Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 55: Venice Beach
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Ignacio walks into a stiff left hand from Kansleri.#CUT2#It looks like Ace Giannis Ignacio has been cut.
Ignacio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Ignacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ignacio ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
A solid body kick from Ignacio.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignacio connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ignacio to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.
Ignacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Ignacio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Ignacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Ignacio moves out of range.
It looked like Ignacio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Kansleri's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignacio circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ignacio counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.#T1#
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick
and Ignacio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansleri looks winded!
Ignacio defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Ignacio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kansleri tries to clinch there but Ignacio circles away.
Ignacio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignacio blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Ignacio counters with an outside leg kick. #KD#
Ignacio sends Kansleri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ignacio is motioning to the referee to let Kansleri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignacio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ignacio misses with a straight right.
Ignacio throws an overhand right that drops Kansleri like a sack of potatoes! Ignacio dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Giannis Ignacio!
Post fight, Ace Giannis Ignacio took to the microphone: 'Im not surprise maducfuckrsss'.

Event: Grunge 48: Alice In Chains
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kansleri clinches.
Bam Bam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bam Bam lands with a right to the head.
Kansleri wants to break free but Bam Bam has control. #BC2#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kansleri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bam Bam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bam Bam fails to land the takedown.
Kansleri throws a fast counter high kick but Bam Bam manages to duck under it in time.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kansleri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bam Bam, pushing him back against the cage.
Bam Bam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri is trying to push Bam Bam away but Bam Bam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Bam Bam keeps him there for the moment.
Bam Bam has Kansleri pressed against the cage, preventing Kansleri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Bam Bam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.#T1##CL#
Bam Bam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bam Bam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Kansleri drives through and clinches with Bam Bam against the cage. #TD2#
Kansleri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kansleri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bam Bam is controlling him.
Bam Bam trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri wants to stand but Bam Bam is controlling the position. #ES2#
Kansleri has his feet on Bam Bam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bam Bam needs to keep his hands up - Kansleri had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bam Bam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bam Bam.
A punch lands to the side of Kansleri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bam Bam lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansleri off the cage and back into range.
Bam Bam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bam Bam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bam Bam lands a body shot. #CL#
Bam Bam moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.#BC2#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Bam Bam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bam Bam punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansleri takes one on the button.
Kansleri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Bam Bam lands with a cross.
Bam Bam lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kansleri misses with a straight right. #CL#
Bam Bam has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bam Bam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bam Bam defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Kansleri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri lands with a straight right. Bam Bam didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Kansleri has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri wants to get back to striking at distance but Bam Bam won't allow it.
Bam Bam gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri can't break the clinch.
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam lands the left hand.#T4#
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Bam Bam. That snapped Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bam Bam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansleri thinking.
Kansleri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansleri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri looks winded!
Kansleri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bam Bam finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansleri's head.
Bam Bam connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.
Bam Bam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bam Bam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bam Bam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bam Bam slips a jab from Kansleri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bam Bam lands a jab to Kansleri's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansleri moves to clinch but Bam Bam breaks away
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bam Bam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joey Bam Bam is winning the standup battle so far.
Bam Bam keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bam Bam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bam Bam.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam ducks right into an uppercut from Kansleri.
Bam Bam lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansleri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri drops his hands momentarily and Bam Bam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Kansleri misses with a straight left. #TD#
Bam Bam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kansleri did well to prevent Bam Bam getting side control.
Bam Bam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansleri can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Bam Bam there.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Bam Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
Still in half guard, Bam Bam seems content to control.#T1#
Kansleri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bam Bam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kansleri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bam Bam lands with a punch from half guard.
Bam Bam is nestled in close to Kansleri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bam Bam tries to pass to full mount but Kansleri defends it.
Kansleri is trying to stand up here but Bam Bam is controlling him well.
Well, if Bam Bam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kansleri looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Kansleri manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bam Bam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kansleri can't break the clinch.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bam Bam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bam Bam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansleri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Bam Bam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bam Bam misses with a straight right.
Kansleri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bam Bam momentarily.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansleri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bam Bam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansleri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bam Bam moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansleri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kansleri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bam Bam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bam Bam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bam Bam connects with a single shot there.
Bam Bam lands with a shot to the body.
Bam Bam works Kansleri's body with a nice hook.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansleri is breathing heavily.
Bam Bam 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. #T3#
Bam Bam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bam Bam.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri misses with a hook
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri moves forwards but Bam Bam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bam Bam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansleri's head.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Bam Bam moves out of range easily.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot that snaps Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri closes the distance but Bam Bam moves to the side
and Bam Bam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bam Bam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Bam Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Bam Bam ducked under it nicely.
Bam Bam scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansleri should have avoided that one.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Bam Bam moved out of range.#T4#
Kansleri is looking to clinch but Bam Bam is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam Bam misses the target.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Bam Bam moves out of range easily.
Kansleri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bam Bam. Bam Bam obviously looking to wear him down.
Bam Bam connects with a looping right hand.
Bam Bam connects with an inside leg kick.
Bam Bam slips under a jab.
Bam Bam keeps Kansleri at a distance using the push kick.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bam Bam slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Bam Bam cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Bam Bam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
Bam Bam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansleri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bam Bam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansleri. That did some damage!#CL#
Bam Bam pushes Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bam Bam is trying to trip Kansleri. He has hold of a leg but Kansleri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bam Bam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kansleri is looking to stand back up but Bam Bam counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kansleri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to counter with a takedown but Kansleri is quick to defend against it.
Bam Bam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kansleri back to the cage. Bam Bam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kansleri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
That kick from Bam Bam tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam lunges at Kansleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansleri's hand.
Bam Bam throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Bam Bam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri wants to clinch up but Bam Bam keeps it at a distance.
Bam Bam with a hook.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot to the body.
Bam Bam with a hook.
Bam Bam tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bam Bam swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansleri.#T1#
A big right from Kansleri misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bam Bam.
Kansleri throws a right hand that misses
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
Bam Bam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansleri's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Bam Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bam Bam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kansleri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bam Bam lands a nice hook to Kansleri's body. Kansleri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch! Bam Bam slams his shin into Kansleri's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bam Bam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Bam Bam saw that one coming.
Bam Bam scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansleri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good jab.
Kansleri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bam Bam to score with a decent uppercut.
Bam Bam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.#TD#
Bam Bam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kansleri was covering up waiting for the punch and Bam Bam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving. #ES2#
Kansleri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bam Bam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bam Bam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Bam Bam clobbers Kansleri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bam Bam lands with a nice body punch.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Bam Bam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bam Bam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Bam Bam moves into the clinch.
Kansleri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kansleris head.
Kansleri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bam Bam smiles and moves away.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Bam Bam clinches. #BC#
Bam Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Bam Bam dives in for a single leg takedown but Kansleri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kansleri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri is looking to break free of the clinch but Bam Bam has double underhooks. #T4#
Bam Bam misses with the head strike.
Bam Bam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kansleri tries to break free but Bam Bam pushes him back against the cage.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bam Bam manages to break the clinch.
Bam Bam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Bam Bam moves away and avoids it.
Bam Bam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri misses with a hook
and Bam Bam counters with a left to the body.
Bam Bam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri takes one on the button.
Bam Bam moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Bam Bam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansleri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Bam Bam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kansleri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bam Bam manages to mount him!
Kansleri is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bam Bam punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam Bam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bam Bam controlling from the full mount.
Bam Bam won't let Kansleri get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bam Bam looking to finish Kansleri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kansleri!#T1##SU#
Bam Bam gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Kansleri misses
and Bam Bam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kansleri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kansleri throws a jab when Bam Bam was well out of range.
Kansleri takes one on the button.
Bam Bam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Bam Bam clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bam Bam.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansleri. Kansleri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bam Bam with a nice cross.
Kansleri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bam Bam has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bam Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bam Bam jabs at Kansleri's body.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bam Bam scores with a nice right hand.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Bam Bam moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
Bam Bam lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansleri's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bam Bam or perhaps it was just good defense by Kansleri, which made it look bad.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Bam Bam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bam Bam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it. #T3#
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bam Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target. #CL#
Bam Bam rushes Kansleri and presses him up against the cage.
Bam Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kansleris head.
Kansleri tries to pull guard but Bam Bam holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansleri drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Bam Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bam Bam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses
and Bam Bam counters with a nice body kick.
Bam Bam misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Bam Bam's head but Bam Bam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bam Bam sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bam Bam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Kansleri. #TD#
Bam Bam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bam Bam controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam stops Kansleri from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam had his way with Rauta Kansleri in that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bam Bam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Bam Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bam Bam feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Bam Bam.#CL2#
Bam Bam tries to keep at a distance but Kansleri has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bam Bam.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Bam Bam keeps him there for the moment.
Joey Bam Bam has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri is looking to clinch.
Kansleri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bam Bam circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansleri blocks a head kick by Bam Bam.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam Bam thumps Kansleri with a low kick.#T1##CL2#
Kansleri clinches up against the cage.
Kansleri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri tries to circle away but Bam Bam has him pinned against the cage.
Kansleri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bam Bam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bam Bam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bam Bam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansleris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Bam Bam tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Bam Bam counters with an outside leg kick.
Bam Bam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Bam Bam is out of range.
Bam Bam catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Bam Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bam Bam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Bam Bam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kansleri sprawls well initially but Bam Bam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kansleri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bam Bam manages to mount him!
Bam Bam controlling from the full mount.
Bam Bam looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bam Bam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kansleri?
Bam Bam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bam Bam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bam Bam landing punches. #T3#
Bam Bam dominating with strikes here.
Kansleri is squirming around, avoiding Bam Bam's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Kansleri really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kansleri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bam Bam looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bam Bam content just to control the position here.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kansleri is trying to stand.
Kansleri is trying to stand but he's just given Bam Bam his back.#SUB#
Bam Bam is looking for the choke from the back position but Kansleri is controlling his hands well.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Bam Bam tries to get the hooks in deep but Kansleri pushed the leg off.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet but Bam Bam has full control of the position and if anything, Kansleri has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bam Bam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kansleri's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bam Bam is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kansleri. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kansleri is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bam Bam off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Bam Bam lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kansleri's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to clinch there but Revazshvili circles away.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Kansleri. #TD2#
Kansleri tries to sprawl but Revazshvili drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kansleri has one foot on Revazshvili's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kansleri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Revazshvili throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revazshvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Revazshvili! But no joy.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Revazshvili lands an overhand right.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that Kansleri avoids nicely.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Revazshvili throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Revazshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kansleri counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kansleri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Revazshvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Revazshvili connects with a single shot there.
Revazshvili drops his hands momentarily and Kansleri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revazshvili lands a two punch combo.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kansleri pushes Revazshvili up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Revazshvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination but Kansleri avoids it well.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Revazshvili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Revazshvili scrambles back to his feet.
Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Revazshvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Revazshvili takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Revazshvili thuds a left hand into Kansleri's body.
Revazshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Revazshvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Revazshvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Revazshvili counters with a takedown into side control.
Kansleri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Revazshvili asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Revazshvili scores with a couple of short elbows.#ES#
Kansleri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A left and a right from Revazshvili both land. Nice combination.
Revazshvili scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Revazshvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri scores with a head kick.
Revazshvili blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri sizes up Revazshvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
And Revazshvili tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kansleri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Revazshvili throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansleri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Revazshvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Revazshvili shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kansleri eats them both and turns towards Revazshvili to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kansleri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Revazshvili throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kansleri has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Revazshvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri tries to clinch up
and Revazshvili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansleri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Revazshvili slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Revazshvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Revazshvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Levan Revazshvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansleri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Revazshvili needs to keep his hands up - Kansleri had a free shot at his head there.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri lands a jab.
Revazshvili lands the left hand.
Revazshvili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
A countering left hand to the body from Revazshvili misses.
Kansleri tries to clinch up but Revazshvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansleri lands with an uppercut that bounces Revazshvili off the cage and back into range.
Kansleri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Revazshvili ducked under it nicely.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri connects with a single shot there.
Kansleri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#Revazshvili is rocked!
Revazshvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kansleri clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Revazshvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansleri circles away quickly and effectively.
Revazshvili takes one to the side of the head.
Kansleri slips a jab and a cross from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands the left hand.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansleri finish him?
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Revazshvili misses with a double jab #KD#
and Kansleri counters with a right hand that sends Revazshvili tumbling to the canvas! Can Kansleri finish him? He dives into Revazshvili's guard looking to do just that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Kansleri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Revazshvili misses with a straight right.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Revazshvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Revazshvili is looking for the big counter here.
Revazshvili throws a jab when Kansleri was well out of range.
Kansleri slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Revazshvili misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kansleri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Revazshvili doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Kansleri clinches up with Revazshvili and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kansleri pulls guard successfully.
Kansleri wants to stand but Revazshvili is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili pushes down on Kansleri's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##ES#
Kansleri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Revazshvili is on him like a limpet, forcing Kansleri back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kansleri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revazshvili lands a right hand.
Revazshvili misses with a body punch.
Kansleri tries to break free but Revazshvili pushes him back against the cage.
Revazshvili prevents Kansleri from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Revazshvili is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Revazshvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Revazshvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Revazshvili.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Revazshvili jabs at Kansleri's body.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.
Kansleri throws a nice head kick!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kansleri here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Kansleri lands with a straight right. Revazshvili didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili with a poor takedown
and Kansleri counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansleri lands a head shot.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Revazshvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Revazshvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Kansleri - just one landing.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Revazshvili with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the head.
Revazshvili tries to bum rush Kansleri with a series of wild strikes but Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revazshvili.
Kansleri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansleri stuffs the takedown attempt from Revazshvili. Revazshvili gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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##CL#
Kansleri closes the distance and clinches.
Revazshvili is trying to stall.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Revazshvili is controlling him.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Revazshvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Kansleri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kansleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Revazshvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Sloppy strikes from Revazshvili. Those never looked like landing. #T1##KD#
A head kick lands from Kansleri that sends Revazshvili to the canvas. Revazshvili tries to scramble back to his feet but Kansleri brings him back down into side control.
Revazshvili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Revazshvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Kansleri has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a straight right. Revazshvili didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revazshvili throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri tries to move into range but Revazshvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
A lazy left from Revazshvili finds it's target.
Revazshvili slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Revazshvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Revazshvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Revazshvili throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kansleri was covering up waiting for the punch and Revazshvili finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kansleri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri with a hook.
Revazshvili blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Revazshvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kansleri throws a hook but Revazshvili avoids it easily.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Revazshvili.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
letting Revazshvili counter with a right hand.
Revazshvili lands with a good body shot.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Revazshvili moves out of range easily.
Kansleri throws a hook but Revazshvili blocks it.
Kansleri throws a right hand that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Revazshvili!
Kansleri slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Revazshvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Revazshvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Kansleri has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Revazshvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Revazshvili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Revazshvili's head back.
Revazshvili misses with a right hand
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Revazshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Revazshvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kansleri 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
After the fight, Rauta Kansleri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Grunge 41: Pen Cap Chew
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Kansleri 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.
Punchy lands an overhand right.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Kansleri sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Punchy to the ground! Kansleri dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Punchy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Kansleri stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#KD2#
Kansleri lands a big shot that drops Punchy! Can he finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kansleri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Kansleri pushes Punchy up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punchy throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Kansleri drops Punchy with a big left hand and mounts him. Punchy is in big trouble!
Oh Punchy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Kansleri is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Kansleri drives through and clinches with Punchy against the cage.
Punchy seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from hell that sends Punchy clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kansleri stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri 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.
In defeat, Trent Punchy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.

Event: Grunge 33: King Animal
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Bam Bam blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Bam Bam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bam Bam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Kansleri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bam Bam.
Kansleri throws a head kick that Bam Bam semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
Bam Bam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kansleri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bam Bam circles away.
Bam Bam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good exchange - Bam Bam coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and Bam Bam counters with a two punch combo.
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick
and Bam Bam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bam Bam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Bam Bam misses with an uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a straight right hand.
Bam Bam ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.#T1#
Bam Bam throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Bam Bam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bam Bam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansleri under the eye.
A head kick by Kansleri misses
and Bam Bam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bam Bam throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kansleri tries to keep at a distance but Bam Bam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bam Bam pushes Kansleri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri is trying to break free.
Kansleri is trying to push Bam Bam away but Bam Bam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kansleri tries to circle away but Bam Bam has him pinned against the cage.
Bam Bam lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Bam Bam prevents Kansleri from breaking the clinch.
Bam Bam working aggressively here. #T2#
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bam Bam manages to break the clinch.
Bam Bam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Kansleri misses
and Bam Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Bam Bam forces Kansleri back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Bam Bam.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Bam Bam cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Bam Bam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Bam Bam throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
Bam Bam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri throws a hook but Bam Bam avoids it easily.
Bam Bam connects with an inside leg kick.
Bam Bam thows a body kick. Kansleri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kansleri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kansleri walks into a left hand. #T3#
Bam Bam slips under a jab.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Bam Bam slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Bam Bam scores with a jab. Kansleri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansleri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Bam Bam's shoulder, as Bam Bam tries to avoid the shot.
Bam Bam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bam Bam throws a good cross that connects.
Bam Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bam Bam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kansleri looks winded!
Kansleri blocks the body kick.
Bam Bam slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Bam Bam's shoulder, as Bam Bam tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick
and Bam Bam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Bam Bam clinches up with Kansleri and pushes him back against the cage.
Kansleri tries to circle away but Bam Bam has him pinned against the cage.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land. #BC#
Bam Bam manages to break the clinch.
Bam Bam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Bam Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bam Bam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Bam Bam throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kansleri avoids it.
Bam Bam ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Bam Bam blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Bam Bam.
Kansleri is looking to clinch.
Bam Bam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bam Bam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Bam Bam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam Bam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansleri can do to turn this around?
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Bam Bam counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Bam Bam is having none of it.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri darts in trying to clinch
and Bam Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bam Bam catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Kansleri sizes up Bam Bam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and Bam Bam counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansleri moves in looking to clinch but Bam Bam pushes him off.
Bam Bam connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansleri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Kansleri has closed the distance and engaged Bam Bam in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Bam Bam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kansleri can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kansleri has Bam Bam up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam Bam scores with a shot to the side of Kansleri's head.
Joey Bam Bam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
Bam Bam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri is trying to push Bam Bam away but Bam Bam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Kansleri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Bam Bam manages to break the clinch.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Bam Bam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bam Bam looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.#CL#
Kansleri gets tackled into the cage by Bam Bam. Bam Bam maintains the clinch.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.
Kansleri is looking to break free of the clinch but Bam Bam has double underhooks.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land.
Bam Bam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri tries to circle away but Bam Bam has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Bam Bam on the inside. #BC2#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch but Bam Bam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bam Bam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kansleri in his tracks.
Bam Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.#T3#
Kansleri tries to clinch up but Bam Bam circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansleri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bam Bam to score with a decent uppercut.
Bam Bam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot that snaps Kansleri's head back.
Bam Bam misses with a straight right.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri lands a jab to the head.
Bam Bam throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Bam Bam moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKansleri.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Bam Bam is looking for a counter combo.
Bam Bam with the inside leg kick.
Kansleri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joey Bam Bam is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bam Bam counters with a takedown into side control.

Kansleri throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kansleri is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bam Bam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bam Bam looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Kansleri wants to clinch up but Bam Bam keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Bam Bam lands with a nice body punch.
Kansleri lands a head kick. Bam Bam smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Bam Bam rushes Kansleri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Bam Bam lands.
Bam Bam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bam Bam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansleri on the side of the head.
Bam Bam with a hook.
Kansleri tries to clinch up but Bam Bam circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansleri moves forwards but Bam Bam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bam Bam circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kansleri drives through and clinches with Bam Bam against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bam Bam to counter with a crisp jab.
Bam Bam throws a jab when Kansleri was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
That's time! Bam Bam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bam Bam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansleri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bam Bam circles away.
Kansleri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Bam Bam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Bam Bam misses.
Bam Bam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bam Bam swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansleri.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Bam Bam is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and Bam Bam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bam Bam pushes Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bam Bam lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Kansleri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.
Bam Bam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range. #T1#
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Bam Bam clinches.
Kansleri tries to pull guard but Bam Bam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kansleri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam Bam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Kansleri is looking to break free of the clinch but Bam Bam has double underhooks.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bam Bam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kansleri wants to get back to striking at distance but Bam Bam won't allow it.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Bam Bam is controlling him.
Bam Bam lands with a short shot to the head.
Kansleri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kansleri takes a shot to the head.
Kansleri tries to break free but Bam Bam pushes him back against the cage.
Bam Bam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
Bam Bam misses with the head strike.
Bam Bam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansleri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Kansleri is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri tries to circle away but Bam Bam has him pinned against the cage.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kansleri is still on wobbly legs! Can Bam Bam finish him?
Bam Bam misses with some punches.
Kansleri seems to have recovered his senses.
Kansleri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri.
Bam Bam prevents Kansleri from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Kansleri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kansleri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bam Bam passes into half guard.
Bam Bam wants to take a breather but Kansleri is having none of it. #SU#
Bam Bam decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Bam Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Bam Bam finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Nice cross by Bam Bam.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bam Bam.
Kansleri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bam Bam counters with a low kick, right behind Kansleri 's knee.
Bam Bam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bam Bam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Bam Bam lands a really nice looking cross but Kansleri seems unphased.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam Bam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bam Bam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Bam Bam tries to counter with a takedown but Kansleri is quick to defend against it.
Bam Bam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansleri.#T4#
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good jab.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bam Bam!
Kansleri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bam Bam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri avoids a kick to the body.
Bam Bam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#CL#
Bam Bam has closed the distance and engaged Kansleri in a clinch.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Bam Bam lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam walks into a left hand.
Kansleri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bam Bam counters with a nice body shot.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Immanuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Immanuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kansleri.
Nice takedown defense from Immanuel. No joy for Kansleri on that attempt.
Immanuel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansleri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Immanuel defends well and Kansleri ends up having to push Immanuel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Immanuel! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Kansleri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Immanuel throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.#TD#
Kansleri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Immanuel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Immanuel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kansleri is defended easily by Immanuel.#T1#
Immanuel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kansleri if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansleri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Immanuel as he avoids it easily.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Immanuel.
Immanuel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Immanuel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kansleri fails with the takedown.
Immanuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Immanuel defends it nicely.
Immanuel flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansleri steps away.
Kansleri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Immanuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Immanuel.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Immanuel.
Immanuel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kansleri blocks a low kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kansleri or perhaps it was just good defense by Immanuel, which made it look bad.
Immanuel tries to land a leg kick but Kansleri saw it coming and moves away.
Kansleri is looking to counter the offense by Immanuel and move into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Immanuel.
Kansleri is breathing heavily.
Kansleri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Immanuel defends well and Kansleri ends up having to push Immanuel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown.
Immanuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kansleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansleri with a poor takedown
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Immanuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head.
Immanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Immanuel. #T3#
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Immanuel.
Kansleri shoots for a takedown but Immanuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Immanuel misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Immanuel.
Immanuel connects with a leg kick.
Immanuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Immanuel wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
Immanuel lands a big head kick that sends Kansleri tumbling to the mat! Immanuel takes a step backwards and waves Kansleri back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kansleri is defended easily by Immanuel.
Immanuel lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Immanuel manages to circle out of the way.
Immanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
Immanuel scores with a head kick. Kansleri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Immanuel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Immanuel lands a head shot.
Kansleri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Immanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kansleri shoots in for a takedown but Immanuel shows good takedown defense.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Immanuel lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Immanuel has knocked Kansleri down with a huge combo! Immanuel steps away and waves a wobbly Kansleri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kansleri is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Immanuel.
Oh Kansleri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Immanuel misses with a few strikes there.
Kansleri misses with a takedown attempt - Immanuel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauta Kansleri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansleri seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Immanuel lands a big head kick that sends Kansleri tumbling to the mat! Immanuel takes a step backwards and waves Kansleri back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kansleri is rocked!
Immanuel throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kansleri stumbling backwards into the cage! Kansleri bounces back off the cage towards Immanuel, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Immanuel lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Immanuel celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yeshua Immanuel!
Yeshua Immanuel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansleri goes for a double leg but Pickle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pickle continues to drive forward.
It looked like Pickle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Kansleri feints and as Pickle raises his hands in defense, Kansleri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pickle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kansleri dives into side control. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri controls the position.
Pickle is looking for a sweep.
Kansleri in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickle stops Kansleri from passing to mount. #T1#
Kansleri is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pickle tries to control but Kansleri manages to take his back.
What can Pickle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
Pickle trying to control the position but Kansleri manages to sink in the hooks.
Kansleri controls the position.
Pickle tries to roll but Kansleri sticks to his back.
Kansleri is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pickle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Kansleri might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Let's hope that Kansleri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kansleri is continuing to stall.
Kansleri controlling well, preventing Pickle from escaping the position.
What can Pickle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kansleri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pickle trying to control the hands but Kansleri breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
That's time! Pickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kansleri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pickle as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kansleri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kansleri prevents Pickle from getting back to his feet.
Kansleri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pickle is looking to sweep but instead, Kansleri has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri passes to full mount! #T1#
Kansleri content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Kansleri the control monster continue. Boring.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kansleri takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kansleri controls the position.
Pickle wants to control his opponent's hands but Kansleri gets his hands free.
Pickle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kansleri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Pickle tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Kansleri moves to the back.
Rauta Kansleri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kansleri really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pickle.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kansleri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pickle wants to get back to his feet but Kansleri is dominant here and he's now got Pickle's back!
Kansleri controlling the position well here. Pickle rolled but Kansleri kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Kansleri is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pickle taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kansleri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kansleri dives in and scores a takedown into Boco's guard.
Kansleri pushes down on Boco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kansleri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri moves into full mount! Boco won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kansleri moves to back control.
Kansleri biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Kansleri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boco wants to get back to his feet.
Kansleri biding his time, controlling Boco.
Boco is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Kansleri controls the action.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Boco misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansleri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boco tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boco.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crazy Boco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boco tries to clinch up but Kansleri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boco enables Kansleri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kansleri passes Boco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kansleri in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Boco is in trouble now - Kansleri has advanced to mount!
Boco is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boco can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kansleri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kansleri.
Boco is trying to escape the mount but Kansleri keeps good control and instead manages to take Boco's back. #T3#
Boco wants to get back to his feet.
Kansleri controls the position.
Boco wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kansleri trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boco doesn't escape. #SUB#
Kansleri sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Boco taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansleri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansleri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lewis.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kansleri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kansleri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kansleri effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kansleri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kansleri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis stalling the fight.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kansleri gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kansleri keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Kansleri.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Kansleri keeps him there for the moment.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Kansleri has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kansleri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kansleri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kansleri has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Kansleri is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lewis throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kansleri's body to avoid the submission. Kansleri has instead reached around Lewis's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kansleri arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri 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: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020

215 cm
33 yrs
244 lbs

192 cm
37 yrs
200 lbs

Coe

Kansleri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe is trying to drag Kansleri to the mat but Kansleri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Coe pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.

Coe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kansleri defends well.
Kansleri postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansleri's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe is trying to control the position but Kansleri postures up.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coe 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.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kansleri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Coe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kansleri is aware though and is defending well.
Kansleri trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Kansleri passes Coe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Kansleri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to advance position but Coe counters by regaining guard.
Coe wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Kansleri
Kansleri is refusing to be controlled, as Coe sits in half guard.
Kansleri moves into full guard.
Kansleri trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Coe drops back looking for a leg! Kansleri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kansleri manages to kick Coe off! Coe jumps back into Kansleri's guard.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansleri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Kansleri looking to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansleri is keeping the position for now.
Kansleri is trying to hold Coe in close to prevent damage but Coe has managed to pass into half guard.
Kansleri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kansleri looking for submissions off his back.
Coe wants to free his trapped foot but Kansleri is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri gets back to full guard.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kansleri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Kansleri looking to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coe is fighting to break Kansleri's control of his arms but Kansleri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kansleri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
Kansleri trying to control but Coe postures up.
Coe trying to control from half guard but Kansleri is working away.
Kansleri trying to control from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking to advance position but Kansleri won't allow it.
Coe works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (0) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to improve position but can't.
Coe advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (7) vs (0) Kansleri
Coe trying to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Coe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kansleri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kansleri shrugs it off.
Kansleri manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Coe is looking for a kimura here.
Coe wants to take a breather but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.
Kansleri has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Master Chai's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.

Kansleri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kansleri is trying to get back to full guard.

Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kansleri defends it well.
Kansleri is trying to get back to full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.
Kansleri won't allow Coe to pass to mount.
Kansleri trying to control but Coe postures up.
Coe prevents Kansleri from improving his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kansleri!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (10) vs (0) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to lock up and control but Coe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kansleri is looking to escape.

Coe has hold of Kansleri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kansleri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri regains half guard.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.

