Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 76 Alzheimer vs Jorma
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Mirage scores with a jab.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mirage!
Mirage jabs at Mayhem's body.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but Mirage shows good takedown defense.
Mayhem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mirage!
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mirage's corner calls for a 1-2. Mirage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage thows a body kick. Mayhem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mayhem misses with a takedown
and Mayhem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mayhem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirage's waist but Mirage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayhem off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mirage gets caught flat footed, as Mayhem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mayhem won't allow Mirage to sweep him here.
Mirage wants to hit a switch here but Mayhem passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mirage there!
Mayhem wants to control the pace but Mirage is squirming around nicely.
Mirage tries to lock up and control but Mayhem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mirage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a big shot there that rocks Mirage but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Mirage tries to lock up and control but Mayhem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mirage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mayhem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mirage stays in close to Mayhem's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayhem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mirage has passed into side control.
Mayhem is looking to reverse the position.
Mayhem is working hard here to advance position.
Mayhem is trying to control Mirage's posture but Mirage avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mirage is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mayhem struggling a bit here.
Mayhem pushes Mirage away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mirage gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mirage is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mayhem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayhem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayhem fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
That's time! Mayhem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mirage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mayhem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mirage defends it well.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Mirage is working from the bottom.
Mayhem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem looks to land a strike but Mirage avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mirage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhem is one step ahead there.
Mayhem is working Mirage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Mirage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem being controlled here momentarily.
Mayhem looking to sit in guard and control but Mirage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mirage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mirage preventing the sweep.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mirage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mayhem is trying to keep Mirage in close.
Mirage 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.
Mayhem trying to control the position here.
Mayhem wants to stand up but Mirage is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayhem tries to clinch there but Mirage circles away.
Mirage looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayhem takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayhem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayhem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayhem tries for a takedown but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mirage throws a wild body kick that Mayhem sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Mayhem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mirage did well to prevent Mayhem getting side control.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirage keeps working.
Mirage trying to hold on to Mayhem's head to control him but Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem working Mirage over with strikes. #T4#
Mirage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirage gets back to full guard.
Mirage keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mirage pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Mayhem scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem is thwarting Mirage's attempts to control the position.
Mayhem throws a strike but Mirage avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mayhem shoots in but no luck this time.
Decent striking displayed by Mayhem there.
Mirage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mirage - that will leave a mark!
Mayhem takes one to the chin there.
Mirage takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem tries to clinch
and Mirage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mirage enables Mayhem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mirage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mirage seems keen to control Mayhem's posture.
Mayhem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Mayhem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mayhem preventing the sweep.
Mirage is trying to control the position but Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mirage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mirage trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayhem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mirage is out of range.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Mirage. #TD#
Mayhem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mayhem looking to control but instead Mirage has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mayhem is keen to just control but Mirage is a slippery customer.#T2#
Mayhem prevents Mirage from improving his position.
Mayhem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayhem is looking to stall here but Mirage recovers full guard.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mirage has control of Mayhem's left arm, preventing Mayhem from doing any damage.
Mirage 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.
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mirage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mirage keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem working some strikes from top position.
Mirage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mirage is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Mayhem moved out of range nicely.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Mirage misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mayhem clinches up against the cage.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Mirage is working Mayhem over against the cage.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Mirage tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the cage.
Mirage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
A short right from Mirage.
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryan Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mirage as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alphonzo Mirage.
I've got Mirage 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Mirage!
A relieved looking Alphonzo Mirage 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: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Bennet is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Bennet's guard.
Mayhem postures up in Bennet's guard and throws a big left but Bennet blocks it.
Mayhem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Bennet pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Bennet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bennet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennet but Bennet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennet leaves Mayhem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with the body kick
and Bennet counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Mayhem.
Mayhem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Bennet.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Mayhem throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayhem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Mayhem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Mayhem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Mayhem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bennet's guard.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem working some strikes from top position.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
Bennet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mayhem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennet wants to stand up but Mayhem is controlling him. #T3#
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayhem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennet's head.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem darts in looking for a takedown but Bennet gets double underhooks and turns Mayhem into the cage.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Mayhem cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.#TD2#
Mayhem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayhem is looking to pass Bennet's guard but actually Bennet recovers to full guard.
Mayhem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet thuds his shin into the meat of Mayhem's side.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayhem checks a low kick from Bennet.#TD2#
Mayhem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennet's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bennet trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Mayhem wants to pass to mount but Bennet is defending the position.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Mayhem wants to control but Bennet is keeping him busy.
Mayhem trying to control from Bennet's half guard. Bennet has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem is in close to Bennet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bennet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayhem is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mayhem working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Bennet blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Mayhem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennet tries to sprawl out of it but Mayhem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side. #T3##TD2#
Mayhem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bennet did well to prevent Mayhem getting side control.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayhem is trying to control. Bennet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Bennet is refusing to be controlled, as Mayhem sits in half guard.
Mayhem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Mayhem. #T4#
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayhem with the counter takedown but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayhem.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet lands a jab to Mayhem's midsection.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet scores with a jab.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Mayhem counters with a series of strikes. Bennet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayhem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mayhem responds with a good body kick, but Bennet manages to step out the way in time.
Bennet catches Mayhem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet cracks Mayhem with an open hand slap.
Bennet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayhem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Mayhem.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mayhem avoids it.
Bryan Mayhem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayhem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Mayhem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Mayhem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Mayhem does no damage.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayhem takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayhem doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Mayhem dives in and grabs Bennet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennet pushes down on Mayhem's head and hops out.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayhem's head.
Mayhem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennet's waist but Bennet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayhem off to one side.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Mayhem stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet lands an overhand right.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayhem has time to react.
Mayhem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mayhem throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet sizes up Mayhem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayhem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennet tries to avoid it but Mayhem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennet to the ground. Bennet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Bennet avoids them all with ease.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennet sprawls well. Bennet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayhem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Mayhem ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhem slips a jab from Bennet.#TD2#
Mayhem shoots in and bounces Bennet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bennet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennet stops Mayhem from standing up.
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bennet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mayhem is pulling down on Bennet's head to control his posture.
Mayhem is looking to stand up but Bennet isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
Mayhem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem is trying to keep Bennet in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 64 Beezow vs Clifton
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem swings for the body but Judea moves out of range.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judea checks a leg kick.
Judea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem throws a fast counter high kick but Judea manages to duck under it in time.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Judea's shoulder, as Judea tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem tries a low kick but Judea avoids it.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Judea is just out of range.
Mayhem moves out of range as Judea throws a body kick.
Mayhem keeps Judea at a distance using the push kick.
Mayhem looks to land a body kick but Judea moved away.
Mayhem is looking to score with low kicks.
Judea connects with a leg kick. Mayhem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea slips a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judea moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Mayhem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Mayhem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Judea to regain full guard.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Judea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Judea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Judea keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Judea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judea misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judea.
Mayhem throws a low kick but Judea moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Judea slips under a jab.
Mayhem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judea throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Judea slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Mayhem jabs at Judea's body.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but Judea shows good takedown defense.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayhem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem jabs Judea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Judea misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Judea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Judea slips under a jab.
Judea scores with the left hand. Mayhem knows he should have avoided that one.
Judea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayhem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Judea is out of range and Mayhem settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Judea.
A head kick misses from Judea.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Judea napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Judea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mayhem. #T4#
Judea seems a little lost for a moment, as Mayhem dominates the positioning.
Judea is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Judea is looking for a sweep.
Mayhem misses with the ground and pound.
Mayhem controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Judea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Judea, as that shot connected.
Mayhem throws a lazy uppercut
and Judea counters with an inside leg kick.
Judea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayhem is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judea was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Mayhem cracks Judea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Judea scores with a kick to the body.
Mayhem tries to score with a low kick but Judea moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Judea gets caught napping as Mayhem dives in and scores a takedown. Judea manages to retain 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!
Judea keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judea works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Judea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhem is one step ahead there.
Mayhem landing with the ground and pound.
Mayhem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Judea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Judea passes into side control, despite Mayhem's attempt to control the position.
Judea throws a strike aimed at the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem avoids it well.
Mayhem is trying to improve his position.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mayhem wants to control but Judea postures up.
Mayhem tries to bench press Judea off him but Judea keeps the position.
Mayhem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem moves into full guard.
Judea tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.
Judea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhem is pulling down on Judea's head. It's preventing any offense from Judea, at least for the moment.#T3#
Mayhem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mayhem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mayhem landing strikes.
Mayhem working away.
The ground and pound from Mayhem seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mayhem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Judea parries the strikes from Mayhem easily there. Mayhem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Judea to escape.
Mayhem scores with punches from side control. #T4#
An elbow from Mayhem crashes against the mat.
Mayhem controlling from side mount.
Mayhem throws an elbow but Judea slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayhem working the ground and pound but Judea is defending the strikes.
Mayhem controlling the position from side mount.
Judea is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem working the strikes but Judea uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayhem looks for the body kick but Judea saw that one coming.
Mayhem has a takedown stuffed.
Judea stuns Mayhem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayhem only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayhem connects with a single shot there.
Judea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Mayhem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judea looks to land a body kick but Mayhem moved away.
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Judea will feel that in the morning.
Judea moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
Mayhem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayhem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stan Judea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mayhem throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Judea misses the target.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
Judea scores with a spinning back kick!
