Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Revolution XC 14
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Metso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Cesar Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Cesar Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cesar Chavez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metso's back!#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Cesar Chavez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Metso breaks Cesar Chavez 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso wants to pass the guard but Cesar Chavez is keeping the position.
Metso won't allow Cesar Chavez to sweep him here.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for subs off his back but Metso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Cesar Chavez trying to control from the bottom.
Cesar Chavez has hold of Metso's hands but Metso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cesar Chavez is looking to control Metso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cesar Chavez avoid being mounted?
Metso wants to take a breather but Cesar Chavez is having none of it.
Metso is nestled in close to Cesar Chavez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Cesar Chavez is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metso working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cesar Chavez defends it well.
Cesar Chavez is pressing down on Metso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
Metso with a nice head shot there.
Metso looking to pass the guard.
Metso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cesar Chavez trying to control the position.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cesar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for subs off his back but Metso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metso tries to pass to full mount but Cesar Chavez defends it. #SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Metso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Metso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cesar Chavez is desperately trying to improve his position but Metso has a good base and remains in mount.
Metso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cesar Chavez hang on?
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso dominating with strikes here.
Metso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso 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#
Cesar Chavez tries to bum rush Metso with a series of wild strikes but Metso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cesar Chavez with a hook.
Cesar Chavez tries to bum rush Metso with a series of wild strikes but Metso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metso feinted with a counter takedown.
Cesar Chavez misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cesar Chavez .#TD#
Metso feints and as Cesar Chavez raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cesar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Metso is in close to Cesar Chavez 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cesar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cesar Chavez has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metso pushes down on Cesar Chavez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metso prevents Cesar Chavez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metso slips a nice elbow through Cesar Chavez 's hands, connecting with Cesar Chavez 's forehead.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Metso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metso 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.
Cesar Chavez is trying to control but Metso manages to pass to mount!
Metso is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cesar Chavez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Metso working the ground and pound effectively.
Cesar Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Metso finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Metso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Metso postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cesar Chavez badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Metso around the waist but Metso pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Metso is the winner by TKO! Metso jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso retains his middleweight title!
Ukko Metso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Revolution XC 14
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Jung misses with an uppercut. Sennin saw that one coming.
Jung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sennin's waist but Sennin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jung off to one side.
We've been told by Sennin's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sennin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sennin defends it well.
Sennin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jung keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung shoots in but Sennin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sennin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sennin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sennin digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Sennin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung. #BC#
Sennin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Sennin scoring well with a low kick there.
Jung has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jung misses with a looping right.
Sennin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sennin works the jab nicely.
Sennin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jung has time to react.
Sennin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Sennin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jung has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sennin.
Sennin motions for Jung to come forward. Sennin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sennin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Jung misses.
Sennin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sennin counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sennin cracks the inside of Jung's front leg.
Jung scores with a punch to the head.
Kame Sennin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sennin throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Jung with the counter takedown but Sennin avoids it easily.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Sennin is just out of range.#TD2#
Jung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung wants to take a breather but Sennin is having none of it.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Sennin defends it.
Sennin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jung prevents Sennin from improving his position.#T3#
Sennin is trying to control but can't.
Jung wants to control but Sennin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jung wants to take a breather but Sennin is having none of it.
Sennin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sennin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Sennin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Sennin motions for Jung to come forward. Sennin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Sennin.
Sennin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Kame Sennin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Jung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sennin.
Jung is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Sennin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sennin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sennin. No joy for Jung on that attempt.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kame Sennin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sennin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Sennin moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Sennin. That snapped Jung's head back.
Jung cracks Sennin with a good jab.
Sennin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Sennin slips a straight right by Jung.
Sennin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sennin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Sennin as Jung shoots in.
Sennin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
Sennin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sennin.
Sennin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
Sennin scoring well with a low kick there.
Jung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sennin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sennin avoids it really well and circles away.
Sennin moves out of range as Jung strikes.
A lazy left from Sennin finds it's target.
Sennin stuns Jung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Sennin misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
Sennin stuffs the takedown.
Kame Sennin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sennin.
Jung misses with an uppercut
and Sennin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jung's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Sennin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jung is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#
Jung is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Sennin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung is still on wobbly legs! Can Sennin finish him?
Jung throws a hook but Sennin blocks it.
Jung seems to have recovered his senses.
Jung looks to land a right hand but Sennin moved out of range.
Sennin tries to bum rush Jung with a series of wild strikes but Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sennin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Sennin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jung.
Kame Sennin is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Sennin lands a big head kick that sends Jung tumbling to the mat! Sennin takes a step backwards and waves Jung back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sennin is looking to slow Jung down with leg kicks.
Sennin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Sennin.
Sennin throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sennin scores with a kick to the body.
Jung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sennin throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sennin defends it well.
Sennin connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
Jung looks to throw the jab but Sennin is out of range.
Sennin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Sennin throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Sennin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jung is able to avoid easily.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung misses with a jab to the body
and Sennin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sennin.
A good leg kick by Sennin.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Jung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sennin sprawls well initially but Jung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Sennin is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kame Sennin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jung misses with a looping right.
Jung misses with an uppercut
and Sennin counters with a good low kick that Jung was not able to check.
Sennin tries to bum rush Jung with a series of wild strikes but Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sennin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sennin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sennin throws a leg kick but Jung checks it.
Sennin thumps Jung with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sennin.
Sennin cracks the inside of Jung's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Sennin.
Sennin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Sennin blocks a jab.
Sennin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Jung misses. #TD2#
Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jung showed some decent athleticism there.
Jung is just content to waste time from the top position. Sennin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jung preventing the sweep.
