Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: D54 Farewell
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Pellervoinen stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pellervoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage is looking for a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pellervoinen, as that shot connected.
Pellervoinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cage throws a big counter combination but Pellervoinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pellervoinen misses with a wild body shot.
Cage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pellervoinen misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellervoinen.
Cage throws a big counter combination but Pellervoinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellervoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Cage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pellervoinen lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Pellervoinen misses with a double jab
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Pellervoinen misses with a body shot.
Cage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pellervoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellervoinen. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pellervoinen throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage is looking for a counter combo.
Pellervoinen misses with a right hand
and Cage counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Cage moves out of range as Pellervoinen strikes.
Sampsa Pellervoinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellervoinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage is looking for a counter combo.
Pellervoinen misses with a hook.
Cage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pellervoinen throws a right hand that misses
and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pellervoinen throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellervoinen misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Cage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellervoinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Pellervoinen.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Pellervoinen looks to move away, Cage throws a big counter combo but Pellervoinen just gets out of the way.
Pellervoinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pellervoinen throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Pellervoinen jabs at Cage's body.#KD2#
Pellervoinen lands a left and a right that send Cage crashing to the mat, dazed. Pellervoinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Pellervoinen drops Cage with a big left hand! Cage is injured, injured bad! Pellervoinen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Pellervoinen!

Event: D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Seppala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seppala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seppala throws a body shot but no joy.
Onni Seppala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seppala. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Seppala clinches with his opponent.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seppala.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seppala.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppala.
Seppala misses with the head strike.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Seppala.
Cage blocks a body shot from Seppala.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seppalas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seppala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Seppala works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Seppala.
Seppala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seppala blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seppala.
Seppala blocks an uppercut.
Cage pushes Seppala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppala blocks an uppercut.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Seppala.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Seppala.
Seppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Seppala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage blocking some punches.
Seppala pushes Cage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seppala lands a nice uppercut.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Seppala tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seppala.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Seppala's head.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Seppala digs a right hand underneath Cage's ribcage. Cage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Seppala on the inside.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seppala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppala. #T4#
Seppala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Cage is rocked!
Seppala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cage is still on wobbly legs! Can Seppala finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seppala pushes Cage against the cage. Seppala is working some dirty boxing. Seppala pushes off with a quick right hook! Cage goes down! Cage tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Seppala moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Seppala!