Judea avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a head kick.
Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem throws out a counter right but Judea avoids it with no problem.
Judea avoids the head kick by Mayhem.
Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judea throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.
Judea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a front kick.
Mayhem works the jab nicely.
Mayhem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judea.
Mayhem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stan Judea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into Judea's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayhem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Judea keeps moving.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Judea has wrist control.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Judea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mayhem has Judea pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayhem wants to improve his position but instead Judea has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayhem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Judea drops back looking for a leg! Mayhem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayhem manages to kick Judea off! Judea jumps back into Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem is pulling down on Judea's head. It's preventing any offense from Judea, at least for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Judea defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Judea misses with an uppercut.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into Judea's ribs.
Mayhem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
Judea misses with a low kick as Mayhem jumps back.
Judea throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Mayhem.
Well Mayhem 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 60 Reich vs Com*
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Brophy pushes Mayhem away with a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Brophy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick from Mayhem.
Brophy counters with a body kick.
Brophy scores with a jab. Mayhem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy on the side of the head.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Mayhem has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Mayhem.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Mayhem avoids it with no problem.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Brophy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mayhem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.#T1#
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brophy swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayhem tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
Nice shot by Mayhem.
Brophy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Brophy responds with a good body kick, but Mayhem manages to step out the way in time.
Mikael Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brophy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it well.
Brophy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayhem has time to react.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Mayhem throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Mayhem avoids it with no problem.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem lands with a good body shot.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem throws a low kick but Brophy moves out of range easily.
Mayhem throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhem scores with a body shot.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayhem looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayhem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Brophy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mayhem misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy throws a counter combo.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Mayhem to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Brophy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikael Brophy!
Mikael Brophy 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: PFC 57 Crank vs Mayhem
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crank pinned against the cage. Crank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Crank.
Crank loads up on a big right hand but Mayhem slips the punch.
Mayhem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crank. That did some damage!
Mayhem lands a jab.#TD2#
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Crank is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Crank's guard.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crank wants to stand and escape but Mayhem is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem postures up in Crank's guard and throws a big left but Crank blocks it.
Mayhem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crank keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem preventing the sweep. #T1#
Crank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. Crank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by Crank!#REVR#
Crank postures up.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crank manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Crank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crank pulls Mayhem in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayhem from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mayhem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mayhem won't allow Crank to sweep him here.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Crank has wrist control.#T3#
Mayhem trying to control but Crank is working from the bottom.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Crank throws a good cross that connects.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Crank.
Mayhem scores with a hook.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but Crank shows good takedown defense.
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayhem cracks Crank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Mayhem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Crank.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crank throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Mayhem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank drops his hands momentarily and Mayhem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayhem jabs Crank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayhem throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem throws a head kick that misses.
Crank throws a leg kick which misses Mayhem's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayhem tries to avoid it.
Crank blocks a low kick nicely.
Crank blocks a jab.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank'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#
Mayhem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayhem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crank throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.
Crank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayhem.
A good leg kick by Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a wild body kick that Crank sees coming a mile off.
Mayhem misses with a body shot
and Crank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crank checks the leg kick.
Crank misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhem needs to keep his hands up - Crank had a free shot at his head there.
Crank throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Crank. That snapped Mayhem's head back.
Crank connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Mayhem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Mayhem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Crank misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Crank.
Crank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Crank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Mayhem as Crank shoots in.
Crank swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into Crank's ribs.
Mayhem shoots and misses
and Crank counters with a lovely shot 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!
Crank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayhem. Mayhem obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Crank misses with a low kick as Mayhem jumps back.
Crank misses with a hook
and Mayhem counters with a good, hard body kick but Crank shrugs it off. #T2#
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crank.
Crank throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank drops his hands momentarily and Mayhem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem looks for a takedown but Crank sprawls well.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Crank.
Crank misses with a low kick.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Mayhem.
Mayhem has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Crank blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Crank scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayhem should have avoided that one.
Crank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with the body kick
and Crank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crank connects with a body shot.
Crank 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.
Mayhem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crank's calf.
Crank takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Crank with a jab.
Mayhem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crank connects with a leg kick. Mayhem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crank throws a low kick but Mayhem moves out of range easily.
Crank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crank.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crank was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.#T4#
Crank punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
Crank tries for a takedown but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crank on the side of the head.
Crank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Mayhem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by Crank.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Crank sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Mayhem avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Crank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crank misses with a hook.
Crank throws a looping overhand right but Mayhem ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crank throws out a loose jab but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Mayhem moved out of range nicely.
Crank throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
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 Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
Mayhem connects with a jab.
Crank misses with a left hand
and Mayhem counters with a left to the body.
Crank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayhem is looking to land body kicks.
Mayhem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crank at a distance.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Crank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crank throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Crank takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayhem on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crank misses with a straight left.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Mayhem throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem lands a leg kick that knocks Crank off balance momentarily.
Crank thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it #TD2#
so Mayhem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Crank has wrist control.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Mayhem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayhem throws a big counter head kick but Crank avoids it with no problem.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crank with a hook.
Mayhem lands with a straight right. Crank didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayhem. That snapped Crank's head back.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem lands with an uppercut that bounces Crank off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Mayhem. #T3#
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayhem.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Mayhem scores with a nice strike.
Crank misses with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a nice leg kick.
Crank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Mayhem - just one landing.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Crank shoots in and drives through. Mayhem sprawls well.
Mayhem lands a jab to Crank's midsection.
Mayhem scores with a jab.
Mayhem lands a jab to the head.
Crank throws a front kick aimed at Mayhem's knee but Mayhem avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Mayhem.
Mayhem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Mayhem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crank 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 decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.#ROC2#
Crank is rocked!
Crank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Crank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayhem fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Crank to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Crank looks to clinch but Mayhem throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Crank taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
After winning the bout, Bryan Mayhem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Mayhem dodges the punch combination from Semenko.
Semenko lands a jab to the nose.
Mayhem connects with a jab.
Semenko 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.
Mayhem is looking to land body kicks.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem wants to slow Semenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab by Mayhem.
Semenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Semenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it.
Semenko scores with a jab.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayhem. #T1#
Semenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayhem scores with a kick to the body.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Mayhem slips the punch.
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
Mayhem scores with a kick to the body.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Semenko punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayhem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mayhem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayhem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem is looking to wear down Semenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko lands a nice shot that snaps Mayhem's head back.
Mayhem throws out a leg kick but Semenko moves out of range and Mayhem only half commits.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Mayhem saw that one coming.
Semenko throws out a leg kick but Mayhem moves out of range and Semenko only half commits.
Semenko takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Mayhem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem dodges the punch combination from Semenko.
Semenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Semenko ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Mayhem tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semenko.
Mayhem throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses the jab.
Mayhem scores with a leg kick.
Semenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayhem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Semenko scrambles back to his feet.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Semenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko scores with a punch to the head.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Semenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Mayhem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenko pinned against the cage. Semenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mayhem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayhem throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayhem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Semenko lands a left and a right that send Mayhem crashing to the mat, dazed. Semenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Mayhem is rocked!
Semenko connects with a body shot that sends Mayhem's belly button to the back.
Oh Mayhem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Semenko closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mayhem out cold! Mayhem corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayhem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pate.
Pate throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Mayhem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pate's head backwards.
Pate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayhem doesn't seem bothered though.
Pate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pate cracks Mayhem with an open hand slap.
Mayhem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayhem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem scores with a nice head shot.
Mayhem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Pate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Mayhem shoots for a double leg takedown but Pate sprawls well. He's pushed Mayhem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Pate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pate, as that shot connected.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem lands a leg kick that knocks Pate off balance momentarily.
Mayhem tries to move into range but Pate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Mayhem is rocked!
Pate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pate drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mayhem right on the button. Mayhem goes down! Pate follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pate gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Pate!
Murha Pate is the new light heavyweight champion!
Murha Pate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 42 McGuire vs Mayhem
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayhem tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick #CL#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Mayhem goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Mayhem tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Mayhem misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mayhem motions for McGuire to come forward. Mayhem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mayhem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayhem tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Mayhem tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mayhem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mayhem throws a poor cross that misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Mayhem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem working the strikes but McGuire uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire trying to hold on to Mayhem's head to control him but Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Mayhem wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
McGuire is looking to control Mayhem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
Mayhem wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGuire to regain full guard.
Mayhem stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position.
Mayhem landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhem tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Mayhem lands.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayhem takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Mayhem moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Mayhem lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Mayhem keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGuire is looking to wear down Mayhem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
McGuire connects with a high kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Mayhem checks it.
Mayhem feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Mayhem thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayhem.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mayhem saw it coming and moves away.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Bryer McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.#T1#
McGuire slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Mayhem's defenses.
Mayhem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem scores with a nice strike.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Mayhem tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayhem avoided it.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Mayhem didn't see that one coming.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayhem.
As Mayhem looks to move away, McGuire throws a big counter combo but Mayhem just gets out of the way.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Mayhem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayhem lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
McGuire pushes Mayhem off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Bryer McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Bryer McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Mayhem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayhem is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Mayhem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayhem moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayhem tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.#T4#
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayhem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Mayhem breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire 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.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Mayhem cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayhem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mayhem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from Mayhem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem 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#
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
It appears McGuire was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##TD2#
Mayhem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
Mayhem throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mayhem controlling the position.