Sennin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jung controls the pace.
Jung wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving. #T2#
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Jung preventing the sweep.
Jung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sennin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sennin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Sennin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sennin preventing the sweep.
Sennin controlling from the top position.
Sennin looking to pass the guard.
Sennin 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jung is trying to keep Sennin in close. #SUB2#
Sennin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sennin has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Jung trying to keep a closed guard but Sennin is proving a slippery customer.
Hop Sing Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sennin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sennin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kame Sennin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sennin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sennin avoids the body shot from Jung. #CL#
Sennin pushes Jung up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sennin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a body punch but Sennin moves out of range.
Jung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sennin pinned against the cage. Sennin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Sennin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jung throws a body punch but Sennin moves out of range.
Sennin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sennin is looking to slow Jung down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sennin.
Sennin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sennin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sennin lands with a kick to the temple. Jung shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sennin counters with an inside leg kick.
Sennin lands a jab to the nose.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sennin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Sennin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin misses with some punches.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sennin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kame Sennin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Jung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Jung has hold of one of Sennin's legs. Sennin is fighting the takedown attempt but Jung gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sennin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sennin is controlling Jung's posture.#T3#
Sennin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jung holds on and takes a little breather.
Sennin wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Jung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sennin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sennin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sennin trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sennin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kame Sennin had his way with Hop Sing Jung in that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sennin cracks the inside of Jung's front leg.
Sennin tries to clinch but Jung is having none of it.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sennin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sennin misses with a two punch combination.
Sennin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Jung blocks a head kick by Sennin.
Sennin throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Jung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sennin to the mat! Sennin manages to get full guard.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Jung wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving. #T1#
Jung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sennin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jung forces his way into half guard.
Jung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jung is looking for a kimura but Sennin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sennin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.
Sennin tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sennin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Jung controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Sennin.
Hop Sing Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Sennin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sennin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sennin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.#T4#
A jab from Jung misses.
Kame Sennin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Sennin.
Jung misses the jab.
Sennin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sennin wants it to stay on the feet.
Sennin jabs Jung right on the nose. Jung blinks but takes it well.
Sennin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sennin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sennin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.
Sennin lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kame Sennin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sennin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kame Sennin!
Kame Sennin retains his featherweight title!

Event: VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Clarke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clarke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clarke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stapleden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacob Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke lands a body shot.
Clarke throws a leg kick
letting Stapleden counter with a right hand.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Stapleden checks it.
Stapleden throws a shot to the body.
Stapleden tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleden with a hook.
Clarke throws a body kick that misses
and Stapleden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapleden moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke.
Stapleden throws an overhand right that lands on Clarke's shoulder, as Clarke tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
The fighters circling - Clarke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarke connects with a right hand. Stapleden shakes it off.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Stapleden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stapleden misses the shot to the body.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but Stapleden is out of range.
Clarke misses with a hook
and Stapleden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stapleden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Stapleden throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clarke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stapleden's hands.
Clarke misses the jab.
A low kick from Clarke misses
and Stapleden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Stapleden slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Stapleden. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stapleden tests Clarke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Clarke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Stapleden scores with a counter punch that sends Clarke to the canvas! Stapleden smells blood - he's punishing Clarke with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Clarke has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Stapleden!
Dillon Stapleden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#42 Riccuito vs Vakarchuk
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJefferies.
Jefferies tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferies throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferies throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Jefferies looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferies misses with a kick to the body.
Black lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Black throws a head kick that misses
and Jefferies makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Black really felt that one!
Jefferies throws out a leg kick but Black moves out of range and Jefferies only half commits.
Black throws a head kick but Jefferies moves out of range.
Jefferies tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black misses with a head kick.
Jefferies 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.
Black lands a body shot.
Black throws a push kick but Jefferies slaps the foot to one side.
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Jefferies avoids the head kick by Black. #T1#
Jefferies tries a low kick but Black avoids it.
Black lands with a kick to the temple. Jefferies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferies.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferies scores with a nice head shot.
Jefferies scores with a head kick.
Black throws a head kick but Jefferies moves out of range.
Jefferies lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferies 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.
Jefferies cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black checks a low kick from Jefferies.#T2#
Black checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Jefferies clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jefferies's brow.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jefferies as Black tries to tie him up.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Black pressing his opponent against the cage.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferies is defending well for now.
Jefferies misses with the head strike.
Jefferies pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
Black stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Jefferies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Black is keeping busy.#BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jefferies has knocked Black down with a huge combo! Jefferies steps away and waves a wobbly Black back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Black is rocked!
A head kick by Black misses
and Jefferies scores with a counter punch that sends Black to the canvas! Jefferies smells blood - he's punishing Black with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Black has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jefferies!
After winning the bout, Jim Jefferies thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 69
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Dhillon lands a leg kick that knocks Colombu off balance momentarily.#TD#
Colombu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dhillon quickly recovers to half guard.
Colombu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colombu 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.
Colombu wants to control but Dhillon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colombu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colombu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colombu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Colombu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colombu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dhillon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colombu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colombu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colombu stops Dhillon from getting back to his feet.
Colombu working over Dhillon with some ground and pound. Dhillon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dhillon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Colombu scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Dhillon is rocked!#T1#
Colombu is taking a breather. Dhillon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colombu lands a nice short elbow.
Dhillon is still in real trouble! Can Colombu finish him?
Colombu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Colombu lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dhillon quite badly. Dhillon pulls Colombu in close trying to recover. Colombu postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dhillon on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dhillon doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Colombu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Colombu made sure he mentioned Machiavelli Boutique, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Nidhish Dhillon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back...'.

