Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANDAI 2: Unproven
Date: Aug 02, 2018

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkules - that will leave a mark!
Kicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
Perkules misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkules tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Perkules back against the cage.
A short right from Perkules. #BC2#
Perkules breaks the clinch.
Kicker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkules.
Kicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkules feints and then cracks Kicker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kicker down. #CL#
Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
Kicker looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Perkules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kicker clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Perkules misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Perkules.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkules's elbow.
Perkules with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkules connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kicker's face.
Perkules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Perkules's ribcage. Perkules let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perkules with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perkules has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kicker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkules can turn it around.
Perkules with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Perkules misses with a knee strike.
Perkules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perkules misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkules.
Perkules with a knee to the head. #T2#
Perkules lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkules missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Perkules breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkules keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Perkules pushes Kicker off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Kicker takes the fight into the clinch.
Perkules misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkules blocking some punches.
Perkules tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Perkules back against the cage.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkules's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker. #T3#
Perkules prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Perkules.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkules throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
Perkules gets through Kicker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Perkules.
Kicker takes a shot to the head.
Perkules unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Perkules.
Perkules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perkules working aggressively here.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Perkules.
Kicker stalling the fight.
Kicker blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Perkules working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkules goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkules swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules misses with a knee to the head.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkules misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkules pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkules pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkules lands a nice uppercut.
Perkules misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Perkules manages to break the clinch.
Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkules misses with a kick to the body.
Kicker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perkules counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that round.
That's time! Kicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Perkules lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kicker doesn't seem phased though.
Perkules thows a body kick. Kicker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kicker wants to clinch up but Perkules keeps it at a distance.
Perkules circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perkules.
Kicker fails to land the takedown.
Perkules has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkules avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kicker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkules. Perkules obviously looking to wear him down.
Kicker wants to clinch.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kicker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkules scores with a jab. Kicker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Perkules stuns Kicker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kicker darts in looking for a takedown but Perkules gets double underhooks and turns Kicker into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy.
Perkules throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Veli Ilkka Perkules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Perkules both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Kicker is rocked!
Perkules lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Kicker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kicker glances at the clock... BAM! Perkules nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kicker crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kicker is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veli Ilkka Perkules!
In defeat, James Kicker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Mineev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mineev cracks Kicker with a good jab.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kicker closes the distance and pushes Mineev back into the cage.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker is leaning against Mineev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Mineev to work.
Kicker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mineev tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Mineev back against the cage.
Mineev lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker. #T1#
Kicker working aggressively here.
Kicker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mineev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kicker.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Mineev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kicker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kicker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mineev is trying to break free.
Mineev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mineev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kicker is keeping busy.#T2#
Kicker prevents a body shot from Mineev.
Mineev tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kicker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Mineev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Mineev.
Mineev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker tries a body shot but Mineev blocks it.
Mineev stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mineev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mineev looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Mineev.
Mineev misses with a right hand
and Kicker counters with a three punch combo that has Mineev backing up. Mineev nods at Kicker to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Kicker shoots in for a double leg but Mineev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mineev throws a lazy right hand but Kicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mineev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Mineev.
Kicker misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kicker misses with a series of wild punches.
Vladimir Mineev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker misses with a series of wild punches.
Mineev slaps away a takedown attempt from Kicker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Kicker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mineev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kicker!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mineev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mineev, pushing him back against the cage.
Mineev is trying to break the clinch but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Mineev trying to control the position but instead, Kicker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mineev into the cage.
Kicker lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev trying to land knees to the body.
Mineev stalls.
Kicker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mineev stalling in the clinch but Kicker improves position.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Kicker controlling the action here for a moment.
James Kicker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mineev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mineev leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Mineev avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
Mineev is trying to stall.
Mineev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mineev controls his hands.
Mineev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kicker up against the cage.
Kicker stalls. #T3#
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Kicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mineev can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mineev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mineev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mineev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mineev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Mineev looking to stall.
Mineev trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mineev's efforts to push away.
Mineev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kicker misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Mineev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mineev connects with a body shot that sends Kicker's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Kicker. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mineev fails to land.
Mineev tries to stall but Kicker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mineev stalling the fight.
Mineev misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kicker up against the cage.
Mineev has Kicker pressed against the cage. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Mineev.
Mineev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mineev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mineev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Kicker rushes Mineev and presses him up against the cage.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mineev just leaning against Kicker, taking a breather.
Mineev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mineev tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms. #T2#
Mineev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kicker.
Kicker throws a head punch that misses.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Mineev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mineev misses with a knee to the head.
Mineev stalls.
Mineev stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Mineev is looking to control Kicker's arms but Kicker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mineev has his back to the cage.
Mineev tries to stall but Kicker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Mineev.
Mineev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mineev lands the left hand.
Kicker shoots in looking for a takedown. Mineev tries to sprawl out of it but Kicker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mineev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mineev cracks Kicker with a good jab.
Mineev throws a shot to the body.
Mineev scores with a decent looking hook.
Kicker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Mineev takes a swing at Kicker's ribcage but misses.
Kicker throws a big counter combination but Mineev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mineev throws a body punch but Kicker moves out of range.
Mineev swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kicker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mineev stalling in the clinch but Kicker improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kicker as Mineev tries to tie him up.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimir Mineev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mineev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kicker stalling against the cage.
Kicker misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mineev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kicker 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kicker!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Kicker thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFC 60: Enmity
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Kicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Savkov tries to sprawl but Kicker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kicker has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kicker is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Kicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kicker is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it. #SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Savkov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kicker is tapping! Great win for Savkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov!
A relieved looking Pavel Savkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
James Kicker spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: DFC 54: Warpath
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Lobtov takes a swing at Kicker's ribcage but misses.
Kicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lobtov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lobtov cracks Kicker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lobtov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kicker tries to avoid it but Lobtov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kicker to the ground. Kicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lobtov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kicker slips under a jab from Lobtov.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov misses with a hook.
Kicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobtov shoots for a takedown but Kicker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lobtov dodges the punch combination from Kicker.
Lobtov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicker.