Mayhem looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mayhem holds on and takes a little breather.
Mayhem looking to control. #T2#
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayhem wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
Mayhem trying to get back to full guard but McGuire takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mayhem is looking to get to half guard.
Mayhem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
McGuire trying to control but Mayhem is having none of it.
McGuire controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayhem tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Mayhem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryer McGuire clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mayhem moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Mayhem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayhem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Mayhem misses with a hook.
McGuire tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayhem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Mayhem lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire works Mayhem's body with a nice hook.
Mayhem is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Mayhem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem misses with a hook
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Mayhem counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire tries to move into range but Mayhem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayhem misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mayhem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayhem throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayhem.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mayhem ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Mayhem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayhem slips a jab from McGuire.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayhem throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayhem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayhem tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.#T4#
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Mayhem misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire lands a head kick. Mayhem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire slips a straight right by Mayhem.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire wants to slow Mayhem down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mayhem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayhem down.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
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 Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
McGuire jabs at Mayhem's body.
Mayhem misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
McGuire slips a straight right by Mayhem.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Mayhem moved away.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Mayhem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mayhem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Mayhem's torso.
Mayhem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayhem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayhem as he connects with a hook.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire tries to clinch up but Mayhem circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire lands with a hook. Mayhem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mayhem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayhem cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayhem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayhem tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Mayhem.
Mayhem drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #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!
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mayhem misses.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayhem clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mayhem throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayhem tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayhem can pounce on him.
Mayhem scores with a jab.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Mayhem.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhem connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mayhem manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Mayhem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
McGuire tries to bum rush Mayhem with a series of wild strikes but Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Mayhem.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayhem shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Bryer McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Mayhem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a two punch combo.
Mayhem misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayhem 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Mayhem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Terror Of The Island as he jumps to the side.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
The Terror Of The Island staying out of range there.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
A head kick misses from Mayhem.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayhem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a loose jab but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Mayhem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Terror Of The Island!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Terror Of The Island keeping his opponent close.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but The Terror Of The Island is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayhem is staying tight to The Terror Of The Island's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The Terror Of The Island takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Terror Of The Island taking a bit of punishment here - Mayhem scoring with strikes.
The Terror Of The Island 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.#SUB#
Mayhem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Terror Of The Island, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The Terror Of The Island on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Terror Of The Island prevents Mayhem from moving into mount.
The Terror Of The Island parries the strikes from Mayhem easily there. Mayhem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Terror Of The Island to escape.
Mayhem trying to control the action but The Terror Of The Island is working from the bottom.
Mayhem misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Terror Of The Island tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayhem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem controls the position.
The strikes coming from Mayhem are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The Terror Of The Island is not content to let Mayhem control the position. #T3#
Mayhem works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The Terror Of The Island is looking for a sweep.
The Terror Of The Island is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mayhem connects with a decent elbow.
Mayhem wants to control for a moment but The Terror Of The Island uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The Terror Of The Island avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem.
Mayhem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayhem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Terror Of The Island tries to roll over but Mayhem keeps him under control.#T4#
Mayhem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Terror Of The Island slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but The Terror Of The Island keeps moving.
Mayhem pushing down on The Terror Of The Island's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mayhem throwing shots but The Terror Of The Island is blocking nicely.
Mayhem lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem lands strikes from half guard.
The Terror Of The Island is staying active underneath Mayhem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayhem is defended easily by The Terror Of The Island.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Terror Of The Island can do to turn this around?
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayhem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice right hand.
The Terror Of The Island fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Mayhem closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Terror Of The Island quickly recovers to half guard.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Terror Of The Island's head.
Mayhem is thwarting The Terror Of The Island's attempts to control the position.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but The Terror Of The Island is having none of it.
The Terror Of The Island blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
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!
Mayhem is taking a breather. The Terror Of The Island 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.#T1#
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Terror Of The Island tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
The Terror Of The Island is refusing to be controlled, as Mayhem sits in half guard.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Terror Of The Island to regain full guard.
The Terror Of The Island keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayhem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayhem is pushing down on The Terror Of The Island's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Terror Of The Island is fighting to maintain full guard but Mayhem has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mayhem drops an elbow to the side of The Terror Of The Island's head.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayhem looks to land a strike but The Terror Of The Island avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mayhem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but The Terror Of The Island has wrist control.
The Terror Of The Island bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayhem's guard. #REVB#
The Terror Of The Island postures up. #T3#
Mayhem wants to sweep here but The Terror Of The Island controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
The Terror Of The Island sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayhem has The Terror Of The Island pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Mayhem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Terror Of The Island defends well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing The Terror Of The Island from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mayhem wants to sweep here but The Terror Of The Island controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice strike.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kromog The Terror Of The Island will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mayhem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem misses with a right hand
enabling The Terror Of The Island to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayhem is looking to slow The Terror Of The Island down with leg kicks.
Mayhem staying out of range there.
Mayhem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayhem slips a straight right by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem wants to slow The Terror Of The Island down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like The Terror Of The Island was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem misses with a takedown attempt - The Terror Of The Island sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem lands with a shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Terror Of The Island's head backwards.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mayhem throws a low kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range easily.
The Terror Of The Island stuns Mayhem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayhem thows a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island checks it
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Terror Of The Island looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Terror Of The Island manages to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice looking body shot.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Terror Of The Island slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island lands a slapping body shot.
The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a body shot that sends Mayhem's belly button to the back.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem is looking to score with low kicks.
The Terror Of The Island ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.#TD#
The Terror Of The Island gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem trying to control but The Terror Of The Island is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mayhem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayhem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mayhem trying to control but The Terror Of The Island is working from the bottom.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Terror Of The Island working a defensive guard here.
Mayhem slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Mayhem thows a huge punch but The Terror Of The Island dodges it nicely.
Mayhem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayhem is trying to control the action in half guard but The Terror Of The Island is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Terror Of The Island is trying to get back to full guard.
The Terror Of The Island keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayhem sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Terror Of The Island keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mayhem there. #T4#
Mayhem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Terror Of The Island regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayhem stopping the sweep attempt from The Terror Of The Island.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Terror Of The Island swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Terror Of The Island keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a jab to the body
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Terror Of The Island thinking.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Mayhem stuffs the takedown.
Mayhem throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan fails with the takedown.
Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayhem connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayhem. Mayhem obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Hanagan finds it's target.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan misses with a straight right. #T1#
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook but Hanagan blocks it.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Hanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hanagan gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanagan is trying to control. Mayhem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Mayhem controlling the position well. #T2#
Hanagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayhem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayhem won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
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!
Mayhem is holding on to half guard well.
Mayhem is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayhem avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Hanagan.
Mayhem lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased. #TD2#
Hanagan feints and as Mayhem raises his hands in defense, Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayhem pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving. #T3#
Hanagan pushing down on Mayhem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but Mayhem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanagan to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Mayhem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is defending well.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
Hanagan moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
Hanagan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayhem finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanagan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Mayhem tests Hanagan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hanagan there.#T1#
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayhem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayhem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mayhem quickly recovers to half guard.
Mayhem is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayhem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Mayhem works over Hanagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position here.
Mayhem is working Hanagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanagan 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##T3#
Mayhem keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanagan wants to control but Mayhem is keeping him busy.
Mayhem gets full guard.#SUB#
Hanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mayhem wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhem is controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan pushes down on Mayhem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayhem keeps working.
Mayhem tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that second round.
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#
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Hanagan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayhem throws out the jab.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. Hanagan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayhem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hanagan misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem thumps Hanagan with a low kick.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Hanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayhem.
Hanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Mayhem.
Hanagan darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhem gets double underhooks and turns Hanagan into the cage.
Bryan Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem leaves Hanagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.#T2#
Hanagan slips a straight right by Mayhem.
A little jabbing left from Hanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanagan needs to keep his hands up - Mayhem had a free shot at his head there.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan with a poor takedown
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Hanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but Mayhem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mayhem continues to drive forward.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayhem can pounce on him.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanagan throws out the jab.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Charley Hanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls well. He's pushed Hanagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan is working for takedown but Mayhem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanagan blocking some punches.
Hanagan wants a takedown.
Mayhem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Mayhem.
Hanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan is trying to drag Mayhem to the mat but Mayhem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanagan wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem 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.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.

Event: *PPV: imPULSE
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Mayhem tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayhem throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem slips under a jab.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayhem's calf.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayhem on the side of the head.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayhem avoided it.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Mayhem moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Mayhem gets control of McGuire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire tries to stand but Mayhem is controlling from the bottom.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
Mayhem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayhem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it
and Mayhem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryer McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Mayhem counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Mayhem moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryer McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
Mayhem trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayhem passes into half guard.
Mayhem working McGuire over with strikes.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
Mayhem stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
McGuire throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
Mayhem walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.#T3#
Mayhem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mayhem counters with an outside leg kick.