Event: CEC 499
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Heim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Heim misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Horiguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heim blocks a low kick nicely.
Horiguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heim finds it's way round the side to connect with Horiguchi's head.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heim cracks a nice hook into Horiguchi's ribs.
Heim scores with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Heim misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Horiguchi misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Heim's shoulder, as Heim tries to avoid the shot.
Heim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Heim 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.
Heim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heim misses with a left hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heim.
Horiguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Heim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heim scores with a hook.
We've been told by Horiguchi's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Heim.
Heim slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Heim moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Heim darts in trying to clinch
and Horiguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Heim clinches.
Heim lands a right hand.
Heim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heim lands a hook that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Horiguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Heim.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Heim avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Heim misses with the head strike.
Heim takes a shot to the head.
Horiguchi is pushing Heim up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Heim tightens his grip and picks Horiguchi up, before dumping him to the ground. Horiguchi manages to land in guard.
Heim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now.
Heim scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Heim throws a big right hand that misses.
Heim throws a big right hand that misses.
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Heim tries to pass.
Heim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heim tries to free his leg and advance position but Horiguchi is retaining full guard.
Heim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Heim tries to pass.
Heim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horiguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Heim throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Horiguchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heim is one step ahead there.
Horiguchi looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heim throwing strikes but missing.
Heim postures up.
Horiguchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heim throws an elbow that misses. Horiguchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heim's guard. Nice move by Horiguchi!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aribert Heim will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horiguchi throws a front kick aimed at Heim's knee but Heim avoids it well.
Heim takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi is looking to counter punch.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Heim counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horiguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horiguchi has time to react.
Heim wants to clinch.
Aribert Heim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heim moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Heim lands a really nice looking cross but Horiguchi seems unphased.
Heim moves away from the strike by Horiguchi. #T1#
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
Heim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi moves in looking to clinch but Heim pushes him off.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heim was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Heim moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horiguchi, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horiguchi, right into the meat.
Heim throws out a leg kick but Horiguchi moves out of range and Heim only half commits.
Heim scores with a jab to the body.
Heim lands with an uppercut that bounces Horiguchi off the cage and back into range.
Heim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horiguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heim.
Heim staying out of range there.
Heim throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heim misses with a left hand
and Horiguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi cracks the inside of Heim's front leg. #T2#
Heim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Heim cracks Horiguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heim misses with a straight right.
Heim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horiguchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heim.
Heim throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Heim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Heim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heim lands a lovely overhand right.
Heim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Horiguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heim thinking.
Heim works Horiguchi's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Horiguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heim.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch
and Heim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Heim moved out of range nicely.
Heim scores with a nice right hand.
Horiguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Heim.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heim.
Heim is looking to clinch.
Horiguchi tried to score with a low kick but Heim checks it.
Heim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Heim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horiguchi throws a nice looking combination but Heim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heim throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Heim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Horiguchi misses.
Heim with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Piston Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Heim moved away.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Heim moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Heim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Heim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Heim.
Heim jabs Horiguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Heim is having none of it.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Heim is out of range.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aribert Heim 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Heim cracks Horiguchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heim misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Heim.
Nice cross by Heim.
Heim lands an overhand right.
Heim lands with a shot to the body.
Heim dips to his left and cracks Horiguchi with an uppercut!
Horiguchi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heim's head.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Heim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Heim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heim cracks Horiguchi with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Horiguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heim defending well as Horiguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Horiguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Heim blocks it.
Heim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horiguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Horiguchi with a nice cross.#TD2#
Horiguchi gets caught flat footed, as Heim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horiguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horiguchi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horiguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heim throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Heim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heim working some strikes from top position.
Heim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aribert Heim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Heim distracts Horiguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heim's guard. #REVR#
Horiguchi is fighting to break Heim's control of his arms but Heim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aribert Heim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heim keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Heim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Horiguchi trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom.
Heim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horiguchi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Heim keeps moving.
Heim has Horiguchi pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Piston Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horiguchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Heim.
Heim tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.#T4#
Heim blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Heim counters with a shoot takedown. Horiguchi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Horiguchi pushes Heim off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi tries to clinch up.
Heim throws a right and a left that Horiguchi avoids nicely.
Horiguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horiguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Heim misses the target.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heim's head backwards.
Heim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heim feints the counter takedown.
Horiguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Heim moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aribert Heim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heim 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OMEGA 26
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Soshnyanin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Koizumi feints and as Soshnyanin raises his hands in defense, Koizumi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koizumi looking to pass the guard.
Koizumi content to stall in guard here.
Koizumi looking to pass the guard.
Soshnyanin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin wants to sweep here but Koizumi controlling him for the moment.
Koizumi trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Koizumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin trying to control the position.
Koizumi throws a big elbow that misses.
Koizumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soshnyanin controlling Koizumi's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koizumi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soshnyanin swivels and escapes.
Soshnyanin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soshnyanin sprawls well. Soshnyanin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koizumi gets slowly back to his feet.
Soshnyanin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A clash of legs there as Koizumi blocks the low kick.
Soshnyanin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koizumi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Soshnyanin takes a swing at Koizumi's ribcage but misses.
Koizumi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a jab when Koizumi was well out of range.
Koizumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Soshnyanin circles away.
Soshnyanin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Koizumi blocks it well.
Soshnyanin 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.
Soshnyanin leaves Koizumi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koizumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soshnyanin feints a counter leg kick.
Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soshnyanin.
Koizumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koizumi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick but Koizumi moves out of range.
Koizumi checks a low kick from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Koizumi dives in and grabs Soshnyanin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin pushes down on Koizumi's head and hops out.
