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Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock lands with a nice combination. Goldberg backs away looking to recover.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Goldberg.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brock pinned against the cage. Brock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Goldberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg.
Goldberg moves in looking to clinch but Brock pushes him off.
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brock is fending him off so far but Goldberg persists. Nope, Brock circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goldberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldberg shoots in but Brock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.
Goldberg checks a low kick from Brock.
Brock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goldberg.#T1#
Goldberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brock staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Brock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Goldberg is rocked!
BAM! Brock delivers a spinning backfist that drops Goldberg like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Art Brock!
An out of breath Art Brock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ICS 55     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Brock. That snapped Goldberg's head back.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brock misses with a double jab.
Brock scores with a jab to the head.
Goldberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock cracks a nice hook into Goldberg's ribs.
Brock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Goldberg.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brock with a nice cross.
Goldberg slips under a jab from Brock.#T1#
Brock throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg feints a jab promting Brock to slip. Goldberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brock misses with a double jab.
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
As Goldberg backs away, Brock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Brock connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldberg throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Goldberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goldberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
Brock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldberg's sensitive parts. #T2#
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick.
Goldberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
Brock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goldberg wants to land a leg kick but Brock is out of range.
Brock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goldberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brock's sensitive parts.
Goldberg clobbers Brock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brock misses with a low kick as Goldberg jumps back.#T3#
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Brock throws a nice head kick!
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Brock avoids them all with ease.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brock throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldberg counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldberg checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldberg throws a big counter head kick but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Nice body kick from Goldberg.
Brock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brock is breathing heavily.
A jab from Goldberg misses. #T4#
Brock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldberg takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Brock moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brock as the two fighters clinch.
Goldberg tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Brock lands with a right to the head.
Goldberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brock misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Brock wants to break free but Goldberg has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Brock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brock with a jab.
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Brock moves into the clinch.
Brock stalling.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldberg avoids the damage to the body.
Brock misses with a knee to the head.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Brock trying to stall but Goldberg improves his position.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.
Brock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goldberg trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Bill Goldberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock tries to clinch but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg sizes up Brock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brock throws the kick towards the body but Goldberg avoids it.
Good leg kick by Brock.
Brock takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Goldberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldberg scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brock.
Goldberg misses with a jab to the body
and Brock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Goldberg. Those never looked like landing.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Goldberg throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
And Brock counters with a quick kick to the body but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg lands a jab to the nose.
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldberg lands with a straight right. Brock didn't see that one coming.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldberg throws a big shot that misses.
Brock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
The fighters circling - Goldberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
Brock misses with an uppercut.
Goldberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brock tries to land a front kick but Goldberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Goldberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brock connects with an inside leg kick.
Brock takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Brock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Brock.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Brock avoids them all with ease.
Goldberg throws a wild body kick that Brock sees coming a mile off.#T4#
A nice combination there by Brock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Goldberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brock checks it well.
Brock is looking to counter punch.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goldberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goldberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Goldberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goldberg throws a lazy body kick
and Brock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whack! Brock lands a heavy head kick that drops Goldberg. The ref tackles Brock to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Goldberg was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Art Brock!
Our winner, Art Brock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICS 33     
Date:   May 24, 2020
#R1#
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Built throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Built.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Built takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brock walks into a stiff left hand from Built.#CL2#
Built rushes Brock and presses him up against the cage.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Brock breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Built moves into the clinch.
Built digs a right hand into Brock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brock's gas tank.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brock lands a body shot. #T1#
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Brock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brock is pushing Built up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Brock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brock throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Built connects with a jab.
Built with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brock to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Built closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Built cracks Brock with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Brock misses.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Built slips under a jab.
Built tries to counter with a clinch but Brock shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Brock connects with a looping right hand.
Built turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a head kick but Built moves out of range. #CL2#
Built fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brock, pushing him back against the cage.
Brock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Good body shot from Built.
A body shot lands from Built.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock blocks a body shot from Built.
Brock being controlled against the cage.
Brock working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Built lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Built. #BC2#
Built breaks from the clinch.
Brock throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock avoids the body shot from Built.
Built throws a leg kick but Brock moved away.
Brock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Brock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock tries to land a leg kick but Built saw it coming and moves away.
Built connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock blocks a head kick by Built.
Nice jab there from Built.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Built is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Built throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Built lands the left hand.
Brock throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.#T4#
Built takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Built lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built checks a leg kick nicely.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built stuns Brock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Brock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Brock connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Built clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Built dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brock lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Built.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock staying out of range there.
Yormomza Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Brock throws a series of strikes that have Built backpedaling.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Built scores with a punch to the head.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock throws a leg kick but Built checks it.
Built tries to clinch but Brock is having none of it.
Brock wants to clinch.
Brock misses with an uppercut.
Brock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brock wants to clinch.#T1#
Built looks for the body kick but Brock saw that one coming.
As Built tries to get set, Brock tries to push him back and clinch up but Built manages to avoid the attempt.
Built takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
Brock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock throws a leg kick
and Built makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brock takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Built lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Built.
Built pushes Brock away with a front kick.
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Built.
Built looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brock avoids the head kick by Built.
Brock avoids the head kick by Built.
That kick from Built tenderised Brock's leg. Brock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brock.
Brock looks for the body kick but Built saw that one coming.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Built misses with a low kick.
Brock avoids the body shot from Built.
Brock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Built cracks Brock with a good jab.
Brock throws a leg kick that misses.
Brock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Built takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Built tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Built.
Brock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Built misses.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Built lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Brock circles away.
Brock misses with a leg kick
and Built counters with a body kick that stops Brock in his tracks momentarily.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brock moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Brock is looking for a counter combo.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Built misses with a body kick.
Brock takes one to the side of the head.
Built scores with a leg kick.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brock with a body shot.
Built lands with a nice body punch.
Built is looking to clinch.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw.
Built clobbers Brock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Built takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Brock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built thuds a left hand into Brock's body.
Built fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Brock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Built.
Built sizes up Brock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected.
Built jabs Brock right on the nose. Brock blinks but takes it well.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Brock keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brock doesn't seem phased though.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built works on Brock's body with a couple of short punches.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock working aggressively here.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Brock wants to get back to striking at distance but Built won't allow it.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yormomza Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brock is trying to push Built away but Built has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Built gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Built misses with a knee strike.
Brock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Built.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Brock.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Brock missing with knees to the body.
Brock blocking some punches. #T2#
Built is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Built misses with some punches.
Built digs a right hand into Brock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brock's gas tank.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Brock pushes off an throws an elbow but Built leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brock lands with a right to the head.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built can't break the clinch.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Brock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brock has Built pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built keeps control of Brock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Built misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Built - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock blocks a leg kick.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Brock as he connects with a hook.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrock.
Built is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Built.
Built checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Built on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Good shot there by Brock.
Built works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yormomza Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Built 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yormomza Built!

Yormomza Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ICS 24     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
Brock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kravac digs a good hook to Brock's body.
Kravac 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.
Brock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brock scores with a spinning back kick!
Kravac misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Kravac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brock doesn't seem phased though.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Kravac moves out of range easily.
Brock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kravac lands a nice hook to Brock's body. Brock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock scores with the left hand. Kravac knows he should have avoided that one.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac blocks a leg kick.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.
Brock lands with a cross. #T1#
Kravac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brock scores with a shot to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock wants to slow Kravac down by chopping away at his legs.
Kravac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kravac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Brock takes one to the side of the head.
Kravac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brock lands a really nice looking cross but Kravac seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brock misses with a low kick.
Kravac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kravac misses with a hook
and Brock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Brock clinches with his opponent.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards. #T2#
Brock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kravac up against the cage.#BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravac checks a leg kick.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.#TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Brock's guard.
Brock controlling the position.
Kravac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brock controls Kravac momentarily but Kravac frees himself.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brock is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Brock gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Kravac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brock at a distance. #T3#
Kravac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brock punishes Kravac's body with a nice straight punch.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Brock counters with a crisp one two that drops Kravac! Brock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kravac to his feet! Kravac is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Kravac is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Oh Kravac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kravac throws the left hand but Brock avoids the punch easily.
Brock connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kravac to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Brock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Brock!
A very excited looking Art Brock 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: ICS 17     
Date:   Mar 22, 2020
#R1##CL#
Halo clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Halo.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brock throws an elbow but misses.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
Brock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Halo tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Brock gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo avoiding damage as Brock throws knees to the body.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Halo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards. #BC2#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range. #T1#
Halo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brock throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Halo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Halo lands a right hand.
Brock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brock can turn it around.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brock throws an elbow but misses.
Halo blocks a body shot from Brock.
Nice body punch from Brock - that landed with a thud.
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brock avoids it.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land. #T2#
Brock lands a shoulder strike.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brock working aggressively here.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Halo pushes Brock up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brock.
Halo lands a knee to the body.
Brock tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Brock throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Brock misses.
Brock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock throws an off balance right hand
letting Halo counter with a right hand.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Brock misses with a double jab
and Halo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brock throws a leg kick
and Halo counters with a solid body kick.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Brock misses
and Halo counters with a left and a right that stings Brock.
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Brock lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brock throws a hook but Halo blocks it.#CL#
Halo gets a clinch.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock pushes Halo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo misses with a knee to the head.
Halo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crown Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halo throws a nice looking combination but Brock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brock throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo tries to counter by clinching up but Brock breaks away and moves out of range.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brock.
Brock moves out of range as Halo throws a body kick.
Halo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Halo tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Halo cracks the inside of Brock's front leg.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock cracks the inside of Halo's front leg. #CL#
Halo darts in and clinches Brock up against the cage.#BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brock tries to score with a low kick but Halo moves his leg out of the way.
Halo misses with a series of wild punches.
Brock misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Halo moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Halo taking a breather.
Halo tries a body shot but Brock blocks it. #T2#
Brock works on Halo's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo landing knees to the body.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock is trying to push Halo away but Halo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Halo pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brock throws an elbow but misses.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brock.
A bit of stalling here from Brock.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Halo lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Brock stalling against the cage.
Halo stalling. #BC2#
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Brock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brock manages to circle out of the way.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brock.
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Brock fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Halo instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brock managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
Halo pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo working Brock over with knees to the body.
Brock is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brock.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Brock is trying to force a seperation but Halo has the dominant position.
Brock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brock misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Crown Halo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Halo tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Brock.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a nice body shot.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Brock misses with a lunging right hand
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo avoids the body shot from Brock.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock misses with a hook
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brock's knee momentarily.
Brock tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Halo lands a front kick.
Brock misses with a low kick as Halo jumps back.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Halo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brock tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
Brock throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.#CL#
Halo has Brock up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo blocks a body shot from Brock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Brock lands an elbow just above Halo 's eye.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Brock avoids the damage to the body.
Crown Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Halo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brock blocks the body kick.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Brock looks to move away, Halo throws a big counter combo but Brock just gets out of the way.
Halo jabs at Brock's body.
Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo swats away the attempt to clinch by Brock.
Halo scores with a one two! Brock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Halo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock lands with a left to the head.
Halo with a knee to the head.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo avoids the elbow strike from Brock, against the cage.
Brock prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo misses with a body punch. #T4#
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Brock tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Halo tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
And Halo counters with a quick kick to the body but Brock blocks it.
Brock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick from Halo lands but Brock takes it in his stride.
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!
Brock swinging wildly here.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brock throws a right hand that misses
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crown Halo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halo, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crown Halo!