Mayhem wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a left to the body. #T4#
McGuire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that. #ES#
McGuire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Mayhem scores with a body shot.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
McGuire thumps Mayhem with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Mayhem counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mayhem shoots and misses
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayhem's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mayhem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Mayhem is now in McGuire's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVR#
Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire wants to get up but he can't break Mayhem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayhem is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVR#
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
Mayhem tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Mayhem.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bryer McGuire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayhem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire throws a low kick but Mayhem avoids it.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Mayhem's leg but Mayhem calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem scores with a leg kick.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayhem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Mayhem tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Mayhem back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mayhem is rocked!
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mayhem's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mayhem's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire retains his light heavyweight title!
Bryer McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Merlin fakes the leg kick and cracks Mayhem in the body.
Merlin misses with a body punch
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merlin thinking.
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Merlin scores with a nice head shot.
Merlin thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Merlin.
Mayhem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Merlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merlin thinking.
Merlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merlin. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Mayhem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Merlin is looking to slow Mayhem down with leg kicks.
Merlin misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Mayhem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Merlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merlin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Merlin misses with a few strikes there.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Merlin manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Merlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mayhem half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malcolm Merlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Merlin is predictable there
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merlin misses with the combination.
Mayhem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merlin.
Mayhem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Merlin swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Merlin misses.
Malcolm Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice shot by Mayhem.
Merlin misses with an uppercut.
Mayhem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Merlin is predictable there #TD#
and Mayhem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
Merlin controlling the position.
Mayhem is working Merlin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhem is one step ahead there.
Merlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mayhem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass.
Mayhem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem 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#
Merlin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Merlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayhem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Merlin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayhem, right into the meat.
Mayhem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
Mayhem tried to counter with a leg kick but Merlin avoided it.
Merlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Merlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by Merlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mayhem clinches with his opponent.
Merlin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Mayhem pushes Merlin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Merlin has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem. #T1#
Merlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Merlin misses with some punches.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merlin works on Mayhem's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merlin.
Mayhem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Merlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Merlin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Merlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merlin tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Merlin has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Merlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Merlin tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Merlin back against the cage.
Merlin working aggressively here.
Mayhem lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Malcolm Merlin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Merlin avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Merlin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Merlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Merlin.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merlin misses with the head strike.
Merlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Merlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merlin.
A short uppercut from Mayhem.
Malcolm Merlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Merlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merlin backwards.
A short left from Merlin.
Merlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Merlin.
Mayhem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merlin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Merlin can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but Merlin won't allow it.
Merlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merlin misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem is working Merlin over against the cage.
Merlin scores with a shot to the side of Mayhem's head.
Merlin blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merlin.
Nice body punch from Merlin.
Merlin has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
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.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Merlin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Merlin is looking to slow Mayhem down with leg kicks.
Merlin misses with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merlin. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merlin avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Merlin works over Mayhem's head and body with a nice combination.
Merlin throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.#CL#
Mayhem moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Merlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but Merlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Merlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Merlin blocks a body shot from Mayhem. #T1#
Nice body punch from Merlin.
Merlin tries to stall but Mayhem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Merlin looking to slow down the pace here.
Merlin working aggressively here.
Merlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Merlin.
Mayhem goes for a takedown attempt but Merlin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Merlin misses.
Mayhem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Merlin.
Merlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Merlin walks into a stiff left hand from Mayhem.#T2#
Merlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem tries to counter by clinching up but Merlin breaks away and moves out of range.
Merlin misses with a wild combination.
Merlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merlin misses with a body kick.
Merlin scores with a head kick.
Mayhem darts in looking for a takedown but Merlin gets double underhooks and turns Mayhem into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayhem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Merlin misses with the combination.
Mayhem feinted with a counter takedown.
Merlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Merlin.
Merlin throws a right hand that misses
and Merlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merlin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Mayhem scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem scores with a leg kick.
Mayhem slips a jab from Merlin.
Merlin throws a series of punches but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Merlin moves away and avoids it.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Merlin is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mayhem.
Merlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Merlin as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Mayhem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mayhem lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Mayhem lands some shots froms side control.
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
Mayhem sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Merlin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mayhem cracks Merlin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Merlin is rocked!
Mayhem lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merlin down.
Merlin is still in real trouble! Can Mayhem finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem scoring with punches and elbows.
Merlin tries to improve position but can't.
Mayhem lands a strong strike to the head of Merlin. That's dazed him! Mayhem looking to finish here. Merlin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mayhem lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Mayhem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Chikatchawan tries to work over Mayhem's front leg with a kick but Mayhem checks it.
Mayhem flicks out a counter leg kick but Chikatchawan steps away.
Chikatchawan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Mayhem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Chikatchawan keeps moving.
Chikatchawan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhem is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chikatchawan wants to pass to mount but Mayhem is defending the position.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem is refusing to be controlled, as Chikatchawan sits in half guard. #T1#
Chikatchawan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chikatchawan prevents Mayhem from improving his position.
Chikatchawan works his way into full mount!
Chikatchawan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayhem tries to hold on but Chikatchawan postures up.
Chikatchawan 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.
Mayhem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chikatchawan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chikatchawan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chikatchawan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayhem is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Chikatchawan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chikatchawan slips nicely into half guard.
Chikatchawan stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chikatchawan is thwarting Mayhem's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Chikatchawan seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chikatchawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
Mayhem tries to clinch up#KD#
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice right hand that sends Mayhem toppling to the canvas! Mayhem scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chikatchawan finish him?!
Chikatchawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Chikatchawan sends Mayhem crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chikatchawan is motioning to the referee to let Mayhem up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mayhem is rocked!
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by Chikatchawan.
Mayhem is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
Mayhem slips a straight right by Chikatchawan.
Mayhem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayhem seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Chikatchawan looks to throw a body kick
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chikatchawan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayhem as he connects with a hook.
Mayhem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chikatchawan.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Chikatchawan lands with an overhand left.
Chikatchawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chikatchawan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Chikatchawan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Chikatchawan misses the jab.
Mayhem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chikatchawan doesn't seem bothered though.
Chikatchawan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mayhem moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.#T3#
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem avoids the head kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chikatchawan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
Chikatchawan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Mayhem lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Chikatchawan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mayhem gets a clinch.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chikatchawan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikatchawan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A low kick from Chikatchawan misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chikatchawan's knee momentarily.
Chikatchawan lands a jab-cross combination.
Chikatchawan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Mayhem.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chikatchawan throws a right hand that misses
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayhem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Chikatchawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayhem can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mayhem scores with a jab. Chikatchawan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Chikatchawan.
Mayhem feints the counter takedown.
Mayhem lands a glancing blow to the side of Chikatchawan's head.
Mayhem moves to clinch but Chikatchawan breaks away
and Chikatchawan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayhem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Mayhem is looking to clinch but Chikatchawan is avoiding it. #T2#
Mayhem wants to slow Chikatchawan down by chopping away at his legs.
Chikatchawan is looking to counter punch.
Chikatchawan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Chikatchawan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mayhem.#CL2#
Mayhem instigates a clinch.
Chikatchawan lands a body shot.
Chikatchawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chikatchawan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chikatchawan lands with a right to the head.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan misses with some punches.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan. #T3#
Chikatchawan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chikatchawan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chikatchawan lands with a short shot to the head.
Chikatchawan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayhem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chikatchawan lands a shoulder strike.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here. #T4#
Chikatchawan tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikatchawan lands with a light punch inside.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayhem.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand.
Chikatchawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Chikatchawan swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Mayhem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayhem throws a wild hook but Chikatchawan just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Mayhem gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Chikatchawan raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tsoko Chikatchawan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Mayhem shoots in.
Mayhem is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayhem.
A nice side step and Mayhem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem slips a jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Mayhem blocks a jab.
Mayhem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Mayhem moves out of range as Dog strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Dog blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Mayhem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dog lands a jab.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.#T1#
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem feints a counter leg kick.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Junkyard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayhem's head.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been hearing reports that Dog has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Dog throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Dog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mayhem moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dog misses with some punches.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog blocking some punches.
Mayhem scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Dog tenderised Mayhem's leg. Mayhem is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog misses the body punch
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
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!
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayhem finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and Dog counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Mayhem misses.
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 Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mayhem swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mayhem scores with a nice right hand.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Dog moved away.
Mayhem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Junkyard Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dog throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.#T1#
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog.
Dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog blocks the leg kick.
Mayhem wants to clinch
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog lands a jab to the head.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayhem to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mayhem drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayhem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog's head.#SUB#
Dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayhem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayhem throws a strike but Dog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Mayhem 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.#T3#
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dog's guard. #REVB#
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhem is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.
Mayhem is working Dog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mayhem landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayhem cracks Dog with a solid left hand.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog checks a low kick from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayhem showed some decent athleticism there.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Mayhem is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dog wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dog is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Dog wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayhem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayhem wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Mayhem there. #SUB#
Dog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dog is trying to stand. #T3#
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Mayhem sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dog cracks a nice hook into Mayhem's ribs.
A head kick by Dog misses
and Mayhem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayhem counters with a thumping low kick.
Dog throws a lazy body kick
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Dog tenderised Mayhem's leg. Mayhem is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayhem throws a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog tries a low kick but Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Mayhem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayhem 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem 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 86: Yew v Jones
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mayhem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Mayhem appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sidious enables Mayhem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sidious manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Sidious being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayhem has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Mayhem didn't see that one coming.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mayhem gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Sidious tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Sidious tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Mayhem has hold of one of Sidious's legs. Sidious is fighting the takedown attempt but Mayhem gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sidious is pulling down on Mayhem's head. It's preventing any offense from Mayhem, at least for the moment.