Soshnyanin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koizumi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soshnyanin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Soshnyanin saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koizumi or perhaps it was just good defense by Soshnyanin, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Soshnyanin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koizumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Koizumi blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Soshnyanin. No joy for Koizumi on that attempt.
Koizumi pushes Soshnyanin away with a front kick.
Koizumi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soshnyanin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koizumi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Soshnyanin avoids a kick to the body.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Soshnyanin saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koizumi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koizumi doesn't seem bothered though.
Soshnyanin avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soshnyanin lands a really nice looking cross but Koizumi seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunji Koizumi has been cut.
Koizumi dives in and grabs Soshnyanin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin pushes down on Koizumi's head and hops out.
Koizumi wants to slow Soshnyanin down by chopping away at his legs.
Koizumi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soshnyanin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Soshnyanin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunji Koizumi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koizumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soshnyanin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Koizumi gets a clinch.
Soshnyanin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soshnyanin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Soshnyanin digs a right hand into Koizumi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koizumi's gas tank.
Soshnyanin misses with some punches. #TD#
Koizumi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soshnyanin regains guard immediately.
Koizumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soshnyanin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koizumi throws a big elbow that misses.
Koizumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin has Koizumi pulled in close to control his posture.
Soshnyanin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koizumi's guard. #REVB##T2#
Soshnyanin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soshnyanin works over Koizumi with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soshnyanin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soshnyanin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soshnyanin is continuing to stall.
Koizumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Koizumi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koizumi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soshnyanin wants to control from the top but Koizumi keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koizumi has a closed guard, preventing Soshnyanin from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soshnyanin throws a hook to the side of Koizumi's head but Koizumi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy right hand but Koizumi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koizumi tries to counter with a takedown but Soshnyanin is quick to defend against it.
Koizumi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koizumi.#T4#
Soshnyanin stuffs the takedown.
Soshnyanin flicks out a counter leg kick but Koizumi steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koizumi looks for the body kick but Soshnyanin saw that one coming. #TD#
Koizumi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koizumi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koizumi wants to take a breather but Soshnyanin is having none of it. #SUB#
Koizumi is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Koizumi seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koizumi prevents Soshnyanin from improving his position.
Soshnyanin trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Soshnyanin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunji Koizumi's cut.
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##TD#
Koizumi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin 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#
Koizumi wants to improve his position but Soshnyanin is controlling well.
Soshnyanin trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi is pressing down on Soshnyanin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koizumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Soshnyanin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunji Koizumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soshnyanin stopping the sweep attempt from Koizumi.
Koizumi keeping moving, preventing Soshnyanin from controlling successfully.
Koizumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soshnyanin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koizumi trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koizumi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soshnyanin is retaining full guard.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Soshnyanin, not yet.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koizumi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Koizumi.
Soshnyanin throws out a counter right but Koizumi avoids it with no problem.
Koizumi scores with a head kick. Soshnyanin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viktor Soshnyanin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koizumi scores with a leg kick.
Soshnyanin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koizumi can pounce on him.
Soshnyanin looks to land a body kick but Koizumi moved away.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koizumi checks a leg kick.
Koizumi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soshnyanin is fending him off so far but Koizumi persists. Nope, Soshnyanin circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Koizumi.
Koizumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soshnyanin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Koizumi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soshnyanin circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
and Koizumi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soshnyanin. #TD#
Koizumi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koizumi showed some decent athleticism there.
Koizumi is thwarting Soshnyanin's attempts to control the position.
Gunji Koizumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Koizumi trying to control the action but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Soshnyanin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Koizumi trying to control from half guard but Soshnyanin is working away.
Koizumi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soshnyanin trying to control but Koizumi postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soshnyanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunji Koizumi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soshnyanin 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: Havoc Weekend War 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
McGraw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Bonesaw McGraw has been cut.
Abbott looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraw is just out of range.
Abbott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darrell Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw avoids the head kick by Abbott.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGraw!
Abbott lands a nice shot that snaps McGraw's head back. #KD2#
Abbott lands a big uppercut and McGraw crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGraw looks OK. Abbott waves McGraw back to his feet!#ROC2#
McGraw is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGraw slips a jab from Abbott.
McGraw feinted with a counter takedown.
Abbott misses with a body kick.
McGraw has a takedown stuffed.
Abbott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott fails to land with a series of punches.
McGraw feints a jab promting Abbott to slip. McGraw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abbott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Darrell Abbott has been cut.
McGraw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGraw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abbott fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Abbott misses with a head kick.
Abbott throws an off balance right hand
and McGraw counters with a leg kick.
Abbott misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGraw.
Abbott 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.
McGraw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbott checks a leg kick nicely.
Abbott throws a big counter head kick but McGraw avoids it with no problem.
McGraw swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
McGraw scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGraw can pounce on him.
Abbott throws a right and a left that McGraw avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Abbott. That snapped McGraw's head back.
McGraw lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGraw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Abbott closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
Bonesaw McGraw's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott tries to clinch but McGraw is having none of it.
McGraw is looking to counter punch.
Abbott keeps McGraw at a distance using the push kick.
Abbott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGraw swivels and escapes.
McGraw throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGraw. That's going to slow Abbott down.
McGraw thumps Abbott with a low kick.
Abbott avoids the head kick by McGraw.
Abbott throws a hook but McGraw blocks it.
Abbott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abbott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGraw.
Decent striking displayed by McGraw there.
McGraw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abbott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGraw - the referee stops the clock and Abbott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGraw. Abbott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Abbott connects with a looping right hand.
McGraw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abbott misses with a hook.