Kansleri actively working from the bottom here.
Kansleri wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kansleri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coe is really struggling to control Kansleri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Coe is pressing down on Kansleri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kansleri is holding on for now.
Coe is working hard here to advance position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking to improve his position.
Coe trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coe takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
David Allan Coe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 1813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1632 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

197 cm
34 yrs
215 lbs

192 cm
37 yrs
200 lbs

Canoe

Kansleri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Canoe fails to land the takedown.
Kansleri's coach down at Master Chai's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kansleri moves into the clinch.
Canoe has Kansleri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kansleri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kansleri pulls guard effortlessly.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
Canoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kansleri looking for a guillotine here but Canoe defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansleri is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canoe trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe 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.
Kansleri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.

Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansleri wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kansleri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kansleri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (0) vs (5) Kansleri
You can see the frustration on Canoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canoe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Canoe (0) vs (7) Kansleri

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kansleri tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Kansleri content just to control the position here.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri controlling the position easily from mount.
Canoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Kansleri has a good base and remains in mount.
Canoe tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Canoe working to try and regain half guard.
Canoe tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to control the position but Kansleri now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Canoe (0) vs (10) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to keep control of the position but Canoe is staying busy.
Kansleri doesn't have the hooks in and Canoe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (10) Kansleri
Canoe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe postures up.

Kansleri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canoe defends it easily.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.
Kansleri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe controlling the action here.
Canoe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Canoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Canoe is thwarting Kansleri's attempts to control the position.
Kansleri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Canoe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kansleri is trying to maintain the position but Canoe is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Canoe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Canoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kansleri sees it coming and defends easily.

Canoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe prevents Kansleri from improving his position.

Canoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kansleri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canoe.

Canoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Kansleri regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansleri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (5) vs (10) Kansleri

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kansleri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Canoe keeps moving and retains side control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Canoe off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Canoe (5) vs (14) Kansleri
Kansleri biding his time, controlling Canoe.
Canoe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Canoe rolls, trying to escape but Kansleri keeps control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Canoe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kansleri controls the action.
Canoe tries to escape but Kansleri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Kansleri go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is really stuck here.
Canoe turns into Kansleri and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (7) vs (14) Kansleri

Canoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Canoe trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controls Canoe momentarily but Canoe frees himself.

Kansleri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canoe content to stall in guard here.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kansleri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.

Canoe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 14 to 7.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1622 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 19521 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta Kansleri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

192 cm
37 yrs
200 lbs

195 cm
31 yrs
280 lbs

Kansleri

Karelin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Karelin moves into the clinch.

Kansleri decides to pull guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin 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.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kansleri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karelin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karelin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kansleri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karelin defends it easily.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansleri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.

Kansleri has his foot on Karelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Kansleri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (0) Karelin

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is controlling Kansleri's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Karelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin has his hands on Kansleri's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Kansleri is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kansleri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kansleri is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kansleri's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Karelin advances to half guard.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karelin is just content to waste time from the top position. Kansleri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kansleri is controlling Karelin's posture.
Kansleri is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin 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.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (2) vs (5) Karelin

Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Karelin tries for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
Kansleri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (4) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kansleri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Kansleri uses his free foot to push down on Karelin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karelin.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (7) vs (5) Karelin
Kansleri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karelin regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kansleri controls the pace.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Kansleri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin pulls Kansleri in close to prevent any damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kansleri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working a defensive guard here.
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin is trying to hold Kansleri in close to prevent damage but Kansleri has managed to pass into half guard.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Kansleri has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kansleri in particular looking to stall.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Karelin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kansleri controlling the pace.
Karelin controlling the position well.
Karelin is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Karelin trying to hold on to Kansleri's head to control him but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri trying to control from Karelin's half guard. Karelin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kansleri content to stall in guard here.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Kansleri controlling him for the moment.

Karelin has his foot on Kansleri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kansleri works his way back into a safe position though.

Karelin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kansleri uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (10) vs (5) Karelin
The referee asks Kansleri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kansleri prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kansleri wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
Karelin tries to bench press Kansleri off him but Kansleri keeps the position.
Karelin sneaks back into half guard.
Karelin tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin is pressing down on Kansleri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1870 p4p, 230 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1456 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta Kansleri told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

183 cm
28 yrs
208 lbs

192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs

Average

Kansleri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Average shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Kansleri
Kansleri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kansleri.
Average's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kansleri 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.
Average 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.
Kansleri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average passes into half guard.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Average 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kansleri is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.
Kansleri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average managing to control the position.
Kansleri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Average is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kansleri's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri won't allow Average to sweep him here.

Kansleri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average is trying to keep Kansleri in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average pulls Kansleri in close to prevent any damage.

Kansleri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kansleri has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Kansleri trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Kansleri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Average pulls Kansleri in close to prevent any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kansleri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kansleri looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (4) vs (2) Kansleri
Average is pushing down on Kansleri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kansleri is fighting to maintain full guard but Average has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to get back to full guard.
Kansleri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Kansleri pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.
Kansleri controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
Average wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Kansleri managing to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Kansleri.
Average controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Average drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kansleri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kansleri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kansleri!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (4) vs (6) Kansleri
Average wants to control but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Average!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (4) vs (8) Kansleri
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average tries to lock up and control but Kansleri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kansleri wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Average haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Average tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Average can't escape the position.
Kansleri is looking to work his way around to Average's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Kansleri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Average trying to control here.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Average trying to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kansleri defends well.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kansleri trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.

Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kansleri defends well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Average is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (6) vs (8) Kansleri
Kansleri gets back to full guard.

Kansleri working for submissions but it's allowed Average to get to half guard.
Average content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average is keen to just control but Kansleri is a slippery customer.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to get back to full guard.

Kansleri looking for submissions off his back.
Kansleri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Average has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Average passes Kansleri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Average wants to work for an arm triangle but Kansleri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kansleri tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.
Kansleri trying to control here.
Average wants to control but Kansleri is keeping him busy.

Average is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Average is keen to just control but Kansleri is a slippery customer.
Average content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Average seems to be looking for submissions.
Average trying to mount his opponent but Kansleri defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kansleri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average is pressing down on Kansleri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kansleri is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 8 to 6.
Rauta Kansleri is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Rauta Kansleri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1448 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amand Toussaint (ranked 21436 p4p, 594 weight class). Rauta Kansleri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs

176 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

Kansleri

Toussaint

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kansleri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kansleri manages to pull guard.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toussaint manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (0) Toussaint
Kansleri looking to pass the guard.
Toussaint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kansleri looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint managing to control the position.
Kansleri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard.
Toussaint pulls Kansleri in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Kansleri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from the top position.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.
Kansleri stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
Kansleri is stalling in the full guard.
Kansleri trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toussaint looking for a sweep. Not yet Toussaint, not yet.
Toussaint looking to control.
Kansleri wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is keeping the position.
Toussaint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.
Toussaint wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint being controlled here, momentarily.
Toussaint tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard.
Kansleri stands and throws Toussaint's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (5) vs (0) Toussaint
Toussaint tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toussaint is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Toussaint is looking to reverse the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to advance to mount but Toussaint denies him.
Toussaint is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kansleri is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kansleri (7) vs (0) Toussaint
Kansleri trying to control but Toussaint is having none of it.
Toussaint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kansleri moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kansleri (10) vs (0) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Will Kansleri go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kansleri controlling the positon.
Kansleri trying to control momentarily.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Toussaint tries to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Toussaint preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kansleri.
Kansleri controls the action.
Toussaint trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kansleri controlling the positon.
Toussaint prevents Kansleri from getting a body triangle.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Toussaint trying to control but not successfully.
Toussaint tries to break free.
Kansleri slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Toussaint looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kansleri.
Kansleri really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Toussaint.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Toussaint looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kansleri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kansleri is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kansleri continues to stall.
Kansleri is trying to stick to Toussaint's back but Toussaint is turning into Kansleri. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kansleri's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Toussaint.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (10) vs (2) Toussaint

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toussaint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Toussaint has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kansleri trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint passes into half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is trying to control but Toussaint passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (10) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toussaint prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Toussaint is taking a breather. Kansleri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Toussaint is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 6447 p4p, 519 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1440 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

180 cm
26 yrs
195 lbs

192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs

Silverio

Kansleri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Silverio drives through and clinches with Kansleri against the cage.
Silverio tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it.

Kansleri jumps guard.
Kansleri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kansleri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Kansleri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kansleri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Kansleri controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri is continuing to stall.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri looking to pass the guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Kansleri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kansleri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio forces his way into half guard.
Kansleri is trying to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri won't allow Silverio to pass to mount.
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Kansleri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is trying to control but Silverio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri is trying to improve his position.

Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kansleri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Kansleri!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (4) Kansleri

Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kansleri stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kansleri!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (7) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to regain half guard here but Kansleri keeps moving and retains side control.
Kansleri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri takes a little break here. Silverio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silverio prevents Kansleri from improving position.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Kansleri controls the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kansleri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kansleri has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (5) vs (9) Kansleri
Silverio can't escape the position.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Kansleri has control of the leg.
Kansleri moves into full mount! Silverio won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (12) Kansleri
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio is having none of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kansleri controlling his opponent.
Kansleri is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kansleri uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (15) Kansleri
Silverio is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kansleri has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (5) vs (18) Kansleri
Kansleri biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Silverio tries to break free.
Kansleri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kansleri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I would not like to be Silverio right now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Kansleri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kansleri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kansleri struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.

Kansleri looking for the choke from the back.
Kansleri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The adventures of Kansleri the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 18 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1403 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 888 p4p, 128 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs

200 cm
39 yrs
215 lbs

Kansleri

Dassler

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rudi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Kansleri moves into range and clinches up with Dassler.

Kansleri jumps guard and drags Dassler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kansleri working for a triangle but Dassler defends it easily.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler is still trying to improve position.

Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is pushing down on Kansleri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kansleri is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kansleri actively working from the bottom here.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri tries to roll over but Dassler keeps him under control.

Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Dassler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kansleri trying to control here.

Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Kansleri defends the submission attempt.

Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri is trying to control but can't.
Dassler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (0) vs (3) Dassler

Dassler working for a submission but Kansleri is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dassler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kansleri is looking to get to half guard.
Kansleri manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Dassler is working for a kimura but Kansleri is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is thwarting Kansleri's attempts to control the position.

Dassler is looking for a kimura but Kansleri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dassler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.

Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kansleri sees it coming and defends easily.

Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kansleri is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.

Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kansleri defends it well.

Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to hold on to Dassler's head to control him but Dassler postures up.

Dassler is looking for a kimura but Kansleri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.

Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kansleri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
Dassler prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Kansleri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Dassler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dassler preventing the sweep.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kansleri wants to sweep here but Dassler controlling him for the moment.
Kansleri looking to control.

Kansleri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dassler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.

Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kansleri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dassler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (3) Dassler

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kansleri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kansleri has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
Kansleri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Dassler has his foot on Kansleri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kansleri works his way back into a safe position though.

Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kansleri defends well.
Kansleri looking to pass the guard.
Dassler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kansleri controls the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kansleri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kansleri defends it easily.
Dassler keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Dassler looking for subs off his back but Kansleri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kansleri is looking to advance position but Dassler won't allow it.
Kansleri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kansleri pulls his head out easily.

Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kansleri is keen to just control but Dassler is a slippery customer.

Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kansleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dassler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kansleri controlling the action here.

Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kansleri pulls his head out easily.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kansleri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dassler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kansleri controlling the action here.

Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kansleri pulls his head out easily.
Kansleri content to control rather than advance.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to mount his opponent but Dassler defends it.

Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kansleri is keen to just control but Dassler is a slippery customer.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kansleri trying to control the pace.
Kansleri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dassler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kansleri is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kansleri is pressing down on Dassler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dassler is holding on for now.
Kansleri is taking a breather. Dassler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dassler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Kansleri is controlling well.

Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kansleri pulls his head out easily.
Kansleri prevents Dassler from improving his position.
Kansleri works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (5) vs (3) Dassler

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri taking a breather here.
Dassler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kansleri just content to control the position.
Dassler tries to bench press Kansleri off him but Kansleri keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kansleri gets to mount! Dassler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kansleri (7) vs (3) Dassler
Kansleri prevents Dassler from getting the reversal.
Kansleri moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Kansleri (10) vs (3) Dassler

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dassler can't escape the position.
Kansleri controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Dassler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dassler keeps trying to improve his position.
Dassler turns into Kansleri and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (10) vs (5) Dassler
Kansleri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dassler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (12) vs (5) Dassler

Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dassler looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri forces his way into half guard.
Dassler tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1406 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 644 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs

188 cm
36 yrs
187 lbs

Kansleri

Hunt

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansleri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.

Kansleri gets a clinch.

Kansleri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hunt uses from the top position.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kansleri has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kansleri wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Kansleri controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansleri pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kansleri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansleri is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kansleri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pushing down on Kansleri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kansleri is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Kansleri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kansleri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (0) vs (3) Hunt
Kansleri is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Kansleri struggling a bit here.
Hunt tries to move to mount but Kansleri blocks the move with his legs.
Kansleri is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from improving position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Hunt advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kansleri (0) vs (5) Hunt
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Kansleri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kansleri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt won't allow Kansleri to sweep him here.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt passes Kansleri's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kansleri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Kansleri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Kansleri is working away.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Kansleri defends it.
Kansleri is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Kansleri is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Kansleri is defending the position.
Kansleri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Kansleri won't allow it.
Kansleri trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (0) vs (8) Hunt
Kansleri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt is looking to control Kansleri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansleri moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (5) vs (8) Hunt

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt trying to remain calm as Kansleri controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Kansleri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansleri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (8) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kansleri trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kansleri content to control rather than advance.
Kansleri stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kansleri works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (11) vs (8) Hunt
Kansleri wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from side mount.
Hunt wants to control but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Kansleri keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1255 p4p, 183 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 3443 p4p, 405 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

192 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs

200 cm
45 yrs
212 lbs

Kansleri

Laloosh

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kansleri rushes Laloosh and presses him up against the ropes.

Kansleri jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kansleri holds on and takes a little breather.
Kansleri looking to control.
Kansleri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laloosh's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (0) Laloosh
Kansleri sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Laloosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh being controlled here, momentarily.
Laloosh keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laloosh 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.
Laloosh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kansleri controls the pace.
Kansleri passes Laloosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kansleri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but Laloosh defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the pace.
Kansleri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laloosh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laloosh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kansleri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laloosh keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (5) vs (0) Laloosh
Kansleri looking to control but Laloosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laloosh tries to reverse the position but Kansleri maintains control.
Laloosh wants to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laloosh is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Kansleri tries to control but Laloosh wriggling away.
Laloosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laloosh tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Kansleri moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kansleri (8) vs (0) Laloosh

Kansleri is looking for the choke from the back position but Laloosh is controlling his hands well.
Kansleri is hanging on to Laloosh's back as he tries to escape.
Laloosh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is riding his opponent, not letting Laloosh buck him off.
Laloosh rolls, trying to escape but Kansleri keeps control of the position.
Kansleri controls the action.
Laloosh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kansleri biding his time, controlling Laloosh.
Kansleri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Laloosh tries to break free.
Kansleri trying to control.
I would not like to be Laloosh right now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh is keeping busy.
Good control from Kansleri.
Kansleri gets his hands free as Laloosh looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kansleri controlling the positon.
Kansleri is hanging on to Laloosh's back as he tries to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking to control Laloosh but Laloosh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kansleri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laloosh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kansleri controlling from the back.
Kansleri gets his hands free as Laloosh looks to control.
Laloosh can't escape the position.

Laloosh fending off the submission attempt from Kansleri.
Laloosh wants to control his opponent's hands but Kansleri gets his hands free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh is in bad spot here.
Kansleri keeps control of the position easily here as Laloosh tries to buck him off.
Laloosh just trying to survive but Kansleri is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling well, preventing Laloosh from escaping the position.
Laloosh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kansleri.
Laloosh is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kansleri off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kansleri trying to control.
What can Laloosh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Laloosh is keeping busy.
Kansleri biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kansleri's guard. Nice work there by Laloosh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (8) vs (2) Laloosh
Laloosh postures up.
Laloosh content to stall in guard here.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Laloosh advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (8) vs (5) Laloosh

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Laloosh postures up.

Laloosh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laloosh passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kansleri!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kansleri (8) vs (7) Laloosh

Laloosh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kansleri manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kansleri tries to buck Laloosh off but Laloosh is having none of it.
Kansleri wants to control but Laloosh postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri prevents Laloosh from moving into mount.
Kansleri is trying to get back to half guard.
Kansleri is trying to control Laloosh's posture but Laloosh avoids it.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Laloosh keeps moving and retains side control.
Laloosh wants to control but Kansleri is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laloosh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Rauta Kansleri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1139 p4p, 171 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1905 p4p, 251 weight class). Mangrove comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

192 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs

173 cm
38 yrs
170 lbs

Kansleri

Mangrove

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mangrove forces Kansleri back against the cage and clinches.

Mangrove drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kansleri has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansleri controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri tries to move to mount but Mangrove blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kansleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangrove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kansleri is controlling the pace.
Kansleri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control from the bottom.
Mangrove won't allow Kansleri to pass to mount.
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kansleri is working away from the top position though.
Kansleri is trying to control. Mangrove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kansleri trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but Mangrove defending well.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
Kansleri not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansleri working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mangrove's thigh. Mangrove counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mangrove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.
Kansleri won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.

Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kansleri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (3) vs (2) Mangrove
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kansleri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kansleri has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Kansleri wants to hit a switch here but Mangrove passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kansleri there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (5) Mangrove

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but Mangrove has a good base and remains in mount.
Mangrove looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kansleri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri is doing well to control the position and prevent Mangrove from advancing to side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove prevents Kansleri from improving his position.

Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kansleri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kansleri is looking to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to control Mangrove's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kansleri avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Mangrove has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansleri being controlled here, momentarily.

Mangrove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kansleri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangrove has managed to get both his arms back between Kansleri's legs - danger averted.
Mangrove sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Mangrove keeps trying to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to sweep but instead, Mangrove has passed into half guard.
Mangrove passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kansleri!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mangrove is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kansleri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kansleri has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sit in guard and control but Mangrove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (10) Mangrove
Kansleri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mangrove postures up.

Kansleri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mangrove manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (10) Mangrove

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.

Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kansleri's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (12) Mangrove
Kansleri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri 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.
Mangrove postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Alka Mangrove thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3350 p4p, 408 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 973 p4p, 144 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

189 cm
41 yrs
215 lbs

192 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs

Burns

Kansleri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kansleri moves into range and clinches up with Burns.

Kansleri pulls guard effortlessly.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Kansleri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burns is now in half guard.
Kansleri tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Kansleri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kansleri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns 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.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Master Chai's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Burns has gone for a leg lock! Kansleri slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.

Burns has his foot on Kansleri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kansleri works his way back into a safe position though.
Kansleri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (5) Kansleri
Kansleri happy to just control the position for now.
Burns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kansleri is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (0) vs (7) Kansleri
Burns tries to lock up and control but Kansleri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kansleri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kansleri fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Kansleri looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Kansleri tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Kansleri is looking to work his way around to Burns's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kansleri tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Kansleri controlling the pace for now.
Kansleri takes Burns's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Burns is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (10) Kansleri

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controls the action.
Kansleri tries to get the hooks in deep but Burns pushed the leg off.
Burns tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kansleri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Burns rolls, trying to escape but Kansleri keeps control of the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns turns into Kansleri and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (10) Kansleri

Kansleri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (10) Kansleri
Kansleri is letting Burns control him for a moment.
Kansleri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kansleri has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kansleri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Kansleri is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Kansleri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri struggling a bit here.

Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kansleri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kansleri can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Kansleri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to improve position but can't.
Kansleri is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Kansleri is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep.

Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kansleri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kansleri is not content to let Burns control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri manages to get to full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Kansleri controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns won't allow Kansleri to sweep him here.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns postures up.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansleri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns is fighting to break Kansleri's control of his arms but Kansleri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kansleri is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (5) vs (12) Kansleri
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Burns is adopting a defensive guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns is really struggling to control Kansleri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kansleri advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (15) Kansleri
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kansleri just content to control the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (5) vs (17) Kansleri
Burns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Kansleri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kansleri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (20) Kansleri
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from mount.
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kansleri content just to control the position here.
Burns wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (5) vs (23) Kansleri
Good control from Kansleri.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Burns tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kansleri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Kansleri controlling from mount.
Burns tries to hold on but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (5) vs (26) Kansleri

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 26 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2157 p4p, 268 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 936 p4p, 125 weight class). Amaury comes to the ring accompanied by Vultures Fly. Rauta Kansleri is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

201 cm
31 yrs
205 lbs

192 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs

Amaury

Kansleri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Amaury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amaury tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it.
Amaury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kansleri to keep the fight standing.

Amaury pulls Kansleri into guard.
Amaury 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amaury trying to control the position.

Kansleri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kansleri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amaury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amaury is looking for a triangle but Kansleri pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amaury not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kansleri passes into half guard.
Kansleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amaury does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amaury trying to hold on to Kansleri's head to control him but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Master Chai's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Amaury is refusing to be controlled, as Kansleri sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is taking a breather. Amaury says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amaury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kansleri is taking a breather. Amaury says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amaury makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amaury.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaury wants to control the position but Kansleri says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Amaury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kansleri pulls his head out easily.
Kansleri trying to control from Amaury's half guard. Amaury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kansleri controlling from the top position.

