Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 25
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1##CL#
Dukes clinches.
Dukes trying to stall but Pilsudski improves his position.
Dukes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pilsudski gets control of Dukes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pilsudski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pilsudski looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilsudski, not yet.
Pilsudski pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Pilsudski keeps moving.
Dukes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes won't allow Pilsudski to sweep him here.
Pilsudski keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Pilsudski wants to improve his position but instead Dukes has moved into half guard. #T1#
Dukes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pilsudski manages to get to full guard.
Pilsudski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pilsudski keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Dukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Dukes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pilsudski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dukes, into his guard. #REVB#
Dukes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pilsudski is one step ahead there. #T2#
Pilsudski stays in close to Dukes's body and controls the position.
Dukes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pilsudski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilsudski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Pilsudski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dukes.
Pilsudski tries to counter with a clinch but Dukes shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Dukes drives through and clinches with Pilsudski against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pilsudski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dukes pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pilsudski.
Jason Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Pilsudski.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pilsudski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Pilsudski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pilsudski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pilsudski somewhat.
Pilsudski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pilsudski shoots for a double leg takedown but Dukes sprawls well. He's pushed Pilsudski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Pilsudski circles away.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pilsudski sprawls well. Pilsudski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Pilsudski.
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 Jason Dukes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilsudski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pilsudski is defended easily by Dukes.
Pilsudski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dukes throws a lazy right hand but Pilsudski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Dukes backs off Pilsudski throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Dukes rushes Pilsudski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pilsudski throws a head kick that misses.
Dukes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pilsudski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pilsudski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pilsudski or perhaps it was just good defense by Dukes, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Dukes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pilsudski pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Pilsudski clinches.
Pilsudski can't break the clinch.
Dukes lands an elbow inside that Pilsudski shrugs off.
Pilsudski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jason Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Pilsudski.
Pilsudski is looking for a takedown.
Pilsudski is breathing heavily.
Dukes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pilsudski just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch.
Pilsudski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukes.
Nice sprawl there from Pilsudski as Dukes shoots in.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown. Pilsudski tries to sprawl out of it but Dukes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pilsudski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##TD#
Dukes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pilsudski quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Dukes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Dukes clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pilsudski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dukes tries to pull guard but Pilsudski holds him up against the cage and eventually Dukes drops back down to his feet.
Dukes tries to stall but Pilsudski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dukes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dukes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dukes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukes moves in looking to clinch but Pilsudski pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Dukes as Pilsudski shoots in.
Pilsudski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jason Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pilsudski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dukes circles away.
Pilsudski stuffs the takedown.
Dukes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dukes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pilsudski.#TD#
Dukes drives through with a takedown into Pilsudski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Dukes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pilsudski dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Pilsudski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Dukes looking for a guillotine here but Pilsudski defends easily. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pilsudski defends well.
Dukes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pilsudski controls the pace.
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 Jason Dukes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dukes tries to clinch up but Pilsudski circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pilsudski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Dukes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukes misses with a takedown
and Pilsudski counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pilsudski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pilsudski tries a quick counter leg kick but Dukes is wise to it.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Pilsudski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes thuds his right hand into Pilsudski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dukes doesn't manage to clinch there - Pilsudski circles away.
Pilsudski misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Dukes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pilsudski manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Pilsudski shoots in but no luck this time.
Dukes wants to clinch.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Pilsudski is avoiding it.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dukes lands a head kick! #CL2#
Pilsudski clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Dukes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Dukes is looking to clinch.
Dukes moves forwards but Pilsudski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dukes wants to clinch.#CL#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Pilsudski jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pilsudski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dukes is defending well for now.
Dukes jumps guard but Pilsudski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pilsudski is trying to force a seperation but Dukes has the dominant position.#TD#
Dukes pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Pilsudski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Pilsudski trying to control the pace.
Pilsudski is just content to waste time from the top position. Dukes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pilsudski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilsudski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dukes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pilsudski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukes holds on and takes a little breather.
Pilsudski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet but Pilsudski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Pilsudski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dukes 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Misha Pilsudski!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Misha Pilsudski!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Misha Pilsudski!