McGraw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abbott throws out the jab.
Abbott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abbott misses with the combination.
Abbott checks a leg kick.
McGraw thows a body kick. Abbott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGraw scores with a head kick. Abbott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Abbott tries to move into range but McGraw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abbott throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
Bonesaw McGraw's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw lands a nice hook to Abbott's body. Abbott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGraw.#T4#
McGraw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abbott has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGraw.
Abbott scores with a body shot.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick
and McGraw counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abbott looks winded!
McGraw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Abbott shoots in and bounces McGraw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abbott wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving.
McGraw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abbott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.

A close round but Darrell Abbott will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Abbott misses its intended target.
Abbott misses with a looping left.#CL#
McGraw darts in and clinches Abbott up against the cage.
Abbott lands a right hand.
Abbott just leaning against McGraw, taking a breather.
McGraw lands an uppercut.
McGraw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by McGraw.
Abbott blocking some punches. #TD2#
Abbott tightens his grip and picks McGraw up, before dumping him to the ground. McGraw manages to land in guard.
McGraw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGraw keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGraw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses.
Abbott is pushing down on McGraw's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGraw is fighting to maintain full guard but Abbott has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Abbott is looking for a kimura but McGraw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abbott to get the leverage.
Abbott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGraw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGraw is trying to maintain the position but Abbott is very close to passing his half guard.
Abbott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Abbott is looking for submissions but instead, McGraw has regained full guard.
Abbott tries to free his leg and advance position but McGraw is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McGraw working a defensive guard here.
Abbott wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving. #SUB2#
Abbott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGraw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGraw has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Abbott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGraw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2#
Abbott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGraw has picked Abbott up and slammed him! Abbott can't keep hold of the triangle and McGraw manages to pass to side control!
McGraw controls the position.
Abbott is trying to control McGraw's posture but McGraw avoids it.
McGraw landing a few strikes.
Abbott gets back to half guard.
McGraw frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGraw looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Abbott is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGraw is landing with some decent strikes but Abbott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Abbott is squirming around, avoiding McGraw's attempts to control the action.
Abbott can't escape the position. #T4#
Abbott is in a horrible position here. McGraw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#
That has opened up Darrell Abbott's cut even more.
Abbott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Abbott is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McGraw seems to be working for a kimura but Abbott defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGraw lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbott is looking to control McGraw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abbott avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Abbott is defending against the submission attempts here by McGraw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonesaw McGraw dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Abbott walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGraw.
A head kick from Abbott lands but McGraw takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by McGraw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGraw.#CUT#
The cut above Darrell Abbott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGraw blocks a head kick by Abbott.
Abbott tries a head kick but it misses.
Abbott clobbers McGraw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw feints and then cracks Abbott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abbott down.
McGraw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGraw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nice jab there from Abbott. #TD#
McGraw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGraw lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bonesaw McGraw!
In his post fight interview, Bonesaw McGraw started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCR 68
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuklinsky is just out of range.
Murdock 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.#KD2#
Kuklinsky drops Murdock with a beautiful combination! Murdock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuklinsky is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Murdock has been cut.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuklinsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdock.
Kuklinsky lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuklinsky.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuklinsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Murdock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murdock works the jab nicely.
Kuklinsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murdock to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Kuklinsky has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Kuklinsky forces Murdock back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky. #BC2#
Kuklinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuklinsky.
Murdock digs a good body shot into Kuklinsky's ribs.
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuklinsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
and Kuklinsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook
and Murdock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Murdock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock misses with a right hand
and Kuklinsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuklinsky throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Kuklinsky stuns Murdock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuklinsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuklinsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murdock swinging wildly here.
Kuklinsky throws out a counter right but Murdock avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Kuklinsky.#T3#
Murdock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murdock misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuklinsky! But no joy.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Kuklinsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuklinsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuklinsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuklinsky. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
and Kuklinsky counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuklinsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuklinsky is just out of range.#CL2#
Kuklinsky closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
Murdock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinsky is controlling him.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Murdock.
A short left from Kuklinsky.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard Kuklinsky will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kuklinsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuklinsky as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Kuklinsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuklinsky as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kuklinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuklinsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Kuklinsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky catches Murdock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuklinsky lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Kuklinsky gets a clinch.
Kuklinsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Kuklinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuklinsky works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murdock.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky - that landed with a thud.
Kuklinsky is leaning against Murdock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuklinsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuklinsky pushes Murdock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuklinsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards. #KD2#
Kuklinsky drops Murdock onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murdock is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Murdock is rocked!
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuklinsky is muscling Murdock up against the cage and as Murdock bounces back off, Kuklinsky cracks him with a huge right hand! Murdock crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Conrad Mcgillicunty! Where you at boy?! Fighting overmatched opposition, ain't ya? I'm gonna crush you like a bug, sooner or later. Wait for it, boy!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 93
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Jab, jab by Susi - just one landing.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Susi counters with a stiff right hand.
Funakoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Susi tries to bum rush Funakoshi with a series of wild strikes but Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Susi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Funakoshi's head but Funakoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi throws a wild body kick that Funakoshi sees coming a mile off.
Funakoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funakoshi is looking to clinch.
Funakoshi scores with a leg kick.
Funakoshi slips a straight right by Susi.
Susi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Funakoshi.#T1#
Susi misses with a looping left.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi catches Funakoshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Funakoshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Susi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Susi.
Susi looks to land a left hand but Funakoshi moved out of range nicely.
Susi moves out of range of the body kick from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi wants to slow Susi down by chopping away at his legs.
Funakoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
Funakoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Susi finds it's way round the side to connect with Funakoshi's head.