Mayhem stays in close to Sidious's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Mayhem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Sidious clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Mayhem dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the side of Sidious's head.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayhem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sidious or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayhem tries to counter by clinching up but Sidious breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious cracks Mayhem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sidious tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayhem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem attempts a counter takedown but Sidious avoids it well and moves away.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayhem shoots in for a double leg but Sidious sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sidious tries to clinch but Mayhem moves away
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Mayhem thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Mayhem lands a right hook to the body.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
Sidious shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayhem tries to land a leg kick but Sidious saw it coming and moves away.
Mayhem sizes up Sidious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious with a hook.
Sidious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches up with Sidious, looking for a takedown. Mayhem pushes Sidious against the cage but Sidious circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sidious as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Sidious. No joy for Mayhem on that attempt.
Sidious wants to counter the offense by Mayhem and move into the clinch position.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Mayhem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sidious. Mayhem shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidious scores with a kick to the body.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayhem.
As Sidious backs away, Mayhem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sidious goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mayhem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayhem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sidious counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Sidious clinches with his opponent.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage. #TD#
Mayhem has Sidious pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mayhem pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sidious tumbling to the mat - Mayhem dives into Sidious's guard.
Sidious managing to control the position. #T4#
Mayhem postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious 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##TD#
Mayhem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sidious is staying active underneath Mayhem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem misses with a head shot. Sidious uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sidious is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controlling from the top position.
Mayhem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Mayhem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
Mayhem tries to score with some ground and pound. Sidious controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mayhem scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Mayhem politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mayhem prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Mayhem landing a few strikes.
Mayhem lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mayhem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mayhem tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mayhem in side control, throwing shots but Sidious defends.
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Mayhem crashes against the mat.
Mayhem scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidious to see if he's OK.
Sidious is looking for a sweep.
Mayhem wants to control but Sidious is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mayhem takes a little break here. Sidious wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sidious takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem controlling the position from side mount.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayhem is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sidious's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Mayhem are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mayhem fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidious can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sidious taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: Aspire 81: Susi v Skovgaard
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayhem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mayhem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James motions for Mayhem to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Mayhem is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James 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.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James feints and then cracks Mayhem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayhem down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayhem misses the target.#T1#
Mayhem cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by James.
James throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.
James 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 little feinted left hand from Mayhem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
James scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Mayhem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayhem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayhem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayhem doesn't seem phased though.
Mayhem checks a low kick from James.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James scores with a jab.
Mayhem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
James throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mayhem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James pulls Mayhem in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayhem from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Mayhem wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Mayhem is really struggling to control James but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Mayhem feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayhem blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrald James 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#
Mayhem defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayhem.
The strikes coming from Mayhem are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mayhem.
Mayhem cracks James with a big elbow.
Mayhem trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Mayhem controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Mayhem misses with the ground and pound.
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Mayhem scoring with punches from side control.
Mayhem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mayhem tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
James wants to control but Mayhem postures up.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mayhem slows the pace down.
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
Mayhem taking a breather here.
Mayhem misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mayhem trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mayhem trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Mayhem seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayhem takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Mayhem stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem trying to control the position but James is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem 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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Mayhem cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayhem tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is pushing Mayhem's head away, looking to escape. Mayhem manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Mayhem in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but James manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mayhem.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayhem is controlling him.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem landing with the ground and pound.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Mayhem gets a takedown into half guard.
James is trying to stand back up but Mayhem is controlling him #T4#
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem.
Mayhem throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
A very excited looking Bryan Mayhem 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: Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kinneas misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kinneas 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.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kinneas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kinneas slips under a jab.
Kinneas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kinneas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kinneas tries to clinch up.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kinneas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Kinneas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kinneas misses with a right hand
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Kinneas punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Kinneas misses with a double jab.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Mayhem takes the fight into the clinch.
Kinneas has had enough of the clinch but Mayhem keeps him there for the moment.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
Kinneas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas throws a head punch that misses.
Kinneas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kinneas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinneas misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinneas throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kinneas is defending well.
Kinneas misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinneas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinneas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinneas prevents the takedown attempt.
Kinneas cracks Mayhem with a nice body shot.#BC#
Kinneas breaks from the clinch.
Kinneas lands a head shot.
Kinneas checks a low kick from Mayhem.#T3#
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
Kinneas throws a poor cross that misses
and Kinneas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kinneas misses with a looping right.
Mayhem feints a counter leg kick.
Kinneas throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
A low kick from Mayhem is predictable there
and Kinneas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayhem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and Kinneas counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4##TD2#
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Kinneas is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Kinneas's guard.
Kinneas keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
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!
Kinneas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinneas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem stopping the sweep attempt from Kinneas.
Mayhem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Irvine Kinneas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinneass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into Kinneas's ribs.
Mayhem throws a jab when Kinneas was well out of range.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem thuds his right hand into Kinneas'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.
Kinneas misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws out a counter right but Kinneas avoids it with no problem.
Kinneas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayhem moves out of range as Kinneas strikes.#T1#
Mayhem throws a jab when Kinneas was well out of range.
It looked like Kinneas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinneas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Kinneas cracks Mayhem with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayhem staying out of range there.
Kinneas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayhem counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Kinneas does no damage.
Mayhem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kinneas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem throws a sloppy body shot
and Kinneas counters with a good low kick that Mayhem was not able to check.
Kinneas lands an overhand right.#T2#
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayhem drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kinneas defends it well.
Mayhem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinneas's sensitive parts.
Kinneas throws an off balance right hand
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinneas misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem slips under a jab from Kinneas.
Kinneas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinneas lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Mayhem throws a sloppy head kick
and Kinneas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinneas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayhem appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mayhem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mayhem connects with a nice looking jab.
Kinneas scoring well with a low kick there.
Mayhem staying out of range there.
And Mayhem responds with a good body kick, but Kinneas manages to step out the way in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinneas, right into the meat.
Kinneas checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Mayhem lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches.
Kinneas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem lands an uppercut.
Kinneas tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it. #BC#
Kinneas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas 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.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Kinneas ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Kinneas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kinneas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayhem.
The fighters circling - Kinneas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Kinneas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kinneas misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinneas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayhem.
A leg kick checked by Mayhem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kinneas misses.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinneas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayhem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinneas circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Mayhem.
Mayhem moves out of range as Kinneas strikes.
Mayhem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kinneas finds it's way round the side to connect with Mayhem's head.
Kinneas throws a leg kick but Mayhem checks it.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into Kinneas's body.
Mayhem keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayhem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kinneas counters with a straight right hand.
Kinneas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem misses the jab.#T2#
Mayhem swings for the body but Kinneas moves out of range.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinneas is just out of range.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Kinneas is out of range.
Kinneas misses with a looping left.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kinneas throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a shoot takedown. Kinneas fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinneas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhem is one step ahead there.
Mayhem works over Kinneas with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kinneas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Kinneas keeps moving.
Kinneas seems keen to control Mayhem's posture.
Mayhem throws a strike but Kinneas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mayhem throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mayhem wants to hit a switch here but Kinneas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mayhem there! #T4#
Mayhem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mayhem can't escape the 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.
Mayhem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mayhem is desperately trying to improve his position but Kinneas has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayhem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinneas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Irvine Kinneas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and Kinneas counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
A jab from Kinneas misses.
Kinneas throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem scores with a nice body kick.
Kinneas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinneas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A jab from Kinneas misses.
Mayhem ducks right into an uppercut from Kinneas.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Kinneas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayhem's head.
Mayhem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Irvine Kinneas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinneas.
Mayhem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kinneas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayhem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Kinneas scores with a kick to the body.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinneas is just out of range.
Kinneas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayhem, right into the meat.
Kinneas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinneas motions for Mayhem to come forward. Kinneas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinneas misses the target.
A big left from Kinneas misses.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinneas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
A little feinted left hand from Kinneas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kinneas scores with a leg kick.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Kinneas moves out of range.
A jab from Kinneas misses.
Mayhem throws a front kick aimed at Kinneas's knee but Kinneas avoids it well.
And Kinneas counters with a quick kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Kinneas misses.
Mayhem tries to counter with a clinch but Kinneas shakes him off and moves away.
Kinneas throws a front kick aimed at Mayhem's knee but Mayhem avoids it well.
Mayhem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice takedown defense from Kinneas. No joy for Mayhem on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kinneas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nice cross by Mayhem.
Kinneas misses with a body shot.
Mayhem feints the counter takedown.
Kinneas defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irvine Kinneas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Kinneas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body. Kinneas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
letting Kinneas counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mayhem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irvine Kinneas had his way with Bryan Mayhem in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Mayhem tries to clinch
and Kinneas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinneas misses with a low kick.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the body.
Kinneas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kinneas throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Kinneas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Mayhem blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.#T1##KD#
Kinneas lands a big head kick that sends Mayhem tumbling to the mat! Kinneas takes a step backwards and waves Mayhem back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mayhem is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bryan Mayhem has been cut.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Kinneas throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Mayhem is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinneas finish him?
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and Kinneas counters with a right hand from hell and Mayhem is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irvine Kinneas!