An out of breath Crown Halo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ICS 11     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brock.
Brock lands a really nice looking cross but Gray seems unphased.
Brock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gray blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Brock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brock scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Brock manages to avoid it.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
Gray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brock lands with a cross.
Brock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Gray down.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock lands a jab to the head.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brock throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Brock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brock.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3##CL#
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gray tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Brock looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Brock wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Brock backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brock motions for Gray to come forward. Brock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gray avoids the body shot from Brock.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Gray avoids the head kick by Brock. #T4#
Brock tries to score with a low kick but Gray moves his leg out of the way.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brock misses with a low kick as Gray jumps back.
Brock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray checks a leg kick.
Brock lands a lovely overhand right.
Gray throws a lazy uppercut
and Brock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGray.
Gray works the jab nicely.
Brock misses with a straight right. #CL#
Gray has closed the distance and engaged Brock in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gray lands a head shot.
Brock slips under a jab from Gray.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brock! But no joy.
Brock thuds a left hand into Gray's body.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Gray as he checks the leg kick.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Brock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brock cracks Gray with a good jab.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Brock.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brock.
Gray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.#T1#
Gray blocks a low kick nicely.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock misses with a double jab
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brock.
Gray ducks right into an uppercut from Brock.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brock scores with a decent looking hook.
Brock looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Brock scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Brock tenderised Gray's leg. Gray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brock throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brock throws a low kick but Gray moves out of range easily.
Brock tries to clinch up.
Brock jabs at Gray's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Brock takes one on the button.
Brock throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brock circles away quickly and effectively.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Brock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brock misses with a straight right. #T4#
A low kick from Brock misses
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
Gray lands the left hand.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brock throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Brock misses
and Gray counters with a hugh head kick that removes Brock from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
Akoni Gray thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ICS 4     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
Rubenstein tries to clinch there but Brock circles away.
Brock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Rubenstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brock, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubenstein misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein is looking to clinch.
Rubenstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Brock's head.
Rubenstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock throws a low kick but Rubenstein avoids it.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but Brock is having none of it.
Rubenstein looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brock looks to land a body kick but Rubenstein moved away.
Brock checks a leg kick.
Rubenstein connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rubenstein thuds his right hand into Brock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Brock circles away.
Rubenstein 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.
Rubenstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Rubenstein moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Brock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brock scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brock's calf.
Rubenstein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brock under the eye.
Rubenstein scores with the left hand. Brock knows he should have avoided that one.
Rubenstein misses with a looping left.#CL#
Rubenstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brock, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Rubenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brock swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rubenstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Rubenstein tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rubenstein's brow.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Brock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Brock prevents a body shot from Rubenstein.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Brock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Brock stalling in the clinch but Rubenstein improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Rubenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Brock landing knees to the body.
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Brock lands a right hand.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rubenstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brock can turn it around.
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock blocking some punches.
Brock'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.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Rubenstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rubenstein prevents a body shot from Brock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubenstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands an uppercut.
Brock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Rubenstein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rubenstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brock.
Brock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brock tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Rubenstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer Rubenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rubenstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rubenstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Brock checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rubenstein.
Brock throws a counter combo.
Rubenstein tries to clinch there but Brock circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Brock.
Brock looks to land a left hand but Rubenstein moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubenstein throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Rubenstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Brock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rubenstein throws the left hand but Brock avoids the punch easily.
Rubenstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rubenstein misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Rubenstein wants to land a leg kick but Brock is out of range.
Rubenstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Brock scores with a sloppy right hand. Rubenstein should have avoided that one.
Brock looks to land a combination. Rubenstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brock misses with a body shot.
Rubenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock misses with the combination. #CL2#
Brock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock. #T2#
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Brock on the inside.
Brock blocking some punches. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubenstein looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Brock misses with a double jab.
Brock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brock throws a leg kick that misses.
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein lands a jab.
Rubenstein lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Rubenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Brock circles away.
Brock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Rubenstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubenstein.
Brock misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock slips a straight right by Rubenstein.
Brock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brock misses with a hook. Rubenstein ducked under it nicely.
Rubenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubenstein backing away here, and Brock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Brock finds it's target.
Brock misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Rubenstein.
Brock throws a body punch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein misses with a straight right. #CL#
Rubenstein forces Brock back against the cage and clinches.
Brock is trying to push Rubenstein away but Rubenstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubenstein misses with a body punch. #T4#
Rubenstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubenstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brock slips under a jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock defending well as Rubenstein loads up on a big left hand.
Brock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rubenstein connects with a single shot there.
Rubenstein checks a low kick from Brock.
It looked like Rubenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rubenstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubenstein closes the distance but Brock moves to the side
and Rubenstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Art Brock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rubenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
Brock tests Rubenstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rubenstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubenstein needs to keep his hands up - Brock had a free shot at his head there.
Brock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Rubenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rubenstein scores with a nice right hand.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brock with a jab.
Brock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rubenstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubenstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Rubenstein dodges the punch combination from Brock.
It looked like Rubenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rubenstein moves forwards but Brock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubenstein is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
Rubenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock. #T1#
Rubenstein throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Rubenstein has managed to clinch.
Rubenstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Brock is pushing Rubenstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brock lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Rubenstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a leg kick but Brock moved away.#T2#
Rubenstein slips a jab from Brock.
Rubenstein throws a big counter combination but Brock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubenstein.
Rubenstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubenstein is just out of range.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Rubenstein clinches with his opponent.
Brock digs a right hand into Rubenstein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubenstein's gas tank.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
A short right from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubenstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Spencer Rubenstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rubenstein works on Brock's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubenstein controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubenstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Brock is looking to control Rubenstein's arms but Rubenstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brock has his back to the cage.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Brock.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
A frustrated look appears on Brock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubenstein lands a right hand.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Brock keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubenstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock misses with a hook. Rubenstein ducked under it nicely.
Rubenstein moves in looking to clinch but Brock pushes him off.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Brock circles away.
Brock looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubensteins head.
Rubenstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Rubenstein as the two fighters clinch.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Rubenstein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rubenstein tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Rubenstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Art Brock.
I think Brock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Art Brock!

After winning the bout, Art Brock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 67     
Date:   Dec 18, 2019
#R1#
Steve walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brock.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brock.
Steve throws a right and a left that Brock avoids nicely.
Brock misses with the combination.
Brock lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Brock fails to land with a series of punches.
Brock misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brock.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
Brock sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Brock avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Steve tries to move into range but Brock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a body shot.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2##CL#
Steve forces Brock back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Steve. #BC2#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brock tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Brock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Brock avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Brock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Brock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Brock is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Brock stalling against the cage.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Brock. Those never looked like landing.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Brock manages to avoid it.#T4#
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brock lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brock scores with a three punch combo!
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
A telegraphed right hand from Brock misses the target. #CL2#
Brock moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brock takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Brock is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Brock misses with a hook
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Brock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.
Brock throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brock cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Brock.
Brock connects with a single shot there.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Brock looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Brock misses with a low kick.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock misses with a straight right. #T1#
Steve takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve wants to clinch.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Steve moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Brock misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve is looking to clinch. #T2#
Steve blocks the body kick.
Brock misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Brock swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brock ducks right into an uppercut from Steve.
Brock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Brock rushes Steve and presses him up against the cage.
Brock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve digs a right hand into Brock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brock's gas tank. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Brock.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Brock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Brock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brock blocks a body shot from Steve.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve lands a right hand.
Brock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brock is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Brock into the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Brock misses with some punches.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brock has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brock misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Brock throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Brock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Brock is predictable there
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
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 Mark Steve 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#
A shot to the body from Brock misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brock.
Brock avoids the body shot from Steve.
Brock scores with a body shot.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
Steve slips a straight right by Brock.
Steve punishes Brock's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Steve prevents Brock from breaking the clinch.
Brock is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Brock into the cage.#T1#
Brock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Steve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Brock avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock blocking some punches. #BC2#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brock.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Steve feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Steve moves forwards but Brock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brock looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Steve throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Steve pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brock is out of range and Steve settles back down.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Brock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Brock tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock scores with a hook.
Steve takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brock throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Brock throws a combination that misses
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It looks like Steve has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Brock lands but Steve takes it in his stride.
Brock throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Brock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve thuds his right hand into Brock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Steve moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Brock managing to block the knees to the body from Steve.
Brock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Brock misses the target.
Steve tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Steve tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock throws a fast counter high kick but Steve manages to duck under it in time.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brock thows a body kick. Steve tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brock throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Brock was not able to check.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Brock throws a counter combo.
Brock is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Brock with a nice cross.
Brock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock scores with a punch to the head.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brock throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Brock!

A relieved looking Art Brock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Mark Steve had this to say: 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.