Kicker's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kicker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Kicker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but Kicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobtov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Lobtov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Kicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicker.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov fails with the takedown.
Lobtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lobtov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lobtov attempts a counter takedown but Kicker avoids it well and moves away.
Kicker tries to clinch there but Lobtov circles away.
Kicker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lobtov eats them both and turns towards Kicker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Kicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicker is looking for the big counter here.
Lobtov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lobtov lands a nice hook to Kicker's body. Kicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov is looking to wear down Kicker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lobtov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Lobtov connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kicker gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lobtov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobtov won't allow Kicker to pass to mount.
Lobtov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back.
Lobtov trying to control here.
Kicker trying to control from half guard but Lobtov is working away. #T3#
Lobtov is controlling Kicker's trapped leg to prevent Kicker from advancing to side control.
Kicker trying to control the action but Lobtov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back.
Lobtov is staying active underneath Kicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kicker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lobtov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lobtov is trying to control but can't.
Kicker wants to pass the guard but Lobtov is defending well. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kicker pulls his head out easily.
Kicker is trying to control. Lobtov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Lobtov is pressing down on Kicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kicker wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving. #SUB#
Kicker is sitting in close to Lobtov's body. Lobtov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kicker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kicker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lobtov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
In defeat, James Kicker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Phol scores with a kick to the body.
Phol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kicker misses with a left hand
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Phol.
Nice body kick from Phol.
Phol throws a one two combo.
Kicker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Phol gets tackled into the cage by Kicker. Kicker maintains the clinch.
Kicker 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Phol is trying to maintain a safe position but Kicker gets an underhook and turns Phol into the cage.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kicker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kicker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kicker working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Kicker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol. #T2#
Kicker working aggressively here.
Kicker trying to control the position but instead, Phol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kicker into the cage.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol tries to stall but Kicker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol stalls.
Kicker has Phol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker lands a left hand.
Kicker misses with some punches.
Phol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kicker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phol can turn it around.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Kicker working aggressively here.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Phol gets through Kicker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicker is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kicker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol taking a breather.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Phol cracks Kicker with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kicker.
Phol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Phol prevents a body shot from Kicker.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol is working Kicker over against the cage.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Phol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kicker walks into a left hand.
Phol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kicker throws a big counter combination but Phol scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kicker forces Phol back against the cage and clinches.
Phol blocks a body shot from Kicker.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phol controlling the action here for a moment.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Kicker is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Kicker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kicker fails to land.
Kicker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Kicker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phol is keeping busy.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
Phol pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Oh Kicker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol works on Kicker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kicker seems to have got his legs back now.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Kicker wants a takedown.
Kicker working aggressively here.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Kicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Kicker tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Phol has Kicker pushed against the cage.
Phol blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Phol. #T3#
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phol avoids it.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phol lands a big right hand that drops Kicker! The killer instinct kicks in and Phol finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Phol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Phol!
The defeated James Kicker had this to say: 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: DFC 43: Showdown
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Kicker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burns backs up against the cage.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Kicker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Burns.
Burns told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicker 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.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Burns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kicker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns working aggressively here.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kicker tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns digs a right hand into Kicker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kicker's gas tank.
Kicker gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicker stalling.
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kicker is keeping busy.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kicker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kicker.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker lands a body shot.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it. #T2#
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicker taking a breather.
Kicker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kicker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kicker.
Burns looks winded!
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicker controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Kicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Kicker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kicker misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
A big right from Kicker misses.
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kicker with a jab.
Kicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns wants to clinch up but Kicker keeps it at a distance.
Kicker misses with a two punch combination.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Burns tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Kicker as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kicker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker stalling against the cage.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Kicker lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicker.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kicker on the inside.
A short right from Kicker on the inside. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Kicker tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Good body shot from Kicker.
A hook to the body from Kicker. #KD#
Kicker drops Burns onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Burns is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicker finish him?
Kicker lands with a light punch inside.
Kicker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Burns! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kicker is unloading with more strikes now! Burns drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Kicker made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Kicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kicker throws a combination that misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicker throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonnell, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonnell pushes Kicker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonnell stalling in the clinch.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kicker.
A short uppercut from Kicker. #TD2#
McDonnell pulls guard effortlessly.
Kicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kicker wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
McDonnell trying to control the position here.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Kicker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kicker is sitting in close to McDonnell's body. McDonnell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kicker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kicker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonnell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Swixx for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated James Kicker had this to say: 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Kicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
I was talking to Dalton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Kicker's head.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton stalls.
Kicker stalls.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton has Kicker pressed against the cage.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Come on Dalton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a body punch.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dalton tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Kicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Dalton.
Kicker tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker.
Dalton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Dalton.
Kicker is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kicker.
Dalton jabs Kicker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Kicker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicker throws a combination that misses
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kicker wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Kicker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kicker misses.
Dalton scores with a nice body kick.
Dalton jabs at Kicker's body.
Nice cross by Dalton.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicker manages to circle out of the way.
Dalton lands with a nice body punch.
Kicker looks winded!
Dalton slips a straight right by Kicker.
Nice body kick from Dalton.
Kicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dalton can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kicker.
Dalton throws a front kick that sends Kicker stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kicker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dalton.
Kicker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dalton.
Kicker tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dalton scores with a four punch combination!
Dalton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James Kicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Kicker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kicker.
Kicker throws a right and a left that Dalton avoids nicely.
Kicker darts in trying to clinch
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicker can do to turn this around?
Kicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick.
Kicker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Kicker.
Kicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Kicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Kicker is rocked!
Dalton lands a jab to Kicker's midsection.
Kicker is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?#CL#
Dalton drives through and clinches with Kicker against the cage.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Dalton lands a body punch.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dalton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kicker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kicker drops to his knees and Dalton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his welterweight title!
James Kicker spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: DFC 25: Bloodbath
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Kicker throws an overhand right that has Mineev reeling! Kicker follows up with more punches and Mineev is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Kicker!
James Kicker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 19: Battleground
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Kicker.
Kicker swinging wildly here.
Dalton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicker momentarily.
Kicker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. Kicker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicker ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dalton lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Dalton misses.