Our winner, Irvine Kinneas, 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: Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Date throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mayhem lands a nice shot that snaps Date's head back.
Date throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Date misses.
Mayhem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Date misses.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Date tries to move into range but Mayhem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayhem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem. #T2#
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Mayhem in a clinch.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date misses with some punches.
Mayhem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Date.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the ropes.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Date tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Date back against the ropes.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mayhem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Date can turn it around.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the ropes.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mayhem on the inside.
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 Bryan Mayhem 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#
Mayhem scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Mayhem rushes Date and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Mayhem on the inside.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Date back against the ropes.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Mayhem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the ropes.
Date prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Date.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Mayhem can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem. #T3#
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem cracks Date with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayhem as Date tries to tie him up.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bryan Mayhem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date working aggressively here.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem presses Date against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #T4#
Date tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mayhem - that landed with a thud.
Date blocking some punches.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date working aggressively here.
Date is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Date 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayhem takes one to the chin there.
Date checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks Date with an uppercut!
Date misses with a combination
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand. #CL#
Date tries to keep at a distance but Mayhem has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T1#
Date throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Date is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Date's guard.
Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayhem trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayhem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayhem stands up over Date, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mayhem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayhem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Date looking for a sweep. Not yet Date, not yet. #T3#
Date manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Date's guard. #REVR#
Date keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Date 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#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Date in particular looking to stall.
Mayhem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Mayhem trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Date puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Date tries to pass to full mount but Mayhem defends it.
Mayhem is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!

Bryan Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Bryan Mayhem 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: Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayhem has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Quinn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range.
A nice side step and Mayhem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mayhem moves out of range of the leg kick from Quinn.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quinn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mayhem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mayhem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayhem stuns Quinn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quinn throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Quinn thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it
and Mayhem counters with a nice 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!
Quinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Quinn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quinn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Quinn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Quinn misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quinn thinking.
Quinn misses the body punch
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quinn misses with a low kick as Mayhem jumps back.
Jaxon Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard.
Mayhem trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass. #T3#
Mayhem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mayhem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mayhem fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Quinn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mayhem. #T4#
Mayhem sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Quinn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
Mayhem fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quinn tries to bench press Mayhem off him but Mayhem keeps the position.
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Quinn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Quinn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mayhem.
Quinn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quinn tries to get out of the position.
Mayhem working the ground and pound but Quinn is defending the strikes.
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mayhem working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Mayhem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quinn misses with a series of wild punches.
And Mayhem tries to counter it with a takedown but Quinn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Quinn throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
Quinn throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a nice body shot.
Quinn lands a really nice looking cross but Mayhem seems unphased.
Quinn tries to clinch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quinn with a body shot.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mayhem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mayhem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quinn misses with the combination.
Quinn is looking to wear down Mayhem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Quinn swings widly with a right hand
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Quinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Mayhem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Mayhem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem throws out a counter right but Quinn avoids it with no problem.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Mayhem connects with a single shot there.#T2##CL2#
Mayhem clinches with his opponent.
Mayhem digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mayhem lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayhem or not.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Quinn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn gets underhooks to prevent Mayhem's takedown attempt.
Mayhem digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Quinn tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayhem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quinn or not.
Quinn misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Mayhem is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Quinn can't fight it off and eventually Mayhem manages to take the fight to the floor. Quinn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mayhem is working Quinn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mayhem postures up and lands a big shot to Quinn's brow.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quinn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayhem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quinn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem passes into half guard.
Mayhem is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Quinn lands with a nice body punch.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quinns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quinn throws a series of punches but Mayhem moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Quinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn misses with a jab to the body
and Mayhem counters with a series of strikes. Quinn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quinn works Mayhem's body with a nice hook.
Quinn throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Quinn connects with a body shot.#T1#
Quinn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Mayhem dives in and scores a takedown into Quinn's guard.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Mayhem postures up in Quinn's guard and throws a big left but Quinn blocks it.
Mayhem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaxon Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Quinn looking to control.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Quinn is looking to clinch.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quinn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayhem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Well,Quinn is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Quinn tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem lands a shot to the body.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action. #T3#
A short right from Mayhem on the inside. #TD2#
Mayhem is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Quinn can't fight it off and eventually Mayhem manages to take the fight to the floor. Quinn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayhem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Quinn blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mayhem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayhem has managed to get both his arms back between Quinn's legs - danger averted.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem works over Quinn with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Mayhem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhem cracks Quinn with a solid left hand.
Mayhem postures up and lands a big shot to Quinn's brow.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving. #SUB#
Mayhem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhem 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!

Bryan Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Bryan Mayhem 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: Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Good work by Mayhem as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the body
and Soszynski counters with a left to the body.
Soszynski throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Soszynski is looking to score with low kicks.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Soszynski moves out of range.
Soszynski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soszynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayhem has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Soszynski misses.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski misses with a hook to the body
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Soszynski 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.
Mayhem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mayhem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soszynski's half guard.#T1#
Mayhem misses with a head shot. Soszynski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Soszynski keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soszynski keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Soszynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soszynski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Soszynski.
Mayhem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayhem there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soszynski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayhem's head.
Soszynski digs a good body shot into Mayhem's ribs.
Soszynski throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.#T3#
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Soszynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soszynski.
Soszynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soszynski throws out the jab.
Mayhem looks for a takedown but Soszynski sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soszynski, right into the meat.
Krystian Soszynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Soszynski ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Soszynski misses the target.#TD2#
Mayhem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soszynski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Soszynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Soszynski controls Mayhem momentarily but Mayhem frees himself.
Mayhem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Soszynski has wrist control.
Mayhem postures up in Soszynski's guard and throws a big left but Soszynski blocks it.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Soszynski has wrist control.
Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soszynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Soszynski misses with a leg kick
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
Soszynski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mayhem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayhem thows a huge punch but Soszynski dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.
Mayhem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mayhem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski is staying active underneath Mayhem, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Mayhem misses with a head shot. Soszynski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soszynski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Soszynski keeps moving.
Soszynski has control of Mayhem's left arm, preventing Mayhem from doing any damage.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Soszynski has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Soszynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soszynski with a hook.
Soszynski cracks Mayhem with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soszynski throws an off balance right hand
and Soszynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayhem. That did some damage!#CL2#
Mayhem rushes Soszynski and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Soszynski works on Mayhem's body with a couple of short punches.
Soszynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Mayhem jumps guard and drags Soszynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is keeping the position.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
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.#T3#
Mayhem working a defensive guard here.
Mayhem doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mayhem is looking to sweep but instead, Soszynski has passed into half guard.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayhem trying to hold on to Soszynski's head to control him but Soszynski postures up.
Mayhem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayhem wants to control the position but Soszynski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mayhem wants to improve his position but Soszynski is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem is concentrating on defense, preventing Soszynski from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem 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!
#R3#
Soszynski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayhem's hands.
Mayhem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Soszynski misses
and Mayhem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayhem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soszynski misses with a body punch
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut.
Soszynski lands a front kick.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soszynski.
Soszynski lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski cracks a nice hook into Mayhem's ribs.
Soszynski throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mayhem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krystian Soszynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Soszynski motions for Mayhem to come forward. Soszynski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mayhem misses with a body shot
and Soszynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soszynski throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem catches Soszynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soszynski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayhem. Mayhem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soszynski throws a low kick, looking for Mayhem's leg but Mayhem calmly moves out of range.
Mayhem drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soszynski defends it well.
Soszynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem with the counter takedown but Soszynski avoids it easily.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soszynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soszynski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayhem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soszynski throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Soszynski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soszynski punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski throws a front kick that sends Mayhem stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice cross by Soszynski.
Soszynski throws out a loose jab but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Mayhem counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Soszynski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soszynski lands a body shot.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Soszynski avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the ropes. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Soszynski.
Mayhem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soszynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayhem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soszynski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soszynski presses Mayhem against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as Soszynski controls his hands.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Mayhem pushes Soszynski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski lands an uppercut.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soszynski is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszynski. #T4#
Soszynski tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Soszynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Soszynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem wants a takedown but no success here.
Krystian Soszynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Soszynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem staying out of range there.
Mayhem throws out a counter right but Soszynski avoids it with no problem.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Mayhem 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.
Soszynski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Mayhem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mayhem throws an elbow but Soszynski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Soszynski is working from the bottom.
Soszynski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem looks up at the clock and then as Soszynski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayhem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Mayhem working away.
Soszynski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mayhem. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Soszynski taking a bit of punishment here - Mayhem scoring with strikes.
Mayhem in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mayhem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mayhem tries to advance to mount but Soszynski denies him.
Soszynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ground and pound from Mayhem seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Soszynski parries the strikes from Mayhem easily there. Mayhem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soszynski to escape.
Mayhem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mayhem throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Soszynski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mayhem throwing shots but Soszynski is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mayhem not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and Soszynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soszynski lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soszynski throws a chopping leg kick but Mayhem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mayhem feints the counter takedown.
Soszynski throws a sloppy head kick
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Soszynski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Soszynski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soszynski jabs at Mayhem's body.#T4#
Mayhem moves out of range of the leg kick from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mayhem.
Soszynski throws a leg kick but Mayhem checks it.
Mayhem drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soszynski defends it well.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Soszynski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayhem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
That's time! Soszynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A big left from Soszynski misses.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Soszynski scores with a shot to the body.