 

Event: Pride FC 61     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
Donk. Batra catches Brock right on the button with a cross.
Brock misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Brock moves into range and clinches up with Batra.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Brock tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Batra.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra tries to pull guard but Brock holds him up against the cage and eventually Batra drops back down to his feet.
Batra tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Batra decides to pull guard.
Batra managing to control the position.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Batra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra pulls Brock in to control the position.
Batra keeping full guard, as Brock tries to pass. #T1#
Brock stays in close to Batra's body and controls the position.
Batra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batra trying to control the position.
Batra is pulling down on Brock's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brock defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batra scoring well with a low kick there.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Brock blocks a head kick by Batra. #T2#
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brock throws a poor cross that misses
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock misses the jab.
Brock connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands with a shot to the body.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batra. #T3#
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brock.
Batra raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batra avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Batra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brock doesn't seem phased though.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Brock avoids the head kick by Batra.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Batra throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brock blocks a head kick by Batra.
An inside leg kick lands from Brock.
Brock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Batra.
A solid body kick from Batra.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Batra cracks a nice hook into Brock's ribs.
Brock tries to clinch but Batra is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Batra misses.
Batra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
Brock is looking to wear down Batra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Brock.
Batra thuds his shin into the meat of Brock's side.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Batra's defenses.
Brock throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Brock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra throws a push kick but Brock slaps the foot to one side.
Brock works Batra's body with a nice hook.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock walks into a straight right hand from Batra.
Brock dips to his left and cracks Batra with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Batra.
Brock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Brock counters with a quick kick to the body but Batra blocks it.
Brock doesn't manage to clinch there - Batra circles away.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batra. Batra obviously looking to wear him down.
Brock misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock misses with a straight left.
Brock throws a head kick that Batra semi-blocks. #CL2#
Batra instigates a clinch. #T1#
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
I was talking to Brock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brock tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batra fails to pull guard.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.#BC#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.
Brock backing away here, and Batra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batra counters with a thumping low kick.
Brock slips a straight right by Batra.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock misses with a series of wild punches.
Batra connects with a jab.
Brock connects with a high kick. #T2#
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Batra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Batra saw that one coming.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock tries to clinch up but Batra circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra digs a good body shot into Brock's ribs.
Brock is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Batra looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
As Batra looks to move away, Brock throws a big counter combo but Batra just gets out of the way.
Batra scoring well with a low kick there.
Batra wants to clinch up but Brock keeps it at a distance.
Batra blocks the body kick. #T3#
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Batra's defenses.
Batra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Batra is looking for the big counter here.
Brock avoids the body shot from Batra.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Batra misses the body punch
and Brock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Brock throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Brock lands a high kick!
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batra can do to turn this around?
Batra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brock. That did some damage!
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.#T4#
The fighters circling - Batra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Batra's front leg but catches the back leg as Batra tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batra lands with a straight right. Brock didn't see that one coming.
Brock walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Batra.
Batra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Batra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batra throws a front kick aimed at Brock's knee but Brock avoids it well.
Brock scores with a jab. Batra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Batra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brock with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Brock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batra eats them both and turns towards Brock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brock misses with a looping left.
Brock throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batra has time to react.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batra. #CL2#
Batra moves into the clinch successfully.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Batra looking for a takedown.
Batra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brock after a bit of a struggle.
Brock lands a body shot.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Batra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brock.
Brock throws out a leg kick but Batra moves out of range and Brock only half commits.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brock on the side of the head.
Batra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brock.
Batra throws out a powerful jab.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brock misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Batra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Brock needs to keep his hands up - Batra had a free shot at his head there.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##CL#
Brock moves into the clinch.
A short left from Brock.
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 nice right hand lands inside from Brock.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Brock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brock'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.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Brock.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
Stalling in the clinch from Brock.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batra tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Batra lands with a right to the head.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Batra has him pressed against the cage.
Batra is working Brock over against the cage.
Batra tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
A right hand to the body from Brock.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Brock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Brock.
Brock blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Art Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Art Brock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brock, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Brock!

A very excited looking Art Brock 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: Syn 643     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Brock misses.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah scores with a one two! Brock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Okah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brock sprawls well initially but Okah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Okah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brock wants to get back to full guard.
Okah throwing shots but Brock is blocking nicely.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Okah is trying to control. Brock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Okah decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Brock scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okah.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
Okah dives in and grabs Brock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brock pushes down on Okah's head and hops out.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brock as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okah is defended easily by Brock.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.
Brock swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Okah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock tries a body shot but Okah blocks it. #BC2#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Okah tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock lands with a good body shot.
Okah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brock can pounce on him.
Okah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brock counters with a three punch combo that has Okah backing up. Okah nods at Brock to acknowledge the strikes.
Okah looks winded!
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okah is out of range and Brock settles back down.
Brock sets himself, and Okah steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Okah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brock dodges the punch combination from Okah.
Brock throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
Okah tries to clinch up.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Okah is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
Okah fails with a takedown attempt.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brock misses with a looping right.
Brock delivers a nice body kick.
Brock scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Brock.
Okah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock looks for the body kick but Okah saw that one coming.
Brock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4##CL2#
Okah closes the distance and clinches.
Brock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okah's efforts to push away.
Okah dodges an elbow strike from Brock. #BC2#
Okah breaks from the clinch.
Okah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks. #TD2#
Okah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brock sprawls well initially but Okah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brock keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Okah prevents Brock from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brock trying to hold on to Okah's head to control him but Okah postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Brock.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Brock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okah's head backwards.
Okah dives in for a single leg takedown but Brock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Okah is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock lands with a nice body kick.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Brock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okah doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Brock lands a big uppercut and Okah crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okah looks OK. Brock waves Okah back to his feet!#ROC#
Okah is rocked!
Brock lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Okah crumples to the floor! Brock milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Art Brock!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Brock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garbutt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Brock throws a head kick that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Brock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garbutt.
A head kick misses from Brock.
A jab from Garbutt does it's job there.
Garbutt thuds his right hand into Brock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a push kick but Garbutt slaps the foot to one side.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garbutt wants to slow Brock down by chopping away at his legs.
Brock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Garbutt lands a lovely overhand right.
Garbutt blocks a jab.#T1#
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Brock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Garbutt.
Brock tries to work over Garbutt's front leg with a kick but Garbutt checks it.
Nice defenses there by Brock.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garbutt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt lands a nice shot that snaps Brock's head back.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbutt.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Brock tries to clinch but Garbutt moves out of range.
Brock swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Brock scores with a push kick.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock throws a head kick but Garbutt moves out of range.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Brock throws a leg kick that misses.
Brock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garbutt cracks Brock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.#T3#
Brock misses with a straight right.
Garbutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garbutt cracks Brock with an open hand slap.
Garbutt blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock tries to work over Garbutt's front leg with a kick but Garbutt checks it.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Brock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Brock misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garbutt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Brock misses.
Brock swings widly with a right hand
and Garbutt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Brock saw it coming and moves away.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brock is looking to slow Garbutt down with leg kicks. #T4#
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Brock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Garbutt misses its target.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Brock slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Brock slips a jab from Garbutt.
Brock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garbutt can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Garbutt.
Brock lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a body shot.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Brock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brock misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Brock.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Brock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brock duly obliges.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.#TD#
Garbutt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garbutt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garbutt cracks Brock with a big right hand but Brock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Garbutt advances nicely into full mount.
Garbutt looking to ground and pound but Brock is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock is in a horrible position here. Garbutt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Garbutt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brock's face.
Garbutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brock can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T1#
Brock working to try and regain half guard.
Garbutt landing strikes from the mount and Brock is in trouble!
Garbutt landing punches.
Kevin Garbutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt landing punches.
Brock tries to reverse the position but Garbutt maintains control.
Brock is still trying to improve position.
Garbutt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garbutt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
Brock tries to hold on but Garbutt pushes him away.
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock can't escape the position. #T2#
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes here.
Brock taking shots to the head.
Garbutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brock can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes here. #ROC#
Brock is rocked!
Brock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brock is still in real trouble! Can Garbutt finish him?
Garbutt is thwarting Brock's attempts to control the position.
Garbutt is keen to just control but Brock is a slippery customer.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garbutt lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Brock is rocked!#T3#
Garbutt is trying to control. Brock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garbutt controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Brock's temple.
Garbutt trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Garbutt.
Garbutt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brock is trying to maintain the position but Garbutt is very close to passing his half guard.
Brock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Brock dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brock stops Garbutt from passing to mount.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt cracks Brock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brock is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garbutt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garbutt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brock's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brock.
Brock looks to land a combination but Garbutt avoids it well.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Brock avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Garbutt walks into a stiff left hand from Brock.
Brock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garbutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Garbutt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Brock 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. #CL2#
Brock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Garbutt avoiding damage as Brock throws knees to the body.
Garbutt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brock blocking some punches.
Brock keeps control of Garbutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock lands with a light punch inside.
Garbutt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garbutt scores with a body shot.
Brock misses with a body shot.
Brock dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
A right-left combo lands from Garbutt.
Nice cross by Brock.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brock throws a poor cross that misses
and Garbutt counters with an inside leg kick.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Garbutt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brock tries to clinch but Garbutt is having none of it.
Garbutt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock sizes up Garbutt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Garbutt's shoulder, as Garbutt tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Brock down.
Garbutt checks the leg kick.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt connects with a high kick. #TD#
Garbutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brock is trying to defend but Garbutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garbutt wants to take a breather but Brock is having none of it. #T3#
Garbutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes.
Garbutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brock is refusing to be controlled, as Garbutt sits in half guard.
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garbutt is thwarting Brock's attempts to control the position.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garbutt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock gets back to full guard.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garbutt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garbutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Brock has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garbutt, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Garbutt!

Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bounty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bounty is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Bounty just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Brock lands but Bounty takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.
Bounty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bounty fails to land with a series of punches.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock throws a lazy uppercut
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock tries to land a body kick
and Bounty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Bounty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock defending well as Bounty loads up on a big left hand.
Bounty dips to his left and cracks Brock with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Bounty blocks the low kick.
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Brock tries to bum rush Bounty with a series of wild strikes but Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bounty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock throws a hook to the side of Bounty's head but Bounty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock's corner calls for a 1-2. Brock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bounty looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
Bounty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock throws a right hand that Bounty ducks under and follows up with a left that Bounty also avoids with ease.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bounty dips to his left and cracks Brock with an uppercut!
Jab by Brock.
Bounty lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Bounty pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Bounty works the jab nicely.#T2#
Brock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock tries to bum rush Bounty with a series of wild strikes but Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock misses with a hook
letting Bounty counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brock, as that shot connected.
Bounty is looking to slow Brock down with leg kicks.
Bounty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Bounty needs to keep his hands up - Brock had a free shot at his head there.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bounty.#CL#
Bounty takes the fight into the clinch.
Bounty has Brock pressed against the cage, preventing Brock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bounty takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty lands a nice uppercut.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Bounty has him pressed against the cage.
Brock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bounty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Bounty is controlling him.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Brock stalling in the clinch but Bounty improves position.
Bounty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Bounty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bounty.
Brock misses with some punches.
Bounty misses with a body punch.
Brock missing with knees to the body.
Bounty lands with a right to the head.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Bounty working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
Bounty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brock can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock is leaning against Bounty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bounty.
Bounty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bounty lands with a short shot to the head.
Bounty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brock looking to slow down the pace here.
Bounty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bounty scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Bounty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Bounty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bounty is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brock.
Bounty cracks Brock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bounty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bounty here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bounty cracks Brock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brock slips a straight right by Bounty.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bounty.
Bounty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brock momentarily.
Bounty clobbers Brock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock digs a good hook to Bounty's body.
Brock throws a body kick that misses
and Bounty counters with a stiff right hand.
Brock lands a nice shot that snaps Bounty's head back.
Bounty swings widly with a right hand
and Bounty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bounty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
A big left from Brock misses.
Good exchange - Bounty coming out on top.#T1#
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bounty.
Bounty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Brock.
Bounty tried to score with a low kick but Brock checks it.
Brock throws a hook but Bounty blocks it.
Brock tries to clinch
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock glances at the clock... BAM! Bounty nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Brock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Brock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Bounty!

 

Event: Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II     
Date:   Apr 07, 2019
#R1##CL#
Brock moves into the clinch.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards. #BC#
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Brock misses with a looping left.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brock lands with a slapping head kick.
Brock throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Erikson finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson staying out of range there.
Brock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brock's head.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erikson .#T1#
Brock misses with a body shot.
Brock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erikson with the counter takedown but Brock avoids it easily.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Brock forces Erikson back against the cage and clinches.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock tries to circle away but Erikson has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Erikson is looking for a takedown.
Brock trying to stall but Erikson improves his position.
Erikson tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leif Erikson .
Erikson misses with the head strike. #T2#
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Brock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Erikson wants the takedown. Brock is fighting it off but Erikson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brock's guard against the cage.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erikson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chris Leben KO Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Erikson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erikson advances position into side control!#T3#
Erikson cracks Brock with a big right hand but Brock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erikson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Erikson working away.
Brock parries the strikes from Erikson easily there. Erikson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brock to escape.
Brock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erikson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Brock is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Erikson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Erikson for a finish.
Brock is hanging on to Erikson 's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Brock has good solid back control here.
Brock is trying to stick to Erikson 's back but Erikson is turning into Brock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Erikson .
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erikson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.
Brock wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Erikson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brock was covering up waiting for the punch and Erikson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Erikson postures up in Brock's guard and throws a big left but Brock blocks it.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Erikson trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson is pushing down on Brock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brock is fighting to maintain full guard but Erikson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erikson drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Brock is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson prevents Brock from improving his position.
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Brock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brock trying to control but Erikson postures up.
Erikson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erikson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erikson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erikson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though.
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock won't allow Erikson to pass to mount.
Brock wants to improve his position but Erikson is controlling well.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brock's head.
Brock wants to improve his position but Erikson is controlling well.
Erikson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Erikson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Erikson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brock controlling the position for now.#T3#
Erikson drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Brock gets full guard.
Erikson won't allow Brock to sweep him here.
Brock keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brock looking to control.
Erikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock looking to control.
Brock keeping full guard, as Erikson tries to pass.
Erikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Brock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock fails to land with a series of punches.
Erikson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brock throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease.
Erikson throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.#CL#
Brock clinches up against the cage.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Erikson is controlling him.
Brock managing to block the knees to the body from Erikson .
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brock lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Brock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Brock cracks Erikson with a nice body shot.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .#BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brock as he avoids it easily.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leif Erikson .
Erikson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Erikson or perhaps it was just good defense by Brock, which made it look bad.
Erikson walks into a stiff left hand from Brock.
Sloppy strikes from Brock. Those never looked like landing.
Erikson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brock lands a head shot.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Brock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erikson doesn't seem phased though.
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Brock.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Erikson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Brock instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brock stalling the fight.
Brock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD2#
Erikson jumps into guard, dragging Brock to the mat.
Erikson looking for a sweep. Not yet Erikson , not yet. #SU#
Brock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erikson . That did some damage!
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erikson moves forwards but Brock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erikson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Erikson does it's job there.#TD2#
Erikson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock tries to bench press Erikson off him but Erikson keeps the position.
Erikson working away.
Brock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Erikson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Erikson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erikson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leif Erikson !

Leif Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 620 Jones vs JYD     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Susi connects with a crisp jab.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brock tries a low kick but Susi avoids it.
Susi scores with a shot to the body.
Susi lands a right hook to the body.
Brock connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Susi.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Susi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Susi blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock blocks a jab.
Susi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Brock gets tackled into the cage by Susi. Susi maintains the clinch.
Susi misses with the head strike.
Susi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Susi.
Susi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock pushes Susi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Susi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Brock misses
and Susi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Brock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Susi misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Susi moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Susi lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Brock manages to break the clinch.
Susi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock throws a low kick but Susi moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Brock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Susi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Susi moved out of range.
Brock misses with the combination.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susi throws out a leg kick but Brock moves out of range and Susi only half commits.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi.
Susi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brock.
Brock tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock cracks the inside of Susi's front leg.
Brock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brock swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Susi feints a counter leg kick.
Susi slips under a jab.
It seemed like Susi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Susi throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susi looks to land a body kick but Brock moved away.
Brock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Susi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Brock misses with a body punch
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brock.
Brock throws a sloppy body shot
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brock throws out the jab.
Susi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick from Brock lands but Susi takes it in his stride.
Brock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brock can pounce on him.
Susi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susi.
Brock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi swings widly with a right hand
and Brock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock leaves Susi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Susi moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Brock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Susi tries to land a front kick but Brock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Susi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
Susi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
Susi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Susi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Brock scores with a hook.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
Brock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Susi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Susi tests Brock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi jabs at Brock's body.
Susi closes the distance but Brock moves to the side
and Brock counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi connects with a 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!
Brock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Susi tests Brock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brock digs a good body shot into Susi's ribs.
Susi misses with a looping right.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock throws a hook but Susi blocks it.
Brock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brock looks to land a combination but Susi avoids it well.
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Susi misses with a looping right.
Susi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Susi throws a low kick but Brock avoids it.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susi staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Susi.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Susi.#T2#
Susi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Brock.
Brock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Susi.
Nice cross by Susi.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Susi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Susi throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Susi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brock!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brock is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brock to see if he's OK.#T3#
Brock is looking to get back to his feet here but Susi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brock's back.
Susi is punishing Brock with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brock is in bad spot here.
Brock trying to control the action but Susi just sinks the hooks in.
Susi lands a shot to the head.
Brock just trying to survive but Susi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Susi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Susi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Susi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Susi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Brock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock throws a leg kick but Susi checks it.
Brock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Susi.
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Brock tenderised Susi's leg. Susi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Susi lands with an overhand left.
Brock moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Susi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Susi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Brock takes the fight into the clinch.
Susi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Susi.
Brock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Susi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Susi. #BC#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock tried to score with a low kick but Susi checks it.
And Susi responds with a good body kick, but Brock manages to step out the way in time.
Brock takes one on the button.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Susi. #TD2#
Susi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brock to the ground. Susi is now in Brock's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Susi is looking to work some ground and pound but Brock has wrist control.#T1#
Susi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock working a defensive guard here.
Susi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brock holds on and takes a little breather.
Susi passes Brock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brock taking some punishment here, with Susi in his half guard.
Susi with the ground and pound but Brock uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Susi stands up over Brock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Susi cracks Brock with a solid left hand.
Susi is working Brock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Susi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brock has control of Susi's left arm, preventing Susi from doing any damage.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Susi with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Brock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.
Susi throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Tero Susi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Susi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brock misses with the combination. #T4#
Brock scores with a kick to the body.
Susi connects with a jab.
Susi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Susi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Brock misses.
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brock misses with a double jab
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Brock to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock throws a body shot but no joy.
Susi lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock misses the jab.
Susi staying out of range there.
Susi tries to clinch
and Brock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brock takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Susi!