Event: D41 Galvao Vs Jacquard
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Batista tries to clinch up
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batista thinking.
Batista dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Batista's head and hops out.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista shoots and misses
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista wants to slow Cage down by chopping away at his legs.
Batista looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batista shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Batista backing up. Batista nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
Batista fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batista thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batista.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
As Batista backs off Cage throws a huge counter combo but Batista manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batista is defended easily by Cage.
Cage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Cage throws a counter combo.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Batista tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Batista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Batista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batista off to one side.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cage avoids it really well and circles away.
Cage has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batista is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Batista shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Batista tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Batista misses
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Cage counters with a crisp one two that drops Batista! Cage thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batista to his feet! Batista is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Batista is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Batista on that attempt.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batista goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Batista shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Batista.
Cage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Batista backing up. Batista nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cage throws a counter combo.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Batista ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Batista might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Batista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Cage unleashes a big counter combination but Batista bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a left to the body.
Cage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cage wants it to stay on the feet.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Batista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Batista! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D38 Castillo Vs McPetteri
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Sackett throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
We've been told by Cage's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Cage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage throws a big counter combination but Sackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sackett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cage will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Cage takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cage get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Cage stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Sackett runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Falcon Sackett!
Falcon Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Cage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cage scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Risto Rautio has been cut.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rautio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rautio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rautio.
Rautio misses with a looping right.
Rautio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Rautio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cage.
Cage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Rautio does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Cage's coach down at Russian Fighting Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good exchange - Rautio coming out on top.#ROC#
Cage is rocked!
Rautio lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: DFC 30: New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Vos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cage's guard.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vos 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.
Vos trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vos won't allow Cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vos postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.
Cage wants to stand but Vos is controlling the position. #T1#
Vos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vos is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage tries to clinch up#TD#
and Vos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vos.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vos wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage wants to stand but Vos is controlling the position. #T2#
Vos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vos advances to half guard.
Vos is trying to control the action in half guard but Cage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cage! #SUB#
Vos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cage has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cage wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vos landing punches. #T3##SUB#
Vos has hold of Cage's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cage manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cage squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vos working the ground and pound effectively. #ES2#
Cage bucks Vos off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Vos circles away.
Cage tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Vos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cage keeping full guard, as Vos tries to pass.
Vos won't allow Cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Vos trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Vos advances to half guard.
Cage is trying to stand.
Vos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working. #SUB#
Vos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vos trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Vos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cage wants to clinch.
Vos misses with a hook.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Vos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vos dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Vos's head and hops out.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Cage looks to move away, Vos throws a big counter combo but Cage just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Vos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Vos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Vos.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
Vos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vos blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Vos blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Vos.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Vos.
Vos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cage working aggressively here.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Vos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vos tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Vos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vos can't get the takedown.
Vos jumps guard but Cage stands there with Vos around his waist. Vos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vos.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Vos uses good head movement to avoid 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!#TD#
Vos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cage uses from the top position.
Cage wants to stand but Vos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Vos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vos is stalling in the full guard.
Vos slips nicely into half guard.
Vos is pressing down on Cage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cage is holding on for now. #SUB#
Vos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cage still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cage has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4##SU2#
Cage stands up.
A combination from Cage does no damage. #CL2#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
Vos is trying to pull guard but Cage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vos blocks an uppercut.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vos jumps guard but Cage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Vos.
Vos can't get the takedown.
Vos blocks an uppercut.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage tries to clinch there but Vos circles away.
Vos swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Vos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Vos pushes him off.
Vos connects with a single shot there.
Cage tries to clinch up but Vos circles away and keeps his distance.
Vos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vos misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Vos with that takedown attempt.
Cage closes the distance but Vos moves to the side
and Vos counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Vos throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
Vos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vos throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage tries to clinch but Vos moves out of range.
It looked like Vos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage misses with some punches.
Johnny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vos jumps guard but Cage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cage working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Cage. #T2#
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voss head.
A short left from Cage.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vos 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 Tom Vos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Vos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Vos is trying to pull guard but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Vos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.
A short right from Cage.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage pushes Vos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cage misses with the head strike. #T3#
Vos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voss head.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Vos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Vos.
Vos is trying to pull guard but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Vos jumps guard but Cage stands there with Vos around his waist. Vos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vos takes a shot to the head.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Vos uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Vos drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Vos has his foot on Cage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cage works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage wants to stand and escape but instead Vos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Cage wants to stand up but Vos is controlling him.
Vos passes Cage's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vos is working for a kimura but Cage is defending it quite comfortably.
Cage is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cage 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Tom Vos!