Soszynski swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soszynski lunges at Mayhem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayhem's hand.
Mayhem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Mayhem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayhem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayhem scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Soszynski pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Mayhem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Soszynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soszynski trying to keep a closed guard but Mayhem is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lazy left from Mayhem finds it's target.
Soszynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayhem walks into a straight right hand from Soszynski.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.
Soszynski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mayhem under the eye.
Soszynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayhem.
Mayhem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayhem tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soszynski scores with a nice head shot.
Mayhem shoots in looking for a takedown but Soszynski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayhem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Soszynski throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayhem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soszynski scores with a shot to the body.
Soszynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soszynski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryan Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Soszynski. That's going to slow Mayhem down.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soszynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soszynski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Soszynski ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut. Mayhem saw that one coming.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soszynski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soszynski takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mayhem throws a hook but Soszynski avoids it easily.
Mayhem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Soszynski moves out of range.
Soszynski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soszynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Soszynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soszynski 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Krystian Soszynski!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Krystian Soszynski!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Krystian Soszynski!

Krystian Soszynski wins by unanimous decision!
Krystian Soszynski retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Krystian Soszynski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Aokison lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Mayhem misses the body punch #CL2#
and Aokison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aokison.
Aokison tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Mayhem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mayhem lands with a light punch inside.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the ropes.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Aokison.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aokison misses with a body punch. #T1#
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Aokison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aokison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aokison lands an uppercut.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Aokison.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aokison.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Aokison.
A short right from Aokison on the inside.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Aokison blocks it.
A short right from Aokison.
Mayhem tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Aokison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aokison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aokison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayhems head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aokison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayhem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aokison is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aokison misses with some punches.
Mayhem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aokison throws a head punch that misses.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Aokison is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayhem has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Mayhem. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Aokison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem. #CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Aokison tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Aokison fails to land.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.
Aokison tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Aokison throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Aokison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Aokison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Mayhem.
Aokison working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aokison swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Aokison lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Aokison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Mayhem blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mayhem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aokison throws a looping overhand right but Mayhem ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Mayhem's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aokison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Aokison darts in and clinches Mayhem up against the ropes.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aokison.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Aokison.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aokison misses with the head strike.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Aokison blocks it. #BC2#
Aokison breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Aokison lands with a right to the head.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aokison looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
A shot in the inside from Aokison.
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Aokison blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Mayhem lands a big right hand that drops Aokison! The killer instinct kicks in and Mayhem finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mayhem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
After the fight, Bryan Mayhem 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: Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Booth at a distance.
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Booth's head.
Mayhem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Booth momentarily.
Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayhem tries to counter with a takedown but Booth is quick to defend against it.
Booth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Booth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Booth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Booth swings widly with a right hand
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Mayhem checks the leg kick.
Mayhem takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Mayhem clinches up with Booth and pushes him back against the ropes.
Booth tries to stall but Mayhem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Booth misses with some punches.
Booth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth misses with a knee to the head.
Booth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mayhem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Booth digs a right hand into Mayhem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayhem's gas tank.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Booth.
Booth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Mayhem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booth throws a shot to the body.
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booth.
Mayhem throws a predictable looking body shot
and Booth counters with an outside leg kick.
Booth misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Mayhem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Booth's guard.
Booth is trying to control the position but Mayhem postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booth can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Mayhem is stalling in the full guard.
Booth is trying to keep Mayhem in close.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Booth working a defensive guard here.
Mayhem lands a couple of digs.
Mayhem won't allow Booth to sweep him here.
Booth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mayhem controls the pace.
Booth wants to improve his position but instead Mayhem has moved into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Booth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booth wants to control but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Booth scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mayhem manages to mount him!
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.
Booth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Booth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mayhem raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Booth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayhem's calf.
Booth walks into a jab.
Mayhem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Booth tests Mayhem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Booth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it
and Mayhem counters with a right hand to the body.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Booth slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Booth tries a quick counter leg kick but Mayhem is wise to it.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Booth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Booth jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Mayhem drives through and clinches with Booth against the ropes.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Booth can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Mayhem can't get the takedown.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem. #TD#
Mayhem successfully pulls guard.
Booth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mayhem is trying to keep Booth in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Booth wants to stand but Mayhem is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Booth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Booth trying to control the position.
Mayhem trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Booth is keeping the position for now.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Booth wants to stand and escape but Mayhem is having none of it. #T3#
Booth wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem postures up.
Booth keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booth misses with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Booth. #T4#
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Booth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Booth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Booth circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looks like Mayhem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and Booth counters with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayhem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Booth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayhem at a distance.
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that second round.
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#
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Booth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Booth throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.
Booth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range and Booth settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booth misses with the combination.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Booth. #T1#
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mayhem's head backwards.
Booth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Mayhem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Booth doesn't seem bothered though.
Booth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
William Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Mayhem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Booth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mayhem working away.
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Booth is pushing Mayhem's head away, looking to escape. Mayhem manages to hold on to the position though.
Booth is looking to regain half guard here but Mayhem keeps moving and retains side control.
Mayhem taking a breather here.
Booth is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
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!
Booth looking for a sweep but Mayhem has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Booth is squirming around, avoiding Mayhem's attempts to control the action.
Booth is working to get back to half guard.
William Booth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth wants to try and get back to his feet.
Booth can't escape the position.
Mayhem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Booth tries to lock up and control but Mayhem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mayhem looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayhem 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!

Bryan Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!
Bryan Mayhem 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: DFC Las Vegas 55
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pauwels slips under a jab.
Mayhem lands a jab to the nose.
Pauwels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem fails with the takedown.
Pauwels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Pauwels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauwels throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem tries to clinch
and Pauwels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mayhem thinking.
Pauwels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice shot by Mayhem.
Pauwels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayhem has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mayhem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Mayhem.#CL2#
Mayhem clinches.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mayhem jumps guard.
Pauwels looking to sit in guard and control but Mayhem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mayhem works over Pauwels with some ground and pound from guard.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pauwels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayhem passes Pauwels 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pauwels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayhem on the ground.
Pauwels tries to roll over but Mayhem keeps him under control.
Mayhem is looking to advance position but Pauwels won't allow it. #T3#
Pauwels has hold of Mayhem's hands but Mayhem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mayhem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but Pauwels is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Mayhem.
Pauwels wants to get back to full guard.
Mayhem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pauwels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Mayhem slips a nice elbow through Pauwels 's hands, connecting with Pauwels 's forehead.
Pauwels tries to roll over but Mayhem keeps him under control.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pauwels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauwels tries to get out of the position.
Mayhem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Pauwels is rocked!
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Pauwels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayhem lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pauwels ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mayhem jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bryan Mayhem made sure to mention his sponsor, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry in his post fight interview.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 48
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayhem.#TD2#
Mayhem closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Mayhem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayhem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayhem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Mayhem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayhem landing some decent shots from guard.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mayhem landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Mayhem distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!#T2#
Mayhem gets to his feet and stands over Gracie, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracie felt that one! Mayhem unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracie from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DFC LV Mayhem 23
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Mayhem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayhem.
Mayhem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asmund Sykk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykk smiles and moves away.
Mayhem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mayhem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sykk misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a shoot takedown. Sykk fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Sykk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mayhem presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with some punches. #T3#
Mayhem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sykk walks away with a smile on his face. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asmund Sykk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem slips under a jab.
Mayhem throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
Sykk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Mayhem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mayhem is in Sykk's guard.#ES#
Sykk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Mayhem drags the fight down to the ground.
Sykk won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here.
Mayhem pulls Sykk in close to his closed guard and prevents Sykk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayhem's guard.
Sykk 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.
Mayhem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykk controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayhem has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1##CL#
Sykk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Mayhem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Mayhem tightens his grip and picks Sykk up, before dumping him to the ground. Sykk manages to land in guard.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Sykk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Sykk wants to stand up but Mayhem is controlling him. #T2#
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Sykk keeps moving.
Sykk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mayhem looking to sit in guard and control but Sykk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem looking to control.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sykk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sykk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sykk pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem throws a strike but Sykk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sykk 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.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sykk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sykk preventing the sweep.
Asmund Sykk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem wants to improve his position but instead Sykk has moved into half guard.
Sykk controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mayhem closes the distance and pushes Sykk back into the cage.
Mayhem is trying to pull guard but Sykk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Sykk 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.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem goes for a takedown attempt but Sykk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Mayhem wants to counter the offense by Sykk and move into the clinch position.
Mayhem tries to clinch
and Mayhem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Good shot there by Sykk.
Jab by Sykk.#ROC#
Mayhem is rocked!#CL2#
Mayhem has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Mayhem has clasped his hands together around Sykk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Sykk is trying to control Mayhem's posture but Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sykk is avoiding damage well.
Mayhem lands a few punches from side control.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Sykk is working from the bottom.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here.
Asmund Sykk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mayhem working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Mayhem looks up at the clock and then as Sykk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayhem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayhem in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mayhem scores with punches from side control.
Sykk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayhem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryan Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayhem works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sykk is looking for a sweep.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Mayhem sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sykk is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mayhem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mayhem lands an elbow. #T4#
Mayhem cracks Sykk with a big elbow.
Sykk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mayhem is controlling him well.
Mayhem throwing strikes but Sykk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mayhem regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem wants to control but Sykk is keeping busy.