Kicker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker throws a right and a left that Dalton avoids nicely.
Kicker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick.
Dalton thumps Kicker with a low kick.
Kicker throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicker misses with the combination. #T1#
Kicker takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Dalton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dalton keeps Kicker at a distance using the push kick.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Kicker off balance momentarily.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Kicker off balance momentarily.
Kicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kicker tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body. Dalton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Dalton.
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton lands a jab to the nose.
Dalton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kicker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dalton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dalton can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Dalton. #T2#
Kicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Kicker down.
Kicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicker missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton scores with a head kick. Kicker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kicker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Kicker misses.
Dalton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
Kicker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dalton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalton thows a body kick. Kicker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Kicker. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Kicker misses with a double jab. #CL#
Kicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kicker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Kicker throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land. #T3#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action. #BC2#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kicker throws a nice looking combination but Dalton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dalton.
Dalton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kicker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donk. Dalton catches Kicker right on the button with a cross.
Dalton works the jab nicely.
Kicker misses with a straight right.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicker connects with a nice looking jab.
Kicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton slips a jab from Kicker.
Dalton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kicker tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalton clobbers Kicker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Kicker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kicker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalton tests Kicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Kicker avoids the head kick by Dalton.
A big left from Kicker misses.
Dalton throws a head kick that half lands.
Kicker throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
Dalton is looking to land body kicks.
Kicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dalton, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Kicker is rocked!
Kicker needs to keep his hands up - Dalton had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Kicker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton drops Kicker with a huge uppercut! Kicker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dalton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton is the new welterweight champion!
James Kicker was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: DFC 13: Hobson Vs Kicker
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Kicker wants to clinch.
Kicker lands with a shot to the body.
Kicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Kicker keeps it at a distance.
Kicker with the counter takedown but Hobson avoids it easily.
Hobson slips under a jab from Kicker.
Hobson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hobson throws a hook to the side of Kicker's head but Kicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hobson lands a jab to the head.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson tries to bum rush Kicker with a series of wild strikes but Kicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Kicker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker ducks under a wild hook from Hobson.
Kicker moves out of range as Hobson strikes.
Kicker lands an overhand right.
Hobson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
Kicker gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kicker's efforts to push away.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker has Hobson pushed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Kicker's head.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Kicker has Hobson pressed against the cage.
Kicker lands a body shot.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Kicker is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hobson.
Hobson is breathing heavily.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Kicker is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kicker fails to land. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hobson on the inside. #BC2#
Kicker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Kicker is looking to clinch.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicker manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kicker gets a clinch.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kicker.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Kicker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kicker throws a right and a left that Hobson avoids nicely.
Kicker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hobson checks it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hobson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kicker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hobson scrambles back to his feet.
Hobson tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Kicker tries to clinch but Hobson moves out of range.
Kicker misses with a two punch combination.
Kicker misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Kicker.
Kicker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands an overhand right.
Hobson lands an overhand right.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicker manages to avoid it.
James Kicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicker.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker with a hook.
Hobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kicker scores with a shot to the body.
Hobson tries to clinch there but Kicker circles away.
Hobson swings for the body but Kicker moves out of range.
Hobson connects with a right hand. Kicker shakes it off.
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kicker keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Kicker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've been informed that Kicker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Kicker circles away and keeps his distance.
Kicker tries to clinch up.
A big right from Kicker misses.
Kicker throws a right hand that Hobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hobson also avoids with ease.#T2#
Hobson moves away from the strike by Kicker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hobson connects with a body shot.
Hobson scores with a hook.
Kicker slips under a jab.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
Hobson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicker manages to circle out of the way.
Hobson works the jab nicely.
Kicker takes a swing at Hobson's ribcage but misses.
Hobson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hobson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicker, pushing him back against the cage.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson cracks Kicker with a nice body shot.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
Hobson is working Kicker over against the cage.
Kicker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicker lands with a left to the head.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
James Kicker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker lands an uppercut.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
Kicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobson, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Kicker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hobson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicker catches Hobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Hobson tries to keep at a distance but Kicker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Kicker stalling against the cage. #T1#
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kicker prevents it.
Hobson pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kicker has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kicker is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kicker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Kicker misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicker controls his hands.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson is trying to pull guard but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson. #T3#
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kicker - that landed with a thud.
Kicker pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobson walks into a stiff left hand from Kicker.
Hobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicker.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Kicker clinches up against the cage.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage. #T4#
Kicker lands a right hand.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kicker presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hobsons head.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson throws a hook but Kicker avoids it easily.
Kicker scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Kicker closes the distance and pushes Hobson back into the cage.
Kicker is pushing Hobson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands an uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Kicker is pushing Hobson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicker.
Kicker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kicker.
A short right from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson tries for a takedown but Kicker manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Kicker.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Kicker.
A nice left hand lands by Kicker.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kicker.
Hobson tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kicker breaks from the clinch.
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Kicker. That snapped Hobson's head back.
Kicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicker connects with a body shot.#CL#
Hobson clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kicker.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kicker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kicker scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a left to the head.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hobson.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
Kicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kicker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kicker.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kicker as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicker lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Hobson is rocked!
Kicker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kicker pushes Hobson against the cage. Kicker is working some dirty boxing. Kicker pushes off with a quick right hook! Hobson goes down! Hobson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kicker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!
James Kicker is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, James Kicker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Kicker jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Kicker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Kicker clinches up against the cage.
Kicker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Bishop.
Kicker stops a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Kicker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kicker prevents it.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kicker to keep the fight standing.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Kicker pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bishop looks winded!
Kicker pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Kicker.
Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Kicker.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicker is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop letting Kicker take a breather here.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker. #T2#
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Kicker.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kicker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kicker.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #ROC#
Bishop is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Kicker.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicker finish him?
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker'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.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
A right hand to the body from Kicker.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Kicker is working Bishop over against the cage.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
Kicker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kicker after a bit of a struggle.
Kicker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker lands a body punch.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Are you kidding me?! Kicker ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bishop clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Kicker!