Misha Pilsudski wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 24
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1##CL#
Batista clinches with his opponent.
Batista tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dukes avoids it.#TD2#
Dukes wants the takedown. Batista is fighting it off but Dukes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Batista's guard against the cage.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Batista will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batista has a closed guard, preventing Dukes from standing up.
Batista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batista tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batista holds on and takes a little breather.
Dukes pushing down on Batista's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Batista works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Batista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Dukes trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Batista pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Dukes trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Batista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Batista looking for a guillotine here but Dukes defends easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batista has his hands on Dukes's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Batista counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batista.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batista fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eduardo Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Batista throws a low kick, looking for Dukes's leg but Dukes calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Batista has Dukes up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Batista has hold of one of Dukes's legs. Dukes is fighting the takedown attempt but Batista gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Batista manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Batista controlling the action here.#T3#
Dukes pushes Batista off looking to stand but Batista dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Batista is looking for a kimura here.
Batista is thwarting Dukes's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Dukes kicks off Batista and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Dukes takes the fight into the clinch.
Batista stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Batista gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dukes pushes Batista off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Batista seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dukes moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.#CL#
Batista closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Batista decides to pull guard.
Batista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukes's guard. #REVR#
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 Eduardo Batista will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dukes dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Dukes throws out a counter right but Batista avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Batista clinches up against the cage.
Batista keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
Dukes wants to stall. #TD2#
Dukes jumps guard and drags Batista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Batista is looking to stand up but Dukes won't let him.
Batista has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista preventing the sweep. #SU#
Batista stands and steps away. Dukes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Dukes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Batista pushes Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Dukes is looking to clinch but Batista is avoiding it.
Batista wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Batista fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dukes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Batista works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Batista not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dukes looking to control.
Batista wanted to stand there but Dukes had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Batista stands up and waves to Dukes to follow him.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Dukes moves out of range easily. #TD#
Batista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Batista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dukes is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB#
Batista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dukes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dukes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes prevents Batista from getting back to his feet.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista seems keen to control Dukes's posture.
Dukes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Batista controlling the position.
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukes. #SUB#
Dukes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukes has managed to get both his arms back between Batista's legs - danger averted.
Batista is controlling Dukes's posture.
Dukes passes Batista's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dukes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batista sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Batista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batista wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Dukes is thwarting Batista's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dukes wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Dukes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batista to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Dukes pushes Batista off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Batista dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Batista saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Batista gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batista drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukes is trying to drag Batista to the mat but Batista just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batista keeps control of Dukes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Batista keeps control of Dukes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dukes smiles and moves away.
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batista defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Batista into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eduardo Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eduardo Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Batista closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Batista has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dukes is trying to keep an underhook but Batista manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dukes kicks off Batista and gets to his feet. #CL#
Batista closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dukes jumps guard and drags Batista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Batista is looking to stand up but Dukes won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes looking to control.
Batista wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Dukes has a closed guard, preventing Batista from standing up.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Batista has gone for a leg lock! Dukes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batista's guard.#REVB#
Dukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dukes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batista's guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Batista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukes defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Batista controlling Dukes's posture.
Dukes wants to stand but Batista has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Batista moves into the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Batista lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Dukes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Batista manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Batista gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dukes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dukes is trying to push Batista away but Batista has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Dukes jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Batista slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batista advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Dukes.
I think Batista 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Eduardo Batista!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Eduardo Batista!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Eduardo Batista!