Amaury is looking for a triangle but Kansleri pushes his legs off easily.
Kansleri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
Amaury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Kansleri lying in Amaury's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Amaury decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kansleri taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mozes Amaury!
After the fight, Mozes Amaury was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 119 Bathory vs Jacobson
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Gariniho dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gariniho throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gariniho connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Kansleri's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gariniho throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.
Gariniho cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansleri checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansleri.
Kansleri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a hook
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gariniho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gariniho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gariniho scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Gariniho blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Gariniho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansleri just manages to avoid it.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Gariniho saw that one coming.
Gariniho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansleri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gariniho throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri tries to move into range but Gariniho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gariniho moves away.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Gariniho slips the punch.
Gariniho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Gariniho. Beautiful body shot.
Kansleri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Gariniho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Gariniho ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gariniho misses the target.#T2#
Gariniho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gariniho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansleri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gariniho circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansleri defending well as Gariniho loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Gariniho's leg. Gariniho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gariniho throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gariniho.
Gariniho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gariniho cracks Kansleri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gariniho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Gariniho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gariniho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gariniho scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri misses with a hook
and Gariniho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansleri thinking.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Gariniho's head but Gariniho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gariniho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Kansleri sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Gariniho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gariniho checks a leg kick. #CL#
Gariniho instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gariniho.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Gariniho tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gariniho lands a head shot.
Gariniho throws a shot to the body.
Gariniho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gariniho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansleri motions for Gariniho to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gariniho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gariniho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansleri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Gariniho blocks the low kick.#T4#
Kansleri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri blocks a leg kick.
Gariniho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansleri's calf.
Gariniho tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but Gariniho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gariniho throws a quick counter head kick but Kansleri was just out of range.
Gariniho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansleri!
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gariniho misses with a low kick.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gariniho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Gariniho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gariniho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gariniho tries to clinch up but Kansleri circles away and keeps his distance.
Gariniho slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Gariniho lands a nice hook to Kansleri's body. Kansleri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neyman Gariniho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Gariniho ducks down to avoid it.
Kansleri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gariniho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gariniho duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gariniho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gariniho takes one to the chin there.
Kansleri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Gariniho is out of range.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Gariniho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansleri can do to turn this around?
Gariniho connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Gariniho as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gariniho is able to avoid easily.
Gariniho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gariniho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kansleri will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Gariniho.
Kansleri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Gariniho misses the shot to the body.
Gariniho defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Gariniho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gariniho needs to keep his hands up - Kansleri had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Gariniho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Gariniho darts in and clinches Kansleri up against the cage.
Kansleri lands with a right to the head.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Gariniho misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gariniho just misses with a punch to the body.
Gariniho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gariniho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and Gariniho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gariniho connects with the punch.
Gariniho scores with a jab.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gariniho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gariniho misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Gariniho looks to throw a body kick
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gariniho throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Kansleri throws a jab when Gariniho was well out of range.
Kansleri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Gariniho blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Gariniho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gariniho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansleri under the eye.
Gariniho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansleri swings for the body but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Gariniho's front leg but catches the back leg as Gariniho tries to avoid it. #T3#
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Gariniho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gariniho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gariniho slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Gariniho jabs at Kansleri's body.
Gariniho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansleri lands the left hand.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Gariniho throws a series of punches but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gariniho checks it well.
Kansleri fails to land with a series of punches.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gariniho connects with a single shot there.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gariniho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri throws a hook but Gariniho avoids it easily.#T4#
Gariniho doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away.
Neyman Gariniho is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gariniho to counter with a crisp jab.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri throws a lazy body kick
and Gariniho counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Gariniho cracks Kansleri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gariniho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gariniho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kansleri has time to react.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansleri.
Good leg kick by Gariniho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Gariniho cracks the inside of Kansleri's front leg.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Gariniho ducked under it nicely.
Gariniho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
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 Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gariniho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gariniho with a jab.
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Gariniho avoids them all with ease.
Kansleri throws a jab when Gariniho was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Gariniho.
Gariniho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gariniho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gariniho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri motions for Gariniho to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Gariniho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Gariniho's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A jab from Kansleri misses. #CL#
Kansleri gets tackled into the cage by Gariniho. Gariniho maintains the clinch.
Gariniho blocks a body shot from Kansleri.
A right hand to the body from Gariniho.
Kansleri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gariniho tries a knee to the head but Kansleri blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansleri thinking. #T1#
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gariniho.
Gariniho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Gariniho.#CL#
Gariniho clinches up with Kansleri and pushes him back against the cage.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Gariniho.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Gariniho throws an elbow that misses.
Gariniho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Gariniho there.
Kansleri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gariniho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gariniho pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Gariniho has closed the distance and engaged Kansleri in a clinch.
Gariniho pushes Kansleri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gariniho lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gariniho has Kansleri pressed against the cage, preventing Kansleri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri feints a counter leg kick.
Gariniho punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Kansleri.#CL#
Gariniho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Gariniho manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target. #CL#
Gariniho clinches.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gariniho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gariniho wants to stall.
Gariniho blocking some punches.
Gariniho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kansleri.#T3##BC2#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Gariniho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansleri scores with a jab.
Neyman Gariniho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kansleri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gariniho digs a good body shot into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses
and Gariniho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice body shot.
Kansleri tries to move into range but Gariniho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gariniho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Gariniho moves into the clinch.
Gariniho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Gariniho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gariniho!
Kansleri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Gariniho misses with a double jab.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Gariniho.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
A clash of legs there as Gariniho blocks the low kick.
Gariniho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri throws a lazy body kick
and Gariniho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gariniho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gariniho misses with a double jab
and Kansleri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansleri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Kansleri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neyman Gariniho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gariniho 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 113 Urani vs Bathory
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Kansleri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kansleri wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Kansleri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith jabs Kansleri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Kansleri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansleri swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansleri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Kansleri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansleri as he connects with a hook.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansleri's calf.
Kansleri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansleri scrambles back to his feet.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kansleri finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Kansleri blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri avoids a kick to the body.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri scores with a nice head shot.
Kansleri fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansleri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith digs a good hook to Kansleri's body.
Smith throws a low kick but Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kansleri thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansleri is wise to it.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kansleri backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith thuds his right hand into Kansleri'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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Smith swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
A left lands for Smith.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansleri finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kansleri really felt that one!
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansleri lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kansleri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansleri takes one to the side of the head.
Smith digs a good hook to Kansleri's body.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.#T2#
That kick from Smith tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri jabs at Smith's body.
Kansleri delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Smith tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kansleri settles back down.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kansleri blocks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansleri's head.
Nice body punch from Smith. #T3#
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a hook. Kansleri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Kansleri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a cross.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Kansleri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kansleri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansleri on the side of the head.
Kansleri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Kansleri saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansleri's elbow.
Smith is leaning against Kansleri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kansleri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Kansleri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri.
Smith is leaning against Kansleri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Kansleri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kansleri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kansleri is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith is fighting to break Kansleri's control of his arms but Kansleri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Kansleri pulls Smith in to control the position. #T3#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Kansleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Kansleri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith connects with the punch.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith lands with a straight right. Kansleri didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kansleri's belly button to the back.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Reid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri thuds a left hand into Reid's body.
Reid lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Reid misses with a hook.
Reid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansleri looks to throw a body kick
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Reid sees coming a mile off.
Reid connects with an inside leg kick.
Reid lands a right hook to the body.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Reid moves out of range.
Kansleri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri wants to slow Reid down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Reid.
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Reid's leg but Reid calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Reid missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Reid lands a jab.
Reid lands with an overhand left.
Kansleri scores with a three punch combo!
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reid misses with a looping left.
Reid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri wants to land a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Reid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reid.
Reid thuds his right hand into Kansleri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kansleri throws out a leg kick but Reid moves out of range and Kansleri only half commits.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Reid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kansleri in his tracks.
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri jabs Reid right on the nose. Reid blinks but takes it well.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Reid connects with an inside leg kick.
Reid throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansleri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reid thuds his right hand into Kansleri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kansleri blocks a low kick nicely.
Reid wants to clinch.
Kansleri wants to clinch
and Reid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
Reid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Kansleri.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansleri's sensitive parts. #T3#
Reid looks for the body kick but Kansleri saw that one coming.
Kansleri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kansleri connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kansleri moves out of range of the leg kick from Reid.
Reid just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKansleri.
Reid drops his hands momentarily and Kansleri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reid cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Kansleri clinches up against the cage.
Reid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kansleri lands a body shot.
I was talking to Kansleri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kansleri lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kansleri.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Reid. That snapped Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Reid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.#T4#
Kansleri thumps Reid with a low kick.
Kansleri throws a good cross that connects.
Reid scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansleri should have avoided that one.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but Reid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Reid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansleri, pushing him back against the cage.
Reid is working Kansleri over against the cage.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kansleri or not.
Reid digs a right hand into Kansleri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kansleri's gas tank.
Reid is working Kansleri over against the cage.
Kansleri is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Reid tries to work over Kansleri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid lands with a right to the head.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Reid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reid sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Reid forces Kansleri back against the cage and clinches.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Reid.
A shot in the inside from Reid.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Reid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kansleri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reid can turn it around.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kansleri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Reid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Reid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reid tries to work over Kansleri's front leg with a kick but Kansleri checks it. #T1#
Reid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reid throws a jab when Kansleri was well out of range.
Kansleri throws a big counter combination but Reid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab by Reid.
Reid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reid throws a nice looking combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Reid moves out of range easily.
Reid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reid tries to work over Kansleri's front leg with a kick but Kansleri checks it.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansleri connects with a single shot there.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Reid 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.
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansleri tries to clinch there but Reid circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Reid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid. #T2#
Reid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
A jab from Kansleri finds it's way through Reid's defenses.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansleri. That did some damage!
Reid throws a low kick but Kansleri avoids it.
Reid slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
Reid connects with an inside leg kick.
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Reid is looking to slow Kansleri down with leg kicks.
Reid tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
Reid misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansleri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Reid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but Reid checks it.
Kansleri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kansleri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reid wants to counter the offense by Kansleri and move into the clinch position.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Reid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansleri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansleri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansleri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansleri under the eye.
Reid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reid thuds a left hand into Kansleri's body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid throws out a counter right but Kansleri avoids it with no problem.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
It looked like Kansleri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Reid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Reid jabs at Kansleri's body.
Reid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaheim Reid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reid swinging wildly here.
Kansleri misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansleri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansleri walks into a straight right hand from Reid.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reid throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid 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#
Kansleri misses with a double jab
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reid.
Nice cross by Reid.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Reid wants to slow Kansleri down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansleri is looking to counter the offense by Reid and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Reid coming out on top.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Reid tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but Reid checks it.
Reid misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri slips a straight right by Reid.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Reid manages to avoid it.
Kansleri tests Reid's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Reid.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reid.
Kansleri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansleri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reid.
Jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reid.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid misses with a head kick.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Reid moved away.
Kansleri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansleri tests Reid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Reid seems unphased.
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!
Reid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansleri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reid walks into a stiff left hand from Kansleri.
Reid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reid dips to his left and cracks Kansleri with an uppercut!
Kansleri tries a low kick but Reid avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reid!
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reid blocks a leg kick.
Reid lands a body shot.
Kansleri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansleri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reid jabs at Kansleri's body.
Kansleri is looking to clinch but Reid is avoiding it.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Reid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Reid scores with a jab. Kansleri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Reid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reid throws a series of punches but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansleri. That did some damage!
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reid moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Reid catches Kansleri right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Kansleri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Reid lands a head kick. Kansleri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kansleri moves forwards but Reid connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Reid has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid lands a body shot.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Reid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansleri's elbow.
Kansleri misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reid 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
A very excited looking Jaheim Reid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
letting Antonio counter with a right hand.
Antonio lands a head shot.
Antonio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansleri's calf.
Kansleri tries to work over Antonio's front leg with a kick but Antonio checks it.
Antonio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antonio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kansleri at a distance. #CL#
Antonio has managed to clinch.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Kansleri tries to break the clinch but Antonio is controlling the position.
Antonio lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Kansleri manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antonio stops Kansleri from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Antonio won't allow Kansleri to get back to his feet.
Kansleri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Antonio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Antonio stays in close to Kansleri's body and controls the position.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet but Antonio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Antonio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kansleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri moves out of range as Antonio strikes.
Antonio throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a leg kick.
Antonio lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Antonio lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansleri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Antonio misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected. #CL#
Antonio clinches up with Kansleri and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A hook to the body from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansleri's elbow. #TD2#
Kansleri jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri wants to stand but Antonio is controlling the position.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Antonio manages to pass to side control.
Antonio prevents Kansleri from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kansleri is trying to stand back up but Antonio is controlling him
Antonio trying to pass the guard but Kansleri defending well. #T3#
Antonio wants to stand up but Kansleri is controlling the position.
Antonio is looking to advance position but Kansleri won't allow it. #ES2#
Kansleri kicks off Antonio and gets to his feet.
Antonio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Kansleri.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Antonio's head back.
Antonio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antonio slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Antonio closes the distance but Kansleri moves to the side
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri lands with a cross.
Eugenio Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonio.
Kansleri 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!
Kansleri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antonio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kansleri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
letting Antonio counter with a right hand.
Kansleri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Antonio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Antonio stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Antonio closes the distance and pushes Kansleri back into the cage.
I was talking to Antonio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Antonio keeps him there for the moment.
Kansleri is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antonio.
A left hand lands to the body for Kansleri. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Kansleri finds it's way through Antonio's defenses.
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kansleri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Antonio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Antonio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Antonio.
Antonio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonio.
Kansleri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antonio catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Antonio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Antonio tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Antonio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansleri scores with the left hand. Antonio knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Antonio checks a low kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri thuds his right hand into Antonio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Antonio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansleri.
Antonio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Antonio darts in and clinches Kansleri up against the cage.
Antonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antonio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio lands with a good body shot.
Antonio sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Kansleri feints and then cracks Antonio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Antonio down.
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antonio. Antonio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Antonio closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Antonio missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antonio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Antonio moves away and avoids it.
Antonio tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kansleri manages to circle out of the way.
Antonio is looking to clinch.
Kansleri looks to land a combination but Antonio avoids it well.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansleri as he connects with a hook.
Antonio tries to clinch up.
Antonio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonio stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Antonio moves out of range.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but Antonio checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Antonio.#T2##CL#
Antonio moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.
Antonio lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonio.
Antonio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antonio.
A frustrated look appears on Kansleri's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Kansleri drags the fight down to the ground.
Antonio controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Antonio stands and steps away. Kansleri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antonio.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Antonio.
Kansleri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Antonio moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antonio tries to clinch up but Kansleri circles away and keeps his distance.
Antonio dodges the punch combination from Kansleri. #T3#
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eugenio Antonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Antonio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Antonio avoids it.
Antonio tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Antonio moves away and avoids it.
Antonio wants to clinch up but Kansleri keeps it at a distance.
Kansleri scores with a punch to the head.
Antonio defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Antonio throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Antonio is out of range.
Antonio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Antonio lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri fakes the leg kick and cracks Antonio in the body. #CL#
Antonio rushes Kansleri and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri gets through Antonio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Antonio misses with some punches.
Antonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonio keeps control of Kansleri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eugenio Antonio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Antonio on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansleri.
Antonio misses with some punches. #TD2#
Kansleri gets control of Antonio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kansleri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Kansleri has his feet on Antonio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Antonio tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Antonio working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antonio.
Antonio is looking to clinch.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonio misses with a hook to the body
and Kansleri counters with a three punch combo that has Antonio backing up. Antonio nods at Kansleri to acknowledge the strikes.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Antonio slips the punch.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antonio avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Antonio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antonio moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antonio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri throws a hook but Antonio blocks it.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kansleri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Antonio has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansleri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kansleri lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Kansleri drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Antonio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Kansleri pushes Antonio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Antonio fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antonio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kansleri. Antonio shrugs it off though.
Antonio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antonio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansleri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Antonio throws a series of punches but Kansleri avoids them all with ease.
Antonio tries to clinch up but Kansleri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansleri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antonio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Antonio off balance momentarily.#T2#
Antonio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antonio throws a combination that misses
and Kansleri counters with a nice body kick.
Kansleri swings for the body but Antonio moves out of range.
Kansleri walks into a straight right hand from Antonio.
Antonio moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Kansleri jabs Antonio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Antonio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Antonio moves into the clinch successfully.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri. #BC2#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansleri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansleri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Antonio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Kansleri digs a good body shot into Antonio's ribs.#T3#
Kansleri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kansleri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kansleri connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Antonio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Antonio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antonio tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Antonio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antonio missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri throws out a counter right but Antonio avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Kansleri.
Antonio is looking to clinch.
Kansleri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansleri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Antonio coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri throws a hook but Antonio blocks it.#CL#
Antonio instigates a clinch.
Antonio working aggressively here.
Antonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Antonio throws a head punch that misses.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri is looking to break free of the clinch but Antonio has double underhooks.
Antonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansleri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Antonio keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Antonio on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonio.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
Antonio tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing Antonio back against the cage.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kansleri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kansleri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kansleri is wriggling around but Antonio manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Antonio seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Kansleri pushes Antonio off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kansleri 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Andreev misses with a hook.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Andreev ducked under it nicely.
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev working Kansleri over with strikes.
Kansleri is trying to stand up here but Andreev is controlling him well.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kansleri's head. #ES2#
Kansleri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansleri sprawls and moves away.
Andreev 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.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Andreev sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Andreev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Andreev working the ground and pound from side control.
Kansleri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andreev controls the position from side control.
Kansleri tries to escape but Andreev is in control. #SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Andreev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andreev trying to control the position but Kansleri is working away.
Kansleri is pushing Andreev's head away, looking to escape. Andreev manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Andreev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kansleri tries to escape but Andreev is in control. #T2#
Andreev cracks Kansleri with a big right hand but Kansleri just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kansleri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andreev is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Andreev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kansleri taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet.
Andreev working the ground and pound but Kansleri is defending the strikes.
Andreev working the body and head with strikes. #ES2#
Kansleri sneaks out the side door and pushes Andreev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andreev's calf.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Andreev checks it
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kansleri slips a jab from Andreev.
Kansleri moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Kansleri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Andreev swings widly with a right hand
and Kansleri counters with a good low kick that Andreev was not able to check.
Kansleri with a hook.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Andreev checks it
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev blocks a jab.
Andreev throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.#T4#
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Kansleri misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreev blocks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Kansleri.
Kansleri feints a jab promting Andreev to slip. Kansleri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andreev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Kansleri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andreev. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andreev misses with a hook to the body
and Kansleri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andreev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri flicks out a counter leg kick but Andreev steps away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kansleri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andreev cracks Kansleri with an open hand slap.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Kansleri throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Andreev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Kansleri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andreev slips a straight right by Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreev's hands.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri throws a right hand that misses
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kansleri misses with a body shot
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Kansleri lands.
Andreev throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri with a nice cross.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Andreev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreev.
Kansleri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andreev 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.
Andreev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Andreev darts in looking for a takedown but Kansleri gets double underhooks and turns Andreev into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Andreev's front leg but catches the back leg as Andreev tries to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a lazy body kick
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andreev misses the jab.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Andreev checks a leg kick nicely.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andreev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri slaps away a takedown attempt from Andreev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kansleri throws a low kick but Andreev avoids it.
Andreev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andreev's calf.
Kansleri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andreev throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansleri delivers a nice body kick.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Andreev's front leg.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kansleri is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Kansleri circles away and we're back to standing.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andreev takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kansleri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kansleri scores with a nice body kick.
Kansleri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andreev attempts a counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it well and moves away.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Kansleri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Kansleri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kansleri wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreev blocks the leg kick.
Andreev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kansleri to the mat! Kansleri manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Kansleri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Andreev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Andreev 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri is looking to stand up but Andreev isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Kansleri wriggles free and stands up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.#T1#
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Andreev moves his leg out of the way.
Andreev tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and Andreev counters with a three punch combo that has Kansleri backing up. Kansleri nods at Andreev to acknowledge the strikes.
Kansleri throws a front kick aimed at Andreev's knee but Andreev avoids it well.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Andreev's leg. Andreev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andreev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andreev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andreev checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kansleri lands a jab to Andreev's midsection.
Andreev blocks the body kick.
Andreev is looking to counter punch.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to land a combination. Andreev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri is looking to slow Andreev down with leg kicks.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andreev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andreev.
Kansleri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but Andreev checks it.
Andreev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kansleri's waist but Kansleri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andreev off to one side.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range. #TD#
Kansleri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Kansleri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Kansleri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Andreev moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Andreev punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansleri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Kansleri takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Andreev fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Kansleri tries to work over Andreev's front leg with a kick but Andreev checks it. #T4#
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansleri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the body
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kansleri sprawls well. Kansleri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Andreev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kansleri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kansleri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andreev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andreev is out of range.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Andreev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andreev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andreev feinted with a counter takedown.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri walks into a stiff left hand from Andreev.
Kansleri cracks Andreev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Andreev's leg. Andreev is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri wants to land a leg kick but Andreev is out of range.
Kansleri tests Andreev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansleri sprawls and moves away.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Kansleri. #T1#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up with Kansleri, looking for a takedown. Andreev pushes Kansleri against the cage but Kansleri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but Andreev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Andreev counters with a takedown into side control.
Andreev scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Andreev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kansleri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kansleri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kansleri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Andreev scoring with punches from side control.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Andreev has an Americana. Kansleri didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Andreev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Andreev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Alexey Andreev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 87 Slurper vs Kansleri
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Kansleri motions for Slurper to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Slurper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slurper.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Slurper ducked under it nicely.
Kansleri lands with a nice body kick.
Kansleri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri throws a front kick that sends Slurper stumbling back into the cage.
Kansleri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slurper finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansleri's head.
Slurper misses with a looping right.
Slurper blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
Slurper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Slurper misses the jab.
Slurper scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slurper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
Slurper looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Slurper misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kansleri.#T1#
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Slurper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansleri, pushing him back against the cage.
Slurper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slurper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slurper misses with a hook.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansleri.
Slurper connects with a body shot that sends Kansleri's belly button to the back.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slurper checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slurper lands a slapping body shot.
Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slurper misses the body punch
and Kansleri counters with a three punch combo that has Slurper backing up. Slurper nods at Kansleri to acknowledge the strikes.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Slurper's head back. #T2#
Kansleri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Slurper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.
Slurper jabs at Kansleri's body.
Slurper missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Slurper lands the left hand.
Slurper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Slurper tries to clinch up but Kansleri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Kansleri tries to keep at a distance but Slurper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slurper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slurper.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansleri.
I was talking to Kansleri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the side of Slurper's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
Slurper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slurper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Slurper lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slurper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri. #BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slurper takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Slurper.
Slurper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slurper moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Slurper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansleri to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Slurper's head but Slurper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slurper swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Slurper ducks right into an uppercut from Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to land a leg kick but Slurper saw it coming and moves away.
Slurper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Slurper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansleri rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.
Slurper lands a nice hook to Kansleri's body. Kansleri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.#T4#
A punch combination from Slurper misses.
Kansleri scores with a head kick.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Slurper ducks down to avoid it.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slurper.
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Slurper's leg but Slurper calmly moves out of range.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Slurper.
Slurper misses with an uppercut.
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Slurper's leg but Slurper calmly moves out of range.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri lands with a cross.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Slurper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansleri momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper jabs Kansleri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slurper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slurper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri takes a swing at Slurper's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Snot Slurper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansleri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Slurper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
Slurper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slurper is out of range and Kansleri settles back down.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
It looked like Kansleri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansleri misses with a looping left.
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Slurper.
Slurper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansleri lands with a nice body kick.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slurper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri thuds his shin into the meat of Slurper's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slurper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Slurper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri moves out of range as Slurper strikes.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Slurper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow Slurper down.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Slurper is out of range.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Slurper lands a jab to Kansleri's midsection.
Slurper throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a hook but Slurper avoids it easily.
Kansleri scores with a nice body kick.
Slurper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slurper.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Slurper seems unphased.
Kansleri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper.
Slurper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansleri.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Slurper misses the target.
Kansleri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Slurper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
Slurper misses with a looping right.
Slurper connects with the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Slurper lands the left hand.
Kansleri pushes Slurper away with a front kick.
Slurper throws a nice looking combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Slurper is looking to clinch.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Kansleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper moves out of range as Kansleri throws a body kick.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Slurper is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansleri.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.#T3#
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slurper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Slurper.
Kansleri is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slurper works over Kansleri's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slurper misses with a looping left.
Kansleri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slurper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kansleri.
Slurper throws a big shot that misses.
Slurper throws a series of punches but Kansleri moves out of range.
Slurper scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri slips a straight right by Slurper.#T4#
Slurper blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri thumps Slurper with a low kick.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Slurper.
Slurper connects with a crisp jab.
Slurper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansleri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Slurper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow Slurper down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansleri.
Slurper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansleri under the eye.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slurper misses with a hook.
Jab by Slurper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the body.
Slurper stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Rauta Kansleri 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#
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slurper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slurper.
Slurper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Slurper throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansleri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slurper at a distance.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slurper's corner calls for a 1-2. Slurper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kansleri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slurper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri sets himself, and Slurper steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansleri avoids it this time.
Slurper throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Slurper.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slurper. Slurper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slurper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kansleri dodges the punch combination from Slurper.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slurper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Kansleri.
Slurper throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Slurper misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slurper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slurper lands with a right hand.
Slurper lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansleri off the cage and back into range.
Slurper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Slurper wants to clinch.
Slurper moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper.
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Slurper avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slurper misses with an uppercut. Kansleri saw that one coming.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Slurper's shoulder, as Slurper tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand.
Slurper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slurper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri sets himself, and Slurper steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansleri avoids it this time.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there.
Slurper looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Slurper throws a series of punches but Kansleri avoids them all with ease.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansleri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Slurper's head but Slurper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slurper wants to counter the offense by Kansleri and move into the clinch position.
Slurper moves out of range of the body kick.
Slurper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slurper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri lands a nice shot that snaps Slurper's head back.
Slurper throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range. #T4#
Slurper throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Slurper blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Slurper throws a shot to the body.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there.
Kansleri sets himself, and Slurper steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansleri avoids it this time.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Slurper's leg but Slurper calmly moves out of range.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri tries to land a leg kick but Slurper saw it coming and moves away.
Slurper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Kansleri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Slurper avoids it.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Snot Slurper spoke after the fight, saying 'bastard ate boiled eggs and stale beer b4 the fight and fouled the air so bad even the ref was gagging out there ! Do u know how hard it is to fight and NOT vomit at same time???? Bastard should be required to use a buttplug...'.

Event: PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Tetsuo lands a jab.
Kansleri misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Tetsuo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kansleri's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tetsuo is controlling him. #ES#
Kansleri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tetsuo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tetsuo. Tetsuo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri throws a lazy uppercut
and Tetsuo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tetsuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansleri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tetsuo staying out of range there.
Tetsuo throws a lazy head kick
and Kansleri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri throws the left hand but Tetsuo avoids the punch easily.
Tetsuo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Tetsuo avoids it.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Tetsuo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansleri with a body shot.
Tetsuo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansleri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tetsuo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tetsuo slips a jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tetsuo.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Tetsuo slips the punch.
Tetsuo misses with a low kick.
Tetsuo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tetsuo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kansleri with a nice cross.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetsuo feints and then cracks Kansleri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansleri down.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Tetsuo feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Tetsuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri lands a nice looking body kick.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Tetsuo ducked under it nicely.
Tetsuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kansleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Tetsuo lands a nice hook to Kansleri's body. Kansleri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansleri lands a nice looking body shot.
Tetsuo misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tetsuo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri stalks Tetsuo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tetsuo's face. Tetsuo staggers backwards, shaken.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri thuds his right hand into Tetsuo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Tetsuo misses.
Tetsuo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Tetsuo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Tetsuo avoids it.#TD2#
Tetsuo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kansleri tries to kick Tetsuo off but Tetsuo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Kansleri kicks Tetsuo off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansleri throws a jab when Tetsuo was well out of range.
Tetsuo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kansleri. Tetsuo shrugs it off though.
Tetsuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Tetsuo's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Tetsuo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Tetsuo ducked under it nicely.
Tetsuo takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Tetsuo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kansleri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri stuffs the takedown.
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Tetsuo avoids them all with ease.
Kansleri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Tetsuo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Tetsuo avoids them all with ease.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Tetsuo moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri fails to land with a series of punches.
Tetsuo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Tetsuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tetsuo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tetsuo throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Tetsuo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Tetsuo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tetsuo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Kansleri has his feet on Tetsuo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kansleri stuffs the takedown attempt from Tetsuo. Tetsuo gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Tetsuo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kansleri is trying to stand.
Kansleri pushes Tetsuo off but Tetsuo dives 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!
Kansleri tries to escape but Tetsuo is in control.
Kansleri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kansleri is pushing Tetsuo's head away, looking to escape. Tetsuo manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo landing strikes.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet but Tetsuo drags him back down.
Tetsuo grinds an elbow into Kansleri's temple.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo working the ground and pound but Kansleri is defending the strikes. #T1#
Tetsuo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kansleri is trying to buck Tetsuo off.#ES#
Kansleri throws Tetsuo to one side and escapes!
Tetsuo ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Tetsuo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from Kansleri.
Tetsuo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tetsuo lands a jab.
A jab from Tetsuo does it's job there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetsuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kansleri defends it nicely.
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Tetsuo.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tetsuo misses with a body kick.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there.
Tetsuo misses the jab.
Kansleri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tetsuo just manages to avoid it.
Tetsuo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansleri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo with a jab.
Tetsuo goes for a double leg but Kansleri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kansleri continues to drive forward.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
Good exchange - Kansleri coming out on top.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Tetsuo's head back. #T3#
Tetsuo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Tetsuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Tetsuo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tetsuo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
Kansleri stuns Tetsuo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansleri lands a glancing blow to the side of Tetsuo's head.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Tetsuo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Tetsuo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tetsuo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tetsuo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Tetsuo ducked under it nicely.
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tetsuo lands with a good body shot.
Tetsuo lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Tetsuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tetsuo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tetsuo circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Tetsuo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Kansleri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tetsuo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tetsuo misses with a takedown attempt - Kansleri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tetsuo can do to turn this around?
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Tetsuo.
Kansleri throws a hook but Tetsuo avoids it easily.
A jab from Tetsuo does it's job there.
Tetsuo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Tetsuo ducks down to avoid it.
Tetsuo throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurgen Tetsuo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kansleri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Tetsuo finds it's target.
Tetsuo throws a shot to the body.
Kansleri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kansleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Tetsuo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansleri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tetsuo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tetsuo lands a jab.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tetsuo.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Tetsuo sees coming a mile off.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Tetsuo lands with a cross.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tetsuo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tetsuo throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tetsuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuo motions for Kansleri to come forward. Tetsuo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Tetsuo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Tetsuo saw that one coming.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Tetsuo slips the punch.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansleri.
Tetsuo 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.
Kansleri jabs Tetsuo right on the nose. Tetsuo blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Tetsuo punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetsuo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kansleri works Tetsuo's body with a nice hook.
Kansleri scores with a punch to the head.
Kansleri scores with a nice strike.
Tetsuo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansleri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tetsuo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansleri's head.
Kansleri throws a hook but Tetsuo blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tetsuo checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tetsuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo slips under a jab.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Tetsuo moved out of range nicely.
Tetsuo with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Tetsuo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri takes a swing at Tetsuo's ribcage but misses.
Tetsuo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Kansleri throws a head kick but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansleri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tetsuo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tetsuo throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tetsuo shoots in but Kansleri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kansleri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tetsuo slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Tetsuo throws a sloppy head kick and Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Kansleri throws a front kick that sends Tetsuo stumbling back into the cage.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tetsuo feints the counter takedown.
Tetsuo lands with a shot to the body.
Tetsuo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#TD2#
Tetsuo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tetsuo showed some decent athleticism there.
Tetsuo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tetsuo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tetsuo is nestled in close to Kansleri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jurgen Tetsuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kansleri tries to kick Tetsuo off but Tetsuo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kansleri is staying active underneath Tetsuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kansleri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo slips a nice elbow through Kansleri's hands, connecting with Kansleri's forehead.
Kansleri looks like he's trying to stand up.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rauta Kansleri!
In his post fight interview, Rauta Kansleri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 77 Com vs Wright
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Mamchenko 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.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Kansleri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamchenko.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansleri lands the left hand.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow Mamchenko down.
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri scores with a body shot.
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamchenko dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kansleri lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Kansleri's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri catches Mamchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.#T2#
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Kansleri connects with the punch.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansleri connects with a looping right hand.
Mamchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Mamchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri 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.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Kansleri sprawls well.
Mamchenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Mamchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamchenko is out of range.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Mamchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamchenko tries to avoid it.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansleri thumps Mamchenko with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
As Mamchenko looks to move away, Kansleri throws a big counter combo but Mamchenko just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Mamchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Kansleri pushes Mamchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but Kansleri shows good takedown defense.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Mamchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansleri.
And Mamchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mamchenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Kansleri cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Mamchenko blocks the low kick.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamchenko's head.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Mamchenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mamchenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansleri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there.
Kansleri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Kansleri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Kansleri looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mamchenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Kansleri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mamchenko is on him like a limpet, forcing Kansleri back against the cage.
Mamchenko lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Mamchenko pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko has a closed guard, preventing Kansleri from standing up.
Kansleri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kansleri stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko has a closed guard, preventing Kansleri from standing up. #T3##SU#
Kansleri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Mamchenko.#T4#
Kansleri cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mamchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mamchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Kansleri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mamchenko just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamchenko's head.#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko controlling the action here.
Kansleri has hold of Mamchenko's hands but Mamchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Mamchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamchenko down. #TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kansleri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kansleri is looking to stand back up but Mamchenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kansleri. #REVR#
Kansleri is trying to stand back up but Mamchenko is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mamchenko manages to mount him!
Mamchenko landing strikes from the mount.
Mamchenko trying to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Kansleri frees his head quite easily. #T1#
Mamchenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kansleri is looking to escape. #ES#
Kansleri bucks up and throws Mamchenko to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot.
Kansleri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kansleri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Kansleri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mamchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mamchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Mamchenko checks a leg kick.
Kansleri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
And Mamchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.#T3#
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamchenko lands with a cross.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Kansleri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Kansleri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamchenko on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamchenko checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Kansleri.
Kansleri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Kansleri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansleri also avoids with ease.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice shot that snaps Mamchenko's head back.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri misses with a low kick as Mamchenko jumps back.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kansleri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
After the fight, Rauta Kansleri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 70 Fitzpatrick vs Van Gaal
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansleri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darkk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darkk lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darkk moves away.
Kansleri wants to slow Darkk down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Darkk ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Darkk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darkk misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansleri as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansleri.
Darkk throws a leg kick
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darkk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansleri cracks Darkk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darkk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
Kansleri cracks Darkk with an open hand slap.
Darkk tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darkk back to the cage. Kansleri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Darkk digs a good body shot into Kansleri's ribs.#T1#
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri 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.
Darkk moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkk is just out of range.
Kansleri throws out a leg kick but Darkk moves out of range and Kansleri only half commits. #CL#
Darkk has managed to clinch.
Darkk lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darkk tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darkk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Darkk ducked under it nicely.
Darkk tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Darkk saw that one coming.
Kansleri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darkk throws a front kick aimed at Kansleri's knee but Kansleri avoids it well.
Darkk tries to clinch but Kansleri moves away
and Kansleri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkk scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Darkk there.
Darkk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansleri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darkk misses with an uppercut
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Darkk swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
Darkk lands with a nice body punch.
Darkk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansleri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansleri looks to land a combination but Darkk avoids it well.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darkk.
Darkk throws a head kick but Kansleri moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Darkk. That snapped Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darkk with a jab.
Darkk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darkk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darkk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri with a nice cross.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Darkk tries to clinch
and Kansleri counters with a thumping low kick.
Darkk feints and then cracks Kansleri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansleri down.
Darkk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darkk loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri cracks Darkk with a good jab.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darkk.
Darkk sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darkk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansleri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darkk's hands.
Darkk is looking to clinch.
Darkk connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kansleri. Darkk shrugs it off though.
Darkk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Darkk.
Kansleri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darkk slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Darkk doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away.
It seemed like Kansleri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Darkk tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
Darkk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darkk tries to clinch up but Kansleri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Darkk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darkk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansleri scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Darkk rushes Kansleri and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Darkk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darkk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kansleri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Darkk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri 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#
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Darkk saw that one coming.
Kansleri cracks Darkk with a good jab.
Kansleri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darkk.
Kansleri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darkk can pounce on him.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkk is just out of range.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Darkk misses with a body shot.
Darkk lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kansleri there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kansleri gets tackled into the cage by Darkk. Darkk maintains the clinch.
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darkk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darkk goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darkk prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
Darkk tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kansleri.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Darkk controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Darkk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Darkk lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darkk tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Darkk scores with a decent looking hook.
Darkk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darkk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Darkk moved out of range.
Darkk is looking to counter the offense by Kansleri and move into the clinch.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Darkk tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Darkk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kansleri tries to keep at a distance but Darkk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kansleri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Darkk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Darkk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Darkk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kansleri lands a hook that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Kansleri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Darkk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkk lands a shoulder strike.
Darkk misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Darkk controls the action.
Kansleri lands an uppercut.
Kansleri lands a body punch. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Kansleri swings for the body but Darkk moves out of range.
Kansleri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darkk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darkk ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.#T3#
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darkk was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Darkk.
Kansleri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darkk scores with a nice strike.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Darkk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebeneezer Darkk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkk tries to clinch up.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkk throws out the jab.
Darkk cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Darkk moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Kansleri back against the cage. #BC2#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri lands an overhand right.#CL#
Darkk has managed to clinch.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body.
Darkk blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Kansleri back against the cage.
Darkk lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Darkk scores with a shot to the side of Kansleri's head.
Darkk blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Kansleri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darkk misses with a body punch.
Darkk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kansleri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri is breathing heavily.
Darkk misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darkk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darkk misses with some punches.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
Darkk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
Darkk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darkk cracks Kansleri with a nice body shot.
Darkk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darkk.
A short body shot lands from Darkk as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darkk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darkk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Darkk moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Darkk clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Darkk.
Darkk works on Kansleri's body with a couple of short punches.
Darkk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darkk blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Darkk.
Kansleri tries to break the clinch but Darkk is controlling the position.
A short left from Darkk.
Kansleri tries to break free but Darkk pushes him back against the cage.
Darkk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebeneezer Darkk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansleri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darkk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kansleri or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk scores with a hook to the body.
Darkk lands a body punch.
Darkk pushes Kansleri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darkk digs a right hand underneath Kansleri's ribcage. Kansleri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkk misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri misses with the head strike.
Darkk gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darkk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darkk scores with a shot to the side of Kansleri's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darkk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansleri misses with the head strike.
Darkk lands a left hand.
Darkk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darkk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Darkk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Darkk has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Darkk as the two fighters clinch.
Darkk misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkk works on Kansleri's body with a couple of short punches.
Darkk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kansleri.
Darkk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darkk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darkk.#T2#
Kansleri tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Kansleri back against the cage.
Darkk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darkk misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.
Darkk keeps control of Kansleri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri is trying to break free.
Darkk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Darkk.
Kansleri lands a hook that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Darkk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Darkk fails to land.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Darkk misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darkk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darkk lands a nice shot to the body.
Darkk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darkk.
Darkk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Darkk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Darkk lands a shot to the body.
Kansleri tries to work over Darkk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darkk scores with a hook to the body.
Darkk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Darkk.
Darkk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansleri can do to turn this around?
Darkk tries to work over Kansleri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Darkk.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Darkk.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Darkk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darkk scores with a hook to the body.
Kansleri takes a shot to the head.
Darkk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darkk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darkk scores with a shot to the side of Kansleri's head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkk scores with a shot to the side of Kansleri's head.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darkk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darkk lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darkk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darkk is working Kansleri over against the cage.
Darkk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards. #ROC#
Kansleri is rocked!
Darkk working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Darkk.
Kansleri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darkk prevents Kansleri from breaking the clinch.
Darkk tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darkk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darkk misses with some punches.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Darkk has him pressed against the cage.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Darkk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebeneezer Darkk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darkk 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebeneezer Darkk!