During a confident post fight interview, James Kicker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bravado 18: Berget v Jones
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Kicker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kicker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kicker avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kicker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Kicker's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kicker is looking for a takedown.
Kicker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kicker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
Eric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
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!
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Kicker avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Jackson is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Kicker moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicker.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicker.
Kicker scores with a hook.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kicker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.#T4##CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Kicker up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Kicker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
Kicker has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Kicker's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kicker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kicker avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Jackson presses Kicker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicker circles away.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicker misses with a straight left.
Jackson blocks a jab.#CL#
Jackson forces Kicker back against the cage and clinches.
Kicker tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kicker avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kicker blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Eric Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Kicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kicker misses with an uppercut.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicker's hands.
Eric Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicker pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kicker ducked under it nicely.
Kicker staying out of range there.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicker moves away.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kicker moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Kicker misses its intended target.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicker swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Kicker misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicker can do to turn this around?
Kicker tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kicker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jackson. #BC2#
Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kicker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kicker should have avoided that one.
Kicker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Kicker misses with an uppercut.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicker lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kicker's head.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kicker. That did some damage!
Kicker takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicker. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kicker has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Kicker steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eric Jackson has been cut.#CL2#
Kicker gets a clinch.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Kicker breaks the clinch.
Kicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Kicker is stalking Jackson. Jackson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kicker, and it's lights out! Jackson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Kicker!
A very excited looking James Kicker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bravado 13: Moors vs Kopp
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Lovelair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicker throws a body punch but Lovelair moves out of range. #CL#
Lovelair clinches up with Kicker and pushes him back against the cage.
Kicker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lovelair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lovelair after a bit of a struggle.
Lovelair swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Kicker avoids the damage to the body.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lovelair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chris Lovelair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Lovelair.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kicker.
Lovelair tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker is trying to drag Lovelair to the mat but Lovelair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Lovelair misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lovelair is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lovelair gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
Lovelair working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kicker breaks from the clinch.
Lovelair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovelair.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicker jabs Lovelair to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lovelair works over Kicker's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Lovelair. Those never looked like landing.
Kicker's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kicker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovelair was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicker.
Lovelair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicker blocks the body kick.
Kicker blocks a head kick by Lovelair.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicker lands with a right hand.
Kicker digs a good body shot into Lovelair's ribs.
Kicker misses with a two punch combination.
Lovelair misses with a low kick.
Lovelair misses with a wild body shot.
Kicker scores with a one two! Lovelair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicker cracks Lovelair with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Lovelair misses.
A head kick misses from Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with a head kick.
Kicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kicker throws a series of strikes that have Lovelair backpedaling.
Kicker digs a good hook to Lovelair's body. #T3#
Kicker jabs Lovelair to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lovelair is breathing heavily.
Kicker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lovelair.
Lovelair swings for the body but Kicker moves out of range.
Kicker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lovelair.
Kicker scores with a jab. Lovelair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kicker dips to his left and cracks Lovelair with an uppercut!
Kicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovelair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovelair looks to land a right hand but Kicker moved out of range.
Lovelair throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lovelair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicker.
A punch lands to the side of Lovelair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lovelair lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker stuns Lovelair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kicker throws a nice looking combination but Lovelair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kicker.
Lovelair misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Kicker.
Lovelair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kicker throws an overhand right that lands on Lovelair's shoulder, as Lovelair tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lovelair. Those never looked like landing.
Lovelair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicker throws out the jab.
Lovelair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lovelair looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicker is just out of range.
Kicker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lovelair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lovelair.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lovelair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kicker misses with a hook.
Kicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lovelair momentarily.
Lovelair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lovelair shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Kicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Kicker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovelair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lovelair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovelair circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Kicker. Beautiful body shot.
Kicker throws a right and a left that Lovelair avoids nicely.
Kicker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kicker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovelair blocks a jab.#T1#
Kicker misses with a series of wild punches.
Kicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to clinch there but Kicker circles away. #CL#
Lovelair clinches up with Kicker and pushes him back against the cage.
Lovelair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kicker.
Lovelair gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Kicker lands a left hand.
Lovelair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lovelair misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Lovelair blocks a jab.
Kicker throws an off balance right hand
and Lovelair counters with a nice body shot.
Lovelair misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lovelair lands a leg kick that knocks Kicker off balance momentarily.
A big right from Kicker misses.
Chris Lovelair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovelair scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair misses with a few strikes there.
Kicker throws a counter combo.
Kicker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lovelair back to the cage. Kicker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lovelair misses with a low kick.
Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovelair manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kicker blocks the low kick.
Kicker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicker scores with a nice right hand.
Lovelair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lovelair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kicker jabs Lovelair to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicker. Lovelair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body. Lovelair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Kicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with a low kick as Kicker jumps back.
A nice side step and Kicker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kicker connects with a looping right hand.
Kicker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kicker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kicker does it's job there.
Kicker misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovelair tries to land a front kick but Kicker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kicker misses with the combination.
Kicker misses with a straight right.
Lovelair slips a straight right by Kicker.
Lovelair cracks the inside of Kicker's front leg.
Lovelair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicker.#T4#
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Kicker connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lovelair tries to clinch there but Kicker circles away.
Kicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lovelair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Lovelair.
Kicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lovelair momentarily.
A jab from Lovelair does it's job there.
Kicker misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Kicker does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicker stuns Lovelair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovelair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicker throws a jab when Lovelair was well out of range.
Lovelair throws a big counter combination but Kicker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James Kicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lovelair tries to move into range but Kicker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lovelair shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kicker eats them both and turns towards Lovelair to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lovelair is looking to clinch but Kicker is avoiding it.
Kicker misses the jab.
Lovelair is looking for a counter combo.
Lovelair lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovelair.
Kicker slips under a jab.
Lovelair swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kicker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kicker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovelair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicker.
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Lovelair moves away and avoids it.
Lovelair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kicker is able to avoid easily.
Kicker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kicker.#ROC2#
Lovelair is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicker lands a right hook to the body.
Kicker cracks Lovelair with a good jab.
Oh Lovelair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kicker drops Lovelair with a big left hand! Lovelair is injured, injured bad! Kicker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!