Susi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Funakoshi tries to work over Susi's front leg with a kick but Susi checks it.
Susi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funakoshi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSusi.#T2#
Susi ducks right into an uppercut from Funakoshi.
Susi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funakoshi. Funakoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Susi swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Funakoshi throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funakoshi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Funakoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Susi unleashes a big counter combination but Funakoshi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Susi misses the jab.#T3#
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Susi misses with a kick to the body.
Funakoshi throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Susi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funakoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Susi throws a low kick, looking for Funakoshi's leg but Funakoshi calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Susi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Funakoshi throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Funakoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Funakoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Susi misses with a double jab. #T4#
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been informed that Susi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tero Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Funakoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Funakoshi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Susi was covering up waiting for the punch and Funakoshi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funakoshi stands and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Funakoshi tries to advance to mount but Susi denies him.
Susi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Funakoshi trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tero Susi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Funakoshi wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Susi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Funakoshi moved out of range.
Susi thumps Funakoshi with a low kick.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Funakoshi's head but Funakoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Susi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susi misses with a hook.
Funakoshi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Susi just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Funakoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funakoshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Funakoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Susi connects with an inside leg kick.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Funakoshi's shoulder, as Funakoshi tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Funakoshi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Susi manages to circle out of the way.
Susi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funakoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funakoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Tero Susi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funakoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funakoshi throws out the jab.
Funakoshi defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Susi. Beautiful body shot.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but Susi is having none of it.
Funakoshi tries a low kick but Susi avoids it.
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
Funakoshi is looking to land body kicks.
Funakoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot. #T2#
Funakoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Susi has time to react.
Good leg kick by Funakoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi lands with a right hand.
Funakoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susi throws a low kick but Funakoshi moves out of range easily.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Susi.
Funakoshi tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tero Susi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susi swinging wildly here. #T3#
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
Funakoshi moves in looking to clinch but Susi pushes him off.
Funakoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funakoshi wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Susi throws a head kick that misses.
Susi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Susi misses with a two punch combination.
Susi throws a lazy right hand but Funakoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Susi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Funakoshi throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Funakoshi.
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Funakoshi moves into the clinch.#T4#
Funakoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Susi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Susi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funakoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi moves away from the strike by Funakoshi.
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funakoshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funakoshi misses with a leg kick
and Susi counters with a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Susi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funakoshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Susi throws a big shot that misses.
Funakoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Funakoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tero Susi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Susi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Funakoshi backs off Susi throws a huge counter combo but Funakoshi manages to avoid it all.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Funakoshi 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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Susi swats away the attempt to clinch by Funakoshi.
Susi scores with a nice head shot.
Funakoshi slips a jab and a cross from Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Funakoshi counter with a right hand.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown
and Susi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Susi on the side of the head.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Funakoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Funakoshi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Susi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Funakoshi throws a wild body kick that Susi sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Susi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Susi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funakoshi checks it well.
Funakoshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funakoshi throws a body kick that misses.
Funakoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Funakoshi on the side of the head.
Susi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Funakoshi.#T2#
Susi misses with a two punch combination.
Funakoshi misses with a low kick as Susi jumps back.
Funakoshi is looking to slow Susi down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi looks to throw the jab but Funakoshi is out of range.
Funakoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
Susi misses with a double jab.
Susi works the jab nicely.
Susi connects with a right hand. Funakoshi shakes it off.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Susi. #CL#
Funakoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Funakoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Susi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Susi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Susi swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
A big right from Funakoshi misses.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Susi finds it's target.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Susi.
Funakoshi 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 looks to land a right hand but Funakoshi moved out of range.#T4#
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Funakoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi blocks it.
Funakoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Funakoshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funakoshi wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Funakoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Susi really dominated that round.
That's time! Funakoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Funakoshi tries to clinch up.
Susi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Susi throws the left hand but Funakoshi avoids the punch easily.
Susi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funakoshi lands a high kick!
Funakoshi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Susi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funakoshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Funakoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Susi lands a left and a right that send Funakoshi crashing to the mat, dazed. Susi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Funakoshi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Funakoshi takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Susi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Funakoshi bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tero Susi!
Tero Susi is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tero Susi made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 93
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Macellaio. Conner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a jab when Conner was well out of range.
Conner throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macellaio throws a series of punches but Conner avoids them all with ease.
Conner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macellaio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Conner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Macellaio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conner tries a head kick but it misses.
Macellaio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Macellaio.
Macellaio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conner defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner cracks the inside of Macellaio's front leg.
Macellaio dives in for a single leg takedown but Conner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conner fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Macellaio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conner.
Conner throws a right and a left that Macellaio avoids nicely.
Conner delivers a nice body kick.
Macellaio throws a hook but Conner blocks it.
Conner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Conner does it's job there.
Macellaio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Conner rushes Macellaio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macellaio avoids the elbow strike from Conner, against the cage.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macellaio backwards.
Macellaio misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Macellaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conner gets through Macellaio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macellaio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conner after a bit of a struggle.
Damien Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macellaio.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Macellaio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Macellaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macellaio as Conner tries to tie him up. #BC#
Conner breaks from the clinch.
Macellaio scores with a nice strike.
Macellaio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conner throws out a powerful jab.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macellaio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macellaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Macellaio.
Damien Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Macellaio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conner doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Macellaio.
Conner scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Macellaio misses with a hook
and Conner counters with a nice leg kick.
Macellaio 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.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Macellaio pushes him off.
Macellaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macellaio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conner defends well and Macellaio ends up having to push Conner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Conner. Beautiful body shot.
Conner is looking to wear down Macellaio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macellaio lands a jab-cross combination.
Macellaio lunges at Conner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conner's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macellaio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conner.
Macellaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Conner digs a good hook to Macellaio's body.