Our winner, Tero Susi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN Europe 97     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Brock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erikson on the side of the head.
Erikson throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erikson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erikson throws a solid leg kick but Brock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erikson .
An attempted straight right counter from Brock misses the target.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erikson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brock connects with a body shot.
Brock scores with a spinning back kick!
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Erikson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brock controlling Erikson 's posture. #T1#
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Erikson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Erikson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson wants to sweep here but Brock controlling him for the moment.
Brock stands and throws Erikson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brock advances nicely into full mount.
Brock tries to control but Erikson wriggling away.
Erikson gets back to half guard.
Erikson is looking for a sweep. Brock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Brock decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Erikson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brock scores with a punch to the head.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brock moves to clinch but Erikson breaks away
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Erikson throws a good cross that connects.
Brock scores with the left hand. Erikson knows he should have avoided that one.
Brock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Erikson 's calf.
Brock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erikson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock lands a jab to the nose.
Erikson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Erikson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Erikson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brock has hold of Erikson 's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erikson with the ground and pound but Brock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erikson 's guard. #REVR#
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Erikson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brock thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Erikson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brock on the side of the head.
Erikson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erikson keeps the fight on the outside.
Erikson takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Erikson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brock is looking to land body kicks.
Erikson throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Erikson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brock.
Erikson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.#T1#
Brock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.
A left and a right from Brock both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Leif Erikson has been cut.
Brock throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Brock scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Brock defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Brock thuds a left hand into Erikson 's body.#TD2#
Erikson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brock is looking to regain half guard here but Erikson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Erikson landing a few strikes. #T2#
Brock is trying to control Erikson 's posture but Erikson avoids it.
Erikson trying to control the position but Brock is working away.
Erikson grinds an elbow into Brock's temple.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Erikson in side control, throwing shots but Brock defends. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Erikson stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Brock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brock is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson trying to control the position but Brock is working away.
Brock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Erikson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Brock tries to improve position but can't.
Erikson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erikson prevents Brock from escaping the position.
Erikson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brock is trying to improve his position.
Erikson working away.
Erikson landing strikes.
Brock is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Erikson misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leif Erikson 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Erikson fails with the takedown
and Brock counters with a good low kick that Erikson was not able to check.
Erikson throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Brock blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Brock.
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Erikson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Erikson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock works over Erikson 's head and body with a nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Brock takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Brock misses with a double jab
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brock tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Brock misses with a body shot
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Erikson shoots in and bounces Brock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Erikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock is trying to control the position but Erikson postures up. #T3#
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brock is retaining full guard.
Brock is pulling down on Erikson 's head to control his posture.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Brock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson .
Brock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brock is one step ahead there.
Erikson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Brock pulls Erikson in close to his closed guard and prevents Erikson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.
Brock is trying to keep Erikson in close.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Brock keeping full guard, as Erikson tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leif Erikson .
I think Erikson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leif Erikson !

Leif Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DARE 91     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Magufuli I V blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magufuli I V quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab.
Brock lands with a shot to the body.
Brock throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V moved away.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Brock.
Brock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magufuli I V.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.#T1#
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Brock.
Brock throws the kick towards the body but Magufuli I V avoids it.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch there but Brock circles away.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Brock does it's job there.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to the nose.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Brock.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magufuli I V jabs Brock right on the nose. Brock blinks but takes it well.
Brock thuds a left hand into Magufuli I V's body.
Brock lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Magufuli I V.
Brock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magufuli I V slips a jab from Brock.
Magufuli I V throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brock avoids it.
Brock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses the jab.#T3#
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Brock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Brock pushes Magufuli I V up against the cage in a clinch.
Brock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands a nice shot to the body.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magufuli I V lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magufuli I V is working Brock over against the cage.
Brock stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Brock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
As Magufuli I V backs off Brock throws a huge counter combo but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it all.
Magufuli I V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Brock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magufuli I V had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock cracks Magufuli I V with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brock tries a low kick but Magufuli I V avoids it.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Magufuli I V throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.
Brock takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Brock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magufuli I V jabs at Brock's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Magufuli I V moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magufuli I V pushes Brock away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brock checks a leg kick nicely.
Brock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magufuli I V lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
Brock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magufuli I V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock throws an elbow that misses.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magufuli I V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Brock scores with a shot to the side of Magufuli I V's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brock taking a breather. #T1#
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Magufuli I V gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
Brock is leaning against Magufuli I V and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V throws a head punch that misses.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magufuli I V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magufuli I V takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Magufuli I V. #T2#
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brock works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
Kassim Magufuli I V has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
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!
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage. #BC2#
Brock manages to break the clinch.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock tried to score with a low kick but Magufuli I V checks it.
Magufuli I V swings for the body but Brock moves out of range. #T3#
Brock misses with a lunging right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a straight right hand.
Brock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magufuli I V doesn't seem bothered though.
Brock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Brock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock misses the jab.
Magufuli I V throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Magufuli I V throws a big shot that misses.
Brock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range.
Magufuli I V with a jab.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brock connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock connects with the punch.
Brock missing with a left hand there. Magufuli I V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brock misses with an uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brock's knee momentarily.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
Magufuli I V looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Magufuli I V misses.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magufuli I V cracks Brock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Magufuli I V defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magufuli I V thumps Brock with a low kick.
Magufuli I V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Magufuli I V dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Magufuli I V throws a wild body kick that Brock sees coming a mile off.
Magufuli I V is looking to chop away at Brock's legs.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V blocks a low kick nicely.
Brock tries to clinch up but Magufuli I V circles away and keeps his distance.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Brock.
A good leg kick by Brock.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Brock misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a low kick.
Magufuli I V works Brock's body with a nice hook.
Brock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Brock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Brock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
Brock throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
As Brock tries to get set, Magufuli I V tries to push him back and clinch up but Brock manages to avoid the attempt.
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock lands a high kick!
Brock swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp one two that drops Brock! Magufuli I V thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brock to his feet! Brock is in big trouble!#ROC#
Brock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Magufuli I V moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Brock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Brock. #T2#
Magufuli I V misses with a punch to the body.
Brock prevents a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch. #CL#
Magufuli I V drives through and clinches with Brock against the cage.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brock misses with an elbow over the top.
Brock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Magufuli I V lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magufuli I V scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Brock misses.
Magufuli I V looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magufuli I V lands a front kick.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Brock.
Brock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brock is looking to clinch but Magufuli I V is avoiding it.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magufuli I V jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Magufuli I V is out of range.
Brock misses with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Magufuli I V lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Magufuli I V finds it's way through Brock's defenses.
Brock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock keeps the fight on the outside.
Brock throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
Brock looks to land a left hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range nicely.
Brock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magufuli I V connects with a nice looking jab.
Brock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magufuli I V counters with a huge left! Brock is in big trouble! He's backing up but Magufuli I V isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brock from any more damage. A dominating finish by Magufuli I V!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DARE 83     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Brock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batra.
Brock misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Batra counters by clinching up.
Brock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock scores with a nice strike.
Batra with a jab.
Brock throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brock.
Brock defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Brock wants to counter with a clinch but Batra pushes him away.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock tries to clinch up but Batra circles away and keeps his distance.
Batra avoids the head kick by Brock. #T1##CL#
Batra rushes Brock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batra is defending well for now.
Brock blocking some punches.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra.
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra avoids a wild elbow strike from Brock.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Brock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batra avoids it.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Batra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batra 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.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Batra has him pressed against the cage.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Batra gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
Brock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock. #T3#
Batra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brock.
Brock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brock can turn it around.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Batra wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batra managing to block the knees to the body from Brock.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Brock stalling in the clinch.
Batra misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Batra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock. #T4#
Batra tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batra blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Brock stalling against the cage.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra is working Brock over against the cage.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batra up against the cage.
Brock leaning against his opponent.
Batra lands a left hand.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Brock throws a front kick that sends Batra stumbling back into the cage.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a head kick that Batra semi-blocks.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batra.
Batra tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brock! But no joy.
Brock misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Batra. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Brock throws a solid leg kick but Batra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brock.
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Brock.
Brock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the knockout.
Batra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brock.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brock.
Batra throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Brock throws out a powerful jab.
Batra throws a right hand that misses
and Brock counters with a big head kick but Batra shrugs it off. #CL2#
Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Batra misses with a double jab.
Brock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Brock closes the distance and pushes Batra back into the cage.
Brock tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Batra.
Brock stalls.
Batra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brock to keep the fight standing.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Brock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock wants to get back to striking at distance but Batra won't allow it.