A victorious James Kicker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bravado 8: Pandaa vs Kincaid
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Kicker throws a big shot that misses.
Kicker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Kicker misses.
Kicker throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krustofski staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Krustofski - just one landing.
Kicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krustofski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicker.
Kicker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krustofski dodges the punch combination from Kicker.
Kicker swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
Kicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Krustofski lands a left and a right that send Kicker crashing to the mat, dazed. Krustofski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kicker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Kicker has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krustofski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Kicker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krustofski lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kicker head around and knocks him out cold! Krustofski hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyman Krustofski!
A very excited looking Hyman Krustofski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, James Kicker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: Bravado 4: Gracie v Krustofski
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Pacquiao tries to clinch up.
Kicker throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicker works the jab nicely.#CL#
Pacquiao rushes Kicker and presses him up against the cage.
Kicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Pacquiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao is leaning against Kicker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pacquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Kicker can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Pacquiao working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker.
Pacquiao looking to stall.
Kicker blocking some punches. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Pacquiao as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Pacquiao.
Kicker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
Good body shot from Pacquiao.
Kicker can't get the takedown.
Pacquiao is looking to control Kicker's arms but Kicker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pacquiao has his back to the cage.
Pacquiao misses with the head strike.
Pacquiao is working Kicker over against the cage.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pacquiao.
Kicker lands a left hand. #T2#
A short uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao lands with a short shot to the head.
Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Pacquiao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pacquiao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Pacquiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicker controls his hands.
Pacquiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacquiao gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
Kicker wants a takedown.
Pacquiao doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker tries to work over Pacquiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquiao stalling in the clinch.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kicker has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Kicker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pacquiao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kicker's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kicker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pacquiao takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker wants a takedown.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicker controls his hands.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Pacquiao trying to control the position but instead, Kicker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pacquiao into the cage.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacquiao blocks a body shot from Kicker.
The referee calls for Pacquiao to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pacquiao taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kicker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kicker's head.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicker slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Kicker lands a jab to the nose.
Kicker looks to land a left hand but Pacquiao moved out of range nicely.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Kicker keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacquiao closes the distance but Kicker moves to the side
and Kicker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker throws a hook but Pacquiao blocks it.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Kicker is avoiding it.
Kicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.#T1#
Kicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Kicker throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kicker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kicker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pacquiao. Pacquiao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James Kicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kicker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao slips under a jab.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicker.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Kicker circles away.
Kicker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Pacquiao takes the fight into the clinch.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Pacquiao. #T2#
Kicker looking for a takedown.
Pacquiao blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Pacquiao presses Kicker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacquiao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacquiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Pacquiao as the two fighters clinch.
Pacquiao tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kicker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kicker.
Manny Pacquiao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kicker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Pacquiao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow.
Pacquiao lands with a light punch inside.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Pacquiao has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to stall.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker wants a takedown but no success here.
Pacquiao is looking to control Kicker's arms but Kicker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pacquiao has his back to the cage.
Kicker throws a head punch that misses.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Pacquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacquiao misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
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#
Kicker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pacquiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicker can do to turn this around?
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Kicker.
Pacquiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicker manages to circle out of the way.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Kicker throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kicker.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kicker tries to keep at a distance but Pacquiao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pacquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kicker wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Pacquiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Pacquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacquiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pacquiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker blocks an elbow strike from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Kicker lands a left hand.
Kicker tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Pacquiao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Kicker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacquiao misses with the head strike.
Kicker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacquiao pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Pacquiao pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Pacquiao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kicker uses from the top position.
Kicker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pacquiao is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
James Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao looking to control but Kicker passes into half guard.
Kicker wants to get back to his feet.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao trying to control here.
Pacquiao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Kicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kicker wants to stand but Pacquiao has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pacquiao wants to control but Kicker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Kicker circles away.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicker circles away.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicker misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Kicker looks to land a left hand but Pacquiao moved out of range nicely.
Kicker loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Kicker takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
James Kicker spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Zippo tests Kicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Kicker.#CUT#
It looks like Pippo Zippo has been cut.
Zippo connects with a body shot that sends Kicker's belly button to the back.
Zippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicker is just out of range.
Kicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zippo avoids the body shot from Kicker.
Kicker throws a lazy right hand but Zippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kicker throws a big shot that misses.
Zippo throws out a powerful jab.
Kicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicker backing away here, and Zippo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kicker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zippo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zippo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kicker is able to avoid easily.
Kicker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zippo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kicker misses its intended target.
Kicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Zippo.
Zippo throws out a counter right but Kicker avoids it with no problem.
Kicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Zippo is just out of range.
Zippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zippo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicker.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kicker.
Kicker misses with an uppercut.
Kicker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zippo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kicker scrambles back to his feet.
Kicker throws an off balance right hand
and Zippo counters with a nice body shot.
Zippo cracks Kicker with a good jab.
Nice shot by Zippo.
Kicker throws an off balance right hand
and Zippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zippo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Kicker misses
and Zippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zippo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Zippo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kicker.
Kicker throws a good cross that connects.
Kicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kicker tries to move into range but Zippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zippo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kicker on the side of the head.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A low kick from Zippo misses
and Kicker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicker misses with a combination
and Zippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zippo throws a shot from downtown. Kicker moves away and avoids it.
Zippo misses with a straight left.
Zippo looks to throw the jab but Kicker is out of range.
Zippo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicker.
Good exchange - Zippo coming out on top.
Zippo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Zippo.
Zippo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zippo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kicker blocks a jab.
Kicker misses with a double jab
and Zippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Kicker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kicker lands a head shot.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Zippo.
It seemed like Zippo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kicker throws out a loose jab but Zippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zippo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zippo slips a jab from Kicker.
Decent striking displayed by Zippo there.
Kicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zippo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicker.
Zippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zippo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Kicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicker throws a hook but Zippo avoids it easily.
Zippo avoids the body shot from Kicker.
A nice side step and Zippo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kicker throws a body punch but Zippo moves out of range.
Kicker misses with an uppercut. Zippo saw that one coming.
And Zippo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zippo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zippo scores with a nice right hand.