Event: PFC 65 Cotton vs Dmitrov
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansleri 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.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Paxman wants to clinch up but Kansleri keeps it at a distance.
Kansleri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansleri lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Paxman has managed to clinch.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kansleri is trying to push Paxman away but Paxman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri scores with a shoulder strike.
Kansleri scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Paxman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansleri checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Paxman's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kansleri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paxman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansleri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Paxman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paxman throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Paxman throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Paxman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paxman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paxman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paxman throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paxman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crunch! Kansleri slams his shin into Paxman's torso.
Kansleri thows a body kick. Paxman tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Kansleri tries to work over Paxman's front leg with a kick but Paxman checks it.
Paxman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Paxman settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Paxman.
Kansleri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paxman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paxman cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paxman cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paxman misses with a straight left.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Paxman.
Kansleri blocks a head kick by Paxman.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paxman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paxman blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Paxman moved away.
Paxman misses with a body shot
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paxman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paxman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paxman connects with a jab.
Paxman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansleri circles away quickly and effectively.
Paxman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kansleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paxman defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Paxman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Paxman.
Paxman lands a nice hook to Kansleri's body. Kansleri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri thuds his right hand into Paxman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paxman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paxman lands a leg kick that knocks Kansleri off balance momentarily.
Paxman staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Kansleri misses. #T4#
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxman.
Kansleri tries to move into range but Paxman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Paxman moved out of range nicely.
Paxman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman dips to his left and cracks Kansleri with an uppercut!
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Paxman counters with a nice uppercut.
Paxman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Paxman clinches up against the cage.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Kansleri is leaning against Paxman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kansleri misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Paxman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kansleri in his tracks.
Kansleri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with the body kick
and Paxman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxman.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paxman misses the jab.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansleri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paxman.
Paxman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Paxman is out of range. #T1#
Paxman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paxman feints and then cracks Kansleri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansleri down.
Paxman moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kansleri in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paxman connects with a leg kick. Kansleri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paxman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Paxman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paxman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Paxman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Paxman scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Paxman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paxman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kansleri manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Paxman.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
and Paxman counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paxman throws a nice head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Kansleri blocks the leg kick.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Paxman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Jeremy Paxman is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Paxman as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Paxman ducked under it nicely.
Paxman missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Paxman.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.#T3#
Paxman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paxman 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.
Kansleri defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target. #TD#
Paxman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kansleri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Kansleri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Paxman's head but Paxman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paxman throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansleri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Paxman cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri 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.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Paxman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Paxman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paxman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paxman.
Kansleri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kansleri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paxman takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Paxman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Paxman is controlling him.
Kansleri wants to break free but Paxman has control.
Paxman lands with a left to the head.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Paxman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri pushes Paxman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paxman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Paxman lands a nice shot to the body.
Paxman lands a shoulder strike.
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 Jeremy Paxman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Paxman.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paxman is out of range.
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Paxman slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Kansleri ducks right into an uppercut from Paxman.
Kansleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Paxman misses its target.
Kansleri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Paxman.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paxman.
Paxman moves out of range of the body kick from Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Paxman moves out of range easily.
Paxman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Paxman missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Paxman throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Paxman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri connects with a high kick. #CL#
Paxman instigates a clinch.
Paxman tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it.
Kansleri is trying to force a seperation but Paxman has the dominant position.
Jeremy Paxman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Paxman.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kansleri is trying to push Paxman away but Paxman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kansleri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paxman has him pressed against the cage.
Kansleri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paxman backwards.
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansleri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paxman's head.
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Paxman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Paxman misses the target.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Paxman's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Kansleri gets tackled into the cage by Paxman. Paxman maintains the clinch.
Paxman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paxman presses Kansleri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paxman tries to work over Kansleri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Paxman blocking some punches.
Paxman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paxman has Kansleri pressed against the cage, preventing Kansleri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paxman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paxman takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Paxman misses
and Kansleri counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Paxman is out of range.
Paxman tries a head kick but it misses.
Paxman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Paxman.
Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paxman lands with a nice body punch.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kansleri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Paxman seems unphased.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paxman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paxman feinted with a counter takedown.
Paxman connects with the punch.
Paxman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri throws a counter combo.
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Paxman moves out of range easily.
Kansleri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansleri lands with a hook. Paxman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Paxman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Paxman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paxman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Paxman takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
After the fight, Rauta Kansleri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri throws the left hand but Karimov avoids the punch easily.
Karimov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kansleri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karimov blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Karimov 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.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Karimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karimov staying out of range there.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Decent striking displayed by Kansleri there.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karimov throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov slips under a jab.#CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kansleri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a body punch.
Kansleri managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Kansleri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Karimov.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Karimov misses. #CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Kansleri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri lands a body punch. #BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Karimov.
Kansleri walks into a straight right hand from Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karimov throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karimov swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Karimov wants to clinch up but Kansleri keeps it at a distance.
Karimov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansleri takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kansleri tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Kansleri back against the cage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Karimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Kansleri.#T3#
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karimov.
Karimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Kansleri in a clinch.
Kansleri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Karimov clinches. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Kansleri.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karimov moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karimov moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.#T4#
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Kansleri misses. #CL2#
Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Karimov coming out on top.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Karimov's head back.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.#CL2#
Karimov has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Karimov.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Karimov.
A combination from Karimov does no damage.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Karimov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karimov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karimov misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Karimov - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
A left lands for Karimov.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Kansleri avoids a kick to the body.
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
Karimov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri thows a body kick. Karimov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1##CL2#
Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Kansleri dodges an elbow strike from Karimov.
Kansleri lands with a right to the head.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Karimov keeps him there for the moment.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Kansleri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansleri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kansleri lands a shoulder strike.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Kansleri as the two fighters clinch.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri misses with the head strike.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Kansleri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Kansleri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Karimov.
Karimov misses with an uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri throws a quick counter head kick but Karimov was just out of range.
Kansleri lands a body shot. #T3#
Karimov thumps Kansleri with a low kick.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
A shot to the liver by Kansleri. Beautiful body shot.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
Karimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansleri blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses.
Kansleri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansleri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansleri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov digs a good hook to Kansleri's body.
A shot to the liver by Kansleri. Beautiful body shot.
Kansleri connects with a looping right hand.
Karimov defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
Karimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
A bone on bone clash there as Karimov blocks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Karimov avoids it.
Kansleri scores with a hook.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but Karimov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Karimov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karimov blocks the body kick.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansleri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Karimov scores with a jab. Kansleri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
Kansleri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Karimov thows a body kick. Kansleri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karimov wants to clinch up but Kansleri keeps it at a distance.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri swings for the body but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri digs a good hook to Karimov's body.
Karimov misses with a jab to the body
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Kansleri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov scores with a one two! Kansleri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kansleri.#T1#
Karimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karimov avoids it.
Karimov lands a head kick!
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansleri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
A leg kick checked by Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.#T2#
Karimov tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Karimov lands with a straight right. Kansleri didn't see that one coming.
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Karimov.
Kansleri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri checks the leg kick.
Kansleri is looking to slow Karimov down with leg kicks.
Karimov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansleri moves out of range as Karimov throws a body kick.
Kansleri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karimov misses with a body kick.#T3#
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov throws a lazy body kick
and Kansleri counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Karimov throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.
Karimov blocks a low kick nicely.
Karimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri blocks the body kick.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Karimov scores with a hook.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Crunch! Kansleri slams his shin into Karimov's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Karimov throws a push kick but Kansleri slaps the foot to one side.
Kansleri connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov tries to clinch up.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Karimov connects with a looping right hand.
Karimov takes one on the button.
Kansleri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kansleri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karimov.
Kansleri pushes Karimov away with a front kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rauta Kansleri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansleri's hands.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri tries to land a front kick but Karimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Karimov clinches.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Kansleri blocks with his arms.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Karimov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansleri.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Karimov.
Karimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Kansleri lands a head shot.
Kansleri lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Karimov.
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karimov moves out of range as Kansleri throws a body kick. #CL2#
Karimov darts in and clinches Kansleri up against the cage.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansleri.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kansleri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Kansleri blocks it.
Karimov gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kansleri won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansleri can't break the clinch.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
Kansleri wants to break free but Karimov has control.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Karimov tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage.
Kansleri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Kansleri controls the action.
Kansleri managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Nice uppercut lands for Karimov. That snapped Kansleri's head back.
Karimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansleri's head.#T4#
Kansleri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karimov's hands.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Karimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Karimov tries to avoid it.
Karimov cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Karimov.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansleri avoids it this time.
Karimov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Karimov avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Karimov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.#CL2#
Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karimov.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karimov.
Kansleri keeps Karimov at a distance using the push kick.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Karimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansleri. That did some damage!
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimov.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri tries to work over Karimov's front leg with a kick but Karimov checks it.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karimov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri throws a nice looking combination but Karimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
Karimov sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri punishes Karimov's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#CL2#
Karimov clinches.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karimov! But no joy.
Karimov tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Kansleri with an uppercut!
Karimov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him. #CL2#
Karimov has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov working Kansleri over with knees to the body.
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.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dasha Karimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansleri controls his hands.
Karimov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kansleri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kansleri avoids it.
Kansleri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kansleri or not.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov pushes Kansleri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
A short right from Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kansleri.#CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and pushes Kansleri back into the cage.#BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kansleri.
Karimov with a nice cross.#T4#
Karimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Nice jab there from Karimov.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov throws a leg kick but Kansleri moved away.
Kansleri with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri cracks Karimov with an open hand slap.
Kansleri jabs Karimov right on the nose. Karimov blinks but takes it well.
Karimov slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Kansleri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karimov if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dasha Karimov.
I think Kansleri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov! Dasha Karimov retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Dasha Karimov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Pokonałem wszystkie średnie. Jestem najlepszy!'.

Event: PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a front kick.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
It appears Kansleri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Kansleri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansleri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansleri under the eye.#T1#
Sanchez throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez jabs at Kansleri's body.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Kansleri's ribs.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansleri tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away. #T2#
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Kansleri is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kansleri does it's job there.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansleri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Kansleri's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Kansleri tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.#T4#
Kansleri lands with a cross.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansleri fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Kansleri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri lands a jab to the nose.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Kansleri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kansleri thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansleri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Kansleri digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.#T1#
Kansleri misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Kansleri blocks the body kick.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Kansleri with an uppercut!
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Kansleri motions for Sanchez to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansleri tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
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!
Nice body kick from Kansleri.#T2#
Kansleri checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansleri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansleri.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kansleri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kansleri - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kansleri. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Rauta Kansleri 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Kansleri.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansleri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansleri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Kansleri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kansleri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez moves out of range as Kansleri throws a body kick.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Kansleri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy body kick from Sanchez
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by Kansleri and move into the clinch position.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Kansleri's body.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Kansleri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased. #CL2#
Sanchez has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez has Kansleri pressed against the cage, preventing Kansleri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Kansleri tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Kansleri counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Sanchez defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansleri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansleri's head.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away.
It looked like Kansleri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansleri.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Kansleri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 54 Com vs Stone*
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Lucjusz.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Lucjusz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.
Lucjusz swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucjusz throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Lucjusz throws a push kick but Kansleri slaps the foot to one side.
Kansleri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lucjusz just manages to avoid it.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a jab to Kansleri's midsection.
Kansleri misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucjusz. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz misses with the body kick
and Kansleri counters with a thumping low kick.
Kansleri swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucjusz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kansleri digs a good body shot into Lucjusz's ribs.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansleri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucjusz in his tracks.
Lucjusz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucjusz is looking to slow Kansleri down with leg kicks.
Lucjusz misses with a looping right.
Lucjusz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucjusz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucjusz.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucjusz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Lucjusz misses with a kick to the body
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Lucjusz off balance momentarily.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansleri scores with the left hand. Lucjusz knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansleri wants to slow Lucjusz down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucjusz flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansleri steps away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucjusz.#CL2#
Lucjusz clinches with his opponent.
Kansleri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucjusz keeps control of Kansleri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucjusz.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Kansleri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz can't find room to land a body shot as Kansleri controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Lucjusz. #T3#
Lucjusz lands a right hand.
Lucjusz is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Kansleri.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucjusz moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucjusz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansleri.
The crowd cheers as Kansleri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucjusz doesn't seem phased though.
Kansleri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Lucjusz thinks about the counter body kick.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucjusz swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucjusz tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Lucjusz's front leg. #T4#
Lucjusz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kansleri but Kansleri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Lucjusz's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucjusz tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucjusz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Lucjusz's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucjusz tries to avoid it.
Lucjusz is looking to clinch but Kansleri is avoiding it.
Lucjusz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Lucjusz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansleri is able to avoid easily.
Lucjusz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri lands a jab-cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Kansleri checks a low kick from Lucjusz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucjusz jabs Kansleri right on the nose. Kansleri blinks but takes it well.
Lucjusz throws an off balance right hand
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Lucjusz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kansleri napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kansleri throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucjusz.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Lucjusz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucjusz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucjusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Kansleri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucjusz.
Kansleri scores with a hook.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Lucjusz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri lunges at Lucjusz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucjusz's hand.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Lucjusz's leg. Lucjusz is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Lucjusz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kansleri's guard.#ES#
Kansleri wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Lucjusz walks into a jab.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucjusz is out of range.
Kansleri lands with a hook. Lucjusz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucjusz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Lucjusz.
A jab from Lucjusz misses.
Lucjusz misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansleri connects with the punch.
Lucjusz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Lucjusz throws a big shot that misses.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucjusz can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Lucjusz's leg but Lucjusz calmly moves out of range.
Lucjusz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lucjusz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansleri is able to avoid easily.
As Lucjusz backs away, Kansleri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Lucjusz is looking to chop away at Kansleri's legs.
A lazy left from Lucjusz finds it's target.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucjusz should have avoided that one.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lucjusz has closed the distance and engaged Kansleri in a clinch.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz misses with some punches. #BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Lucjusz.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Lucjusz's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucjusz tries to avoid it.
Kansleri motions for Lucjusz to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lucjusz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucjusz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri thuds a left hand into Lucjusz's body.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kansleri scores with the left hand. Lucjusz knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucjusz ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucjusz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucjusz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucjusz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Lucjusz slips the punch.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Lucjusz seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Lucjusz shoots in and drives through. Kansleri sprawls well.
Kansleri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucjuszs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucjusz's calf.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lucjusz eats them both and turns towards Kansleri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucjusz works Kansleri's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri. #T4#
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucjusz's head.
Lucjusz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucjusz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucjusz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucjusz feints and then cracks Kansleri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansleri down.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansleri slips a jab from Lucjusz.
Kansleri misses with a body shot
and Lucjusz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the body
and Kansleri counters with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
Lucjusz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansleri checks a low kick from Lucjusz.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lucjusz defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri backing away here, and Lucjusz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lucjusz needs to keep his hands up - Kansleri had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Kansleri misses.
No joy there for Kansleri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucjusz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucjusz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kansleri sprawls well. He's pushed Lucjusz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucjusz slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lucjusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucjusz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kansleri, which made it look bad.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucjan Lucjusz.
Kansleri checks a leg kick.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucjusz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansleri backing away here, and Lucjusz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lucjusz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Kansleri slips a jab from Lucjusz.
Kansleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucjusz.
Kansleri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Lucjusz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Lucjusz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucjusz throws a low kick but Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucjusz 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 Kansleri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansleri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansleri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansleri is looking to chop away at Lucjusz's legs.
Kansleri misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucjusz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucjusz swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucjusz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Lucjusz takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Lucjusz misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Lucjusz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri throws out a leg kick but Lucjusz moves out of range and Kansleri only half commits.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Lucjusz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansleri connects with the punch.
Kansleri defending well as Lucjusz loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected.
Lucjusz motions for Kansleri to come forward. Lucjusz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Lucjusz has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansleri wants to break free but Lucjusz has control. #BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lucjusz.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucjusz throws the kick towards the body but Kansleri avoids it.#T3#
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Kansleri. Those never looked like landing.
Kansleri throws a jab when Lucjusz was well out of range.
Lucjusz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Lucjusz misses
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansleri throws a nice head kick!
Lucjusz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a body shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucjusz connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansleri.
Lucjusz tries to land a leg kick but Kansleri saw it coming and moves away.
Lucjusz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Kansleri lands a jab-cross combination.
Kansleri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansleri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucjusz's head.
Kansleri lands a head kick!
Kansleri clobbers Lucjusz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucjusz digs a good body shot into Kansleri's ribs.
Lucjusz just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri connects with a body shot.
Lucjusz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucjusz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 49 Com vs Darkk*
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri throws a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
Catchum jabs Kansleri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Catchum is out of range and Kansleri settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catchum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Catchum as he checks the leg kick.
Catchum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansleri with a body shot.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Catchum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kansleri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Catchum cracks Kansleri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Catchum walks into a left hand.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Catchum moves out of range easily.
Catchum throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Catchum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Catchum moved out of range.
Catchum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Catchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Catchum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansleri rather than just go for the knockout.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Catchum! But no joy.
Catchum connects with a body shot that sends Kansleri's belly button to the back.
Catchum with a jab.
Catchum has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Catchum is out of range and Kansleri settles back down. #T2#
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Catchum lands with a nice body punch.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Kansleri tries to counter by clinching up but Catchum breaks away and moves out of range.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Catchum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catchum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catchum scrambles back to his feet.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Catchum checks a low kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Catchum.
A decent looking cross lands there for Catchum.#T3#
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri jabs at Catchum's body.
Catchum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Catchum if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
Catchum blocks a jab.
Catchum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catchum.
Catchum blocks a low kick nicely.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Catchum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansleri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice shot that snaps Catchum's head back.
Catchum lands an overhand right.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Catchum seems unphased.
Catchum takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Catchum checks it
enabling Catchum to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Kansleri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Catchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Catchum moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Catchum checks a low kick from Kansleri.
Catchum throws out a counter right but Kansleri avoids it with no problem.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Catchum throws a shot to the body.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Catchum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansleri cracks Catchum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Catchum throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Catchum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Catchum dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
Catchum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Catchum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head. #T1#
No joy there for Kansleri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Catchum staying out of range there.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
Catchum misses with a double jab.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Catchum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansleri lands the left hand.
Kansleri is looking to chop away at Catchum's legs.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Catchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Catchum.
Catchum jabs at Kansleri's body.
Catchum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Catchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Kansleri counters with a quick kick to the body but Catchum blocks it.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansleri walks into a straight right hand from Catchum.#T2#
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Catchum clobbers Kansleri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchum swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kansleri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kansleri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Catchum controls the action.
Kansleri lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Kansleri motions for Catchum to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri moves out of range as Catchum strikes.
Kansleri cracks Catchum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Catchum tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Kansleri coming out on top.#T3#
Catchum checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Catchum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kansleri throws a hook but Catchum avoids it easily.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ash Catchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Catchum slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri backing away here, and Catchum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kansleri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catchum.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Catchum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Catchum avoids it.
Kansleri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Catchum checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catchum lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansleri's head.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Catchum checks a low kick from Kansleri.
A slow jab from Catchum misses its intended target.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Catchum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Catchum avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Catchum moves out of range.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Catchum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catchum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Catchum avoids the head kick by Kansleri. #CL2#
Catchum clinches with his opponent.
Catchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum lands a body shot.
Kansleri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Catchum misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Catchum misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Catchum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ash Catchum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri swings for the body but Catchum moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Catchum.
Kansleri connects with a jab.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Catchum misses its intended target.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Catchum throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catchum misses with a straight left.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum walks into a left hand.
Kansleri drops his hands momentarily and Catchum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Catchum finds it's target.
Catchum misses with a right hand
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Catchum moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Catchum lands a jab.
Kansleri is looking to chop away at Catchum's legs.
Kansleri tries to work over Catchum's front leg with a kick but Catchum checks it.
Kansleri slips a jab from Catchum.
Catchum cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catchum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Catchum misses with a body shot.
Catchum connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.
Kansleri defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Catchum checks it well.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Catchum's head but Catchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Catchum saw that one coming.#T2#
Catchum staying out of range there.
Catchum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catchum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri stalks Catchum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Catchum's face. Catchum staggers backwards, shaken.
Catchum blocks a jab.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Catchum counters with a series of strikes. Kansleri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Catchum blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with the combination.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catchum.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catchum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansleri.
Catchum cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Catchum misses with a hook.
Catchum scores with a shot to the body.
Catchum misses with a hook.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum moved away.#T3#
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Kansleri.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Catchum catches Kansleri right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Catchum checks a leg kick.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
Catchum misses with a looping left.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Catchum.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Catchum moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri throws a good cross that connects.
Kansleri tries a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
Kansleri throws a jab when Catchum was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Catchum.
Catchum misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Catchum throws an off balance right hand
and Catchum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Catchum misses.
Catchum defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Catchum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Catchum ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
A very excited looking Rauta Kansleri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 43 Breaking Point*
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Browne avoids them all with ease.
Browne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Browne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
It seemed like Browne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansleri blocks a head kick by Browne.
Kansleri 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.
Browne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kansleri takes one on the button.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Browne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansleri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Browne.
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansleri.
Browne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kansleri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Browne 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri.
Browne misses with a body punch.
Kansleri works on Browne's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Browne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Browne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Browne digs a right hand into Kansleri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kansleri's gas tank.
Kansleri lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Kansleri struggles to land a body shot inside as Browne controls his hands. #BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Kansleri lands.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch but Browne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Browne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansleri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Browne.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri cracks Browne with an open hand slap.
A jab from Browne finds it's way through Kansleri's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansleri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Browne eats them both and turns towards Kansleri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Browne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Browne pushes Kansleri away with a front kick.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Browne - just one landing.
Kansleri throws out a leg kick but Browne moves out of range and Kansleri only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Browne.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kansleri moves into range and clinches up with Browne.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Browne blocking some punches.
Browne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Browne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansleri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Browne's elbow.
A short right from Kansleri.
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kansleri lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne blocks a body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a shot to the body.
Browne lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
A short right from Kansleri. #T3#
Browne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kansleri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri.
Browne is working Kansleri over against the cage.
Kansleri works on Browne's body with a couple of short punches.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kansleri digs a right hand into Browne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Browne's gas tank.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kansleri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne blocking some punches.
Kansleri lands a shoulder strike.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kansleri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Browne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Browne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Browne avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Browne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne staying out of range there.#CL2#
Browne pushes Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Browne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Browne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Browne throws a series of punches but Kansleri moves out of range.
Browne misses with a head kick.
Kansleri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Browne checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Browne coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Kansleri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Browne doesn't seem phased though.
Kansleri doesn't manage to clinch there - Browne circles away.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Browne saw that one coming.
Browne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kansleri blocks it well.
Browne is looking to clinch but Kansleri is avoiding it.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Browne scrambles back to his feet.
Kansleri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Browne moves away and avoids it.
Browne lands a high kick! #T1#
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Browne.
Browne throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a left and a right that stings Browne.
Browne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liam Browne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Browne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Browne connects with a body shot.
Browne checks the leg kick.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Browne.
Browne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Browne avoids it.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Browne is looking to land body kicks.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne looks for the body kick but Kansleri saw that one coming.
Kansleri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansleri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Browne thumps Kansleri with a low kick.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Browne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Browne avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Browne - that will leave a mark!
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Browne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri blocks a jab.#T3#
Browne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansleri takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the body from Kansleri misses
and Browne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Browne throws a chopping leg kick but Kansleri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Browne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Browne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Browne finds it's way through Kansleri's defenses.
Browne takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri works Browne's body with a nice hook.
Browne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Kansleri gets a clinch.
Kansleri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Browne misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Browne.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Browne's head backwards.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Browne misses with a hook.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansleri sets himself, and Browne steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansleri avoids it this time.
Jab from Kansleri.
Nice defenses there by Browne.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Browne staying out of range there.
Browne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Browne lands a jab to the nose.
Kansleri throws a hook but Browne blocks it.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Browne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Browne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Browne there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liam Browne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Browne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Kansleri moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Kansleri misses
and Browne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansleri's knee momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Browne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Browne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Browne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kansleri.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Browne avoids a kick to the body.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Browne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Browne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Browne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Browne. #T1#
Kansleri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Browne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.
Browne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
Browne keeps control of Kansleri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Browne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Browne tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Browne slips under a jab.
Browne throws a push kick but Kansleri slaps the foot to one side.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri throws a push kick but Browne slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.#T2#
Good shot there by Kansleri.
Browne tries to clinch up.
Browne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri moves out of range as Browne throws a body kick.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri throws a lazy body kick
and Browne counters with a good, hard body kick but Kansleri shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Browne scores with a kick to the body.
Kansleri avoids a kick to the body.
Browne misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Browne.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Browne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansleri checks it well. #T3##CL2#
Browne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kansleri misses with some punches.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kansleri.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kansleri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Browne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Browne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansleri's elbow.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Browne cracks Kansleri with a nice body shot.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Browne.
Browne is working Kansleri over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri.
Browne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
A short left from Browne. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Browne lands with a right hand.
Browne lands a head kick!
Kansleri throws a head kick that Browne semi-blocks.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Browne walks into a jab.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Browne avoids it.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Browne tries to counter with a clinch but Kansleri shakes him off and moves away.
Kansleri cracks Browne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Browne cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Kansleri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Browne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansleri's sensitive parts.
Browne misses with a hook.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Browne ducked under it nicely.
Browne throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Browne thuds his right hand into Kansleri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Browne.
Browne moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Browne lands a jab to the nose.
Browne moves out of range of the body kick from Kansleri.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kansleri!
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Browne.#T1#
Browne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Browne throws a body shot but no joy.
Browne misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Kansleri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liam Browne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kansleri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Kansleri.
Browne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansleri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Browne. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Browne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansleri slips a jab and a cross from Browne. #T2#
Kansleri fakes the leg kick and cracks Browne in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Browne misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Browne fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Browne misses with a low kick as Kansleri jumps back.
Browne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Browne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Browne blocks a jab.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Browne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Browne misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kansleri tries to land a leg kick but Browne saw it coming and moves away.
Browne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Browne tries to work over Kansleri's front leg with a kick but Kansleri checks it.
Browne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Browne slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Browne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A right-left combo lands from Kansleri.
Browne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Browne tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Browne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Browne's head but Browne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne misses with a body shot.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.#T4#
Browne avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Browne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansleri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Browne there.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Browne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansleri sets himself, and Browne steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansleri avoids it this time.
Browne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Browne misses the jab.
Kansleri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kansleri tries to land a leg kick but Browne saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Browne circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Browne! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Browne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Browne's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri had his way with Liam Browne in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Kansleri misses with a hook. Browne ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Browne misses.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
Browne takes one on the button.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri lands a jab to Browne's midsection.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Browne is out of range.
Kansleri backing away here, and Browne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Browne misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Kansleri counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Browne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansleri connects with a jab.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kansleri misses with a looping left.
Kansleri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Browne backs up against the cage.
Kansleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Browne.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Browne slips under a jab.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Browne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Browne throws a shot to the body.
Browne throws a nice looking combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Browne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Browne blocks a jab.
Browne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Browne scores with a hook.
Browne thows a body kick. Kansleri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Browne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Browne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Browne tries to clinch up.
Browne moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Browne! But no joy.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Browne moves away.
Browne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Browne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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.
Browne lands the left hand.
Kansleri throws a hook but Browne avoids it easily.
Liam Browne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Browne as he connects with a hook.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Kansleri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Browne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Browne lands a nice looking body shot.
Browne connects with a leg kick. Kansleri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Browne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Browne counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Browne counters with a leg kick.
Browne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansleri's hands.
Browne scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away.
Browne throws a series of punches but Kansleri avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Browne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansleri with a body shot.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Browne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansleri. Kansleri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansleri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Browne - just one landing.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Browne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Browne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Browne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Browne counters with a thumping low kick.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Browne moved out of range.
Kansleri lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Browne.
I think Browne 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Browne! Liam Browne retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Liam Browne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Paxman throws a sloppy head kick and Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Paxman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Paxman is just out of range.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paxman.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paxman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri moves out of range as Paxman throws a body kick.
Kansleri lands with an uppercut that bounces Paxman off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Paxman avoids a kick to the body.
Paxman throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paxman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paxman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman checks a leg kick.
Paxman lands a jab.#T1#
Paxman goes for a double leg but Kansleri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kansleri continues to drive forward.
Paxman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansleri throws a good cross that connects.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Paxman moved out of range nicely.
Paxman moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Paxman's front leg but catches the back leg as Paxman tries to avoid it.
Paxman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansleri.
Paxman misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Paxman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansleri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansleri lands a head shot.#T2#
Kansleri scores with a jab to the body.
Paxman looks to throw a body kick
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paxman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paxman.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Paxman coming out on top.
We've been hearing reports that Paxman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kansleri misses with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Paxman's head but Paxman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Paxman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri lands a two punch combo.
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Paxman is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Paxman blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Paxman. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Paxman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paxman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Paxman misses with a body kick.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paxman checks it well.
Paxman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paxman throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
Paxman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away. #CL#
Paxman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paxman manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Paxman.
Paxman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansleri scores with a one two! Paxman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paxman throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Paxman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansleri counters with a low kick, right behind Paxman 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Paxman. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paxman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paxman thuds a left hand into Kansleri's body.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman tries to land a leg kick but Kansleri saw it coming and moves away.
Kansleri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Paxman misses
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Paxman's ribs.
Paxman tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paxman.
Paxman throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paxman checks a leg kick.
Paxman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Paxman moves his leg out of the way.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansleri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paxman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansleri scores with a nice strike.
Paxman tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri misses with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Paxman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansleri.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
letting Paxman counter with a right hand. #T1#
Paxman throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxman's calf.
Kansleri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paxman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Kansleri is looking to slow Paxman down with leg kicks.
Paxman misses with a body kick.
Paxman tries a head kick but it misses.
Paxman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Paxman tried to score with a low kick but Kansleri checks it.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxman's calf.
Paxman misses with a looping left.
Paxman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Kansleri. Those never looked like landing.
Kansleri thuds his right hand into Paxman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kansleri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paxman can pounce on him.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Paxman blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Paxman misses the target.
Kansleri cracks Paxman with an open hand slap.
Paxman looks to land a body kick but Kansleri moved away.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Paxman avoids it.
Paxman throws a head kick that half lands.
Kansleri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paxman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paxman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kansleri has time to react.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the body
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paxman is looking to chop away at Kansleri's legs.
Kansleri is looking for the big counter here.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Paxman swings widly with a right hand
and Kansleri counters with a left to the body.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paxman is able to avoid easily.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paxman thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Paxman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansleri.
Paxman slips under a jab.
Paxman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paxman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paxman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Paxman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paxman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Paxman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kansleri regains guard.
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.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Kansleri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paxman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Paxman can't break the clinch.
Kansleri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paxman.
Kansleri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paxman's elbow.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paxman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Paxman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kansleri pushes Paxman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Paxman.
Kansleri wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Paxman manages to break the clinch.
Paxman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paxman jabs Kansleri right on the nose. Kansleri blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Paxman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Paxman blocks the leg kick.
Paxman is looking to clinch.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansleri takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses.
Paxman thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Paxman.
Paxman slips a jab from Kansleri.
Paxman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
Paxman slips under a jab.
Kansleri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paxman.#T1#
Kansleri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paxman looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Paxman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Paxman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Paxman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Paxman moves out of range.
Kansleri scores with a nice body kick.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Kansleri.
Paxman moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paxman scrambles back to his feet.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri throws a hook but Paxman avoids it easily.
Paxman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeremy Paxman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paxman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
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!
Paxman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Paxman is just out of range.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paxman. Paxman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paxman throws an off balance right hand
and Paxman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri cracks Paxman with a good jab.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paxman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansleri moves out of range as Paxman strikes.
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paxman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Kansleri cracks Paxman with an open hand slap.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Paxman counters with a left to the body.
Kansleri scores with a jab. Paxman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansleri feints a jab promting Paxman to slip. Kansleri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paxman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paxman throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxman throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Paxman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paxman cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paxman wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Paxman misses its intended target. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paxman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paxman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Some wild striking there from Paxman.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Paxman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paxman down.
Paxman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansleri.
Paxman tries to counter with a takedown but Kansleri is quick to defend against it.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paxman looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paxman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Paxman slips the punch.
Paxman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paxman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kansleri 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 32 Stone vs House
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Neil moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neil with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Neil ducks down to avoid it.
Neil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that Neil 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.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Neil moves out of range.
Kansleri misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Neil counters with a single leg into guard. Kansleri didn't expect that. #ES#
Kansleri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Neil has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Kansleri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri misses with some punches.
Neil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neil blocking some punches.
Neil blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a short shot to the head.
Neil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neil tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it. #T1#
Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Neil moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri lands a jab to Neil's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Neil.
Kansleri scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a cross.
Neil moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Neil's front leg.
Kansleri swinging wildly here.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil works Kansleri's body with a nice hook.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Neil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Neil avoids the punch easily.
Neil lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Kansleri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A lazy left from Kansleri finds it's target.
Kansleri connects with a right hand. Neil shakes it off.
Neil moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.
Neil with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansleri.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil blocks a low kick nicely.
And Neil tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neil feints the counter takedown.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Neil checks a low kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neil on the side of the head.
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Neil off balance momentarily.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Neil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Neil feints the counter takedown.
Kansleri is looking to chop away at Neil's legs.
Neil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Kansleri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Neil blocks a jab.
Neil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neil lunges at Kansleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansleri's hand.
Neil throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Neil checks the leg kick.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neil can do to turn this around?
Kansleri throws out a leg kick but Neil moves out of range and Kansleri only half commits.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Neil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.
Neil moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansleri.
Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
Neil feints the counter takedown.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neil checks it well.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Neil's shoulder, as Neil tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Neil throws an off balance right hand
and Kansleri counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri lands a jab to the nose.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Neil throws a right hand that misses
and Kansleri counters with a head kick.
Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Neil throws a head kick but Kansleri moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kansleri misses.
And Neil tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neil with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri scores with a jab. Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansleri misses with a looping left.
Neil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neil blocks a jab.
Neil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neil loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Neil throws a front kick aimed at Kansleri's knee but Kansleri avoids it well.
Neil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Neil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Neil as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Neil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansleri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neil backs up against the cage.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Neil moves out of range easily.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Neil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Neil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neil lands strikes from half guard.
Kansleri tries to kick Neil off but Neil keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Kansleri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Neil moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Neil moved out of range nicely.
Neil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Neil counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet.
Neil trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Neil tries to score with some ground and pound. Kansleri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Neil is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neil scoring with punches from side control.
Kansleri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Neil is controlling him well.#ES#
Kansleri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Kansleri tries to sprawl but Neil drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Neil.
Neil wants to control but Kansleri is keeping him busy.
Neil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kansleri's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kansleri pushes Neil off looking to stand but Neil dives back in and keeps control.
Neil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kansleri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neil.
Kansleri is trying to stand up here but Neil is controlling him well.
Neil thows a huge punch but Kansleri dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Neil moves away and avoids it.
Neil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Neil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Neil moves his leg out of the way.
Neil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansleri.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Neil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neil looks to land a body kick but Kansleri moved away.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Neil manages to avoid it.
Neil throws a head kick but Kansleri moves out of range.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kansleri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kansleri sizes up Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil checks the leg kick.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Kansleri.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Neil checks it.
James Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri checks a low kick from Neil.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Neil sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Neil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Neil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansleri digs a good hook to Neil's body.
Neil moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neil is looking to land body kicks.
Kansleri misses with a two punch combination.
Kansleri chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
Neil throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Neil lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Neil's front leg but catches the back leg as Neil tries to avoid it.
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kansleri scores with a nice head shot.
Kansleri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neil can pounce on him.
Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands an overhand right.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Neil moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Neil tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
After the fight, Rauta Kansleri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
James Neil spoke after the fight, saying 'No comment.'.