Batra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock stalling the fight.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batra lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Batra.
Brock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batra as Brock tries to tie him up. #T4#
Batra lands a left hand.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Batra working aggressively here.
Brock taking a breather.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Brock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra trying to stall but Brock improves his position.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Brock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batra.
Batra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Brock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Brock.
Brock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batra moves away from the strike by Brock.
Brock digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Batra lands a leg kick that knocks Brock off balance momentarily.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Batra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Brock backs away, Batra returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batra. That did some damage!
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Brock scores with a three punch combo!
Brock tries to score with a low kick but Batra moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Batra tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Batra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brock! Batra is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
A victorious Art Brock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Brock throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Batra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brock scores with a jab.
Brock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batra's sensitive parts.
Batra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Batra takes a step back to recover.
Brock scores with a head kick. Batra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock slips a jab from Batra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Batra.
Batra avoids the head kick by Brock.
Brock throws a right hand that Batra ducks under and follows up with a left that Batra also avoids with ease.#T1#
Batra lands a slapping body shot.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock walks into a left hand.
Batra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batra's head.
Batra lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Brock's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brock misses with a looping left.
Brock throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brock misses with a low kick as Batra jumps back.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
Batra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock thuds his right hand into Batra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Brock missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brock throws out the jab.
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brock throws a lazy head kick
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Brock misses.
Batra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Batra does no damage.
Batra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Batra scores with a body shot.
Brock throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
As Brock backs off Batra throws a huge counter combo but Brock manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Brock does it's job there.
Batra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Batra lands a body shot.
Brock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batra is out of range and Brock settles back down.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Batra is out of range.
Brock throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Brock slips under a jab.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Batra finds it's target.#CL#
Batra gets tackled into the cage by Brock. Brock maintains the clinch.
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Brock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Batra lands with a cross.
Batra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batra. Batra obviously looking to wear him down.
Brock 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.
Batra throws a front kick that sends Brock stumbling back into the cage.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock lands a slapping body shot.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
Batra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Brock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Brock checks it.
Batra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.
Brock looks to land a combination but Batra avoids it well.
Good shot there by Batra.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock tries to work over Batra's front leg with a kick but Batra checks it.
Batra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brock's sensitive parts. #T1#
Brock cracks a nice hook into Batra's ribs.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Batra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brock swats away the attempt to clinch by Batra.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Brock throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brock sets himself, and Batra steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Batra blocks a jab.#T2#
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
A shot to the liver by Batra. Beautiful body shot.
Brock takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batra.
Batra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brock walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Batra tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock motions for Batra to come forward. Brock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batra throws a leg kick but Brock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Batra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
Batra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brock tried to counter with a leg kick but Batra avoided it.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Brock sets himself, and Batra steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Brock. Those never looked like landing.
Batra with a hook.
Batra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra tries to counter with a clinch but Brock shakes him off and moves away.
Brock scores with a head kick. Batra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra misses with the combination. #T4#
Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra blocks a head kick by Brock.
A nice side step and Batra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batra scores with a jab.
Batra moves away from the strike by Brock.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock tries a low kick but Batra avoids it.
Brock throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra lands a lovely overhand right.
Brock thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock looks to land a combination. Batra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batra, as that shot connected.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra avoids the head kick by Brock.
Batra scores with the left hand. Brock knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Art Brock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Batra throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Batra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brock avoids the head kick by Batra.
The fighters circling - Brock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Brock.
Brock connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Batra.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
A swing and a miss from Brock.
Brock punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
Batra misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batra feints the counter takedown.
Brock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Brock.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Batra - just one landing.
Brock slips a jab from Batra.
Batra misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Brock coming out on top.
Batra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL2#
Batra clinches up with Brock and pushes him back against the cage.
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra jumps guard but Brock stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brock tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
A short left from Batra.
Brock stalling the fight.
Batra lands with a left to the head.
Batra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batra gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batra.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Batra throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Sloppy strikes from Brock. Those never looked like landing.
Brock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock walks into a jab.
Brock misses with a hook.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock throws a solid leg kick but Batra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brock.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Batra motions for Brock to come forward. Batra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batra throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batra! But no joy.#T4#
Brock scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Brock does it's job there.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batra tries to clinch but Brock is having none of it.
Brock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batra in his tracks.
Brock looks to throw a body kick
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brock swats away the attempt to clinch by Batra.
Brock throws a quick counter head kick but Batra was just out of range.
Art Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Batra sends Brock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Batra is motioning to the referee to let Brock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Brock is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gobal Batra.
I think Brock 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: DARE 68     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ribeiro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Ribeiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brock scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeiro should have avoided that one.
Brock works Ribeiro's body with a nice hook.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Brock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Brock tenderised Ribeiro's leg. Ribeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Ribeiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brock at a distance.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Brock throws a body kick that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Brock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro throws a strike but Brock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ribeiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brock slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribeiro is still trying to improve position.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Brock postures up.
Brock wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Brock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Ribeiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribeiro tries to avoid it.
A big left from Ribeiro misses. #T3#
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Brock throws a good cross that connects.
Brock jabs Ribeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brock misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Brock moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brock.
Ribeiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brock is looking to slow Ribeiro down with leg kicks.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brock scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Nice jab there from Brock. #KD#
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Ribeiro tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Ribeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Brock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
Brock looks to land a body kick but Ribeiro moved away.
Ribeiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Brock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Ribeiro tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Ribeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ribeiro darts in and clinches Brock up against the cage.
Brock tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch.
Brock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro 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.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ribeiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brock misses the target.#KD#
Brock drops Ribeiro with a beautiful combination! Ribeiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brock is looking for the KO!
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Brock throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ribeiro crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Art Brock!
After winning the bout, Art Brock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Saiarr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Saiarr misses.
Good leg kick by Brock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brock throws a head kick but Saiarr moves out of range.
Jab from Brock.
Saiarr tries to close the distance and clinch but Brock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saiarr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brock avoids the head kick by Saiarr.
Brock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Kayring Saiarr has been cut.
Saiarr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brock slips a straight right by Saiarr.
Brock connects with a leg kick. Saiarr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brock - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saiarr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Saiarr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saiarr swinging wildly here. #T1#
Brock lands with a nice body punch.
Brock misses with an uppercut
and Saiarr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saiarr circles away quickly and effectively.
Brock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saiarr just misses with a punch to the body.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saiarr misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Brock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saiarr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Brock is predictable there
and Saiarr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands an overhand right.
Saiarr throws a push kick but Brock slaps the foot to one side.
Saiarr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Saiarr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brock to score with a decent uppercut.
Brock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brock.
Saiarr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brock if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Brock clinches up against the cage.
Saiarr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brock is defending well.
Saiarr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saiarr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brock lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brock. #BC#
Brock manages to break the clinch.
Saiarr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brock.
Saiarr throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock 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.
Brock scores with a nice strike.
Brock moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Saiarr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Brock lands a slapping body shot.
Brock lunges at Saiarr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saiarr's hand.
Brock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saiarr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brock moves away from the strike by Saiarr.
An attempted straight right counter from Brock misses the target.
Brock misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Saiarr misses.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saiarr.
Brock lands a really nice looking cross but Saiarr seems unphased.
Saiarr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brock.
Brock blocks a low kick nicely.
Brock lands a head shot.
Brock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saiarr takes a step back to recover.
Brock lands with a good body shot.
Brock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiarr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saiarr misses with a straight left.
Brock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saiarr misses with a body shot.
Brock lands a jab-cross combination.
Brock moves out of range as Saiarr strikes.
Brock throws a lazy uppercut
and Saiarr counters with a stiff right hand.
Brock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saiarr throws a leg kick but Brock moved away.
Brock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saiarr.
Brock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saiarr throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
Saiarr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Saiarr. Those never looked like landing.
Saiarr slips under a jab from Brock.
Saiarr throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Brock. Beautiful body shot.
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kayring Saiarr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Saiarr closes the distance and clinches.
Saiarr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brock stalling.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saiarr can do to turn this around?
Saiarr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saiarr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saiarr tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Saiarr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saiarr ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Nice shot lands for Brock.
Saiarr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saiarr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saiarr.
Brock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saiarr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saiarr takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiarr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Brock misses its target.#T1#
Good shot there by Brock.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saiarr has time to react.
Brock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brock connects with a nice looking jab.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Saiarr is rocked!
That kick from Brock tenderised Saiarr's leg. Saiarr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saiarr avoids the body shot from Brock.
A clash of legs there as Saiarr blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Brock coming out on top.
Saiarr checks the leg kick.
Saiarr get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Saiarr stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Brock runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Art Brock!
Art Brock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kayring Saiarr spoke after the fight, saying 'I am not sure what happened tonight but I will bounce back from this with the help and support from my orangutans '.