Eduardo Batista wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 23
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Stone throws out a leg kick but Dukes moves out of range and Stone only half commits.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Stone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dukes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone misses with a low kick as Dukes jumps back.
Dukes checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone checks a low kick from Dukes.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Dukes counters with a good, hard body kick but Stone shrugs it off.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Dukes backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dukes tries to clinch up
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Dukes misses with the combination.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Dukes blocks a leg kick.
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
Stone lands an overhand right.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dukes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stone cracks the inside of Dukes's front leg.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Stone circles away. #T2#
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Dukes's knee but Dukes avoids it well.
As Stone looks to move away, Dukes throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Stone cracks Dukes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone thumps Dukes with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dukes checks a leg kick.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dukes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Dukes off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Stone throws a big counter head kick but Dukes avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is trying to maintain a safe position but Stone gets an underhook and turns Dukes into the cage.#T3#
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Dukes in his tracks for a moment.
Stone trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch.
Dukes looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.
A little jabbing left from Stone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Stone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stone continues to drive forward.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dukes is out of range and Stone settles back down.
Stone connects with a leg kick. Dukes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Dukes blocks the leg kick.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Dukes's knee but Dukes avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Dukes misses its target.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Dukes slips the punch.#T4#
Stone keeps Dukes at a distance using the push kick.
Robert Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone throws a leg kick but Dukes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone cracks the inside of Dukes's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone is looking to slow Dukes down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Stone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Dukes misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Stone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stone.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukes wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
Dukes being controlled against the cage.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Dukes takes an elbow to the temple.
Dukes dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Robert Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Dukes blocks the leg kick.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown but Stone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dukes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes tries to clinch up.#T1#
Dukes tries to clinch up.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dukes wants to clinch.#TD#
Dukes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Dukes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stone sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura here.
Dukes throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stone is trying to keep Dukes in close.
Dukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Dukes forces his way into half guard.
Dukes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dukes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dukes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Dukes.
Dukes breaks from Stone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dukes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone tries to reverse the position but Dukes maintains control.
Dukes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
Dukes looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes working Stone over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dukes dominated that second round.
That's time! Dukes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone scores with a kick to the body.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good work by Dukes as he checks the leg kick.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.#T1#
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dukes is defended easily by Stone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
Stone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dukes moves out of range of the body kick.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone scores with a nice body kick.
Dukes checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
Well,Dukes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Stone throws a leg kick but Dukes checks it.
Dukes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dukes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Dukes pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone misses with a head kick.
Dukes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stone feints and then cracks Dukes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dukes down.
Jason Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch but Stone keeps him there for the moment.
Stone scores with a knee to the head.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Dukes in his tracks for a moment.
Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
Nice elbow from Stone. #BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Dukes with that takedown attempt.
Stone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Dukes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dukes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukes wants to clinch
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone cracks Dukes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robert Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dukes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Robert Stone!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Robert Stone!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Robert Stone!

Robert Stone wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 21
Date: Feb 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Rydell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydell is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dukes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rydell has Dukes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Rydell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position but Rydell postures up. #SUB#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydell is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell won't allow Dukes to sweep him here.
Dukes is working hard here to advance position.
Rydell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Rydell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dukes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dukes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dukes! #REVR#
What's Rydell going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rydell can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydell is looking for a sweep.
Rydell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Dukes turns into Rydell and is now in his guard. #T2#
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rydell is retaining full guard.
Rydell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dukes postures up.
Dukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rydell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rydell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukes defends it easily.
Rydell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dukes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Rydell looking for a guillotine here but Dukes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rydell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rydell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jason Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rydell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Rydell circles away easily#CL2#
and Rydell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rydell gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
Dukes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Rydell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rydell keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Rydell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Rydell misses with a takedown attempt - Dukes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Rydell goes for a double leg but Dukes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dukes continues to drive forward.
Rydell swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rydell but Rydell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rydell misses.#T1#
Dukes dives in for a single leg takedown but Rydell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rydell. #ES#
Dukes sneaks out the side door and pushes Rydell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rydell has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rydell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Rydell counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Rydell shoots and misses
and Dukes counters with a big head kick but Rydell shrugs it off. #T2#
Dukes shoots in for a double leg but Rydell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Rydell has a takedown stuffed.
Rydell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dukes.
Rydell leaves Dukes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rydell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rydell tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rydell to the ground. Rydell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Dukes gets tackled into the cage by Rydell. Rydell maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Dukes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rydell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dukes to the mat. Dukes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rydell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jason Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rydell advances to half guard.
Dukes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rydell scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dukes defends it well.
Dukes is looking for a sweep. Rydell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4##SUB2#
Rydell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukes sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
Dukes wants to control but Rydell is keeping busy.
Dukes tries to roll over but Rydell keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rydell moves into the clinch.
Rydell misses with a knee strike.
Dukes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rydell.
Dukes tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Dukes manages to pull guard.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Rydell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rydell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell pushing down on Dukes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rydell wants to work for an arm triangle but Dukes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Dukes moves into full guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
Dukes throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Dukes looking to control.
Rydell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rydell defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydell wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rydell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Rydell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydell is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Rydell working away.
Dukes stops Rydell from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rydell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dukes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rydell but great work by Dukes.#T4#
Dukes misses with the ground and pound.
Rydell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rydell is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it.
Rydell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydell keeps working.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Dukes crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rydell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Roger Rydell!