Johnny Cage wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Johnny Cage 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: DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Guschin lands with a good body shot.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Guschin circles away.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Guschin pushes him off.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Guschin pushes him off.#CL#
Cage clinches.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guschin 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.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Guschin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guschin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guschin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guschin has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guschin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands. #TD2#
Guschin has hold of one of Cage's legs. Cage is fighting the takedown attempt but Guschin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guschin trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Guschin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##ES#
Cage is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Guschin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guschin blocking some punches.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guschin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cage up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guschin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guschin.
Cage misses with some punches.
Guschin blocking some punches.
Guschin avoiding damage. #BC2#
Guschin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage throws a series of punches but Guschin moves out of range.
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Guschin.
Guschin lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guschin misses the jab.#T2#
Guschin misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Guschin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guschin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cage.
Cage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guschin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Guschin.
Guschin blocking some punches.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guschin tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Guschin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Guschin.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guschin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cage is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Cage rushes Guschin and presses him up against the cage.
Guschin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guschin wants a takedown.
Guschin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Guschin has picked Cage up - he's going for a ride! Guschin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T3##ES#
Cage kicks off Guschin and gets to his feet.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Guschin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Guschin shoots in and gets a takedown into Cage's guard.
Guschin prevents Cage from getting back to his feet.
Guschin chips away with some ground and pound.#ES#
Cage has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Guschin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Guschin throws a big shot that misses.
Guschin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guschin.
A big left from Guschin misses.
Cage is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guschin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guschin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Guschin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guschin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Guschin has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Guschin tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cage blocks a body shot from Guschin.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Guschin has Cage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Guschin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cage tumbling to the mat - Guschin dives into Cage's guard.#ES#
Cage pushes Guschin off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Cage takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guschin.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage 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#
Guschin misses with a hook to the body
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Guschin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage tries to clinch but Guschin is having none of it.
Cage wants to clinch up but Guschin keeps it at a distance.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guschin can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Guschin clinches. #BC2#
Guschin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guschin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Guschin has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Guschin as the two fighters clinch.
Guschin 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!
Guschin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Cage.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guschin. #TD2#
Guschin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cage regains guard.
Guschin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##ES#
Cage has his feet on Guschin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guschin throws out the jab.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Guschin.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guschin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guschin! But no joy.
Cage avoids the body shot from Guschin.
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guschin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guschin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cage clinches up against the cage.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Guschin.
Guschin scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Guschin backwards.
Cage misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Guschin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage prevents a body shot from Guschin. #T2#
Guschin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guschin throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cage is looking to clinch but Guschin is avoiding it.
Cage tries to clinch up but Guschin circles away and keeps his distance.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Guschin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Guschin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guschin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Guschin pushes him off.
Guschin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Guschin persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage throws a big counter combination but Guschin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Guschin feints and as Cage raises his hands in defense, Guschin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guschin prevents Cage from getting back to his feet.
Guschin throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Guschin wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Cage gets to his feet. Guschin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Guschin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage slips under a jab from Guschin.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guschin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guschin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guschin tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Guschin misses the target.
Cage wants to clinch.
Guschin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cage defends it well.
Cage closes the distance but Guschin moves to the side
and Guschin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guschin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Guschin.
Cage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Guschin circles away.
Guschin jabs at Cage's body.
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guschin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guschin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guschin lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guschin. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guschin feints the counter takedown.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guschin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guschin throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!#TD2#
Guschin feints and as Cage raises his hands in defense, Guschin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guschin distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
Guschin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cage covers up, he's hurt! Guschin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Guschin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Guschin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Guschin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016

#R1##CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
Cage working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Cage. Cage maintains the clinch.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #T1#
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Cage misses with some punches.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Cage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cage tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez won't allow Cage to get back to his feet.
Cage keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez prevents Cage from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cage is defending well. #SU2#
Alvarez stands up.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avila Alvarez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Cage gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Cage manages to retain guard.
Alvarez postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it. #ES#
Cage has his feet on Alvarez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cage is looking to clinch. #CL#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #T4##BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cage sprawls well. Cage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Cage misses with some punches.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage 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#
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.#CL#
Cage rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cage tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage wants to clinch.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avila Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Cage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.#CL#
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Alvarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cage was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cage wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Cage defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alvarez.
Alvarez won't let Cage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alvarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cage's face. #T3##SUB2#
Alvarez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alvarez working for a guillotine from mount but Cage is in no mood to give up.
Alvarez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alvarez.
Alvarez won't let Cage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Avila Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Cage defends it well.
Cage is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Cage really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Alvarez has hold of Cage's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cage manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alvarez scoring with strikes but Cage is staying in there.
Cage is trying to stand up.
Alvarez lands a big elbow.
You get the feeling that Cage really doesn't like being in this position too much. #ES#
Cage bucks Alvarez off and manages to get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avila Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage wants to clinch.
Cage wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Cage is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Cage tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range. #T1#
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cage gets a clinch.
Johnny Cage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Cage.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Cage is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avila Alvarez.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Cage is looking to clinch.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Cage tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Cage wants to clinch.
Cage is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Cage wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away. #T3#
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Avila Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Cage is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage tries to clinch up.#CL#
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avila Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cage wants to clinch#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Cage has his feet on Alvarez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cage 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'This feud...it isn't over!'.