Sykk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sykk prevents Mayhem from improving his position.

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 Asmund Sykk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sykk, 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 George Francis scores the fight for Asmund Sykk!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Asmund Sykk!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Asmund Sykk!

Asmund Sykk wins by unanimous decision!
Asmund Sykk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Mayhem 17
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Penny takes one on the button.
Mayhem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Mayhem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penny dodges the ground and pound from Mayhem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Mayhem seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Penny is working from the bottom.
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mayhem tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mayhem trying to control the position but Penny is working away.
Penny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mayhem creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Penny sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Penny is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Mayhem in side control, throwing shots but Penny defends.
Penny avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mayhem.
Mayhem trying to control the position but Penny is working away.
Mayhem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Penny some visible discomfort.
Mayhem lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Penny parries the strikes from Mayhem easily there. Mayhem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Penny to escape.
Mayhem is putting a hurting on Penny here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Mayhem grinds an elbow into Penny's temple. #ROC#
Penny is rocked!
Mayhem lands a huge shot from side control! Penny is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryan Mayhem waved his t-shirt featuring Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Princess Penny had this to say: 'I lost. Nothing more to say.'.

Event: DFC Sin City 13
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayhem.
Pauwels looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Pauwels darts in and clinches Mayhem up against the cage.
Pauwels misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Mayhem gets control of Pauwels 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Mayhem'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.
Mayhem 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem has his hands on Pauwels 's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Mayhem is trying to keep Pauwels in close.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pauwels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pauwels wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pauwels keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pauwels keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem connects with a couple of short punches.
Pauwels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayhem is controlling him.
Mayhem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayhem stops Pauwels from standing up.
Mayhem pushes down on Pauwels 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Mayhem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pauwels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayhem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayhem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayhem lands with a punch from half guard.
Pauwels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pauwels is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayhem lands strikes from half guard.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Pauwels is rocked!
Mayhem prevents Pauwels from improving his position.
Pauwels is still in real trouble! Can Mayhem finish him?
Mayhem lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pauwels quite badly. Pauwels pulls Mayhem in close trying to recover. Mayhem postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pauwels on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pauwels doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem very nearly forgot to thank Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TUF semis 1
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Chugga Chugga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chugga Chugga catches Mayhem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chugga Chugga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chugga Chugga misses the jab.
Mayhem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chugga Chugga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks a jab.
Chugga Chugga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugga Chugga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chugga Chugga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Mayhem counters with a takedown into side control.
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem lands a few punches from side control.
Mayhem scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chugga Chugga to see if he's OK.
Mayhem grinds an elbow into Chugga Chugga's temple.
We've been hearing good reports from Mayhem'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.#T1#
Mayhem looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chugga Chugga is avoiding damage well.
Chugga Chugga dodges the ground and pound from Mayhem.
Mayhem looks up at the clock and then as Chugga Chugga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayhem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayhem advances to full mount.
Mayhem looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Chugga Chugga covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem very nearly forgot to thank Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AFC 19
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Mayhem moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Yamaguchi tries to get set, Mayhem tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamaguchi manages to avoid the attempt.
Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him off.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
As Yamaguchi tries to get set, Mayhem tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamaguchi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Yamaguchi as Mayhem shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Mayhem forces Yamaguchi back against the cage and clinches.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mayhem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamaguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Mayhem gets control of Yamaguchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mayhem trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamaguchi content to stall in guard here.
Mayhem controls Yamaguchi momentarily but Yamaguchi frees himself.
Mayhem seems keen to control Yamaguchi's posture.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayhem wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamaguchi is fighting to break Mayhem's control of his arms but Mayhem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayhem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamaguchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamaguchi wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
Yamaguchi has Mayhem pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yamaguchi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem stands up over Yamaguchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayhem connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem postures up in Yamaguchi's guard and throws a big left but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayhem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayhem preventing the sweep.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamaguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem 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.
Yamaguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem landing with the ground and pound.
Yamaguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayhem forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamaguchi is in trouble now - Mayhem has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayhem is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Yamaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Yamaguchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.#T1#
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Mayhem avoids them all with ease.
Yamaguchi misses with a few strikes there.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Yamaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Mayhem moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi. #T2##CL#
Mayhem rushes Yamaguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayhem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamaguchi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Mayhem pulls guard.
Yamaguchi throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Mayhem.#T3#
Mayhem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mayhem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Mayhem there.
Yamaguchi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayhem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamaguchi's head.
Mayhem works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamaguchi can do to turn this around?
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Yamaguchi tries to lock up and control but Mayhem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mayhem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayhem breaks from Yamaguchi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mayhem fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem breaks from Yamaguchi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mayhem softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Yamaguchi is out cold! Mayhem jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem retains his light heavyweight title!
Bryan Mayhem took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Daiki Yamaguchi had this to say: 'Sepukku!!!'.

Event: AFC 16
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Mayhem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barra.
Barra sets himself, and Mayhem steps forward looking for the clinch! Barra avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Barra misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayhem wants to counter the offense by Barra and move into the clinch position.
Mayhem defending well as Barra loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
Barra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Mayhem manages to pull guard. #T1#
Barra wanted to stand there but Mayhem had control of the position.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mayhem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayhem distracts Barra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayhem on the ground.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Barra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Barra being controlled here, momentarily.
Mayhem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Barra is keeping the position.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mayhem won't allow Barra to get back to his feet.
Mayhem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barra's guard.
Mayhem wants to control but Barra is keeping him busy.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Barra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem working Barra over with strikes.
My spies in CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym inform me that Mayhem has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Barra's temple.
Mayhem content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Mayhem.
Mayhem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Barra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Barra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Mayhem is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barra keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barra throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barra taking some punishment here, with Mayhem in his half guard.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Barra's temple.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mayhem drops an elbow to the side of Barra's head. #T1#
Mayhem is nestled in close to Barra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barra tries to get out of the position.
Barra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.
Mayhem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayhem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mayhem scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Barra is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayhem lands a big elbow - Barra is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mayhem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bryan Mayhem managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry, into his post fight interview.
Pasquale Barra was interviewed post fight and said 'T'accid a famigl'.

Event: AFC 11
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Yamaguchi scores with a one two! Mayhem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range. #CL#
Mayhem rushes Yamaguchi and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mayhem lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Mayhem wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy.
Mayhem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Mayhem there.
Yamaguchi tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Yamaguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem. #T1#
Yamaguchi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Mayhem working Yamaguchi over with strikes.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Yamaguchi's temple.
Mayhem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamaguchi's head.
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamaguchi is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Yamaguchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Mayhem working Yamaguchi over with strikes. #T2#
Yamaguchi trying to control from the bottom.
Mayhem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayhem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mayhem 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.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Mayhem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Yamaguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem is trying to control. Yamaguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayhem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamaguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayhem thows a huge punch but Yamaguchi dodges it nicely.
Mayhem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayhem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayhem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayhem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Yamaguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.
Yamaguchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mayhem scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.
Mayhem working over Yamaguchi with some ground and pound. Yamaguchi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Yamaguchi is rocked!
Mayhem wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Yamaguchi is still in real trouble! Can Mayhem finish him?
Mayhem scores with a big shot! Yamaguchi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Yamaguchi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bryan Mayhem thanked Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AFC7
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kirjinova has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kirjinova clinches up with Mayhem and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mayhem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirjinova, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Kirjinova. #TD2#
Mayhem wants the takedown. Kirjinova is fighting it off but Mayhem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirjinova's guard against the cage.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem cracks Kirjinova with a solid left hand.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayhem postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kirjinova covers up, he's hurt! Mayhem keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mayhem and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mayhem can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem gave a mention to Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AFC4
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Mayhem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayhem needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayhem. Mayhem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson cracks Mayhem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Mayhem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mayhem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Anderson forces Mayhem back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Anderson tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Mayhem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson tries to break free but Mayhem pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhem tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayhem looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Anderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mayhem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Mayhem is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayhem tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mayhem is looking for a takedown.
Mayhem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mayhem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Anderson 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#
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mayhem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mayhem manages to end up in side control.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayhem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayhem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Mayhem in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mayhem in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Anderson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mayhem turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016

#R1#
Mayhem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Broznic is looking for a counter combo.
Broznic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range. #TD2#
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mayhem not doing much here.
Mayhem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Broznic's head.
Mayhem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mayhem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Mayhem drops an elbow to the side of Broznic's head. #ROC2#
Broznic is rocked!
Mayhem lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Broznic quite badly. Broznic pulls Mayhem in close trying to recover. Mayhem postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Broznic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Broznic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mayhem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mayhem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Mayhem.
Mayhem working Turatello over with strikes. #ROC2#
Turatello is rocked!
Mayhem creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Turatello is out cold and this one is all over! Mayhem climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Lee throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Mayhem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Mayhem keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Mayhem lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Mayhem is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayhem is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Mayhem is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mayhem working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Mayhem in his half guard. #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mayhem is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lee is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mayhem fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lee from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mayhem! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Pacquiao gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayhem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayhem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayhem tries to get out of the position.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pacquiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacquiao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mayhem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mayhem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayhem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacquiao's head.#T1#
Mayhem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Pacquiao is rocked!
Mayhem postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Pacquiao's head off the mat! Pacquiao is out! He's out! Mayhem jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!

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