 

Event: DARE 58     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Magufuli I V has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brock.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands with a nice body punch.
Brock lands a right hook to the body.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brock defending well as Magufuli I V loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brock.
Brock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magufuli I V cracks Brock with an open hand slap.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Magufuli I V ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Magufuli I V.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brock.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Brock takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Brock throws a right and a left that Magufuli I V avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Magufuli I V.
Brock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Magufuli I V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
A jab from Brock misses.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V digs a good body shot into Brock's ribs.
Magufuli I V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magufuli I V feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brock walks into a straight right hand from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a leg kick which misses Brock's front leg but catches the back leg as Brock tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Brock there.
Brock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magufuli I V eats them both and turns towards Brock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V misses with a looping left.#T2#
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
As Brock backs away, Magufuli I V returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magufuli I V slips a straight right by Brock.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Magufuli I V's front leg but catches the back leg as Magufuli I V tries to avoid it.
Brock moves out of range of the leg kick from Magufuli I V.
Brock moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V avoids the head kick by Brock.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V tests Brock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magufuli I V checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magufuli I V is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magufuli I V, right into the meat. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Magufuli I V.
Brock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Brock.
Magufuli I V works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magufuli I V avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock misses with a body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magufuli I V.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Brock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brock thumps Magufuli I V with a low kick.
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Magufuli I V. #T4#
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Magufuli I V scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Magufuli I V. That snapped Brock's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Magufuli I V there.
Brock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Magufuli I V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock connects with a body shot that sends Magufuli I V's belly button to the back.
Brock doesn't manage to clinch there - Magufuli I V circles away.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magufuli I V fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magufuli I V fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brock.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.
Nice straight punches there by Magufuli I V. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magufuli I V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Art Brock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magufuli I V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brock on the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Brock saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Brock.
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws the kick towards the body but Brock avoids it.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Brock is predictable there
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Brock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V lands a front kick.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Magufuli I V lands a really nice looking cross but Brock seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Brock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Donk. Magufuli I V catches Brock right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Brock.
Magufuli I V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight left.
Brock throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side.
Magufuli I V takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magufuli I V.
Brock throws a right and a left that Magufuli I V avoids nicely.
Brock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magufuli I V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Magufuli I V lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V loads up on a big right hand but Brock slips the punch.
Magufuli I V blocks the body kick.
Brock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brock tries to work over Magufuli I V's front leg with a kick but Magufuli I V checks it.
Brock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magufuli I V lands a front kick.
Brock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magufuli I V connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brock scrambles back to his feet.
Magufuli I V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magufuli I V scores with a body shot.
Brock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V feints and then cracks Brock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brock down. #T3#
Brock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
Magufuli I V scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V blocks a jab.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Magufuli I V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magufuli I V lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V misses the shot to the body.
Magufuli I V backing away here, and Brock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magufuli I V!
Brock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brock throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V. #T4#
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Magufuli I V defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V throws a body shot but no joy.
Magufuli I V misses with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V throws a leg kick which misses Brock's front leg but catches the back leg as Brock tries to avoid it.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to the nose.
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magufuli I V lands a right hook to the body.
Brock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brock misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock is looking to chop away at Magufuli I V's legs.
Magufuli I V jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brock moves to clinch but Magufuli I V breaks away
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magufuli I V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brock's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Magufuli I V dominated that second round.
That's time! Magufuli I V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Magufuli I V stuns Brock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Magufuli I V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brock manages to circle out of the way.
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magufuli I V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magufuli I V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brock momentarily.
Magufuli I V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magufuli I V.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Magufuli I V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magufuli I V, as that shot connected.
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magufuli I V jabs Brock right on the nose. Brock blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Brock is rocked!
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V lands a glancing blow to the side of Brock's head.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Magufuli I V cracks Brock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Magufuli I V has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brock to stand back up!#T1#
Magufuli I V pushes Brock away with a front kick.
Brock looks up at the clock. Bad move! Magufuli I V lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brock. Magufuli I V pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kassim Magufuli I V thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE 53     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Brock throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Brock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Ryan.
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryan eats them both and turns towards Brock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Ryan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan. #T1#
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Brock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brock tries to clinch up.
Brock lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Brock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brock.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Brock throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Brock takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brock tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan taking a breather.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Brock.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brock pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Ryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brock.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Brock does it's job there.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Brock wants to clinch.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Brock
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Brock misses.
Brock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brock misses with the body kick
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Brock throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brock lands with a nice body kick.
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Brock.
A low kick from Brock misses
and Ryan counters with a nice body kick.
Ryan slips a straight right by Brock.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Ryan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brock looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Brock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Brock avoids it well.
Brock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brock.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brock connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Ryan misses.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Brock misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan takes one on the button.#T1#
Nice body kick from Ryan.
Brock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ryan! Brock dives in looking to finish! Ryan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
Art Brock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DARE 46: KRAZY     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedgeh.
Hedgeh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brock.
Jab from Hedgeh.
Hedgeh takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.
Hedgeh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
Brock is looking to land body kicks.
Hedgeh blocks a jab.
Hedgeh works Brock's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Brock.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brock.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hedgeh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedgeh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedgeh avoids the body shot from Brock.
Hedgeh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brock connects with the punch.
Brock misses with a double jab.
Hedgeh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Hedgeh misses with a wild combination.
Brock throws a head kick but Hedgeh moves out of range.
Hedgeh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock lands a nice hook to Hedgeh's body. Hedgeh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedgeh shoots for a takedown but Brock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedgeh scores with a hook to the body. Brock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brock looks to throw a body kick
and Hedgeh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Brock takes the fight into the clinch.
Hedgeh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedgeh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hedgeh misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hedgeh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Brock misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Brock manages to break 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!
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock avoids the body shot from Hedgeh.
Brock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Hedgeh down.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Brock #TD2#
and Hedgeh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brock's guard.
Hedgeh trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Hedgeh lands a couple of elbows.
Hedgeh throws an elbow that misses. Brock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hedgeh's guard. Nice move by Brock!#REVR##SUB2#
Hedgeh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Brock throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Brock stands up and waves to Hedgeh to follow him.
Hedgeh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brock moves away.
Brock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock wants to clinch.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Brock drops Hedgeh with a beautiful combination! Hedgeh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brock is looking for the KO!
Good exchange - Brock coming out on top.#ROC#
Hedgeh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hedgeh up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Brock from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hedgeh's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Art Brock!
A relieved looking Art Brock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DARE 38     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Aokison swings for the body but Brock moves out of range. #TD2#
Aokison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brock is trying to defend but Aokison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aokison connects with a nice short shot to Brock's temple.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brock is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison working over Brock with some ground and pound. Brock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aokison looks to land a strike but Brock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Aokison wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brock looking to control.
Brock keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass. #SUB2#
Aokison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Aokison.
Aokison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brock's guard. #REVB##T2#
Brock is pulling down on Aokison's head to control his posture.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison lands a couple of digs.
Aokison trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Aokison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aokison's best efforts.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aokison.
Brock trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though. #T3#
Aokison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brock taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Aokison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brock is not content to let Aokison control the position.
Aokison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brock controlling the position for now.#T4#
Ground and pound from Aokison.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison throws a strike but Brock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aokison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brock swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aokison. Those never looked like landing.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Brock didn't expect that.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Brock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Brock!#REVR#
Brock trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Brock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brock tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aokison lands a nice short elbow.
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brock wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aokison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brock is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Aokison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Aokison trying to control from half guard but Brock is working away.
Brock trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Aokison is keen to just control but Brock is a slippery customer.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aokison is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Brock wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison winds up and cracks Brock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brock tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison is just content to waste time from the top position. Brock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Aokison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing Brock from standing up. #T4#
Aokison has Brock pulled in close to control his posture.
Brock wants to stand and escape but instead Aokison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've been informed that Aokison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aokison cracks Brock with a solid left hand.
Aokison chips away with some ground and pound.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison throws a strike but Brock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aokison is adopting a defensive guard.
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aokison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aokison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aokison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aokison connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Brock.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brock duly obliges.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
Aokison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brock counters with a series of strikes. Aokison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison lands a nice hook to Brock's body. Brock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aokison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aokison tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a leg kick but Aokison sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Aokison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brock moves out of range as Aokison strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Brock misses its target.
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock leaves Aokison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
Aokison with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Aokison darts in and clinches Brock up against the cage.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock prevents the takedown attempt.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brock tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
Aokison has Brock pressed against the cage, preventing Brock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Aokison.
Aokison misses with a body punch.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Aokison drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brock's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock trying to control the position.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Aokison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aokison has Brock in his guard.#REVR#
Brock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aokison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brock throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison trying to keep a closed guard but Brock is proving a slippery customer.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing Brock from standing up. #SU#
Brock gets to his feet - Aokison follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Brock gets tackled into the cage by Aokison. Aokison maintains the clinch.
Brock pushes off an throws an elbow but Aokison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aokison blocks it with crossed arms.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Brock tries a body shot but Aokison blocks it. #TD2#
Aokison has clasped his hands together around Brock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aokison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!

Ryu Aokison very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: UFC 9-The End Of An Era     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Kahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Brock has knocked Kahn down with a huge combo! Brock steps away and waves a wobbly Kahn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kahn is able to avoid easily.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock blocks the body kick.
Kahn slips under a jab from Brock.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Brock.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn with a nice cross.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Brock misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Brock does no damage.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Kahn.
Brock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Brock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Brock misses
and Kahn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brock thinking.
Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn with a jab.
Kahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
Brock misses with an uppercut.
Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kahn swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Brock.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Kahn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brock moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
A head kick from Brock lands but Kahn takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
Solomon Kahn's cut is getting worse.
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Brock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.
Kahn slips under a jab from Brock.#T3#
Brock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Brock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Kahn misses.
Brock misses with the combination.
Brock drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kahn lands with an overhand left.
Brock lands a head shot.
Brock throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Brock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Brock drops Kahn with a beautiful combination! Kahn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brock is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kahn is rocked!
Brock lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kahn falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brock dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
Art Brock is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Brock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UFC 7-Gatsby vs Clattenburg     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock misses with a hook to the body
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brock.
Brock scores with a nice head shot.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Brock throws out a powerful jab.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law with the counter takedown but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brock's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law jabs Brock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Brock counters with a stiff right hand.
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Brock counters by clinching up.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Law throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brock up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Law's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Brock leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock takes one on the button.
Brock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
Law feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Brock throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Law checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Law darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Law's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.
Danga de danga de dang - Brock scores with a four punch combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Brock staying out of range there.
It appears Brock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brock scores with a push kick.
Law checks the leg kick.
Law lands a nice hook to Brock's body. Brock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Nice uppercut there from Law.#CL#
Brock clinches.
Law is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brock scores with a shoulder strike.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Brock on the inside.
Brock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch. #T4#
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Law clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Law lands with a right hand.
Law lands with a shot to the body.
Law on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Brock.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Law connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.#KD#
Brock drops Law with a beautiful combination! Law stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brock is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Law is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Law lands a right hook to the body.
Law throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.#CL2#
Law fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brock, pushing him back against the cage.
Brock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Brock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Law takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Law to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock tries a body shot but Law blocks it. #T1#
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law misses with the head strike.
Art Brock has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Brock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law misses the jab.
Brock staying out of range there.
Law misses with a hook.
Brock sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Law throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brock.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Law eats them both and turns towards Brock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brock's corner calls for a 1-2. Brock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Brock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Law. Law tries to recover but Brock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Law lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
A very excited looking Art Brock 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: UFC 6-The Horror Show     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Brock connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Sanders misses.
Sanders digs a good hook to Brock's body.
Good leg kick by Brock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Brock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brock.
Brock throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Sanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brock lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brock connects with a looping right hand.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brock throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Brock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanders.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock avoids the body shot from Sanders.
A good leg kick by Brock.
Brock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Sanders backs away from a small jab... but Brock lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sanders crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Brock with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Art Brock!
Art Brock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 06, 2017
#R1#
Malone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Brock to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Brock.
Brock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Malone is rocked!#TD2#
Malone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Brock pushes Malone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brock lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Brock scores with a decent looking hook.
Malone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Malone looks winded!
Brock feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Malone crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Brock!
Art Brock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2017
#R1#
St Genies blocks a jab.
Brock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas St Genies has been cut.
Brock slips under a jab from St Genies.
Brock scores with a head kick. St Genies tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Genies throws out the jab. #CL2#
Brock has managed to clinch.
St Genies tries to break free but Brock pushes him back against the cage.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by St Genies. #BC2#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Genies under the eye.
St Genies staying out of range there.
Brock throws a sloppy body shot
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
St Genies throws a big shot that misses.
St Genies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Brock.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Genies.#T1#
Brock lands a head kick. St Genies smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
St Genies throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
St Genies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
Thomas St Genies's cut is getting worse.
Brock throws a jab when St Genies was well out of range.
St Genies keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Genies cracks a nice hook into Brock's ribs.#CL2#
Brock moves into the clinch.
St Genies misses with some punches.
Brock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Genies wants to get back to striking at distance but Brock won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brock.
St Genies working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Brock tries to work over St Genies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Genies blocks a body shot from Brock.
Brock presses St Genies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
St Genies breaks the clinch.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Genies moves away.
St Genies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Genies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brock throws a perfectly timed hook that sends St Genies crashing down! St Genies tries to stagger back to his feet but Brock just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused St Genies asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Brock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 22, 2017
#R1#
Fairy misses with a double jab.
Brock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brock throws a series of punches but Fairy avoids them all with ease.
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairy throws the kick towards the body but Brock avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brock! But no joy.
Brock scores with a decent looking hook.
Brock throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Test Fairy has been cut.
Brock scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Fairy.
Fairy gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Brock to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock misses with a shot to the body
and Fairy counters with a series of strikes. Brock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brock lands with a right hand.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fairy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Brock misses with a hook. Fairy ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Fairy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brock.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick from Fairy.
Brock throws a lazy head kick
letting Fairy counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Brock moves into range and clinches up with Fairy.
Fairy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
Fairy misses with the head strike.
Fairy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Fairy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Fairy blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Fairy.
A head kick misses from Fairy.
Fairy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Fairy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brock blocks a jab.#T2#
Brock connects with a single shot there.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brock blocks the body kick.
Fairy throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairy misses with a head kick.
Brock lands a right hook to the body.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Fairy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Brock finds it's target.#CUT2#
Test Fairy's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairy. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Fairy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fairy misses with a wild body shot.
Brock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairy throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Fairy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brock.
Brock scores with a jab. Fairy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brock lands a right hook to the body.
Brock cracks Fairy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brock avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Brock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fairy takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Brock scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
Test Fairy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brock moves out of range as Fairy strikes.
We've been told by Fairy's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Brock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fairy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brock swinging wildly here.
Brock tests Fairy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Brock.
Brock cracks Fairy with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Test Fairy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairy avoids the body shot from Brock.
Fairy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Fairy's cut.
That's time! Fairy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fairy's head.
Brock looks to land a left hand but Fairy moved out of range nicely.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Fairy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brock.
Brock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Fairy's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairy tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brock lunges at Fairy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fairy's hand.
Fairy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Fairy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Brock scores with a body shot.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Fairy ducks down to avoid it.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Fairy's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairy tries to avoid it.
Fairy misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairy misses the target.
Brock scores with a nice right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Test Fairy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Art Brock!
Art Brock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night     
Date:   Feb 23, 2017
#R1#
Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brock.
Brock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ryan feints and as Brock raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Brock manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Brock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Brock.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan tries to pull guard but Brock holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Brock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brock lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brock.
A right hand to the body from Brock.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ryan with a big uppercut! Ryan tries to clinch up but Brock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ryan to the mat! Ryan covers up and Brock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Art Brock!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Brock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chip Ryan spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll come back, stronger, faster and better and show the world that Chip Ryan doesn't stay down'.