Roger Rydell wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 20
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1##CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukes is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dukes trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
Dukes misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Mitchell. #BC#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dukes will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mitchell instigates a clinch.
Dukes looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Dukes tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Dukes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Mitchell tenderised Dukes's leg. Dukes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dukes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchell works Dukes's body with a nice hook.
Mitchell throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dukes will feel that in the morning.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Dukes fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mitchell clinches.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dukes tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell lands an elbow that stopped Dukes in his tracks for a moment.
Dukes goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes tries to clinch up
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dukes throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell throwing a counter right hand but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Mitchell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Dukes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Mitchell clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dukes letting Mitchell take a breather here.#BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dukes's sensitive parts.
Dukes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitchell.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mitchell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dukes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mitchell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitchell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Dukes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dukes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Mitchell. #CL2#
Dukes takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell effectively controlling the action here.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Dukes has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a knee to the head.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dukes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dukes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dukes tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Dukes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukes.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Dukes's body.
Dukes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dukes 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.#CL#
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell has Dukes pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes avoids the elbow strike from Mitchell, against the cage. #BC#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well. #T1#
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dukes's calf.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Dukes's body.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dukes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a big head kick but Dukes shrugs it off.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Dukes's head and hops out.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dukes is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mitchell pushes Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mitchell.
Dukes is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dukes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Dukes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Mitchell thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Even with his hooks in, Mitchell manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mitchell is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mitchell 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. Mitchell gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mitchell apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mitchell throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
A jab lands there for Mitchell.
James Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mitchell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukes. Dukes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dukes 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.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell connects with a body shot.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dukes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dukes in his tracks.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell is looking to wear down Dukes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dukes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Dukes back into the cage.#BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Dukes clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Dukes fails with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dukes backwards. #BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dukes doesn't seem phased though.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchell, looking for a takedown. Dukes pushes Mitchell against the cage but Mitchell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Mitchell darts in and clinches Dukes up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Dukes tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dukes tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Dukes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dukes wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.#BC#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mitchell has Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mitchell. #T3##BC#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dukes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Dukes off balance momentarily.
Jason Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dukes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dukes at a distance. #CL#
Mitchell gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
Dukes looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dukes forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dukes's defenses.
The referee calls for Dukes to work. #BC#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dukes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dukes off to one side. #CL#
Mitchell darts in and clinches Dukes up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands a knee to the body.
Dukes fails to pull guard. #BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dukes. That did some damage!
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a body shot.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for James Mitchell!

James Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!
James Mitchell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: 19
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cutesic Junior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cutesic Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukes or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutesic Junior, which made it look bad.
Cutesic Junior is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dukes.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Cutesic Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cutesic Junior tries for a takedown but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cutesic Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Cutesic Junior.
Dukes taking a breather.
Cutesic Junior has had enough of the clinch but Dukes keeps him there for the moment.
Cutesic Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Dukes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dukes is trying to drag Cutesic Junior to the mat but Cutesic Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Dukes jumps into guard, dragging Cutesic Junior to the mat.
Dukes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dukes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cutesic Junior keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Dukes forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Cutesic Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dukes.
Dukes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dukes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cutesic Junior taking some punishment here, with Dukes in his half guard.
Cutesic Junior tries to roll over but Dukes keeps him under control.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutesic Junior keeps working.
Dukes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukes working over Cutesic Junior with some ground and pound. Cutesic Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dukes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Cutesic Junior is staying active underneath Dukes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cutesic Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cutesic Junior tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dukes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dukes works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Dukes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4##SU2#
Dukes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cutesic Junior tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cutesic Junior to the ground. Cutesic Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cutesic Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Cutesic Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cutesic Junior circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cutesic Junior gets a clinch.
Cutesic Junior wants to break free but Dukes has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dukes 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#
Dukes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Dukes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cutesic Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dukes is working for a submission of some sort.
Cutesic Junior is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dukes seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Dukes throwing shots but Cutesic Junior is blocking nicely.
Dukes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cutesic Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dukes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cutesic Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dukes.
Dukes is trying to control. Cutesic Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cutesic Junior is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cutesic Junior landing small, sideways elbows.
Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.
Cutesic Junior keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Dukes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cutesic Junior defend it? Dukes steps over the head and cranks it - Cutesic Junior is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dukes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Dukes!