Kicker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
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!
Zippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zippo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kicker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kicker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicker misses with a shot to the body
and Zippo counters with a straight right hand.
Zippo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kicker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kicker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicker stuffs the takedown.
Kicker is looking to counter punch.
Kicker throws a jab when Zippo was well out of range.
Zippo missing with a left hand there. Kicker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zippo lands a right hook to the body.
Zippo throws a good cross that connects.
Kicker defending well as Zippo loads up on a big left hand.
Kicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicker throws a right hand that misses
letting Zippo counter with a right hand.
Zippo throws an overhand right that lands on Kicker's shoulder, as Kicker tries to avoid the shot.
Kicker misses with a right hand
and Zippo counters with a left to the body.
Zippo slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pippo Zippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pippo Zippo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zippo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zippo counters with a left to the body.
Kicker throws a body punch but Zippo moves out of range.
Kicker slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Zippo. Beautiful body shot.
Pippo Zippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kicker looks to throw the jab but Zippo is out of range.
Kicker throws a looping overhand right but Zippo ducks down to avoid it.
Zippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicker.
Zippo misses with a jab to the body
and Kicker counters with a two punch combo.
Zippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicker throws a poor cross that misses
and Zippo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zippo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zippo throws a right hand that misses
and Kicker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kicker swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zippo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kicker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
Zippo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zippo moves away.
Zippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kicker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zippo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicker.
Kicker takes a swing at Zippo's ribcage but misses.
Zippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zippo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Kicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicker misses with a body punch
and Zippo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Zippo moves away and avoids it.
Zippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zippo.
Zippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zippo misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Zippo moves away from the strike by Kicker.
Good standup being displayed there by Zippo as he connects with a hook.
Kicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kicker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zippo throws out the jab.
Kicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zippo moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Zippo misses.
Zippo swinging wildly here.
Kicker throws a big shot that misses.
Kicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicker moves away.
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Zippo moves away and avoids it.
Kicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zippo counters with a three punch combo that has Kicker backing up. Kicker nods at Zippo to acknowledge the strikes.
Zippo lands with an overhand left.
Kicker tries to bum rush Zippo with a series of wild strikes but Zippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Zippo moves away and avoids it.
Zippo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicker.
Kicker takes a swing at Zippo's ribcage but misses.
Kicker misses with a right hand
enabling Zippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Zippo ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Zippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zippo.
Zippo takes a swing at Kicker's ribcage but misses.
Zippo throws a shot from downtown. Kicker moves away and avoids it.
Zippo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicker.
Kicker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zippo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kicker thinking.
Kicker misses with a body punch
letting Zippo counter with a right hand.
Zippo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zippo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zippo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zippo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kicker misses its target.
Zippo lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Zippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zippo ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Zippo throws the left hand but Kicker avoids the punch easily.
Kicker misses with a double jab.
Kicker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Zippo.
Zippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kicker just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Zippo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zippo cracks Kicker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zippo slips a jab and a cross from Kicker.
Zippo unleashes a big counter combination but Kicker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zippo throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Zippo misses its intended target.
Zippo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicker.
Zippo thuds a left hand into Kicker's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pippo Zippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pippo Zippo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Zippo.
Zippo lands a jab to Kicker's midsection.
Zippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zippo.
Kicker throws a right hand that misses
and Zippo counters with a two punch combo.
Kicker avoids the body shot from Zippo.
Zippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zippo.
Kicker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kicker looks to land a right hand but Zippo moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Zippo moves away and avoids it.
Zippo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kicker swings widly with a right hand
and Zippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kicker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zippo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicker misses with a hook to the body
and Zippo counters with a two punch combo.
Zippo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kicker counter with a right hand.
Kicker throws a hook to the side of Zippo's head but Zippo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zippo slips a jab from Kicker.#T1#
Kicker ducks right into an uppercut from Zippo.
Zippo moves out of range as Kicker strikes.
Zippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Zippo.
Zippo throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Kicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zippo.
Zippo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicker.
Kicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zippo manages to avoid it.
Zippo throws out a powerful jab.
Kicker takes one on the button.
Zippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zippo.
Kicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Zippo is just out of range.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Kicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicker loads up on a big right hand but Zippo slips the punch.
Kicker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zippo in his tracks.
Zippo slips a straight right by Kicker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zippo! But no joy.
Zippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kicker throws a sloppy body shot
and Zippo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kicker looks to land a right hand but Zippo moved out of range.
Zippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicker.
Kicker misses with a hook.
Zippo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab lands there for Kicker.
Kicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Zippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zippo.
Zippo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Kicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zippo misses with a body shot.
James Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zippo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicker.
It seemed like Zippo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kicker lands a head shot.
Kicker misses with a double jab.
Zippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicker manages to avoid it.
Kicker throws a jab when Zippo was well out of range.
Kicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zippo manages to avoid it.
Zippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zippo.
A cross from Kicker lands.
Kicker misses with an uppercut. Zippo saw that one coming.
Kicker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Zippo.
Kicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicker misses with an uppercut
and Zippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Zippo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Zippo finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicker misses with a body punch
enabling Zippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicker swings for the body but Zippo moves out of range.
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zippo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicker.
Zippo cracks Kicker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zippo misses with an uppercut. Kicker saw that one coming.
Kicker misses with a right hand
and Zippo counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kicker.
Pippo Zippo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zippo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zippo duly obliges.
Nice jab there from Zippo.
Kicker throws a right hand that misses
and Zippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pippo Zippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zippo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Pippo Zippo!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Pippo Zippo!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Pippo Zippo!

Pippo Zippo wins by unanimous decision!
James Kicker was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

Event: ROTR:tbd11
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Kicker misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Ritari counters by moving into the clinch.
Kicker scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kicker has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
Ritari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritari landing knees to the body.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritari tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Ritari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ritari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kicker is breathing heavily.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Kicker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Kicker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritari obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritari lands an elbow that stopped Kicker in his tracks for a moment.
Ritari lands a knee to the body.