 

Event: DFC LV SOT 3     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Cormier tries a head kick but it misses.
Cormier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brock will feel that in the morning.
Cormier lands a front kick.
Cormier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cormier lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Cormier has Brock up against the cage in a clinch.
Cormier blocks an uppercut.
Cormier blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Brock as the two fighters clinch.
Cormier can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Cormier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cormier is leaning against Brock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cormier lands a nice knee to the body.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Brock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cormier tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Brock pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Cormier as the two fighters clinch.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brock.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cormier.
Cormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brock is defending well for now.
Brock is working Cormier over against the cage.
Brock swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock misses with a punch on the inside.
Cormier misses with a punch to the body.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier.
Brock lands with a right to the head.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Brock misses with the head strike. #T2#
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
Cormier tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Cormier working aggressively here.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Cormier misses with some punches.
Cormier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cormier can turn it around.#BC2#
Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cormier throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Cormier misses with a hook
and Brock counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Cormier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Cormier swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
Brock prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier.
Cormier lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier.
Cormier misses with a punch to the body.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock works on Cormier's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
Brock tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Brock.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brock lands with a right to the head.
Brock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock digs a right hand into Cormier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cormier's gas tank.
Brock stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cormier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brock circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cormier drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Brock follows Cormier to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
Art Brock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DFC Mayhem 18     
Date:   Nov 11, 2016
#R1#
Mengestu blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mengestu tries to keep at a distance but Brock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mengestu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brock working aggressively here.
Mengestu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mengestu backwards.
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mengestu's elbow.
Mengestu misses with the head strike.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
Mengestu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brock.
Mengestu presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mengestu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mengestu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mengestu blocks a body shot from Brock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mengestu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Brock blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
Mengestu is working Brock over against the cage.
Mengestu blocks an uppercut.
Brock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mengestu lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mengestu.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mengestu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
A short left from Mengestu.
Mengestu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mengestu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mengestu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Mengestu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Mengestu. #T2#
Mengestu lands with a right to the head.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
Mengestu lands with a right to the head.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Brock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mengestu.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mengestu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mengestu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mengestu's elbow.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu cracks Brock with a nice body shot.
Mengestu scores with a hook to the body.
Brock looks winded!
Brock working aggressively here.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu lands with a light punch inside.
Mengestu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brock or not.
Brock working aggressively here.
Brock works on Mengestu's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
A hook to the body from Mengestu.
Mengestu gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mengestu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mengestu digs a right hand underneath Brock's ribcage. Brock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mengestu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mengestu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Mengestu avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage. #T4#
Mengestu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Mengestu scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mengestu can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Mengestu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Mengestu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mengestu lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mengestu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mengestu tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tafari Mengestu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mengestu moves into the clinch.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brock blocking some punches.
Brock working aggressively here.
Brock prevents a body shot from Mengestu.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Mengestu.
Mengestu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock tries a body shot but Mengestu blocks it.
Brock misses with some punches.
Mengestu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
Tafari Mengestu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mengestu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brock misses with some punches.
A short right from Mengestu on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Mengestu.
A nice left hand lands by Mengestu.
Mengestu tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Mengestu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Mengestu backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Mengestu avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mengestu.
Mengestu can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Mengestu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mengestu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mengestu.
Mengestu lands an uppercut.
Mengestu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Brock throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mengestu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Brock works on Mengestu's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mengestu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock misses with a punch on the inside.
Mengestu lands a right hand.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Brock blocking some punches.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Brock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Mengestu.
A right handed body shot lands from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head. #T3#
Mengestu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mengestu digs a right hand underneath Brock's ribcage. Brock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Mengestu.
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mengestu lands with a short shot to the head.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
Brock misses with a punch on the inside.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Mengestu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mengestu.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mengestu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mengestu.
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!
Mengestu lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Brock is rocked!
Mengestu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Mengestu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Mengestu finish him?#T4#
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Mengestu connects with a big uppercut there that sends Brock tumbling to the ground! Mengestu follows him down into his guard.
Mengestu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mengestu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mengestu happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tafari Mengestu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mengestu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Mengestu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a nice uppercut.
Brock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mengestu backwards.
Mengestu lands a body punch.
Mengestu misses with a punch to the body.
Mengestu gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mengestu.
Mengestu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mengestu throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock tries to work over Mengestu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mengestu is leaning against Brock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mengestu cracks Brock with a nice body shot.#T1#
Mengestu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mengestu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Mengestu.
Mengestu gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mengestu on the inside.
Mengestu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock tries to work over Mengestu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mengestu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mengestu.
A right hook to the body lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mengestu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
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 right hand to the body from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brock misses with the head strike. #T2#
Mengestu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Nice body punch from Mengestu - that landed with a thud.
Mengestu tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Mengestu back against the cage.
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mengestu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mengestu.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mengestu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Mengestu.
Mengestu presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
A right hook to the body lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu blocking some punches.
Mengestu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mengestu scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
A short right from Mengestu.
Mengestu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mengestu lands a right hand.
Mengestu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brock or not.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mengestu - that landed with a thud.
Mengestu scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Mengestu dips a shoulder and cracks Brock with a mighty uppercut! Brock falls back against the cage and Mengestu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brock is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mengestu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tafari Mengestu!
An out of breath Tafari Mengestu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Mayhem 12 Jackson v Opposite     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Brock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brock misses with the combination.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Brock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Stein tries to keep at a distance but Brock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock lands a body punch.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brock's brow.
A short right from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein stalling the fight. #T1#
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Brock shrugs off.
Stein prevents a body shot from Brock.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock. #T2#
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
Brock tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Brock blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Come on Stein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Brock blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein avoiding damage.
Stein effectively controlling the action here.
Stein stalling in the clinch.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
Stein holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Brock misses with some punches.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein is pushing Brock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein has Brock pushed against the cage.
Stein continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Stein.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Brock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stein counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Brock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Brock is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stein throws a right and a left that Brock avoids nicely.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Stein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brock counters with a one-two to the body.
Brock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock scores with a head kick.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein catches Brock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brock throws a head kick that Stein semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Stein throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Art Brock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Brock's leg but Brock calmly moves out of range.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Brock darts in trying to clinch
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Stein works Brock's body with a nice hook.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brock throws a head kick that misses
and Stein counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brock!
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Brock misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stein.
Brock lands with a slapping head kick.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brock.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that Stein semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stein throws a push kick but Brock slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Brock throws a nice head kick!
Stein with a jab.
Stein looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein scores with a spinning back kick!
Stein throws a right hand that Brock ducks under and follows up with a left that Brock also avoids with ease.
Brock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Brock's head.
Stein scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Brock has closed the distance and engaged Stein in a clinch.
Brock tries a body shot but Stein blocks it. #T4#
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Stein misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein blocking some punches.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Brock shrugs off.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brock swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein blocks a head kick by Brock.
As Brock backs off Stein throws a huge counter combo but Brock manages to avoid it all.
Brock tries to clinch up.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock takes one on the button.
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Brock's head coaches at LOD Amsterdam Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brock tries to clinch
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Stein scores with a four punch combination!
Stein scores with a nice right hand.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Brock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stein.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock is looking to clinch.
Stein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stein connects with a jab.
Stein lands with an overhand left.
Brock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein tries to bum rush Brock with a series of wild strikes but Brock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock is looking for a counter combo.
Donk. Stein catches Brock right on the button with a cross.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brock throws a lazy head kick
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Stein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stein.
Brock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stein.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Brock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Brock's belly button to the back.
Brock lands with a kick to the temple. Stein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brock.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock is looking to clinch but Stein is avoiding it.
Brock backing away here, and Stein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Brock tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock scores with a hook.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Brock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein cracks Brock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brock takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Brock is rocked!
Brock blocks a leg kick.
Oh Brock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!

Frank Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
Brock lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Al Caponez has been cut.
Caponez connects with a looping right hand.
Caponez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brock but Brock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Brock as Caponez shoots in.
Brock throws a hook but Caponez blocks it.
Brock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caponez.#CL2#
Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Caponez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Caponez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Brock falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Caponez to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock misses the jab.#T1#
Brock cracks the inside of Caponez's front leg.
Caponez misses with a few strikes there.
Caponez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrock.
Caponez wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caponez to score with a decent uppercut.
Caponez clobbers Brock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Brock looks to move away, Caponez throws a big counter combo but Brock just gets out of the way.
Brock throws a head kick but Caponez moves out of range.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Caponez slips a jab from Brock.
It looked like Caponez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Caponez's shoulder, as Caponez tries to avoid the shot.
Caponez misses with a looping right.
Caponez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caponez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Brock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Caponez throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Caponez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brock circles away.
Caponez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brock, right into the meat. #KD2#
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Caponez tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Caponez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A head kick by Brock - that's a beauty! Caponez is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Brock can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Art Brock!
A victorious Art Brock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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