Event: UFC 7-Gatsby vs Clattenburg
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri stuffs the takedown.
Kansleri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schopenhauer throws out the jab.
Schopenhauer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arthur Schopenhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri throws a hook but Schopenhauer blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansleri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schopenhauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Kansleri's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Schopenhauer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kansleri's guard.
Schopenhauer won't allow Kansleri to get back to his feet. #ES#
Kansleri pushes Schopenhauer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Schopenhauer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kansleri is looking to escape.
Kansleri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Kansleri pushes Schopenhauer off and gets back to his feet.
Schopenhauer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Schopenhauer looks for a takedown but Kansleri sprawls well.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schopenhauer's head backwards.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Kansleri throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kansleri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Kansleri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Schopenhauer shoots for a takedown but Kansleri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Kansleri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schopenhauer.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Schopenhauer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schopenhauer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kansleri's waist but Kansleri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schopenhauer off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schopenhauer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schopenhauer's head.#T2#
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Kansleri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schopenhauers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schopenhauer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schopenhauer misses with a takedown
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Schopenhauer saw that one coming.
Schopenhauer shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Schopenhauer scores with a takedown into Kansleri's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kansleri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schopenhauer is controlling him. #ES#
Kansleri wriggles free and stands up.
Schopenhauer misses with a takedown attempt - Kansleri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Schopenhauer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Schopenhauer darts in looking for a takedown but Kansleri gets double underhooks and turns Schopenhauer into the cage.
Kansleri connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Schopenhauer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Kansleri is trying to stand up here but Schopenhauer is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Schopenhauer seems to be looking for submissions.
Schopenhauer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kansleri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schopenhauer is trying to work for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
Schopenhauer prevents Kansleri from standing back up. #SUB2#
Schopenhauer is trying to work for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schopenhauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Kansleri pushes Schopenhauer off and gets back to his feet.
Kansleri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schopenhauer connects with a crisp jab.
Kansleri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kansleri sprawls well. Kansleri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schopenhauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schopenhauer or perhaps it was just good defense by Kansleri, which made it look bad.
Schopenhauer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri catches Schopenhauer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansleri throws a hook but Schopenhauer avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri 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#
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schopenhauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri jabs Schopenhauer right on the nose. Schopenhauer blinks but takes it well.
Schopenhauer dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Schopenhauer is out of range.
Kansleri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schopenhauer blocks a jab.
Schopenhauer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schopenhauer dives in and grabs Kansleri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kansleri pushes down on Schopenhauer's head and hops out.
Schopenhauer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Schopenhauer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schopenhauer can do to turn this around?
Kansleri thuds his right hand into Schopenhauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schopenhauer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kansleri's waist but Kansleri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schopenhauer off to one side.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Schopenhauer moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Kansleri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schopenhauer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansleri.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kansleri has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Schopenhauer.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Kansleri. No joy for Schopenhauer on that attempt.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Schopenhauer's front leg but catches the back leg as Schopenhauer tries to avoid it.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown but Kansleri shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri scores with a nice strike.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Schopenhauer moves away and avoids it.
Schopenhauer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kansleri tries to avoid it but Schopenhauer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kansleri to the ground. Kansleri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansleri backing away here, and Schopenhauer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Kansleri tries to sprawl but Schopenhauer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Kansleri kicks Schopenhauer off and gets back to his feet.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schopenhauer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kansleri defends well and Schopenhauer ends up having to push Kansleri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schopenhauer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansleri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schopenhauer somewhat.
Schopenhauer is breathing heavily.
Schopenhauer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansleri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schopenhauer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schopenhauer shoots in but no luck this time.
Kansleri lands with a straight right. Schopenhauer didn't see that one coming.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown but Kansleri shows good takedown defense.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schopenhauer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansleri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schopenhauer somewhat.
Schopenhauer moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schopenhauer.#T3#
Schopenhauer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kansleri sprawls well. He's pushed Schopenhauer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schopenhauer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri connects with a body shot that sends Schopenhauer's belly button to the back.
Schopenhauer moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Schopenhauer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kansleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Schopenhauer's shoulder, as Schopenhauer tries to avoid the shot.
Schopenhauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansleri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schopenhauer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri clobbers Schopenhauer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schopenhauer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schopenhauer checks a leg kick.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schopenhauer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kansleri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schopenhauer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kansleri circles away.
Schopenhauer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kansleri lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Schopenhauer is rocked!#T4#
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansleri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schopenhauer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansleri finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer shoots and misses
and Kansleri counters with a crisp right that sends Schopenhauer to the canvas! Kansleri follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauta Kansleri!
After the fight, Rauta Kansleri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 12
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Clattenburg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Clattenburg as he checks the leg kick.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clattenburg blocks a jab.
Clattenburg staying out of range there.
Clattenburg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kansleri cracks Clattenburg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Clattenburg blocks the leg kick.
Clattenburg misses the jab.
Clattenburg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansleri misses with a hook
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Clattenburg's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansleri throws out a leg kick but Clattenburg moves out of range and Kansleri only half commits.
Clattenburg checks a leg kick nicely.
Clattenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.#CL#
Clattenburg pushes Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Clattenburg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clattenburg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clattenburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Clattenburg lands an uppercut.
Clattenburg tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing Clattenburg back against the cage.
Kansleri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clattenburg lands a body punch.
Clattenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clattenburg tries to work over Kansleri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clattenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Clattenburg.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clattenburg checks a leg kick.
Clattenburg throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Clattenburg's front leg.
Clattenburg connects with a looping right hand.
Clattenburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clattenburg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clattenburg throws a series of punches but Kansleri avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clattenburg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clattenburg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clattenburg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.#T2#
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Clattenburg saw that one coming.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Clattenburg slips the punch.
Kansleri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Johny Clattenburg has been cut.
Clattenburg is looking to clinch but Kansleri is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Kansleri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clattenburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clattenburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Clattenburg avoids it.
A head kick misses from Clattenburg.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Clattenburg misses with a series of wild punches.
Clattenburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansleri misses with a hook.#T3#
Kansleri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansleri throws a nice looking combination but Clattenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clattenburg's calf.
Danga de danga de dang - Clattenburg scores with a four punch combination!
Kansleri throws a good cross that connects.
Clattenburg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clattenburg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri throws a hook but Clattenburg avoids it easily.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clattenburg.
Kansleri throws a jab when Clattenburg was well out of range.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clattenburg.
Clattenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri wants to slow Clattenburg down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Clattenburg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansleri, pushing him back against the cage.
Clattenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Clattenburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kansleri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clattenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansleri controls his hands. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clattenburg moves away.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Clattenburg.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Clattenburg is out of range.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Clattenburg moves his leg out of the way.
Clattenburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clattenburg.
Clattenburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansleri.
Kansleri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansleri dodges the punch combination from Clattenburg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri punishes Clattenburg's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Clattenburg slips the punch.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Clattenburg'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.
#R2#
Kansleri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clattenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clattenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clattenburg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clattenburg throws a nice looking combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansleri throws a nice looking combination but Clattenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clattenburg.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Clattenburg backs off Kansleri throws a huge counter combo but Clattenburg manages to avoid it all.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansleri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansleri 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.
Clattenburg stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clattenburg.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Clattenburg.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clattenburg.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kansleri in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Kansleri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clattenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansleri scores with a kick to the body.
Clattenburg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansleri's head backwards.#T1#
Kansleri defending well as Clattenburg loads up on a big left hand.
Clattenburg slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clattenburg has time to react.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the head.
Clattenburg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansleri to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick.
Clattenburg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansleri throws a hook but Clattenburg avoids it easily.
Clattenburg throws a big counter combination but Kansleri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Clattenburg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clattenburg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clattenburg.
Kansleri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Clattenburg tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kansleri looks to move away, Clattenburg throws a big counter combo but Kansleri just gets out of the way.
Clattenburg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clattenburg throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.#T2#
Clattenburg cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clattenburg lands a lovely overhand right.
Clattenburg lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kansleri crumples to the floor! Clattenburg milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johny Clattenburg!