Kicker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kicker backwards. #T1#
Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kicker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ritari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ritari crunches a lovely knee into Kicker's ribcage.
Ritari landing knees to the body.
Ritari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ritari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kicker's defenses.
Ritari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritari lands an elbow that stopped Kicker in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ritari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritari is leaning against Kicker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ritari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Kicker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ritari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritari crunches a lovely knee into Kicker's ribcage.
Ritari with a knee to the head. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ritari.
Kicker takes an elbow to the temple.
Ritari tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Ritari controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ritari.
Kicker takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like James Kicker has been cut.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kicker avoids it.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritari's elbow.
Kicker avoids a wild elbow strike from Ritari.
Stalling in the clinch from Ritari.
Ritari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Ritari controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kicker tries to work over Ritari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritari.#T3#
Kicker avoids a wild elbow strike from Ritari.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kicker.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Kicker avoids the damage to the body.
Kicker dodges an elbow strike from Ritari.
Ritari prevents a body shot from Kicker.
Ritari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kicker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ritari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ritari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritari lands an elbow that stopped Kicker in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kicker gets through Ritari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Ritari prevents a body shot from Kicker.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Kicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kicker's defenses.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kicker.
Ritari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ritari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ritari lands a hook that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker presses Ritari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritari with a knee to the head.
Kicker misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker.
Kicker avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teiden Ritari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Kicker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ritari is looking to clinch but Kicker is avoiding it.
Kicker throws a hook but Ritari avoids it easily.
Kicker misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Ritari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritari controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Ritari.
Kicker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Ritari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritari working Kicker over with knees to the body.
Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ritari.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritari obliges.
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!
Ritari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ritari lands a right hand. #T1#
Ritari scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritari lands an elbow inside.
Ritari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kicker is keeping busy.
Ritari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kicker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ritari.
Ritari prevents a body shot from Kicker.
Ritari working Kicker over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ritari. #ROC2#
Kicker is rocked!
Ritari lands an elbow inside that Kicker shrugs off.
Oh Kicker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kicker wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ritari.
Kicker takes an elbow to the temple.
Teiden Ritari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ritari lands a big knee to the head and Kicker goes down! Ritari pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teiden Ritari! Teiden Ritari retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Teiden Ritari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ROTR:sat
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Kicker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ritari tries to clinch but Kicker moves out of range.
Kicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ritari with a body shot.
Ritari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kicker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Kicker.
Ritari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Ritari lands a big head kick that sends Kicker tumbling to the mat! Ritari takes a step backwards and waves Kicker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kicker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Kicker has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Kicker misses.
Ritari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kicker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritari finish him?
Kicker moves out of range of the body kick from Ritari.
Kicker misses the jab.
Kicker seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Kicker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicker.
Ritari blocking some punches.
Kicker avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Ritari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Kicker as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kicker misses with the head strike.
Ritari scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritari.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kicker is defending well for now.
A short right from Kicker.
Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker cracks Ritari with a nice body shot.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Kicker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kicker.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Kicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicker leaning against his opponent.
Kicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritari uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritari tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritari swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicker slows down the pace here.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Kicker blocks an elbow strike.
Kicker dodges an elbow strike from Ritari.
Ritari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ritari landing knees to the body.
Kicker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritari up against the cage.#T3#
Ritari scores a nice knee to the body.
Kicker looks winded!
Kicker working aggressively here.
Kicker tries to stall but Ritari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ritari lands a good knee to the midsection. Kicker won't want to take too many of those.
Kicker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kicker is looking to control Ritari's arms but Ritari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kicker has his back to the cage.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kicker avoids it.
Kicker is trying to maintain a safe position but Ritari gets an underhook and turns Kicker into the cage.
Ritari throws an elbow that misses.
Ritari works on Kicker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ritari lands an elbow just above Kicker 's eye.
Ritari lands a damaging elbow.
Kicker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ritari lands an elbow inside.
Kicker takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kicker's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Kicker fails to land. #T4#
Ritari landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritari.
Ritari lands an uppercut.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head.
Ritari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
Kicker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Ritari.
Ritari landing knees to the body.
Ritari lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritari lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritari.
Ritari lands a hook that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teiden Ritari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Kicker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kicker moves forwards but Ritari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ritari throws a wild body kick that Kicker sees coming a mile off.
Ritari scores with a shot to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ritari! Kicker is out on his feet! Ritari rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kicker is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kicker is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teiden Ritari!
Teiden Ritari retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Teiden Ritari thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Rumble On The Rock:TBA 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Kicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wakosky.
Kicker lands with an uppercut that bounces Wakosky off the cage and back into range.
Wakosky goes for a double leg but Kicker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kicker continues to drive forward.
Bob Wakosky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wakosky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kicker defends it nicely.
Kicker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wakosky misses with the combination.
Wakosky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wakosky at a distance.
Kicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wakosky momentarily.
Wakosky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wakosky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wakosky's head.#T1#
Wakosky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicker.
Wakosky unleashes a big counter combination but Kicker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kicker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wakosky fails to land.
Wakosky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kicker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kicker pushes Wakosky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kicker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kicker stalling.
Kicker keeps control of Wakosky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kicker lands a left hand.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wakosky's elbow.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker stalling against the cage.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wakosky tries to break the clinch but Kicker is controlling the position.
Wakosky tries to break the clinch but Kicker is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Kicker.
Wakosky is leaning against Kicker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kicker cracks Wakosky with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wakosky.
Kicker scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker stalling.
Kicker keeps control of Wakosky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wakosky taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kicker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Wakosky tries to break free but Kicker pushes him back against the cage.
Kicker avoiding damage.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
Wakosky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kicker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wakosky can turn it around.
Kicker just leaning against Wakosky, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Wakosky.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Wakosky can't break the clinch.
Kicker throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Kicker.
Kicker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wakosky struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicker controls his hands.
Wakosky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kicker after a bit of a struggle.
James Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Wakosky.
Wakosky is trying to pull guard but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Wakosky tries to pull guard but Kicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Wakosky drops back down to his feet.
Wakosky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wakosky.