Event: G #34 STOLT vs ALEXIUS
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Cage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Cage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cage tries to avoid it.
Cage wants to clinch.
Cage tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Cage wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Cage is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Cage shrugs it off though.
Cage tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Cage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Cage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cage checks it well.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Cage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cage is looking for a counter combo.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Cage wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Cage is looking to clinch.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Cage manages to step out the way in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cage takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage is looking to clinch.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Silva tenderised Cage's leg. Cage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cage wants to clinch.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Cage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cage throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Cage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away. #CL#
Cage clinches up against the cage.
Silva is pushing Cage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a body punch.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage working aggressively here.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva keeps Cage at a distance using the push kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cage forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #T1#
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Cage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antonio Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Cage wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Cage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Cage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Good work by Cage as he checks the leg kick.
Cage tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage wants to clinch.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Cage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Cage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Cage avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away. #T3#
Cage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cage blocks it well.#CL#
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Silva! Cage is out on his feet! Silva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cage is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cage is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!

Event: G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Fo in a clinch.
Fo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cage is defending well.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fo 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 Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Fo is looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Fo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short uppercut from Cage.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fo blocking some punches.
Fo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fo tries for a takedown but Cage manages to get underhooks.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fo backwards.
Fo wants a takedown but no success here.
Fo jumps guard but Cage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fo blocking some punches.
Fo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cage walks away with a smile on his face. Fo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fo shoots in but no luck this time.
Fo fails with the takedown.#T1#
Fo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Fo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Cage closes the distance and pushes Fo back into the cage.
Fo wants a takedown but no success here.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Fo tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Fo drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Cage.
Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Fo has clasped his hands together around Cage's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cage is trying to buck Fo off.
Fo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Fo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cage has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Fo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cage is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fo yanks on the arm and Cage is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tung Fo!

Event: KOTB 45: Metralhadora!
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Cage darts in and clinches Puchowski up against the cage.#BC2#
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puchowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Puchowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ezekiel Puchowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Puchowski cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
Cage backs away from a small jab... but Puchowski lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Cage crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Puchowski with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ezekiel Puchowski!
An intense looking Ezekiel Puchowski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A fight has been on my mind... Bruce Zimbardo. 1 night only back at 265+lbs. Two KOTB 1 vets that have never crossed paths. Let's give the fans what they want!'.

Event: KOTB 42: Guerreiros
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Cage has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage working aggressively here.
Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior. #T1#
A short uppercut from Cage.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior pushes Cage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Junior gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Cage misses with some punches.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Junior has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cage seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Junior can turn it around.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage pushes Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Cage. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cage forces Junior back against the cage and clinches.
Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Cage working aggressively here.
Junior works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior avoiding damage.
Junior blocking some punches. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior swings widly with a right hand
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cage throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage. #CL#
Junior tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Junior.
Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Cage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cage misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Junior in a clinch.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage lands a left hand.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Junior misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cage misses with some punches.
Junior blocking some punches. #BC2#
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Cage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Junior back to the cage. Cage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL#
Cage has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage blocking some punches. #T2#
Cage misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cage as Junior tries to tie him up.
A short left from Cage.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Junior wants to break free but Cage has control.
Junior pushes Cage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage 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.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage lands an uppercut.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Junior blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Cage lands a right hand.
Cage misses with some punches.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnny Cage has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage working aggressively here.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage misses with the head strike.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Junior throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior wants to counter with a clinch but Cage pushes him away.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Junior taking a breather.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Junior takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Capanga Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Junior tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cage misses with some punches.
Junior blocking some punches.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Junior lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage prevents a body shot from Junior.
Junior misses with a body punch.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage blocking some punches. #T3#
Cage misses with some punches.
Junior blocking some punches.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Junior is working Cage over against the cage.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Junior.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior wants to break free but Cage has control.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior. #T4#
Junior has Cage pushed against the cage.
Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Junior tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

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