Conner tries to clinch but Macellaio moves out of range.
A left lands for Conner.
Macellaio throws a jab but it's blocked by Conner.
Macellaio moves out of range of the body kick.
Conner clobbers Macellaio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Macellaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Conner is just out of range.
Macellaio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conner swinging wildly here.
Conner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conner throws a hook but Macellaio blocks it.
Conner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Macellaio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Conner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Conner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conner staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Conner misses
enabling Macellaio to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Conner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conner scores with a leg kick.
Damien Conner is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Macellaio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macellaio misses with the ground and pound.
Conner is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Conner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macellaio tries for a kimura but Conner is defending well.
Conner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macellaio on the ground.
Conner defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Macellaio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Macellaio trying to control the action but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner is trying to control Macellaio's posture but Macellaio avoids it. #SUB2#
Macellaio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Macellaio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macellaio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Conner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Conner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Conner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macellaio's best efforts.
Macellaio not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Macellaio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conner trying to control here.
Macellaio is trying to control. Conner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Macellaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conner is just riding it out for now. Macellaio eventually gives up the hold.
Conner tries to kick Macellaio off but Macellaio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Macellaio is trying to control the action in half guard but Conner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macellaio is taking a breather. Conner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Conner tries to kick Macellaio off but Macellaio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macellaio.
Macellaio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conner's head.
Macellaio prevents Conner from standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conner lands a jab.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Conner ducked under it nicely.
Macellaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Conner is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Macellaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conner throws a jab when Macellaio was well out of range.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conner stuffs the takedown attempt from Macellaio. Macellaio gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conner avoids the head kick by Macellaio.
A slow jab from Conner misses its intended target.
Conner swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Macellaio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanni Macellaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Conner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Macellaio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conner scores with a kick to the body.
Macellaio scores with a spinning back kick!
Conner lands with a cross.
Conner swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
Conner connects with a single shot there.
Conner moves out of range of the strikes.
Macellaio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conner.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Macellaio misses with a low kick.
Macellaio throws a series of strikes that have Conner backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Conner lands but Macellaio takes it in his stride.
Damien Conner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Conner wants to clinch up but Macellaio keeps it at a distance.
Macellaio feints the counter takedown.
Macellaio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Conner tries to bum rush Macellaio with a series of wild strikes but Macellaio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macellaio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Macellaio.
Conner ducks under a wild hook from Macellaio.
Conner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Macellaio lands a two punch combo.
Macellaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conner moves away.
Macellaio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macellaio cracks Conner with a good jab.
Conner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Macellaio wants to land a leg kick but Conner is out of range.
Macellaio misses with a body punch #CL#
and Conner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conner.
Conner pushes Macellaio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Macellaio jumps guard and drags Conner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Macellaio 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#
Macellaio lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Macellaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conner is just riding it out for now. Macellaio eventually gives up the hold.
Conner trying to control here.
Conner manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Macellaio prevents Conner from getting back to his feet.
Conner keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Conner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Macellaio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Conner is working Macellaio over against the cage.
Macellaio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Macellaio lands a nice elbow. #T4##TD2#
Macellaio pulls Conner into guard. #SUB2#
Macellaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macellaio keeping moving, preventing Conner from controlling successfully.
Conner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Macellaio looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Conner is defending well. Macellaio quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Conner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Macellaio celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovanni Macellaio!
In his post fight interview, Giovanni Macellaio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Jefferies has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson 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.
Jefferies prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Jefferies stalling against the cage.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jefferies has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fredriksson is leaning against Jefferies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Fredriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fredriksson is leaning against Jefferies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferies's elbow.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
Fredriksson just leaning against Jefferies, taking a breather.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fredriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferies can't find room to land a body shot as Fredriksson controls the action.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jefferies up against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fredriksson is leaning against Jefferies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Fredriksson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fredriksson's brow.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Fredriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Fredriksson gets through Jefferies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies. #T2#
Fredriksson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
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 blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Fredriksson in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Jefferies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jefferies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jefferies darts in trying to clinch
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Jefferies clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferies effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Fredriksson wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fredriksson is trying to break free.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Fredriksson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fredriksson's efforts to push away.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies throws a head punch that misses.
Fredriksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off.
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!
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Fredriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies blocking some punches.
Jefferies keeps control of Fredriksson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jefferies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jefferies throws the kick towards the body but Fredriksson avoids it.
Jefferies misses with a leg kick
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredriksson tries to counter by clinching up but Jefferies breaks away and moves out of range.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Jefferies moved out of range.
Fredriksson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jefferies has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Fredrik Fredriksson has been cut.
Jefferies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferies or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies. #T1#
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Fredriksson 's eye.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fredriksson tries to circle away but Jefferies has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Jefferies breaks the clinch.
Jefferies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferies tried to score with a low kick but Fredriksson checks it.
Jim Jefferies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferies ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.#CL2#
Jefferies rushes Fredriksson and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jefferies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson. #T2#
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, Jefferies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fredriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
A shot in the inside from Jefferies. #BC#
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jefferies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fredriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies has Fredriksson pressed against the cage.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Jefferies blocks it.
Jefferies tries to throw a body punch but Fredriksson avoids it by throwing Jefferies back against the cage.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Fredriksson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jefferies gets an underhook and turns Fredriksson into the cage.
Fredriksson is pushing Jefferies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fredriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies being controlled against the cage.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, Jefferies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Fredriksson in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
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!
Jefferies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredriksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands. #BC#
Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fredriksson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crunch! Jefferies slams his shin into Fredriksson's torso.
Jefferies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jefferies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Fredriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fredriksson will feel that in the morning.