Event: Aspire 90: Lee v Susi
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Sklemin's shoulder, as Sklemin tries to avoid the shot.
Sklemin takes one to the chin there.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Kansleri. #CL2#
Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kansleri takes an elbow to the temple.
Kansleri tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin is trying to push Kansleri away but Kansleri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries a knee to the head but Kansleri blocks it.
Sklemin connects with a knee to 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!
Kansleri tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands with a light punch inside.
Kansleri misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Kansleri tries to work over Sklemin's front leg with a kick but Sklemin checks it.
Sklemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kansleri motions for Sklemin to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sklemin jabs Kansleri right on the nose. Kansleri blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin misses with the combination.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Sklemin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri misses with a two punch combination.
Sklemin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kansleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sklemin moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kansleri clinches.
Kansleri misses with a body punch.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sklemin or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Kansleri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
Kansleri tests Sklemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklemin.
Kansleri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kansleri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sklemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansleri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kansleri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sklemin's sensitive parts.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but Sklemin checks it.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#T3#
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses the jab.
A jab from Kansleri misses. #CL2#
Sklemin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Kansleri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kansleri blocks it with crossed arms.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin wants to stall.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Sklemin misses.
Kansleri throws a front kick aimed at Sklemin's knee but Sklemin avoids it well. #T4#
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Sklemin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri dips to his left and cracks Sklemin with an uppercut!
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Sklemin moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sklemin 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.
Kansleri motions for Sklemin to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
Kansleri jabs at Sklemin's body.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sklemin.
Kansleri swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Sklemin 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##CL#
Kansleri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sklemin, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri blocks an elbow strike.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin keeps control of Kansleri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri lands a nice uppercut.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansleri.#BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin blocks a leg kick.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sklemin works Kansleri's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Kansleri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kansleri. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Sklemin cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri cracks Sklemin with an open hand slap.
Kansleri catches Sklemin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sklemin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy right hand. Sklemin should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sklemin on the side of the head.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Sklemin's leg. Sklemin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansleri scores with the left hand. Sklemin knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri defending well as Sklemin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Sklemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin misses with a few strikes there.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri lands with an overhand left.
Sklemin slips a jab from Kansleri.
Sklemin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Sklemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin looking to slow down the pace here.
Rauta Kansleri has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklemin.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sklemin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kansleri slips a jab from Sklemin.
Kansleri sizes up Sklemin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansleri dips to his left and cracks Sklemin with an uppercut!
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Sklemin connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansleri finish him?
A combination from Sklemin does no damage.
Kansleri throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sklemin.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sklemin. Those never looked like landing.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
It looked like Kansleri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Kansleri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sklemins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri moves out of range as Sklemin strikes.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklemin throws out the jab.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Sklemin finds it's way through Kansleri's defenses.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sklemin checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.
Sklemin 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 second round but I would say that Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sklemin there.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Kansleri with a series of wild strikes but Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sklemin.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sklemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklemin.
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice shot that snaps Sklemin's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kansleri clinches with his opponent.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kansleri's brow.
A short uppercut from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sklemin gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kansleri.
Sklemin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kansleri lands with a light punch inside.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Sklemin wants to break free but Kansleri has control.
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination.
Kansleri throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Sklemin slips a jab from Kansleri.
Sklemin lands a nice looking body shot.
Sklemin connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Kansleri there.#CL#
Kansleri forces Sklemin back against the cage and clinches.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sklemin throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sklemin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansleri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Kansleri scores with a hook to the body.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin. #T3##BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sklemin misses with a wild combination.
Sklemin throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansleri 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.
Sklemin checks a leg kick.
Sklemin clobbers Kansleri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklemin.
Sklemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Kansleri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Sklemin swings widly with a right hand
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin throws a jab when Kansleri was well out of range.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sklemin's calf.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sklemin moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Kansleri.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Sklemin's shoulder, as Sklemin tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sklemin wants to counter with a clinch but Kansleri pushes him away.
Kansleri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sklemin has time to react.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansleri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri 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: Aspire 82: Brophy v Boston
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Mazzini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Mazzini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazzini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazzini throws a right hand that Kansleri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansleri also avoids with ease.
Mazzini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Kansleri moves into the clinch.
Mazzini lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansleri.
Nice jab there from Mazzini.
Mazzini swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazzini or perhaps it was just good defense by Kansleri, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick from Mazzini misses.
Mazzini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri connects with a right hand. Mazzini shakes it off.
Kansleri's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazzini. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansleri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazzini momentarily.
Mazzini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kansleri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazzini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL2#
Kansleri moves into the clinch successfully.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzini lands with a light punch inside.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansleri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzini prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansleri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzini.
Mazzini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Mazzini keeps him there for the moment.
Mazzini gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzini throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzini controls his hands. #TD#
Mazzini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mazzini manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Kansleri's face as Mazzini controls the position.
Kansleri stops Mazzini from passing to mount. #T2#
Kansleri tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mazzini tries for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
Mazzini laying and praying for a moment but Kansleri takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kansleri is defending against the submission attempts here by Mazzini.
Kansleri is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mazzini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansleri is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Mazzini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kansleri is just riding it out for now. Mazzini eventually gives up the hold.
Mazzini stalling away here and it's allowed Kansleri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mazzini drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kansleri dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kansleri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzini controls Kansleri momentarily but Kansleri frees himself.
Mazzini 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.
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 Vito Mazzini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mazzini gets a clinch.
Mazzini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzini works on Kansleri's body with a couple of short punches.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
Mazzini can't find room to land a body shot as Kansleri controls the action.
Kansleri lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzini backwards.
Kansleri digs a right hand underneath Mazzini's ribcage. Mazzini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansleri lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vito Mazzini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansleri lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzini throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazzini. That snapped Kansleri's head back.
Vito Mazzini is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzini throws a head kick but Kansleri moves out of range.
Mazzini misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzini misses with a double jab.
Kansleri shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Kansleri has closed the distance and engaged Mazzini in a clinch. #T1#
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzini tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Mazzini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansleri's elbow.
Kansleri prevents a body shot from Mazzini.
Mazzini prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzini fails to land.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzini.
Kansleri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansleri.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzini.
Kansleri lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzini.
Mazzini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzini scores with a hook to the body.
Kansleri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzini blocking some punches.
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri prevents a body shot from Mazzini.
Kansleri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mazzini lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazzini has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri. #T2#
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mazzini tries to work over Kansleri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kansleri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a shoulder strike.
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzini tries to work over Kansleri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzini lands a left hand.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Mazzini is controlling him.
Mazzini is working for takedown but Kansleri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mazzini lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansleri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzini. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Mazzini takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Mazzini swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range. #T3##TD#
Kansleri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mazzini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mazzini postures up. #SUB#
Mazzini postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kansleri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mazzini, into his guard. #REVB#
Kansleri postures up. #SUB#
Mazzini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kansleri sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Kansleri is continuing to stall.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.
Kansleri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kansleri preventing the sweep.
Kansleri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri is looking to clinch but Mazzini is avoiding it.
Mazzini with a jab.
Mazzini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazzini tries to clinch up but Kansleri circles away and keeps his distance.
Mazzini throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Kansleri.
Mazzini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzini swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzini 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 Kansleri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansleri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzini moves away.
Mazzini closes the distance and clinches up with Kansleri, looking for a takedown. Mazzini pushes Kansleri against the cage but Kansleri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mazzini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mazzini takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzini moves away.
Mazzini throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Mazzini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazzini is looking to wear down Kansleri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kansleri connects with a looping right hand.
Mazzini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Mazzini shoots in but Kansleri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mazzini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Mazzini throws a leg kick but Kansleri moved away.
Kansleri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansleri throws a series of strikes that have Mazzini backpedaling.
Mazzini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kansleri counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Mazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzini throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansleri counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mazzini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzini misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazzini moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansleri lands an overhand right.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Mazzini moves his leg out of the way.
Mazzini looks for the body kick but Kansleri saw that one coming.
Kansleri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Kansleri pushes Mazzini up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mazzini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kansleri regains guard.
Kansleri is trying to keep Mazzini in close.
Mazzini won't allow Kansleri to sweep him here.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kansleri pulls Mazzini in to control the position. #T3#
Mazzini preventing the sweep.
Kansleri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kansleri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Kansleri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Kansleri wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Kansleri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kansleri 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
Jim lands a nice shot that snaps Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jim checks it well.
Jim attempts a counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it well and moves away.
Jim throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a leg kick.
Jim misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Jim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kansleri's head.
Jim throws a big right hand that misses.
Jim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kansleri wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment.
Kansleri is pulling down on Jim's head. It's preventing any offense from Jim, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Jim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kansleri is still trying to improve position.
Jim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri tries to stand but Jim is controlling from the bottom.
Jim 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.
Kansleri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jim moves away.
Jim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Jim.
Kansleri wants to clinch up but Jim keeps it at a distance.
Jim jabs Kansleri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansleri slips a jab from Jim.
Kansleri tries a quick counter leg kick but Jim is wise to it.
A big right from Jim misses.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Jim avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri 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.
Taiga Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jim throws a series of punches but Kansleri avoids them all with ease.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Jim checks a low kick from Kansleri.#T4#
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jim lands with a straight right. Kansleri didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Kansleri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Kansleri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jim working aggressively here.
Kansleri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jim's efforts to push away.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Jim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kansleri prevents it.
Jim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kansleri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiga Jim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kansleri struggles to land a body shot inside as Jim controls his hands.
Kansleri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim 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#
Kansleri misses the body punch
and Jim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jim misses the jab.
Kansleri flicks out a counter leg kick but Jim steps away.
Taiga Jim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri defending well as Jim loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansleri scrambles back to his feet.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Jim's head but Jim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansleri connects with a jab.
Jim misses with an uppercut. Kansleri saw that one coming.
Jim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Kansleri darts in and clinches Jim up against the cage.
Jim pushes Kansleri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansleri can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
Kansleri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Jim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Kansleri misses
and Jim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim slips under a jab.#T1#
Jim lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow Jim down.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jim.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Jim's front leg but catches the back leg as Jim tries to avoid it.
Jim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansleri momentarily.
Jim blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansleri 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.
Jim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jim.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jim.
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jim. That did some damage!
Kansleri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kansleri defends well and Jim ends up having to push Kansleri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jim misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansleris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jim throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Jim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jim jabs at Kansleri's body.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jim throws out the jab.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jim lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Jim connects with a looping right hand.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jim.
Jim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Jim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Jim throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a right hand that Jim ducks under and follows up with a left that Jim also avoids with ease.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Jim moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jim. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri swings for the body but Jim moves out of range.
Kansleri lands a jab to the head.
Jim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansleri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansleri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Jim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kansleri on his heels. He'll look to pass Kansleri's guard now, I'm sure.
Jim scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there. #T4#
Jim being controlled here momentarily.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Jim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Jim tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Jim won't allow Kansleri to sweep him here.
Jim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Jim.
Kansleri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jim is out of range.
Jim is looking to counter punch.
Jim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jim lands a jab to the nose.
Jim throws a series of punches but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jim misses the target.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Jim slips the punch.
Kansleri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jim's sensitive parts.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jim was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Jim is having none of it.
Jim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Jim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri misses with a head kick. #T1#
Kansleri wants to clinch up but Jim keeps it at a distance.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Jim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jim misses with a head kick.
Jim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kansleri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jim avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Jim avoids the punch easily.
Jim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
Jim sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jim lands a right hook to the body.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jim misses with a straight right.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jim throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kansleri 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!
Kansleri takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jim on the side of the head.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
Jim lands with a hook. Kansleri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Kansleri drops Jim with a beautiful combination! Jim stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kansleri is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Jim is rocked!
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Oh Jim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jim connects with a looping right hand.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jim.
Jim seems to have got his legs back now.
Jim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kansleri swings for the body but Jim moves out of range.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Jim moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Jim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jim avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Jim blocks a leg kick.
Jim half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Jim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kansleri quickly recovers to half guard.
Jim is looking to stall here but Kansleri recovers full guard.
Jim connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kansleri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Jim tries to pass.
Jim is fighting to break Kansleri's control of his arms but Kansleri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jim trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but instead Jim has moved into half guard.
Kansleri is controlling Jim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Taiga Jim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jim passes to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Aspire 73: Mazzini v Yew
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Timmermans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timmermans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Timmermans misses.
Kansleri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Timmermans misses with the body kick
and Kansleri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri 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.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Timmermans has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Timmermans misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kansleri digs a good body shot into Timmermans's ribs.
Kansleri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Timmermans rather than just go for the knockout.
Kansleri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a right hand to the body.
Timmermans throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.
Timmermans tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Kansleri misses.#TD#
Timmermans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kansleri managing to control the position.
Timmermans preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kansleri is still trying to improve position.
Kansleri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Timmermans is now in half guard.
Timmermans not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Timmermans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Timmermans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Timmermans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri lands with a straight right. Timmermans didn't see that one coming.
Kansleri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timmermans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansleri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
A little feinted left hand from Timmermans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Timmermans.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmermans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Timmermans motions for Kansleri to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Timmermans throws a low kick, looking for Kansleri's leg but Kansleri calmly moves out of range.
Kansleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Timmermans misses with a body kick.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rauta Kansleri 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#
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmermans.
Timmermans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Timmermans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansleri lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmermans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
The crowd cheers as Kansleri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmermans doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!#TD#
Timmermans shoots in and gets a takedown into Kansleri's guard.
Timmermans stopping the sweep attempt from Kansleri.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans controlling from the top position. #T1#
Timmermans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timmermans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Timmermans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kansleri thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Timmermans defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##TD#
Timmermans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kansleri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timmermans is in Kansleri's guard.
Kansleri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Timmermans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Kansleri trying to control here.
Timmermans scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Kansleri is trying to control but can't.
Kansleri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timmermans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timmermans's back!
Kansleri avoiding Timmermans 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Timmermans can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kansleri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kansleri is riding his opponent, not letting Timmermans buck him off.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timmermans trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Kansleri scores with a jab.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Kansleri blocks the low kick.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Kansleri sprawls well.
Kansleri feints a counter leg kick.
Timmermans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Timmermans.
Kansleri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Timmermans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansleri to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansleri circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Timmermans is looking to counter with a body kick.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Timmermans lunges at Kansleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansleri's hand.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansleri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Timmermans checks it
and Timmermans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri slips under a jab.#TD#
Timmermans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kansleri is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Kansleri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans wants to control but Kansleri is keeping him busy.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Timmermans keeps moving and retains side control.
Kansleri is being controlled here.
Kansleri tries to bench press Timmermans off him but Timmermans keeps the position. #T3#
Kansleri can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Timmermans counters with a quick kick to the body but Kansleri blocks it.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
A nice leg kick lands there from Timmermans.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Timmermans is looking to land body kicks.
Kansleri is looking for the big counter here.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansleri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmermans cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Timmermans misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Kansleri throws a fast counter high kick but Timmermans manages to duck under it in time.
A leg kick checked by Kansleri.#T4#
Timmermans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Timmermans throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Timmermans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Timmermans scores with a body shot.
Kansleri throws a series of strikes that have Timmermans backpedaling.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
A combination from Timmermans does no damage.
Kansleri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansleri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kansleri 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Lewandowski.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Lewandowski throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri connects with a high kick.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewandowski.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Kansleri misses with a combination
and Lewandowski counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a body kick that stops Kansleri in his tracks momentarily.
Lewandowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Kansleri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewandowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansleri.
Lewandowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Lewandowski lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri looks to throw a body kick
and Lewandowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewandowski.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Lewandowski's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewandowski.
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!
Kansleri slips a straight right by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lewandowski duly obliges. #T2#
Kansleri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lewandowski slips a jab and a cross from Kansleri.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri looks to land a combination. Lewandowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewandowski drops his hands momentarily and Kansleri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Lewandowski.
Kansleri throws a fast counter high kick but Lewandowski manages to duck under it in time.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewandowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lewandowski. Those never looked like landing.
Kansleri moves out of range as Lewandowski strikes.
Good shot there by Kansleri.
Lewandowski misses with a looping right.
Kansleri throws out a counter right but Lewandowski avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri misses with a hook to the body
and Lewandowski counters with a leg kick.
Lewandowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Lewandowski settles back down.
Lewandowski misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Lewandowski is out of range.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Lewandowski sees coming a mile off.
Lewandowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Lewandowski throws an off balance right hand
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Kansleri lands.
Lewandowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewandowski avoids the head kick by Kansleri. #T4#
Lewandowski thows a leg kick but Kansleri checks it
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lewandowski misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a huge head kick that drops Lewandowski! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
DeNeville walks into a jab.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeville moves away.
DeNeville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville connects with a leg kick. Kansleri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeNeville stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
DeNeville scores with a hook.
DeNeville takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeNeville back to the cage. Kansleri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but DeNeville seems unphased.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
DeNeville swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNeville. #T1#
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeNeville is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kansleri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNeville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeNeville tries a low kick but Kansleri avoids it.
It looked like Kansleri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeNeville.
Kansleri motions for DeNeville to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kansleri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeNeville counters with a good low kick that Kansleri was not able to check.
Kansleri throws the left hand but DeNeville avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for DeNeville.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and DeNeville counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri throws a head kick but DeNeville moves out of range. #CL#
DeNeville gets tackled into the cage by Kansleri. Kansleri maintains the clinch.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as DeNeville controls the action.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
DeNeville lands a nice uppercut.
DeNeville has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
DeNeville lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the side of DeNeville's head.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
DeNeville gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kansleri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Kansleri tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeNeville connects with a nice short shot to Kansleri's temple.
DeNeville throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeNeville missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeNeville lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNeville seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. DeNeville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeNeville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.
DeNeville keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kansleri's head.#T4#
DeNeville trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeNeville throwing strikes from guard but Kansleri blocks nicely.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as DeNeville tries to pass.
Kansleri controlling DeNeville's posture.
DeNeville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeNeville pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansleri is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as DeNeville blocks the leg kick.
DeNeville throws a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Kansleri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeNeville lands a nice shot that snaps Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
DeNeville lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansleri's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri lands a right hook to the body.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. DeNeville looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeNeville on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri is looking to slow DeNeville down with leg kicks. #T1#
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. DeNeville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNeville.
DeNeville tries to clinch but Kansleri moves away
and Kansleri counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeNeville counters with a head kick. #TD2#
DeNeville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kansleri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kansleri tries to control the position but he's not in luck - DeNeville easily slips into full mount!
Kansleri is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeNeville content just to control the position here.
DeNeville looking to finish Kansleri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kansleri!#CUT2#
It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Kansleri that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kansleri can't escape the position.
DeNeville misses with a head shot.
DeNeville wants to control the pace but Kansleri is squirming around nicely.
DeNeville lands with some strikes.
DeNeville thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DeNeville with good strikes from the mount here!
Poor strikes thrown by DeNeville there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by DeNeville.
DeNeville landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Kansleri tries to hold on but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DeNeville throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kansleri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kansleri reaches up and holds on to DeNeville to control the position.
DeNeville is landing with some decent strikes but Kansleri is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
DeNeville throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
DeNeville lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DeNeville with shots to the head and body - Kansleri looks very uncomfortable down there.
Donsone DeNeville has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
DeNeville lands a nice shot to the head.
Kansleri is squirming around, avoiding DeNeville's attempts to control the action.
DeNeville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeNeville lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNeville thowing shots but they're missing.
DeNeville pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DeNeville postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kansleri looks a forlorn figure.
DeNeville connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but DeNeville has a good base and remains in mount.
DeNeville lands a big shot there that rocks Kansleri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donsone DeNeville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rauta Kansleri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kansleri instigates a clinch.
DeNeville is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeNeville has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kansleri after a bit of a struggle.
Kansleri misses with some punches.
DeNeville looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri.
DeNeville lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeNeville.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri throws a head kick but DeNeville moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from DeNeville misses.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
DeNeville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but DeNeville manages to circle out of the way.
DeNeville moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
And DeNeville responds with a good body kick, but Kansleri manages to step out the way in time.
DeNeville bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeNeville connects with a crisp jab.
Kansleri tries to clinch but DeNeville is having none of it.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick from DeNeville.
DeNeville takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeNeville lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansleri takes a step back to recover.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a low kick but DeNeville avoids it.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeNeville throws out the jab.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeNeville walks into a jab.
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!
Kansleri throws a jab when DeNeville was well out of range.#CL2#
DeNeville instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kansleri.
DeNeville has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
DeNeville has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
DeNeville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Kansleri.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from DeNeville. #T3#
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
DeNeville misses with the head strike.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeNeville working aggressively here.
DeNeville pushes Kansleri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeNeville tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Kansleri blocking some punches.
DeNeville misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kansleri on the inside.
DeNeville tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing DeNeville back against the cage. #TD2#
DeNeville has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kansleri is trying to keep an underhook but DeNeville manages to get the takedown into half guard.
DeNeville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kansleri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from DeNeville.
DeNeville tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard. #T4#
DeNeville keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kansleri's head.
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeNeville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeNeville slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kansleri is on top in guard. #REVR#
DeNeville wants to sweep here but Kansleri controlling him for the moment.
Kansleri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kansleri landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donsone DeNeville.
I've got DeNeville 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but McLean moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Kansleri.
McLean punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
McLean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but McLean checks it.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow McLean down.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
McLean cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but McLean checks it.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansleri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLean has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.#CL#
Kansleri closes the distance and pushes McLean back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansleri.
McLean is looking to break free of the clinch but Kansleri has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansleri.
McLean blocking some punches.
McLean is trying to break the clinch but Kansleri is controlling him.
McLean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLean blocks an uppercut.
McLean can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLean misses with a body shot.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean. #T2#
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and McLean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLean checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
McLean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansleri rather than just go for the knockout.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLean lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansleri takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but McLean moved out of range.
McLean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kansleri's head.
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLean.
McLean lands a body shot.
McLean checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McLean misses.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLean.
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
McLean is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kansleri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.#CL#
Kansleri forces McLean back against the cage and clinches.
McLean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kansleri misses with a body punch.
McLean working hard to break the clinch.
McLean working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
McLean breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLean walks into a straight right hand from Kansleri.
McLean misses with a few strikes there.
Kansleri lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Kansleri does no damage.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLean. That did some damage!
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLean checks a low kick from Kansleri.
A nice side step and McLean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and McLean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLean circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLean misses with a body shot.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kansleri tries to clinch but McLean moves out of range. #CL#
Kansleri takes the fight into the clinch.
McLean tries to break free but Kansleri pushes him back against the cage.
McLean wants to break free but Kansleri has control.
McLean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McLean breaks the clinch.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McLean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansleri.
Kansleri slips a jab and a cross from McLean.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. McLean saw that one coming.
Kansleri tries to clinch but McLean is having none of it. #T1#
Kansleri scores with a jab. McLean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped McLean's head back.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick.
McLean scores with a decent looking hook.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansleri counters with a nice uppercut.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean misses with a straight left.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri throws a head kick but McLean moves out of range. #T2#
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but McLean is out of range.
McLean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansleri.
McLean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLean.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from McLean. #T3#
McLean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but McLean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
McLean stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLean lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansleri.
McLean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kansleri back to the cage. McLean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri tries to clinch there but McLean circles away. #T4#
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLean throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
McLean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLean throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
and McLean counters with a nice body shot.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansleri.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
McLean connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn McLean 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#
McLean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
McLean throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri tries a low kick but McLean avoids it.
McLean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
McLean checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kansleri has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kansleri scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
McLean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
McLean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from McLean misses
and Kansleri counters with an inside leg kick.
McLean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. McLean moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but McLean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but McLean checks it.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansleri is looking to clinch but McLean is avoiding it.
Kansleri misses with a head kick. #T2#
McLean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLean swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLean's calf.
McLean misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from McLean misses its intended target.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansleri takes a swing at McLean's ribcage but misses.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLean scores with a decent looking hook.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri. #T3#
Kansleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLean at a distance.
McLean lands a jab to Kansleri's midsection.
McLean misses with a body shot.
McLean blocks the body kick.
Shawn McLean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri misses with a two punch combination.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Kansleri is looking to counter the offense by McLean and move into the clinch.
Kansleri moves out of range as McLean strikes.
Kansleri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLean manages to circle out of the way.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there.
McLean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
McLean misses with a body shot.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLean manages to circle out of the way.
McLean looks to land a combination but Kansleri avoids it well.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
McLean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from McLean misses
and Kansleri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLean thinking.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Kansleri avoids it.
Skovgaard drops his hands momentarily and Kansleri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansleri lands a jab to Skovgaard's midsection.
Kansleri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Kansleri clinches.
Kansleri misses with some punches.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansleri tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but Kansleri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri connects with a right hand. Skovgaard shakes it off.
Kansleri digs a good hook to Skovgaard's body.
Kansleri scores with a nice head shot.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Kansleri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that Skovgaard avoids nicely.
It seemed like Skovgaard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kansleri at a distance.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range.
A punch combination from Kansleri misses.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skovgaard is able to avoid easily.
Skovgaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kansleri closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansleri controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansleri misses with the head strike.
Skovgaard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
A right handed body shot lands from Skovgaard.
Kansleri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Kansleri doesn't manage to clinch there - Skovgaard circles away.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansleri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skovgaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skovgaard is out of range and Kansleri settles back down.
Skovgaard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansleri with a body shot.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Kansleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Skovgaard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kansleri is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Skovgaard cracks Kansleri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skovgaard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kansleri to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kansleri 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Skovgaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauta Kansleri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
Skovgaard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Skovgaard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skovgaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skovgaard.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Kansleri misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Skovgaard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kansleri blocks it well.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skovgaard unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kansleri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Skovgaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body. Kansleri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skovgaard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Skovgaard moves away
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansleri!
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Kansleri tried to counter with a leg kick but Skovgaard avoided it.
Skovgaard throws a front kick aimed at Kansleri's knee but Kansleri avoids it well.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri tries to bum rush Skovgaard with a series of wild strikes but Skovgaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Skovgaard responds with a good body kick, but Kansleri manages to step out the way in time.
Skovgaard jabs at Kansleri's body.#T4#
Kansleri misses with the combination.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Skovgaard avoids it.
Skovgaard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skovgaard lands with a kick to the temple. Kansleri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good standup being displayed there by Skovgaard as he connects with a hook.
Skovgaard stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauta Kansleri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansleri backs away from a small jab... but Skovgaard lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kansleri crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Skovgaard with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sidious takes a step back to recover.
Jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidious.
Sidious takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Sidious sees coming a mile off.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Kansleri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kansleri - that will leave a mark!
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Sidious has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy right hand. Sidious should have avoided that one.
Kansleri throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sidious.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansleri changes levels 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!
Sidious takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansleri.#T2#
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Sidious gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sidious takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kansleri slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Kansleri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansleri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansleri counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Sidious.
Kansleri feints a counter leg kick.
Kansleri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri. #T3#
Sidious has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Sidious off balance momentarily.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri keeps Sidious at a distance using the push kick.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidious.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kansleri.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Sidious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidious down.
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansleri. Kansleri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head.
Kansleri lands with a hook. Sidious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Sidious takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Sidious rushes Kansleri and presses him up against the cage.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious wants to break free but Kansleri has control.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansleri controls his hands.
Kansleri prevents a body shot from Sidious.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sidious throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sidious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kansleri. That one must have hurt.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Sidious's leg. Sidious is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sidious takes a step back to recover.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri lands with a slapping head kick.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious's corner calls for a 1-2. Sidious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sidious throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sidious checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidious misses its target.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Sidious's leg. Sidious is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sidious lunges at Kansleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansleri's hand.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Sidious moved away.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kansleri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.#T2#
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansleri.
Sidious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kansleri.
Sidious fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansleri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Sidious moved away.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Sidious lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansleri off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Sidious checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Sidious sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Sidious.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Sidious tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sidious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Kansleri staying out of range there.#T4#
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Sidious wants to clinch.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Sidious is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Sidious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Sidious checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Sidious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidious down.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kansleri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Sidious seems unphased.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.#T1#
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Kansleri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sidious moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Sidious has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sidious there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sidious.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansleri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansleri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid body kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansleri! But no joy.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kansleri connects with a jab.
Sidious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Sidious moves out of range as Kansleri throws a body kick.
Sidious closes the distance but Kansleri moves to the side
and Kansleri counters with a head kick. That will keep Sidious thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Sidious's front leg.
Kansleri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kansleri scores with a head kick. Sidious tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sidious moves out of range easily.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Sidious.
Sidious ducks right into an uppercut from Kansleri.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range. #T4#
Sidious swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Sidious takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Sidious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kansleri 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Primal 59
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Brophy avoids the body shot from Khao.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy tests Khao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy dips to his left and cracks Khao with an uppercut!
Khao misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Khao moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Khao throws a right hand that Brophy ducks under and follows up with a left that Brophy also avoids with ease.
Brophy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khao 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. #T1#
Khao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brophy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Khao should have avoided that one.
Bua Khao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khao swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a leg kick.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khao thows a leg kick but Brophy checks it
and Brophy counters with a left and a right that stings Khao.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khao throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Khao 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Khao misses the target.
A slow jab from Khao misses its intended target. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Khao blocks the low kick.
Khao scores with a spinning back kick!
Khao lands a jab to the head.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khao. Khao obviously looking to wear him down.
Khao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khao feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Khao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khao defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Brophy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khao.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Khao 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. #T3#
Khao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brophy takes a swing at Khao's ribcage but misses.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khao.
Khao throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khao misses with an uppercut.
Brophy checks a low kick from Khao.
Brophy lands with a good body shot.
Khao moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Brophy defending well as Khao loads up on a big left hand.