Wakosky is trying to maintain a safe position but Kicker gets an underhook and turns Wakosky into the cage.
Kicker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wakoskys head.
Kicker lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Wakosky has been cut.
Kicker stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kicker pushes Wakosky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wakosky can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wakosky looks winded!
Kicker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wakosky takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakosky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wakosky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kicker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wakosky working aggressively here.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Wakosky's ribcage. Wakosky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kicker lands an uppercut.
Kicker presses Wakosky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wakosky throws a head punch that misses.
Kicker digs a right hand into Wakosky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakosky's gas tank.
Kicker lands an uppercut.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kicker. #ROC#
Wakosky is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
Wakosky is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicker finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kicker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wakosky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Wakosky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kicker throws a body punch but Wakosky moves out of range.
Wakosky seems to have recovered his senses.
Wakosky misses with a wild combination.
Wakosky looks to land a combination but Kicker avoids it well.
Kicker works Wakosky's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Kicker closes the distance and pushes Wakosky back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Kicker.
Wakosky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker lands a nice uppercut.
Wakosky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wakosky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wakosky can do to turn this around?
Wakosky trying to stall but Kicker improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker just leaning against Wakosky, taking a breather.
Kicker tries to work over Wakosky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wakosky tries to pull guard but Kicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Wakosky drops back down to his feet.
Wakosky is breathing heavily.
Come on Kicker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wakosky wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wakosky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kicker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wakosky tries to break free but Kicker pushes him back against the cage.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wakosky.
Wakosky misses with the head strike.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wakosky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kicker.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Wakosky.
Kicker pushes Wakosky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker pushes Wakosky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James Kicker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kicker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
Wakosky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wakosky is trying to break the clinch but Kicker has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Kicker is pushing Wakosky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker pushes Wakosky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kicker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Kicker.
Kicker'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.
Kicker gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Kicker on the inside.
Wakosky takes a shot to the head.
Wakosky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wakosky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wakosky working aggressively here.
Wakosky tries to stall but Kicker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kicker is leaning against Wakosky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
Kicker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wakosky with a big uppercut! Wakosky tries to clinch up but Kicker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wakosky to the mat! Wakosky covers up and Kicker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Kicker!

Event: ROTR: Halla VS Emelianenko
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Kicker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kicker misses with a hook. Flame ducked under it nicely.
Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flame manages to avoid it.
Flame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flame throws a fast counter high kick but Kicker manages to duck under it in time.
Flame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kicker circles away quickly and effectively.
Kicker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Flame lands a left and a right that send Kicker crashing to the mat, dazed. Flame thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like James Kicker has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kicker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kicker lunges at Flame with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flame's hand.
Flame blocks a jab.
Kicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kicker has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Flame can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
A short right from Kicker on the inside.
Kicker effectively controlling the action here.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Flame lands with a right to the head.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kicker.
Kicker slowing the pace effectively.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicker scores with a shot to the side of Flame's head.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flame tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flame looking to slow down the pace here.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Kicker as the two fighters clinch.
Flame looks winded!
Kicker effectively controlling the action here.
Kicker lands with a light punch inside.
Flame tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kicker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Kicker. #ROC#
Flame is rocked!
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Flame's ribcage. Flame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flame is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicker finish him?
Kicker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Flame seems to have recovered his senses.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flame throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kicker on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flame.
Flame throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kicker. #T3##BC2#
Flame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Kicker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Flame gets tackled into the cage by Kicker. Kicker maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Kicker.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
A short uppercut from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kicker lands an uppercut.
Kicker leaning against his opponent.
Kicker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kicker lands an uppercut.
Flame throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kicker avoiding damage as Flame throws knees to the body.
Kicker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Flame to his knees! Kicker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!

Event: ROTR 3
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Kicker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor is trying to drag Kicker to the mat but Kicker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #BC#
Kicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor goes for a double leg but Kicker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kicker continues to drive forward.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicker's waist but Kicker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
James Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kravmaga McGregor.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kicker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Kicker breaks the clinch.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicker lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kicker counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Kravmaga McGregor has been cut.
McGregor looks winded!
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kicker cracks McGregor with a good jab.
Kicker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kicker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Kicker cracks McGregor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGregor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kicker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGregor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!

Event: ROTR 2: Trouble in Paradise
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1#
Kicker fails to land with a series of punches.
Credible moves away from the strike by Kicker.
Credible tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Credible is looking to clinch.
Kicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Kicker misses.
Kicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Credible.
Kicker loads up on a big right hand but Credible slips the punch.#CL#
Credible rushes Kicker and presses him up against the cage.
Credible tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Credible tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Credible tries to clinch but Kicker moves out of range.
Credible tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Credible slips a jab from Kicker.
Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Credible manages to avoid it.
Credible wants to clinch.#T1#
Kicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Credible was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicker.
Credible has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Kicker throws the left hand but Credible avoids the punch easily.
Kicker looks to throw the jab but Credible is out of range.
Kicker missing with a left hand there. Credible was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Credible fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicker swings for the body but Credible moves out of range. #CL#
Credible rushes Kicker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Credible's elbow.
Credible with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
Kicker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kicker blocks the elbow strike.
Kicker pushes Credible back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Credible tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Credible with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kicker can't break the clinch.
Kicker lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Credible misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Credible.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Credible with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Credible uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicker.
Credible tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kicker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Credible tries to clinch up but Kicker circles away and keeps his distance.
Credible tries to clinch but Kicker moves out of range.
Kicker throws out a counter right but Credible avoids it with no problem.
Kicker throws an overhand right that lands on Credible's shoulder, as Credible tries to avoid the shot.
Credible seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kicker misses with a straight right.
Credible tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Credible wants to clinch
and Kicker counters with a two punch combo.
Kicker missing with a left hand there. Credible was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Credible is looking to clinch but Kicker is avoiding it. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kicker has knocked Credible down with a huge combo! Kicker steps away and waves a wobbly Credible back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Credible is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Kicker. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Credible is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Credible tries to clinch up but Kicker circles away and keeps his distance.
Credible doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicker circles away.
Credible tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicker drops Credible with a naaaaasty hook - Credible is in real trouble here! Kicker dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!

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