Event: 18
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahmad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) in the buildup to the fight.
Jason Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dukes counters by moving into the clinch.
Dukes stalling against the cage.
Ahmad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dukes is trying to pull guard but Ahmad has him pressed against the cage.
Ahmad tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmad tries to break the clinch but Dukes is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes avoiding damage.
Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ahmad blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ahmad tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dukes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad manages to get underhooks.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Ahmad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but Dukes is controlling him.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dukes thinking.
Ahmad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dukes eats them both and turns towards Ahmad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukes tries to clinch but Ahmad moves away
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dukes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahmad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2##CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Dukes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukes tries to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmad leaves Dukes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dukes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Dukes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dukes with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes looks winded!
Ahmad stalks Dukes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dukes's face. Dukes staggers backwards, shaken.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Ahmad had a free shot at his head there.
Ahmad stuns Dukes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dukes throws a head kick that half lands.
Dukes with a poor takedown
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukes wants to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes looks to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahmad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Ahmad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Ahmad avoids it easily.
Dukes dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Dukes's head and hops out.#CL2#
Ahmad tries to keep at a distance but Dukes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dukes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dukes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Dukes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ahmad managing to block the knees to the body from Dukes.
Dukes wants a takedown.
Dukes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Ahmad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dukes doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad connects with a body shot that sends Dukes's belly button to the back.
Ahmad feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukes moves to clinch but Ahmad breaks away
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
Dukes tries to clinch up
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad lands a nice hook to Dukes's body. Dukes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
As Dukes looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#T2#
Ahmad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahmad as he jumps to the side.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukes! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dukes pushes Ahmad up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dukes walks into a jab.#T3#
Dukes darts in trying to clinch
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes lands the left hand.
Ahmad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Dukes has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch. #BC#
Ahmad breaks the clinch.
Ahmad lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukes off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Ahmad scores with a jab to the head.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Ahmad circles away.
As Dukes looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Ahmad connects with a single shot there.
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up with Ahmad, looking for a takedown. Dukes pushes Ahmad against the cage but Ahmad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dukes at a distance.
Ahmad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Ahmad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatey Ahmad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dukes looks for a takedown but Ahmad sprawls well.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Dukes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dukes instigates a clinch.
Ahmad is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Ahmad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahmad tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dukes pulls guard effortlessly.
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but instead Dukes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ahmad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Ahmad blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dukes drops back looking for a leg! Ahmad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahmad manages to kick Dukes off! Dukes jumps back into Ahmad's guard.
Dukes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahmad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dukes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmad has wrist control.
Dukes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmad is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahmad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.#T3#
Dukes passes into half guard.
Ahmad is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Ahmad keeps it at a distance.
Dukes dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Dukes's head and hops out.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dukes misses the jab.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmad as Dukes shoots in.
As Dukes looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Ahmad looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Dukes drives through and clinches with Ahmad against the cage.
Dukes has Ahmad pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatey Ahmad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dukes throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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 Fatey Ahmad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmad, 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!

Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017

#R1##CL#
Nello has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nello has Dukes pressed against the cage.
Dukes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nello has him pressed against the cage.
Dukes is trying to break free.#TD2#
Dukes pulls guard successfully.
Nello throws an elbow that misses. Dukes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nello's guard. Nice move by Dukes!#REVB#
Nello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.
Nello working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nello is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Dukes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dukes controlling from the top position.
Nello has Dukes pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Dukes has managed to clinch.
Dukes swings wildly with an uppercut but Nello uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nello tries to pull guard but Dukes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nello drops back down to his feet.
Nello is pressed up against the cage. Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nello down to the mat. Nello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Dukes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nello is breathing heavily.
Dukes cracks Nello with a big elbow.
Dukes trying to control the action but Nello is working from the bottom.
Dukes is putting a hurting on Nello here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nello is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it. #T3#
Check out the look on Dukes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Dukes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nello is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Dukes!

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