Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Am.
It looked like Jesus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Am.
An inside leg kick lands from Am.
Am throws a nice inside leg kick.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Am.
Jesus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Am just manages to avoid it.
No For Gay Jesus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Am misses with a double jab
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Am pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jesus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Am misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus slips a straight right by Am.#T3#
Good shot there by Jesus.
A head kick misses from Am.
Jesus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Am throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Am backs away, Jesus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Am looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus is looking to counter punch.
Jesus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jesus slips a jab from Am.
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jesus is looking to chop away at Am's legs.
Jesus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Am.#T4#
Am attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Jesus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Jesus stuns Am with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Am
and Jesus counters with a body kick that stops Am in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am 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.
Am's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Am misses with a looping right.
Jesus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Am.
Jesus jabs Am right on the nose. Am blinks but takes it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No For Gay Jesus!
No For Gay Jesus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1##TD#
Am gets the takedown into side control.
Cardinale is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cardinale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Am decides to stand back up. Am steps back and let's Cardinale get back to his feet.
Nicola Cardinale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardinale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Cardinale moves out of range easily.
Cardinale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Am moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Am wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Am takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Am scores with a hook to the body. Cardinale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am throws a chopping leg kick but Cardinale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardinale manages to avoid it.
Am sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good leg kick by Am there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Cardinale.
Am scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Am throws a right and a left that Cardinale avoids nicely. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardinale.
Cardinale scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Am has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cardinale jabs Am to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardinale stuns Am with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Am lands with a good body shot.
Am lands a body shot.
Cardinale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Am.
Cardinale throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cardinale tries to work over Am's front leg with a kick but Am checks it.
Cardinale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cardinale lands with a slapping head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardinale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardinale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Am.#T2#
Cardinale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
Am throws a right hand that misses
and Cardinale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cardinale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cardinale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Am.
Am throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicola Cardinale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Am looks to land a body kick but Cardinale moved away.
Cardinale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardinale - that will leave a mark!
Am takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Am pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cardinale back to the cage. Am follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Am is looking to wear down Cardinale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cardinale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardinale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardinale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Am on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Cardinale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardinale just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardinale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cardinale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Am wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardinale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardinale throws a lazy body kick
and Am counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardinale checks a leg kick.
Cardinale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardinale throws a leg kick #KD#
and Am counters with a crisp one two that drops Cardinale! Am thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cardinale to his feet! Cardinale is in big trouble!#ROC#
Cardinale is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardinale misses the shot to the body.
Cardinale is still on wobbly legs! Can Am finish him?
Cardinale misses with a head kick.
Cardinale seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardinale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardinale walks straight into a right hand from Am - that's dropped him! Am jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cardinale from any more punishment! Cardinale 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 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). I Am!
I Am managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
Nicola Cardinale was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd just like to say, fuck my opponent and fuck the judges. Thank you.'.

Event: Ascension 346
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Danilov, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Danilov against the cage but Danilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington with a jab.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov sets himself, and Washington steps forward looking for the clinch! Danilov avoids it this time.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into Danilov's guard.
Danilov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Washington stands up over Danilov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington is looking to stand up but Danilov won't let him. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Danilov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Washington is defending well. Danilov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Washington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Danilov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Danilov!
Andrey Danilov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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