Khao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khao to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Khao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brophy takes a step back to recover.
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!
Khao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khao throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khao, right into the meat.
Khao scores with a hook.
Khao loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Brophy drops his hands momentarily and Khao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Brophy finds it's way through Khao's defenses.
Khao lands with a hook. Brophy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khao throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Khao misses the shot 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 Michael Brophy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khao connects with an inside leg kick.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Khao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bua Khao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Khao's head.
Khao moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Khao tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Khao misses with an uppercut.
Brophy swings widly with a right hand
and Khao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brophy tried to counter with a leg kick but Khao avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Khao's head but Khao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Khao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brophy's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Brophy.
Khao fakes the leg kick and cracks Brophy in the body.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy connects with a jab.
Khao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrophy.
A low kick from Khao misses
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy misses with a left hand
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khao scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Khao's shoulder, as Khao tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well. #T2#
Good leg kick by Khao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Khao is just out of range.
It seemed like Khao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Khao.
Khao motions for Brophy to come forward. Khao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khao has time to react.
Khao throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Khao.
Brophy 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.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Khao throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
It seemed like Khao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Khao misses with a hook.
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khao's calf.
Brophy looks to throw a body kick
enabling Khao to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Khao's shoulder, as Khao tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Khao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khao.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Khao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khao is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
Khao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Brophy needs to keep his hands up - Khao had a free shot at his head there.
Khao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khao throws the kick towards the body but Brophy avoids it.
Brophy scores with a nice body kick.
Brophy moves out of range of the leg kick from Khao.
Brophy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Brophy - just one landing.
Khao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khao misses with a low kick.
Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy lands a really nice looking cross but Khao seems unphased.
Khao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bua Khao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Khao slips the punch.
And Khao responds with a good body kick, but Brophy manages to step out the way in time.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khao 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.
Khao slips under a jab from Brophy.
Khao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well.
Khao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khao misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Khao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
A cross from Khao lands.
Khao scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Khao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Khao misses
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Khao misses.
Brophy walks into a jab.
Brophy moves out of range as Khao strikes.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Khao manages to avoid it.
Khao tries to land a leg kick but Brophy saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Khao.
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy slips a straight right by Khao.
Brophy keeps Khao at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Brophy blocks the body kick.
Khao throws a head kick that Brophy semi-blocks.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Brophy lands a nice shot that snaps Khao's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khao throws a right hand that misses
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy connects with a body shot.
Khao tries to work over Brophy's front leg with a kick but Brophy checks it.
Khao throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Khao throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice body kick.
Khao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Khao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khao throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy.
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Khao throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khao throws a chopping leg kick but Brophy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Khao manages to avoid it.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Khao off the cage and back into range.
Khao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Khao throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khao lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
Khao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
It seemed like Khao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khao misses with a straight right.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Khao moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Khao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brophy's calf.
Khao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice jab there from Brophy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khao throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Brophy counters with a nice right hand that sends Khao toppling to the canvas! Khao scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brophy finish him?!#ROC#
Khao is rocked!
Brophy throws the left hand but Khao avoids the punch easily.
Khao feints a counter leg kick.
Khao is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Khao throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a body kick.
Khao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Brophy gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brophy!
Michael Brophy retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Michael Brophy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Zoldyck jabs at Khao's body.
Khao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khao throws out the jab.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Khao blocks it.
Khao misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Zoldyck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zoldyck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khao tried to counter with a leg kick but Zoldyck avoided it.
A shot to the liver by Zoldyck. Beautiful body shot.
Khao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Khao darts in and clinches Zoldyck up against the cage.
Zoldyck wants to get back to striking at distance but Khao won't allow it.
Khao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khao lands with a light punch inside.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Khao on the inside.
Khao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Zoldyck blocking some punches.
I was talking to Khao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zoldyck can't find room to land a body shot as Khao controls the action.
Zoldyck tries a body shot but Khao blocks it.
A short uppercut from Zoldyck.
Khao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoldyck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoldyck prevents a body shot from Khao.
Khao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khao misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zoldyck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoldyck pushes Khao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Khao lands a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khao keeps control of Zoldyck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zoldyck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyck tests Khao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoldyck throws out a loose jab but Khao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Khao.
Zoldyck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khao punishes Zoldyck's body with a nice straight punch.
Khao throws out a leg kick but Zoldyck moves out of range and Khao only half commits.
Khao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Zoldyck feints and then cracks Khao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khao down.
Khao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khao doesn't seem bothered though.
Zoldyck throws a nice looking combination but Khao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Khao misses the target.
Zoldyck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khao throws an off balance right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khao swings for the body but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Khao misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoldyck! But no joy.
We've been informed that Zoldyck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Khao moves out of range of the leg kick from Zoldyck.
Khao throws out a loose jab but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zoldyck counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Khao.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khao missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck throws a body punch but Khao moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a leg kick.
Zoldyck throws a big shot that misses.
Khao misses with a hook.
Zoldyck connects with a leg kick. Khao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khao slips under a jab from Zoldyck.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoldyck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Khao lands.
Khao looks for the body kick but Zoldyck saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoldyck misses.
Khao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoldyck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoldyck just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKhao.
Zoldyck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 Bua Khao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Khao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zoldyck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zoldyck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khao can pounce on him.
Zoldyck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Khao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoldyck blocks a head kick by Khao.
Khao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Khao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Khao avoids it easily.
Zoldyck 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khao has a couple of punches blocked by Zoldyck.
Khao misses with some punches.
Khao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khao throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyck. #T1#
Khao leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoldyck.
Khao effectively controlling the action here.
Zoldyck lands a body punch.
Khao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khao misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zoldyck fails to land.
Khao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck scores with a shot to the side of Khao's head.
Bua Khao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoldyck backwards.
Khao blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Khao fails to land.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck is trying to break free.
Zoldyck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khao.
Khao misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Khao has a couple of punches blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Zoldyck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khao lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Khao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zoldyck, pushing him back against the cage.
Khao lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Khao.
Zoldyck misses with a body punch.
Zoldyck blocks an uppercut.
Khao prevents a body shot from Zoldyck.
Khao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khao prevents a body shot from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khao taking a breather.
Zoldyck tries to break free but Khao pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Zoldyck is trying to force a seperation but Khao has the dominant position.
Zoldyck is trying to break free.
Khao throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Zoldyck.
A short right from Khao. #BC2#
Zoldyck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khao slips a straight right by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses with a few strikes there.
Zoldyck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khao finds it's way round the side to connect with Zoldyck's head.
Zoldyck misses with a right hand
and Khao counters with a nice leg kick.
Khao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
Khao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khao moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
Zoldyck misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Zoldyck walks into a stiff left hand from Khao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khao misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khao throws a hook but Zoldyck avoids it easily.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the body kick from Khao.
Decent striking displayed by Khao there.
Khao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khao misses with a hook
and Zoldyck counters with a stiff right hand.
Khao with a hook.
Khao throws a low kick but Zoldyck moves out of range easily.
Zoldyck tries a quick counter leg kick but Khao is wise to it.
Zoldyck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khao counters with a straight right hand.
Zoldyck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Zoldyck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khao lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khao, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bua Khao dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khao misses with a looping left.
Khao misses with a few strikes there.
Zoldyck lands a lovely overhand right.
Khao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Khao
and Zoldyck counters with a straight right hand.
Zoldyck scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Khao moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Khao.
Zoldyck swings wildly with an uppercut but Khao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zoldyck on the inside.
Khao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck has a couple of punches blocked by Khao. #BC2#
Zoldyck breaks the clinch.
Khao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bua Khao is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Zoldyck works Khao's body with a nice hook.
Khao missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khao throws a body kick that misses
and Khao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khao takes one to the chin there.
Zoldyck connects with a body shot that sends Khao's belly button to the back.
Khao stalks Zoldyck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zoldyck's face. Zoldyck staggers backwards, shaken.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zoldyck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khao.
Khao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zoldyck 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.
Khao throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a good low kick that Khao was not able to check.
Khao misses with a looping right.
Zoldyck throws out a counter right but Khao avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khao misses with a body shot.
Zoldyck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoldyck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zoldyck.
Silva Zoldyck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khao misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a low kick, right behind Khao 's knee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick but Khao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zoldyck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khao.
Zoldyck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Khao.
Zoldyck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khao.
It looked like Khao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoldyck misses with a wild body shot.
Khao thuds his shin into the meat of Zoldyck's side.
Zoldyck moves out of range as Khao throws a body kick.
Zoldyck flicks out a counter leg kick but Khao steps away.
Zoldyck throws an overhand right that lands on Khao's shoulder, as Khao tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Zoldyck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khao.
Khao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoldyck moves out of range as Khao throws a body kick.
Zoldyck thows a leg kick but Khao checks it
and Khao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoldyck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khao scores with a jab. Zoldyck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khao pushes Zoldyck away with a front kick.
Khao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoldyck moves away from the strike by Khao.
Khao lands a glancing blow to the side of Zoldyck's head.
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck misses with a low kick.
Khao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
Khao connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Khao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khao throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khao thows a body kick. Zoldyck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zoldyck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khao throws a right hand that Zoldyck ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoldyck also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khao. That's going to slow Zoldyck down.
Khao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khao moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zoldyck. That's going to slow Khao down.
Khao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khao throws a leg kick but Zoldyck checks it.
Zoldyck misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silva Zoldyck.
Well Khao 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Primal 54 New Years Blast
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Khao throws a wild body kick that Merlin sees coming a mile off.
Merlin lands a nice hook to Khao's body. Khao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Merlin checks a leg kick.
Khao throws a head kick but Merlin moves out of range.
Khao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Odins Body Workshop in the buildup to the fight.
Khao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Merlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Khao misses with a hook
and Merlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Khao throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Khao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Khao.
Nice shot by Khao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Merlin misses the target.
Khao throws out a leg kick but Merlin moves out of range and Khao only half commits.
Merlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Merlin.#T1#
Khao scores with a shot to the body.
Merlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Khao throws a low kick, looking for Merlin's leg but Merlin calmly moves out of range.
Merlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khao throws a hook but Merlin avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Merlin.
Merlin misses the shot to the body.
Khao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merlin moves out of range of the leg kick from Khao.
Merlin throws a combination that misses
and Khao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khao is looking to slow Merlin down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khao.
Merlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khao looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khao swings widly with a right hand
enabling Merlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Khao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Merlin ducks under a wild hook from Khao.
Nice body kick from Merlin.
Khao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Merlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khao looks for the body kick but Merlin saw that one coming.
Khao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from Merlin.
Khao throws a body punch but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khao doesn't seem bothered though.
Khao is breathing heavily.
Merlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Merlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Merlin moves out of range of the leg kick from Khao.
A punch combination from Khao misses.
Merlin cracks the inside of Khao's front leg.
Khao misses the jab.#T3#
Khao jabs Merlin right on the nose. Merlin blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Merlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merlin slips under a jab from Khao.
Merlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khao.
Khao cracks Merlin with a good jab.
Merlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khao.
Merlin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Merlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khao rather than just go for the knockout.
Khao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Merlin.
Khao feints and then cracks Merlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merlin down. #CL#
Khao moves into range and clinches up with Merlin.
Merlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khao.
Merlin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Merlin blocks an uppercut.
Khao struggles to land a body shot inside as Merlin controls his hands.
Khao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin stalling in the clinch.
Merlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khao is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Merlin.
Merlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Merlin tries to break free but Khao pushes him back against the cage.
Khao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khao prevents a body shot from Merlin.
Khao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khao trying to stall but Merlin improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bua Khao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Khao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merlin misses with an uppercut. Khao saw that one coming.
Merlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khao's sensitive parts.
Merlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khao's head.
Merlin takes one to the chin there.
Merlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bua Khao is winning the standup battle so far.
Merlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Merlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khao throws a hook but Merlin avoids it easily.
Merlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Merlin misses with a right hand
and Khao counters with a good, hard body kick but Merlin shrugs it off.
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!
Khao misses with a hook. Merlin ducked under it nicely.
Khao throws an overhand right that lands on Merlin's shoulder, as Merlin tries to avoid the shot.
Khao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Merlin. Merlin obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Merlin is looking to land body kicks.
Khao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Khao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Merlin can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Khao.
Khao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khao misses with a left hand
and Merlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Khao.
Khao tried to counter with a leg kick but Merlin avoided it.
Merlin throws a hook to the side of Khao's head but Khao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merlin throws the kick towards the body but Khao avoids it.
Khao 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.
Khao throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Khao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merlin.
Merlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Khao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khao just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Merlin! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khao looks to land a body kick but Merlin moved away.
Merlin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Merlin scores with a nice strike.
Khao looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khao.
Merlin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khao doesn't manage to clinch there - Merlin circles away.
Khao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Merlin lands a high kick!
Khao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merlin tries to work over Khao's front leg with a kick but Khao checks it.
Khao misses with a low kick.
Khao wants to slow Merlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Merlin.
A telegraphed right hand from Khao misses the target.
Merlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khao. #T3#
Merlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khao.
Khao digs a good body shot into Merlin's ribs.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Merlin misses with a looping right.
Khao throwing a counter right hand but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Merlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khao manages to avoid it.
Khao is looking to counter with a body kick.
Merlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khao throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Khao throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khao throws a head kick but Merlin moves out of range.
Khao throws a looping overhand right but Merlin ducks down to avoid it.
Merlin blocks a jab.
Khao cracks the inside of Merlin's front leg.
Khao throws out a leg kick but Merlin moves out of range and Khao only half commits.
A head kick misses from Merlin.
Merlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Merlin misses with a body kick.
Khao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
Khao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Merlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Merlin misses with a wild body shot.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Merlin.
Merlin feints and then cracks Khao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khao down.
A slow jab from Merlin misses its intended target.
Merlin scores with a body shot.
Khao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Merlin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Merlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khao keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Merlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Khao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Khao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merlin's sensitive parts.
Khao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Merlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Merlin.
Khao slips a jab from Merlin.
Merlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khao. That did some damage!
Merlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Merlin.
Merlin scores with a jab to the body.
Khao scores with a jab to the body.
Merlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merlin lands a jab to the head.
Khao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Merlin works Khao's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merlin wants to slow Khao down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Merlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khao at a distance.
Merlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Khao throws a body punch but Merlin moves out of range.
Khao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Merlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Khao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Merlin misses with a low kick.
It looked like Khao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khao manages to avoid it.
Merlin staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Merlin - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khao, right into the meat.
Merlin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Bua Khao has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlin throws a jab when Khao was well out of range.#T2#
Merlin throws the kick towards the body but Khao avoids it.
It looked like Khao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merlin.
Merlin thuds a left hand into Khao's body.
Merlin throws a good cross that connects.
Merlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khao.
Khao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Merlin throws an off balance right hand
and Khao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khao tries to land a leg kick but Merlin saw it coming and moves away.
Khao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Merlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khao just misses with a punch to the body.
Khao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Merlin.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Merlin.
Khao moves in looking to clinch but Merlin pushes him off.
Khao throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Khao connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Khao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khao moves out of range as Merlin strikes.
Khao staying out of range there.
Merlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Khao there.
Khao looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
Merlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Merlin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Merlin connects with a nice looking jab.
Merlin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Merlin. Khao shrugs it off though. #T4#
Merlin misses with a low kick.
Merlin connects with a body shot that sends Khao's belly button to the back.
Merlin misses with an uppercut. Khao saw that one coming.
Khao misses the jab.
Khao avoids the body shot from Merlin.
Khao misses with a looping right.
Khao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Merlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khao's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice jab there from Merlin.
Merlin throws a shot from downtown. Khao moves away and avoids it.
Khao misses with a body shot.
Khao throws a body kick that misses.
Merlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Merlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Merlin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bua Khao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Merlin lands a head shot.
Khao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Merlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Merlin checks a leg kick.
Merlin wants to land a leg kick but Khao is out of range.
Khao moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Khao misses its target.
Merlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Merlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merlin throws out a counter right but Khao avoids it with no problem.
Khao tries a low kick but Merlin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khao throws out a loose jab but Merlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merlin moves away.
Merlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Khao is wise to it.
Khao moves out of range of the leg kick from Merlin.
A cross from Khao lands.#T1#
Khao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Merlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khao blocks a leg kick.
Khao motions for Merlin to come forward. Khao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Merlin ducks under a wild hook from Khao.
Merlin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Merlin misses with the combination. #CL#
Khao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merlin lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Merlin working hard to break the clinch.
Khao swings wildly with an uppercut but Merlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Khao. #T2#
Merlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khao scores with a shot to the side of Merlin's head.
Khao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merlin digs a right hand underneath Khao's ribcage. Khao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Merlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khao as Merlin tries to tie him up.
Merlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khao as Merlin tries to tie him up.
Khao keeps control of Merlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Merlin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Merlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khao has him pressed against the cage.
Merlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khao lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Khao misses with some punches.
Merlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khao misses with a punch on the inside.
Merlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khao blocking some punches. #BC2#
Merlin breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Merlin misses the target.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Khao.
Khao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merlin.
Khao tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Merlin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Merlin postures up in Khao's guard and throws a big left but Khao blocks it.
Merlin throws a strike but Khao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Khao tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khao looking to pass the guard.
Merlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merlin throws an elbow that misses. Khao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merlin's guard. Nice move by Khao!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Malcolm Merlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bua Khao'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Khao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Merlin.
Nice defenses there by Merlin.
Khao throws a jab but it's blocked by Merlin.
Khao slips under a jab from Merlin.
Merlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Merlin is looking to land body kicks.
Khao misses with an uppercut. Merlin saw that one coming.
Merlin dips to his left and cracks Khao with an uppercut!
Khao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Merlin. Merlin obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Merlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merlin slips a jab from Khao.
Khao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merlin. Khao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khao's sensitive parts.
Merlin throws out a loose jab but Khao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khao throws a leg kick but Merlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Merlin is looking to score with low kicks.
Khao staying out of range there.
Khao connects with a right hand. Merlin shakes it off.
Khao jabs Merlin right on the nose. Merlin blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Khao.
Merlin throws a sloppy head kick and Khao moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Khao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Khao rushes Merlin and presses him up against the cage.
Merlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Khao.
Merlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Merlin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Merlin looking to slow down the pace here.
Bua Khao has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Merlin manages to pull guard.
Khao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khao controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Merlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Merlin is trying to keep Khao in close. #T3#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khao sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Merlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin throws a big elbow that misses.
Khao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merlin looks to land a body kick but Khao moved away.
A jab lands there for Khao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khao misses with a body shot.
Merlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bua Khao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Merlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Merlin 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Merlin!
Malcolm Merlin is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Primal 52
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Zoldyck slips a jab and a cross from Khao.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khao.
Zoldyck cracks Khao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoldyck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zoldyck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoldyck throws out a leg kick but Khao moves out of range and Zoldyck only half commits.
Khao 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.
A shot to the liver by Khao. Beautiful body shot.
Khao lands a nice shot to the body.
Khao throws a hook but Zoldyck blocks it.
Zoldyck slips a straight right by Khao.
Khao looks to land a left hand but Zoldyck moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zoldyck. That did some damage!
Khao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khao looks for the body kick but Zoldyck saw that one coming.
Zoldyck 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.
Zoldyck thuds a left hand into Khao's body.
Khao throws a lazy head kick
and Zoldyck counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khao.
Zoldyck connects with a jab.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyck. Khao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khao misses with the combination.
Bua Khao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoldyck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khao scores with a leg kick.
Khao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoldyck at a distance.
Khao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Khao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoldyck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khao checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Khao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.#T2#
Khao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khao missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.
Zoldyck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khao swings for the body but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck lands an overhand right.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Khao.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khao.
Khao throws a looping overhand right but Zoldyck ducks down to avoid it.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zoldyck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khao throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khao thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Khao.
A slow jab from Zoldyck misses its intended target.
Khao throws a leg kick but Zoldyck checks it.
Zoldyck throws out a loose jab but Khao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck clobbers Khao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khao slips a straight right by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a head kick but Khao moves out of range.
Zoldyck scores with a decent looking hook.
Khao moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
Khao throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Khao.
Khao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zoldyck connects with a jab.
Khao wants to slow Zoldyck down by chopping away at his legs.
Khao lands a jab to Zoldyck's midsection.
Khao takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Khao misses with a straight right.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Khao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zoldyck, pushing him back against the cage.
Khao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zoldyck up against the cage.
Khao can't find room to land a body shot as Zoldyck controls the action.
Zoldyck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zoldyck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoldyck blocks an uppercut.
Zoldyck struggles to land a body shot inside as Khao controls his hands.
Zoldyck lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Zoldyck breaks from the clinch.
Zoldyck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoldyck scrambles back to his feet.
Khao 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 round but Bua Khao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zoldyck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khao lunges at Zoldyck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoldyck's hand.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Khao.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the body kick from Khao.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khao!
Khao lands with a good body shot.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut. Khao saw that one coming.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut.
Khao misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zoldyck takes a step back to recover.
Bua Khao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Khao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Zoldyck 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khao! But no joy.
Khao throws a front kick aimed at Zoldyck's knee but Zoldyck avoids it well.
Khao misses with a hook. Zoldyck ducked under it nicely.
Zoldyck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khao scores with a decent looking hook.
Zoldyck slips under a jab from Khao.
Khao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zoldyck's sensitive parts.
Zoldyck throws a big shot that misses.
Zoldyck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Zoldyck misses
and Khao counters with a nice body kick.
Khao lands a leg kick that knocks Zoldyck off balance momentarily.#T2#
Khao digs a good hook to Zoldyck's body.
A lazy body kick from Khao
and Zoldyck counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck throwing a counter right hand but Khao manages to avoid it.
Khao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khao connects with a jab.
Zoldyck throws out a loose jab but Khao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck throws a body punch but Khao moves out of range.
Zoldyck blocks the body kick.
Khao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoldyck misses with a straight right.
Zoldyck scoring well with a low kick there.
Khao cracks Zoldyck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoldyck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khao at a distance.
Khao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Khao scores with a four punch combination!
Khao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoldyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoldyck slips a straight right by Khao.
Khao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zoldyck counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Khao avoids the punch easily.
Khao throws a sloppy head kick and Zoldyck moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Khao scores with a body shot.
Khao motions for Zoldyck to come forward. Khao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khao throws the left hand but Zoldyck avoids the punch easily.
Zoldyck is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Khao avoids the punch easily.
Zoldyck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khao counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khao connects with a crisp jab.
Zoldyck throws a jab when Khao was well out of range.
Khao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zoldyck.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khao.
Khao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Khao.
Zoldyck thows a leg kick but Khao checks it
and Khao counters with a two punch combo.
Zoldyck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Zoldyck.
Khao just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoldyck thuds his right hand into Khao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zoldyck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoldyck scores with a hook to the body. Khao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bua Khao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Khao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoldyck throws a head kick that Khao semi-blocks.
Khao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khao takes one on the button.
Khao digs a good hook to Zoldyck's body.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khao's head backwards.
Zoldyck takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Khao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khao.
Zoldyck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khao is out of range.
A lazy left from Khao finds it's target.
Khao throws a head kick that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Zoldyck!
No joy there for Zoldyck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khao misses with an uppercut. Zoldyck saw that one coming.#T1#
Zoldyck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Khao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zoldyck misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zoldyck blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoldyck.
A short uppercut from Zoldyck. #BC#
Zoldyck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khao misses with a hook
letting Zoldyck counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khao.
Zoldyck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zoldyck. Zoldyck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khao - that will leave a mark!
Khao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Khao throws a leg kick but Zoldyck checks it.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khao.
A big left from Zoldyck misses.
Khao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khao throws a sloppy body shot
and Zoldyck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khao's knee momentarily.
Khao throws a big shot that misses.
Khao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khao throws out a counter right but Zoldyck avoids it with no problem.
Khao throws a leg kick which misses Zoldyck's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoldyck tries to avoid it.
Zoldyck lands a head shot.
Khao lands a really nice looking cross but Zoldyck seems unphased.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Khao.
Zoldyck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Khao misses with an uppercut. Zoldyck saw that one coming.
Zoldyck appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Khao.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zoldyck.
A swing and a miss from Khao.
Zoldyck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khao's head.
Zoldyck scores with a shot to the body.
Khao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoldyck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zoldyck blocks the body kick.
Khao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoldyck avoids a kick to the body.
Khao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyck. Khao does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Khao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zoldyck misses with a hook.
Zoldyck scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Zoldyck - just one landing.
Khao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoldyck.
Khao 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.
Zoldyck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zoldyck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Khao misses.
A big right from Zoldyck misses.
Khao looks to land a left hand but Zoldyck moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zoldyck.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Zoldyck clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Khao misses with a kick to the body
and Zoldyck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoldyck feints and then cracks Khao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khao down.
Khao misses with a low kick.
Khao throws out a loose jab but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoldyck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoldyck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zoldyck keeps the fight on the outside.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Khao blocks it.
Khao throws a low kick, looking for Zoldyck's leg but Zoldyck calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Khao.
Zoldyck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khao.#T1#
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zoldyck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khao.
Khao looks to land a left hand but Zoldyck moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khao. Zoldyck shrugs it off though.
Khao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zoldyck has time to react.
Khao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoldyck.
Khao throws out a counter right but Zoldyck avoids it with no problem.
Zoldyck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoldyck misses the target.
Zoldyck looks to land a combination but Khao avoids it well.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.#T2#
Khao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck is looking to counter punch.
Khao defending well as Zoldyck loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zoldyck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khao throws a right hand that misses
and Zoldyck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyck throws a jab when Khao was well out of range.
Khao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoldyck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khao.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khao.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.
Khao ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
Khao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Zoldyck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khao.
Zoldyck throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khao counters with a stiff right hand.
Khao works Zoldyck's body with a nice hook.
Zoldyck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khao.
Zoldyck slips under a jab.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Khao.
Khao throws a sloppy head kick and Zoldyck moves out of range easily.
Zoldyck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck defending well as Khao loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zoldyck throws a series of punches but Khao moves out of range.
Khao misses with a straight left.
Khao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khao misses with the combination. #T4#
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Khao.
Zoldyck throws a wild body kick that Khao sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Khao misses
and Zoldyck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khao wants to clinch up but Zoldyck keeps it at a distance.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck throwing a counter right hand but Khao manages to avoid it.
Khao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoldyck digs a good body shot into Khao's ribs.
A slow jab from Khao misses its intended target.
Zoldyck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zoldyck. That's going to slow Khao down.
Khao wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silva Zoldyck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khao.
Khao scores with a nice strike.
Khao throws a series of punches but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Khao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khao throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khao throws out a leg kick but Zoldyck moves out of range and Khao only half commits.
Khao throws the kick towards the body but Zoldyck avoids it.
Khao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoldyck looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zoldyck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khao slips a jab from Zoldyck.
Khao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zoldyck with a body shot.
Khao tries to land a front kick but Zoldyck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Zoldyck was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khao misses with a body shot.
Khao misses with a body shot. #T1#
Khao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Zoldyck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Khao closes the distance and pushes Zoldyck back into the cage.
Zoldyck tries to throw a body punch but Khao avoids it by throwing Zoldyck back against the cage.
Khao tries to work over Zoldyck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khao lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Silva Zoldyck has been cut.
Khao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khao swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck blocks a body shot from Khao.
Khao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khao is stalling here.
Khao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khao misses with a body punch. #T2#
Zoldyck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoldyck misses with a punch to the body.
Khao misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Khao fails to land.
Khao gets through Zoldyck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zoldyck up against the cage.
Zoldyck misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck swings wildly with an uppercut but Khao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zoldyck misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Khao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bua Khao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Zoldyck.
Khao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khao lands a shoulder strike.
Zoldyck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zoldyck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck is trying to break free.
Khao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khao blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khao prevents a body shot from Zoldyck.
Khao misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Zoldyck misses with some punches.
Khao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khao prevents a body shot from Zoldyck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoldyck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khao throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Zoldyck breaks the clinch.
Zoldyck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khao.
Zoldyck connects with a single shot there.
Khao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khao throws a lazy body kick
and Khao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoldyck connects with an inside leg kick.
Khao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zoldyck blocks a low kick nicely.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khao scores with a jab. Zoldyck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bua Khao!
Bua Khao is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bua Khao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Primal 47
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Khao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mugabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Khao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mugabi! But no joy.
Mugabi's coach down at The Studio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mugabi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mugabi works Khao's body with a nice hook.
Mugabi takes one to the side of the head.
Mugabi scores with a body shot.
Khao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mugabi.
Khao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Khao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mugabi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mugabi throws a solid leg kick but Khao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mugabi.
Khao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mugabi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mugabi misses with a wild combination.
Khao blocks a leg kick.
Mugabi clobbers Khao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mugabi misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mugabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khao was well out of range. Poor timing from Mugabi.
Khao throws the left hand but Mugabi avoids the punch easily.
Mugabi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Khao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Khao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mugabi 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 Khao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mugabi wants to slow Khao down by chopping away at his legs.
Mugabi thows a leg kick but Khao checks it
and Khao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khao tries to clinch but Mugabi moves away
and Khao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mugabi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khao.
Khao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mugabi momentarily.
Mugabi takes a swing at Khao's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Mugabi misses.
Mugabi fails to land with a series of punches.
Khao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mugabi throws a chopping leg kick but Khao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khao lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khao throws a body kick that misses.
Khao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Mugabi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mugabi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mugabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khao was well out of range. Poor timing from Mugabi.
Mugabi slips a jab from Khao.
Khao scores with a nice head shot.
Mugabi moves out of range of the body kick.
Mugabi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khao.
Mugabi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mugabi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Khao.
Mugabi takes a swing at Khao's ribcage but misses.
Mugabi lands a jab to Khao's midsection.
Khao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mugabi can pounce on him. #T3#
Khao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Khao misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Khao misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mugabi.
Mugabi slips under a jab.
Khao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mugabi manages to avoid it.
Mugabi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khao rather than just go for the knockout.
Khao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mugabi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mugabi misses with a body shot.
Jab from Mugabi.
Mugabi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Khao.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khao!
Khao delivers a nice body kick.
Mugabi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mugabi.#T4#
Mugabi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mugabi thows a leg kick but Khao checks it
and Khao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mugabi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mugabi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mugabi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Khao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khao.
Khao throws a body kick that misses.
Mugabi flicks out a counter leg kick but Khao steps away.
Khao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mugabi.
Khao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mugabi counters with a left to the body.
Khao misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mugabi! But no joy.
Khao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mugabi.
Khao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mugabi lands with an uppercut that bounces Khao off the cage and back into range.
Khao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khao fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Bua Khao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bua Khao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mugabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mugabi misses with a looping left.
Mugabi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mugabi.
Mugabi 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.
Khao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mugabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mugabi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Khao.
Khao missing with a left hand there. Mugabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khao lands a jab.
Khao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mugabi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mugabi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khao lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Mugabi misses its intended target.
Khao takes a swing at Mugabi's ribcage but misses.
Mugabi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khao counters with a one-two to the body.
Mugabi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Khao as he checks the leg kick.
Mugabi tries to land a body kick
and Khao counters with a nice uppercut.
Mugabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Khao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mugabi scores with a leg kick.
Mugabi scores with a shot to the body.
Mugabi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mugabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mugabi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khao doesn't seem phased though.
Khao moves out of range as Mugabi throws a body kick.
Mugabi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khao.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khao. Mugabi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khao checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Khao lands.
A slow jab from Mugabi misses its intended target.
Khao lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Mugabi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Mugabi has been cut.
Khao clobbers Mugabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mugabi is still on wobbly legs! Can Khao finish him?
Mugabi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Mugabi scores with a four punch combination!
Khao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mugabi missing with a left hand there. Khao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khao avoids the body shot from Mugabi.
Khao drops Mugabi with a naaaaasty hook - Mugabi is in real trouble here! Khao dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bua Khao!
Bua Khao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Primal 44
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Zoldyck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Vilkuttaja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoldyck doesn't seem phased though.
Vilkuttaja checks a leg kick nicely.
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Vilkuttaja's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zoldyck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilkuttaja motions for Zoldyck to come forward. Vilkuttaja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab from Zoldyck.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vilkuttaja throws out a loose jab but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoldyck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zoldyck misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoldyck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilkuttaja checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Vilkuttaja misses its intended target.
Vilkuttaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vilkuttaja throws a right hand that Zoldyck ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoldyck also avoids with ease.
Vilkuttaja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
No joy there for Vilkuttaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck slips a straight right by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilkuttaja lands with a cross.
Vilkuttaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vilkuttaja jabs at Zoldyck's body.
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck works Vilkuttaja's body with a nice hook.
Zoldyck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot
and Zoldyck counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zoldyck counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Zoldyck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab to Zoldyck's midsection.
Zoldyck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoldyck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zoldyck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilkuttaja.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoldyck, as that shot connected.
Vilkuttaja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zoldyck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Zoldyck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilkuttaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick which misses Vilkuttaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Vilkuttaja tries to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
Zoldyck scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Vilkuttaja cracks Zoldyck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vilkuttaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoldyck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vilkuttaja was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilkuttaja is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zoldyck connects with a body shot that sends Vilkuttaja's belly button to the back.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoldyck is looking to score with low kicks.
Zoldyck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zoldyck tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilkuttaja checks a leg kick.
Zoldyck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoldyck scores with a hook to the body. Vilkuttaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a body kick that stops Vilkuttaja in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoldyck slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zoldyck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoldyck feints a counter leg kick.
Zoldyck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoldyck checks a leg kick nicely.
Zoldyck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zoldyck misses with a looping left.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Zoldyck avoids it easily.
And Zoldyck responds with a good body kick, but Vilkuttaja manages to step out the way in time.
Zoldyck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilkuttaja misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoldyck! But no joy.
Vilkuttaja swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Zoldyck looks to land a right hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vilkuttaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zoldyck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilkuttaja needs to keep his hands up - Zoldyck had a free shot at his head there.
Zoldyck digs a good hook to Vilkuttaja's body.
Vilkuttaja throws a leg kick but Zoldyck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilkuttaja jabs at Zoldyck's body.
Vilkuttaja throws out a loose jab but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vilkuttaja connects with a nice looking jab.
Vilkuttaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Zoldyck responds with a good body kick, but Vilkuttaja manages to step out the way in time.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilkuttaja's calf.
Zoldyck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vilkuttaja takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Vilkuttaja finds it's target.
Vilkuttaja misses with a left hand
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoldyck blocks a jab.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja lands the left hand.
Vilkuttaja's corner calls for a 1-2. Vilkuttaja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Zoldyck catches Vilkuttaja right on the button with a cross.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilkuttaja cracks Zoldyck with an open hand slap.
Vilkuttaja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zoldyck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilkuttaja finds it's way round the side to connect with Zoldyck's head.
Zoldyck throws out a leg kick but Vilkuttaja moves out of range and Zoldyck only half commits.
Zoldyck feints and then cracks Vilkuttaja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilkuttaja down.
Vilkuttaja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vilkuttaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a straight right hand.
Zoldyck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
A lazy body kick from Vilkuttaja
and Zoldyck counters with a left and a right that stings Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja connects with a jab.
Zoldyck lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoldyck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zoldyck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilkuttaja misses the body punch
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping left.
Vilkuttaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Zoldyck gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vilkuttaja counters with a left and a right that stings Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice strike.
Zoldyck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Vilkuttaja blocks the leg kick.
Vilkuttaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilkuttaja needs to keep his hands up - Zoldyck had a free shot at his head there.
Zoldyck misses with a looping right.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoldyck lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoldyck throws a shot from downtown. Vilkuttaja moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoldyck scores with a jab to the body.
Vilkuttaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Zoldyck walks into a stiff left hand from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Vilkuttaja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Vilkuttaja. Those never looked like landing.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoldyck throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilkuttaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Silva Zoldyck has been cut.
Zoldyck lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoldyck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilkuttaja.
A jab from Zoldyck finds it's way through Vilkuttaja's defenses.
Vilkuttaja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck throws a big counter head kick but Vilkuttaja avoids it with no problem.
Vilkuttaja wants to land a leg kick but Zoldyck is out of range.
Vilkuttaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zoldyck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Vilkuttaja finds it's way through Zoldyck's defenses. #T1#
Zoldyck lands a nice looking body shot.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws out a counter right but Vilkuttaja avoids it with no problem.
Zoldyck throws a head kick but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
It looked like Vilkuttaja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoldyck jabs Vilkuttaja right on the nose. Vilkuttaja blinks but takes it well.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vilkuttaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyck looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilkuttaja is just out of range.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zoldyck connects with a right hand. Vilkuttaja shakes it off.
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zoldyck finds it's way round the side to connect with Vilkuttaja's head.
Zoldyck checks a low kick from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck flicks out a counter leg kick but Vilkuttaja steps away.
Zoldyck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoldyck connects with a body shot.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyck. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja swings widly with a right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Vilkuttaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck lands with a nice body punch.
Vilkuttaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zoldyck defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Zoldyck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vilkuttaja lands with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck blocks a jab.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
A jab from Zoldyck finds it's way through Vilkuttaja's defenses.
Vilkuttaja scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Zoldyck misses with a jab to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilkuttaja.
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zoldyck counter with a right hand.
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilkuttaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a stiff right hand.
Zoldyck misses the jab.
Vilkuttaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Zoldyck really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Zoldyck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Vilkuttaja tries a low kick but Zoldyck avoids it.
Zoldyck lands a body shot.
Vilkuttaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilkuttaja thinking.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Zoldyck 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.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilkuttaja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zoldyck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilkuttaja misses with a double jab
and Vilkuttaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice hook to Zoldyck's body. Zoldyck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zoldyck cracks Vilkuttaja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja throws out a loose jab but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zoldyck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Zoldyck throws out a counter right but Vilkuttaja avoids it with no problem.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoldyck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilkuttaja is looking to chop away at Zoldyck's legs.
Vilkuttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Zoldyck avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vilkuttaja thuds a left hand into Zoldyck's body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight right.
Vilkuttaja cracks the inside of Zoldyck's front leg.
Vilkuttaja throws a leg kick but Zoldyck moved away.#T2#
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoldyck misses the target.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Zoldyck dips to his left and cracks Vilkuttaja with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zoldyck throws a wild body kick that Vilkuttaja sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Vilkuttaja tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja motions for Zoldyck to come forward. Vilkuttaja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Vilkuttaja is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilkuttaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
Vilkuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight left.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.#T3#
Zoldyck throws out a loose jab but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoldyck connects with a crisp jab.
Vilkuttaja misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck missing with a left hand there. Vilkuttaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilkuttaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zoldyck scores with a hook.
Zoldyck lands a leg kick that knocks Vilkuttaja off balance momentarily.
Zoldyck lands a really nice looking cross but Vilkuttaja seems unphased.
Vilkuttaja walks into a left hand.
Zoldyck misses with a kick to the body.
Vilkuttaja was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vilkuttaja connects with a looping right hand.
Zoldyck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Zoldyck throws out a loose jab but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja throws an overhand right that lands on Zoldyck's shoulder, as Zoldyck tries to avoid the shot.
Vilkuttaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoldyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Vilkuttaja is predictable there
and Zoldyck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilkuttaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Zoldyck finds it's way through Vilkuttaja's defenses.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja throws an overhand right that lands on Zoldyck's shoulder, as Zoldyck tries to avoid the shot.
Zoldyck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vilkuttaja dips to his left and cracks Zoldyck with an uppercut!
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Zoldyck dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Silva Zoldyck's cut.
That's time! Vilkuttaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vilkuttaja lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
A big right from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck scores with a hook.
Vilkuttaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Vilkuttaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja lands with a shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Zoldyck moves out of range as Vilkuttaja strikes.
Vilkuttaja cracks Zoldyck with a good jab.
Zoldyck misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilkuttaja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zoldyck throws out a powerful jab.
Vilkuttaja throws a low kick, looking for Zoldyck's leg but Zoldyck calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Zoldyck misses its intended target.
Vilkuttaja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zoldyck moves away from the strike by Vilkuttaja.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Zoldyck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook. Zoldyck ducked under it nicely.
Zoldyck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zoldyck misses with a hook
enabling Vilkuttaja to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Zoldyck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoldyck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Vilkuttaja misses its intended target.
Vilkuttaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
A cross from Zoldyck lands.
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilkuttaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilkuttaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Zoldyck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoldyck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zoldyck loads up on a big right hand but Vilkuttaja slips the punch.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.#T3#
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping right.
Zoldyck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Zoldyck. Beautiful body shot.
Zoldyck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilkuttaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Zoldyck is trying to counter with his kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck lands with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vilkuttaja works Zoldyck's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Vilkuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyck misses the jab.
Vilkuttaja misses with a two punch combination.
Zoldyck tries to work over Vilkuttaja's front leg with a kick but Vilkuttaja checks it.
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!
Vilkuttaja is looking to score with low kicks.
Zoldyck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zoldyck blocks a jab.
Zoldyck slips a jab from Vilkuttaja.
It seemed like Zoldyck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the body kick from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses with a looping left.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilkuttaja tries to score with a low kick but Zoldyck moves his leg out of the way.
Zoldyck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silva Zoldyck.
Well Zoldyck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Zoldyck!
Silva Zoldyck is the new light heavyweight champion!
Silva Zoldyck managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: Primal 40
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Sato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Vilkuttaja misses its intended target.
Vilkuttaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Vilkuttaja swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilkuttaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sato cracks Vilkuttaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sato misses with a double jab.
Vilkuttaja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryosuke Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilkuttajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Vilkuttaja misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato misses with a double jab.
Vilkuttaja missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range nicely.
Vilkuttaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sato moves out of range as Vilkuttaja strikes.
Sato throws a hook but Vilkuttaja avoids it easily.
Sato 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. #T1#
Sato needs to keep his hands up - Vilkuttaja had a free shot at his head there.
Vilkuttaja 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.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook.
Vilkuttaja shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sato eats them both and turns towards Vilkuttaja to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vilkuttaja will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vilkuttaja thuds a left hand into Sato's body.
Vilkuttaja lands with an overhand left.
Sato cracks Vilkuttaja with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vilkuttaja connects with a single shot there.
Vilkuttaja cracks a nice hook into Sato's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.
Sato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vilkuttaja misses the jab.
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Sato misses with a right hand
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight right hand.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vilkuttaja. Vilkuttaja obviously looking to wear him down.
Sato fails to land with a series of punches.
Sato misses the jab.
Vilkuttaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sato.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato sizes up Vilkuttaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sato walks into a left hand.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sato misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilkuttaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sato slips a jab from Vilkuttaja.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Vilkuttaja's head but Vilkuttaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilkuttaja thuds a left hand into Sato's body.
Sato tries to clinch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilkuttaja controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vilkuttaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Vilkuttaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Sato gets an underhook and turns Vilkuttaja into the cage.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato tries to work over Vilkuttaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato prevents a body shot from Vilkuttaja.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
A right hook to the body lands for Vilkuttaja.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato prevents a body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Sato misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato pushes Vilkuttaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sato throws a right and a left that Vilkuttaja avoids nicely.
Sato wants to clinch up but Vilkuttaja keeps it at a distance.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Sato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilkuttaja throws out the jab.
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vilkuttaja.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilkuttaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilkuttaja misses the target.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Vilkuttaja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vilkuttaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Vilkuttaja catches Sato right on the button with a cross.
Sato throws a hook but Vilkuttaja avoids it easily.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato loads up on a big right hand but Vilkuttaja slips the punch.
Vilkuttaja throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Vilkuttaja moves away and avoids it.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sato works Vilkuttaja's body with a nice hook.
Sato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sato jabs at Vilkuttaja's body.
A cross from Sato lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato throws out a counter right but Vilkuttaja avoids it with no problem.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
Vilkuttaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sato misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
The crowd cheers as Sato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vilkuttaja doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sato sizes up Vilkuttaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilkuttaja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vilkuttaja throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Vilkuttaja takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vilkuttaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Vilkuttaja was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilkuttaja walks into a stiff left hand from Sato.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilkuttaja misses the target.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vilkuttaja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Vilkuttaja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vilkuttaja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Sato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vilkuttaja appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Vilkuttaja scores with a jab. Sato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Sato misses.
Sato cracks Vilkuttaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sato.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Sato avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Sato tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vilkuttaja counter with a right hand.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Vilkuttaja's shoulder, as Vilkuttaja tries to avoid the shot.
Sato misses with a right hand
and Vilkuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vilkuttaja to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Sato blocks the low kick.
Sato misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilkuttaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vilkuttaja there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilkuttaja takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
A big left from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sato on the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Vilkuttaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilkuttaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Sato gets a clinch.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryosuke Sato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja staying out of range there.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilkuttaja cracks Sato with a good jab.
Vilkuttaja cracks a nice hook into Sato's ribs.
Vilkuttaja cracks Sato with an open hand slap.
Vilkuttaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sato scores with a jab.
Vilkuttaja scores with a jab.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Vilkuttaja.
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!
Sato slips under a jab.
Sato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilkuttaja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Sato tries to clinch up but Vilkuttaja circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Sato misses.
Vilkuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilkuttaja thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato throws a hook but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Vilkuttaja is looking to counter punch.
Sato moves to clinch but Vilkuttaja breaks away
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice body shot.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sato throws a hook but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Sato throws a good cross that connects.
Vilkuttaja throws the left hand but Sato avoids the punch easily.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Vilkuttaja does it's job there.
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Sato misses.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilkuttaja.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Vilkuttaja moves away and avoids it.
Vilkuttaja walks into a stiff left hand from Sato.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Vilkuttaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato loads up on a big right hand but Vilkuttaja slips the punch.
Sato blocks a jab.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilkuttaja throws out the jab.
Sato swinging wildly here.
Vilkuttaja throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sato misses with a left hand
and Vilkuttaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Vilkuttaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range nicely.
Sato tries to clinch up but Vilkuttaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight right.
Sato misses with a hook.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sato misses with a hook. Vilkuttaja ducked under it nicely.
Sato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilkuttaja digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Sato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Vilkuttaja moves away and avoids it.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilkuttaja throws out the jab.
Vilkuttaja throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease.
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.#T4#
Sato throws a hook but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Vilkuttaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sato misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilkuttaja.
Sato looks to land a right hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range.
Sato takes one on the button.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilkuttaja was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vilkuttaja takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Sato throws a right and a left that Vilkuttaja avoids nicely.
Vilkuttaja throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vilkuttaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Vilkuttaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilkuttaja misses its target.
Vilkuttaja scores with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilkuttaja dips to his left and cracks Sato with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja clearly takes that round.
That's time! Vilkuttaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato slips a jab from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab from Sato.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vilkuttaja misses the jab.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilkuttaja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sato misses with a double jab.
Vilkuttaja lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Sato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilkuttaja moves away from the strike by Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vilkuttaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Sato is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato blocking some punches.
Sato is still on wobbly legs! Can Vilkuttaja finish him?
Sato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vilkuttaja seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sato can turn it around.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Vilkuttaja fails to land.
Vilkuttaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Sato seems to have recovered his senses.
Sato blocking some punches.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilkuttaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sato can do to turn this around?
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilkuttaja's elbow.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position but instead, Sato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vilkuttaja into the cage.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato. #T2#
Sato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Vilkuttaja blocks an uppercut.
Vilkuttaja has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilkuttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Vilkuttaja as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sato.
Vilkuttaja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Sato takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vilkuttaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vilkuttaja has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sato is keeping busy.
Sato scores with a shoulder strike.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch.
Vilkuttaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja had his way with Ryosuke Sato in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Vilkuttaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vilkuttaja lands a glancing blow to the side of Sato's head.
Sato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sato.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
Vilkuttaja ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilkuttaja takes one on the button.#T1#
Vilkuttaja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vilkuttaja lands a slapping body shot.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilkuttaja.
Sato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sato tries to bum rush Vilkuttaja with a series of wild strikes but Vilkuttaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Vilkuttaja was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vilkuttaja drops Sato with a naaaaasty hook - Sato is in real trouble here! Vilkuttaja dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Primal 37
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses the jab.
Vilkuttaja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vilkuttaja defending well as Zoldyck loads up on a big left hand.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy right hand but Zoldyck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoldyck looks to throw a body kick
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight right hand.
Vilkuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyck.
A jab from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck jabs Vilkuttaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vilkuttaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Zoldyck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyck cracks Vilkuttaja with an open hand slap.
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vilkuttaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilkuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Vilkuttaja blocks the leg kick.
Vilkuttaja blocks a jab.
Vilkuttaja walks into a left hand.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilkuttaja ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja throws out a counter right but Zoldyck avoids it with no problem.
Zoldyck moves away from the strike by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a right hand
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Vilkuttaja 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.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vilkuttaja in his tracks.
Vilkuttaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja throws a good cross that connects.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Vilkuttaja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoldyck doesn't seem phased though.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilkuttaja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoldyck momentarily.
Zoldyck connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilkuttaja 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.
No joy there for Vilkuttaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Vilkuttaja misses
and Zoldyck counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
Zoldyck fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vilkuttaja just manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja checks a low kick from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vilkuttaja throws a good cross that connects.
Zoldyck goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck misses with a wild combination.
Zoldyck throws an off balance right hand
and Vilkuttaja counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping right.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja throws the left hand but Zoldyck avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoldyck is looking for a counter combo.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilkuttaja lands with a right hand.
Zoldyck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zoldyck connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Zoldyck. #T4#
Vilkuttaja 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.
Vilkuttaja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zoldyck had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilkuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoldyck lands a glancing blow to the side of Vilkuttaja's head.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a two punch combination.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Zoldyck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vilkuttaja doesn't seem phased though.
Vilkuttaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilkuttaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilkuttaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot that snaps Zoldyck's head back.
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 Silva Zoldyck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zoldyck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vilkuttaja has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Zoldyck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zoldyck lands a slapping body shot.
Zoldyck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilkuttaja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zoldyck under the eye.
Zoldyck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vilkuttaja 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.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck throwing a counter right hand but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zoldyck lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva Zoldyck is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Zoldyck was well out of range.
Vilkuttaja punishes Zoldyck's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Vilkuttaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck counters with an outside leg kick.
Vilkuttaja walks into a jab.
A big right from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body. Zoldyck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoldyck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoldyck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut
and Zoldyck finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vilkuttaja jabs Zoldyck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zoldyck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
A low kick from Vilkuttaja is predictable there
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoldyck defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja closes the distance but Zoldyck moves to the side
and Zoldyck counters with a straight right hand.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zoldyck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilkuttaja misses the jab.
Zoldyck scores with the left hand. Vilkuttaja knows he should have avoided that one.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut. Zoldyck saw that one coming.
It looked like Zoldyck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoldyck missing with a left hand there. Vilkuttaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Zoldyck cracks Vilkuttaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vilkuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoldyck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja connects with a looping right hand.
Zoldyck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilkuttaja moves away.
Zoldyck connects with a body shot that sends Vilkuttaja's belly button to the back.
Vilkuttaja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zoldyck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilkuttaja lands a glancing blow to the side of Zoldyck's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkuttaja staying out of range there.
Vilkuttaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Zoldyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyck feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoldyck throws an overhand right that lands on Vilkuttaja's shoulder, as Vilkuttaja tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilkuttaja missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck throws a jab when Vilkuttaja was well out of range.
Zoldyck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
It seemed like Vilkuttaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Vilkuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoldyck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilkuttaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck moves out of range as Vilkuttaja strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Zoldyck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilkuttaja misses the target. #CL2#
Zoldyck tries to keep at a distance but Vilkuttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoldyck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoldyck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
Zoldyck can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Zoldyck tries to work over Vilkuttaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoldyck lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vilkuttaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Zoldyck breaks the clinch.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck tries to land a body kick
and Vilkuttaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoldyck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyck misses with a looping right.#T1#
Vilkuttaja loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.
Zoldyck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zoldyck.
Nice cross by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range as Zoldyck throws a body kick.
Vilkuttaja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck slips a straight right by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja swings for the body but Zoldyck moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoldyck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilkuttaja's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Vilkuttaja has Zoldyck up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoldyck throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Vilkuttaja presses Zoldyck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vilkuttaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoldyck backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja has a couple of punches blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Vilkuttaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Zoldyck manages to break the clinch.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Zoldyck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkuttaja takes a swing at Zoldyck's ribcage but misses.
Zoldyck takes one to the side of the head.
Zoldyck misses with a leg kick
and Zoldyck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot from downtown. Zoldyck moves away and avoids it.
Zoldyck feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zoldyck thuds his shin into the meat of Vilkuttaja's side.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely 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!
Zoldyck throws a low kick but Vilkuttaja avoids it.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the side of Zoldyck's head but Zoldyck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck misses with a low kick.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck clobbers Vilkuttaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck is looking to counter punch.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Zoldyck cracks the inside of Vilkuttaja's front leg.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilkuttaja takes one to the chin there.
Vilkuttaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Murheellinen Vilkuttaja just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice right hand.
Vilkuttaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
Zoldyck takes one to the chin there.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck lands with a nice body punch.
Zoldyck lands with a kick to the temple. Vilkuttaja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Zoldyck avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Vilkuttaja avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Vilkuttaja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zoldyck. Zoldyck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zoldyck walks into a straight right hand from Vilkuttaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body punch
and Zoldyck counters with an inside leg kick.
Zoldyck defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zoldyck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vilkuttaja at a distance.
Vilkuttaja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zoldyck punishes Vilkuttaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping right.
Zoldyck half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zoldyck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the head.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Zoldyck tries to keep at a distance but Vilkuttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja gets through Zoldyck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilkuttajas head.
Zoldyck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoldyck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck lands with a right to the head.
Vilkuttaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoldyck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zoldyck working aggressively here.
I was talking to Zoldyck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zoldyck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoldyck misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zoldyck fails to land. #T3#
Zoldyck misses with some punches.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zoldyck as Vilkuttaja tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoldyck working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Zoldyck lands a right hand.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoldyck misses with a body punch.
Vilkuttaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck lands a hook that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoldyck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja is trying to stall.
Zoldyck has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoldyck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the head.
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vilkuttaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zoldycks head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silva Zoldyck will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Vilkuttaja looks to move away, Zoldyck throws a big counter combo but Vilkuttaja just gets out of the way.
Zoldyck tries to land a body kick
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoldyck misses with a hook.
Vilkuttaja throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilkuttaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoldyck scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vilkuttaja wants to clinch up but Zoldyck keeps it at a distance.
As Vilkuttaja backs away, Zoldyck returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zoldyck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilkuttaja.
No joy there for Vilkuttaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Zoldyck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Zoldyck. Beautiful body shot.
Zoldyck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilkuttaja is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Decent striking displayed by Vilkuttaja there.
Zoldyck lands an overhand right.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Vilkuttaja clinches.
Vilkuttaja digs a right hand into Zoldyck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zoldyck's gas tank.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilkuttaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyck's elbow.
Vilkuttaja misses with some punches.
Vilkuttaja avoiding damage.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoldyck goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Vilkuttaja leaning against his opponent.
Zoldyck blocks an uppercut.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja trying to stall but Zoldyck improves his position.
Vilkuttaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja - that landed with a thud.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoldyck or not.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoldyck. #T3#
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoldyck misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck is trying to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja is controlling him.
Zoldyck tries to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja is controlling the position.
Vilkuttaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Zoldyck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilkuttaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyck throws a looping overhand right but Vilkuttaja ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Zoldyck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilkuttaja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zoldyck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck throws a low kick but Vilkuttaja moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.
Zoldyck keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilkuttaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot to the body.
Zoldyck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Zoldyck ducks down to avoid it.
Zoldyck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vilkuttaja 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Primal 28
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Neeson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vilkuttaja circles away quickly and effectively.
Neeson scores with a jab.
Neeson throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neeson thinking.
Neeson looks to land a right hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Vilkuttaja there.
Vilkuttaja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neeson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Neeson misses with a hook. Vilkuttaja ducked under it nicely.
Neeson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilkuttaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neeson scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Vilkuttaja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice strike.
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!
Neeson misses with an uppercut
and Vilkuttaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Harrison Neeson has been cut.
Vilkuttaja sizes up Neeson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilkuttaja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neeson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neeson is breathing heavily.
Neeson ducks right into an uppercut from Vilkuttaja. #T1##CL2#
Vilkuttaja moves into the clinch successfully.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Neeson.
Neeson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neeson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Neeson.
Neeson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Neeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Neeson controls the action.
Vilkuttaja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vilkuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neeson blocking some punches.
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja lands an uppercut.
Vilkuttaja works on Neeson's body with a couple of short punches.
Neeson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkuttaja is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Neeson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch to the body.
Neeson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vilkuttaja up against the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neeson.
Vilkuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja misses with some punches. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vilkuttaja tries to throw a body punch but Neeson avoids it by throwing Vilkuttaja back against the cage.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Neeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Neeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neeson taking a breather.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harrison Neeson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Neeson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands with a right hand.
Vilkuttaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neeson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neeson. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neeson throws a jab when Vilkuttaja was well out of range.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neeson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body. Neeson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilkuttaja cracks a nice hook into Neeson's ribs.
Vilkuttaja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vilkuttaja takes the fight into the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neeson.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vilkuttaja gets through Neeson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Neeson.
Neeson stalling.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Neeson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja prevents Neeson from breaking the clinch.
Vilkuttaja tries to throw a body punch but Neeson avoids it by throwing Vilkuttaja back against the cage.
Vilkuttaja avoiding damage. #T2#
Neeson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vilkuttaja gets an underhook and turns Neeson into the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilkuttaja has a couple of punches blocked by Neeson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vilkuttaja.
Neeson looking to slow down the pace here.
Neeson looking to stall.
Vilkuttaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Neeson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vilkuttaja has double underhooks.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Vilkuttaja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice uppercut.
Neeson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neeson trying to control the position but instead, Vilkuttaja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neeson into the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neeson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neeson stalling in the clinch but Vilkuttaja improves position.
Vilkuttaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja avoiding damage.
Vilkuttaja scores with a shot to the side of Neeson's head.
Vilkuttaja tries to work over Neeson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harrison Neeson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vilkuttaja lands a slapping body shot.
Vilkuttaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neeson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neeson tries to move into range but Vilkuttaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vilkuttaja slips a jab from Neeson.
Neeson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a left to the body.
Vilkuttaja scores with a jab. Neeson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vilkuttaja moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vilkuttaja lands with a nice body punch.
Vilkuttaja cracks Neeson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja blocks a jab.
Vilkuttaja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vilkuttaja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilkuttaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilkuttaja, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Neeson is rocked!
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Neeson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neeson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vilkuttaja's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Vilkuttaja lands with a shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja moves forwards but Neeson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neeson seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Vilkuttaja finds it's target.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice hook to Neeson's body. Neeson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Neeson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vilkuttaja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilkuttaja has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Neeson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vilkuttaja connects with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Neeson like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Neeson from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
A relieved looking Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Primal 23
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Sato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sato takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Sato's head coaches at Brooklyn Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato 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 Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has been cut.#CL#
Sato gets a clinch.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vilkuttaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Vilkuttaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Vilkuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vilkuttaja breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sato moves into the clinch.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja lands with a right to the head.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Vilkuttaja to work.
Sato tries to work over Vilkuttaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
Vilkuttaja has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sato seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vilkuttaja can turn it around.#T2#
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Vilkuttaja tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Vilkuttaja.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilkuttaja controls his hands.
Vilkuttaja lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja blocks a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja. #T3#
Vilkuttaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Good body shot from Sato.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilkuttaja's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato tries a body shot but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Vilkuttaja.
Sato lands a left hand.
Vilkuttaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch to the body.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkuttaja tries to stall but Sato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilkuttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilkuttaja's elbow.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Vilkuttaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Sato clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryosuke Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sato darts in trying to clinch
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Sato wants to clinch but Vilkuttaja slips to the side
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
As Vilkuttaja tries to get set, Sato tries to push him back and clinch up but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid the attempt.
Vilkuttaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sato rather than just go for the knockout.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook.
Sato misses with a left hand
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilkuttaja swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
Sato tries to clinch up but Vilkuttaja circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Vilkuttaja misses with the combination.
Sato cracks Vilkuttaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Sato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilkuttaja can do to turn this around?
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
Ryosuke Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkuttaja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vilkuttaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilkuttaja takes one to the chin there.
Sato lands a lovely overhand right.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight right hand.
Vilkuttaja jabs at Sato's body.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato wants to clinch.
Vilkuttaja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vilkuttaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sato finds it's way round the side to connect with Vilkuttaja's head.
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Vilkuttaja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sato with a body shot.
Sato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Vilkuttaja throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sato at a distance.
Sato misses with a jab to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja dodges the punch combination from Sato.
Vilkuttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vilkuttaja connects with a body shot that sends Sato's belly button to the back.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Sato clinches with his opponent.
Sato working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body punch.
Sato misses with a body punch.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja. #T4#
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
Sato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilkuttajas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkuttaja works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.
Vilkuttaja is struggling to control the position.
Sato pushes Vilkuttaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Vilkuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato tries to clinch up.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilkuttaja circles away.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja's cut.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL#
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryosuke Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilkuttaja controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Vilkuttaja pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Vilkuttaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Vilkuttaja looking to stall.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position but instead, Sato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vilkuttaja into the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato misses with some punches.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot.
Sato takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja has Sato pressed against the cage.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Sato working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Vilkuttaja taking a breather.
Vilkuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Vilkuttaja breaks from the clinch.
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!
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sato throws the left hand but Vilkuttaja avoids the punch easily.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Sato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot.
Sato tries to counter by clinching up but Vilkuttaja breaks away and moves out of range.
Sato stuns Vilkuttaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vilkuttaja looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Sato lands a nice hook to Vilkuttaja's body. Vilkuttaja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato wants to clinch.
Sato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vilkuttaja momentarily. #T4#
Vilkuttaja connects with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato misses with a hook to the body
and Vilkuttaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Sato misses.
Vilkuttaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilkuttaja. #CL#
Sato drives through and clinches with Vilkuttaja against the cage.
Vilkuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Vilkuttaja avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryosuke Sato clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Vilkuttaja jabs at Sato's body.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilkuttaja takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
Sato tries a body shot but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja. #BC2#
Vilkuttaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Sato tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilkuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Sato drops Vilkuttaja with a beautiful combination! Vilkuttaja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sato is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Vilkuttaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Vilkuttaja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vilkuttaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sato tests Vilkuttaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sato avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
As Vilkuttaja tries to get set, Sato tries to push him back and clinch up but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid the attempt.
Sato lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato. #T2#
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
A short right from Vilkuttaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato cracks Vilkuttaja with a nice body shot.
Vilkuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sato.
Vilkuttaja tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Vilkuttaja back against the cage. #T3#
Vilkuttaja is pushing Sato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vilkuttaja cracks Sato with a nice body shot.
Vilkuttaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Vilkuttaja avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja looking to stall.
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilkuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot to the body. #T4##BC2#
Vilkuttaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Vilkuttaja.
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Sato throws out a powerful jab.
Sato connects with the punch.
Sato avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Vilkuttaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sato lands with a nice combination. Vilkuttaja backs away looking to recover.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range nicely.
Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vilkuttaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vilkuttaja throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ryosuke Sato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilkuttaja avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Vilkuttaja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Vilkuttaja finds it's way through Sato's defenses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Sato throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Sato misses with an uppercut. Vilkuttaja saw that one coming.
Vilkuttaja takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand right.
Vilkuttaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws out a counter right but Sato avoids it with no problem.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vilkuttaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilkuttaja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sato with a body shot.
Sato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Sato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Sato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Vilkuttaja breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilkuttaja as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilkuttaja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sato with a body shot.
Ryosuke Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sato misses the body punch
and Vilkuttaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato throws a hook to the side of Vilkuttaja's head but Vilkuttaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sato misses with a body punch
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkuttaja avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Sato forces Vilkuttaja back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vilkuttaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Vilkuttaja's head.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja controlling the action here for a moment.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Ryosuke Sato.
I think Sato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryosuke Sato!
Ryosuke Sato retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ryosuke Sato rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Primal FN 9
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Vilkuttaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilkuttaja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilkuttaja ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vilkuttaja connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Vilkuttaja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab.
Wright throws a jab when Vilkuttaja was well out of range.
Vilkuttaja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Vilkuttaja clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!#CL2#
Vilkuttaja forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Vilkuttaja prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja is controlling him.
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright. #T1#
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vilkuttaja.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Vilkuttaja jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilkuttaja! But no joy.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilkuttaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Vilkuttaja's coach down at McDojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vilkuttaja's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Vilkuttaja. Beautiful body shot.
Vilkuttaja works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vilkuttaja under the eye.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilkuttaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilkuttaja connects with a jab.
Wright misses with a hook.#T2#
Vilkuttaja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Vilkuttaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Vilkuttaja's shoulder, as Vilkuttaja tries to avoid the shot.
Vilkuttaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright scores with a hook.
Vilkuttaja blocks a jab.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja scores with a jab.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Vilkuttaja cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilkuttaja checks a leg kick.
Vilkuttaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilkuttaja jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Vilkuttaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vilkuttaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Vilkuttaja.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja managing to block the knees to the body from Wright.
Vilkuttaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Vilkuttaja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vilkuttaja has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Vilkuttaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vilkuttaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries to circle away but Vilkuttaja has him pinned against the cage.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright looking to stall. #BC2#
Vilkuttaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkuttaja moves away from the strike by Wright.
Vilkuttaja digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
A nice side step and Vilkuttaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright throws a hook but Vilkuttaja avoids it easily.
Wright throws the left hand but Vilkuttaja avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilkuttaja with a jab.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilkuttaja digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Vilkuttaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range nicely.
Vilkuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Vilkuttaja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vilkuttaja sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilkuttaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A nice side step and Vilkuttaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilkuttaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Vilkuttaja - just one landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vilkuttaja in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab from Wright.
A swing and a miss from Wright.#CL2#
Vilkuttaja moves into the clinch.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Wright.
Vilkuttaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards. #T2#
Vilkuttaja pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands with a light punch inside.
Vilkuttaja pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright trying to stall but Vilkuttaja improves his position.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vilkuttaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilkuttaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja has him pressed against the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vilkuttaja lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Wright is rocked!
Wright tries to break free but Vilkuttaja pushes him back against the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Vilkuttaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilkuttaja checks a leg kick.
Wright looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilkuttaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Vilkuttaja as he connects with a hook.
Wright throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Vilkuttaja ducks down to avoid it.
Wright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vilkuttaja punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Vilkuttaja connects with a jab.#CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Vilkuttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright tries a body shot but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Vilkuttaja content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vilkuttaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
Vilkuttaja creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wright with a big uppercut! Wright tries to clinch up but Vilkuttaja pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wright to the mat! Wright covers up and Vilkuttaja unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
A relieved looking Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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