Jefferies throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
Fredriksson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fredriksson blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
As Jefferies tries to get set, Fredriksson tries to push him back and clinch up but Jefferies manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Fredriksson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fredriksson.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Jefferies avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
Jefferies prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Jefferies has him pressed against the cage.
Jim Jefferies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fredriksson being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Fredriksson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
Fredriksson tries to break the clinch but Jefferies is controlling the position.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Fredriksson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jefferies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Fredriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Jefferies has him pressed against the cage.
Fredriksson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fredriksson tries to break free but Jefferies pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jefferies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Jefferies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fredriksson lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Fredriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferies.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fredrikssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Jefferies clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jefferies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferies blocks a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses.
Jefferies misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Jefferies avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
Fredriksson prevents a body shot from Jefferies. #BC#
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Fredriksson 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.
A jab from Fredriksson misses.
Jefferies wants to counter the offense by Fredriksson and move into the clinch position.
Fredriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferies.
Jefferies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferies.#CL2#
Jefferies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jefferies misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fredriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Jefferies blocks it.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson being controlled against the cage.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fredriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferies has double underhooks.
Jefferies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferies's elbow.
Jefferies lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jefferies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jefferies 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jefferies!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Jefferies thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCR 66
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Nazirite has been cut.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazirite throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Murdock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nazirite! Murdock lets Nazirite back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Nazirite saw that one coming.
Murdock lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Nazirite is looking to close the distance but Murdock sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Nazirite crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Nazirite is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jack Murdock!
Jack Murdock retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Murdock waved his t-shirt featuring Machiavelli Boutique's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Primal 56
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Rainbow Killer works Nilan's body with a nice hook.
Nilan 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.
Rainbow Killer misses with a left hand
and Nilan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rainbow Killer. Rainbow Killer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nilan throws an off balance right hand
and Rainbow Killer counters with a nice leg kick.
Rainbow Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
Nilan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rainbow Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rainbow Killer lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilan's head.
Nilan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rainbow Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Rainbow Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilan doesn't seem phased though.
Nilan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Rainbow Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilan 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.
Nilan slips a jab from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainbow Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.#CL2#
Nilan moves into the clinch.
Nilan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rainbow Killer avoids it.
Rainbow Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rainbow Killer.#T1#
Nilan looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Rainbow Killer manages to break the clinch.
Nilan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilan swings for the body but Rainbow Killer moves out of range.
Nilan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer lands a right hook to the body.
Nilan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Rainbow Killer coming out on top.
Nilan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rainbow Killer rather than just go for the knockout.
Rainbow Killer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilan swings for the body but Rainbow Killer moves out of range.
Nilan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rainbow Killer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rainbow Killer.
Nilan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rainbow Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilan. #T2#
Rainbow Killer is looking to slow Nilan down with leg kicks.
Rainbow Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilan.
Nilan moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Nilan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rainbow Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn Reborn in the buildup to the fight.
Rainbow Killer takes a swing at Nilan's ribcage but misses.
Nilan checks a leg kick.
Nilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer takes a swing at Nilan's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nilan closes the distance and clinches.
Rainbow Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rainbow Killer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rainbow Killer fails to land. #T3#
Rainbow Killer tries a body shot but Nilan blocks it.
Rainbow Killer tries to circle away but Nilan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rainbow Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilan lands a jab to Rainbow Killer's midsection.
Rainbow Killer tries to move into range but Nilan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rainbow Killer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rainbow Killer throws a hook but Nilan blocks it.
Nilan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rainbow Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Nilan. Beautiful body shot.
Rainbow Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rainbow Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilan's head.
Nilan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilan throws a nice looking combination but Rainbow Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rainbow Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Rainbow Killer.
Nilan checks the leg kick.#T4#
Nilan misses with a lunging right hand
and Rainbow Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Nilan instigates a clinch.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rainbow Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilan backwards.
Rainbow Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilan throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nilan.
Nilan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rainbow Killer's elbow.
A short right from Nilan.
Nilan has a couple of punches blocked by Rainbow Killer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rainbow Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilan backwards.
Rainbow Killer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nilan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nilan scores with a shoulder strike.
Rainbow Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilans head.
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 Isaac Rainbow Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rainbow Killer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Rainbow Killer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rainbow Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilan misses with a wild body shot.
Nilan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nilan cracks Rainbow Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rainbow Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rainbow Killer is looking to slow Nilan down with leg kicks.
Nilan lands a head shot.
Rainbow Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Rainbow Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilan counters with a nice uppercut.
Rainbow Killer moves forwards but Nilan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nilan moves forwards but Rainbow Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rainbow Killer slips a straight right by Nilan.#T1#
Rainbow Killer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rainbow Killer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nilan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rainbow Killer can pounce on him.
A big right from Nilan misses.
Rainbow Killer looks to land a left hand but Nilan moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Nilan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rainbow Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Rainbow Killer avoids the body shot from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rainbow Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nilan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilan scores with a sloppy right hand. Rainbow Killer should have avoided that one.
Rainbow Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilan misses the body punch
and Rainbow Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rainbow Killer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nilan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nilan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rainbow Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rainbow Killer. #CL2#
Nilan gets a clinch.
Nilan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilan tries a body shot but Rainbow Killer blocks it.
Rainbow Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rainbow Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilan slows down the pace here.
Rainbow Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilan.
Nilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Rainbow Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilan misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan takes a shot to the head.
Rainbow Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilan taking a breather.#T3#
Nilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rainbow Killer is defending well for now.
Rainbow Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rainbow Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilan backwards.
Nilan throws an elbow that misses.
Rainbow Killer throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rainbow Killer breaks from the clinch.
Rainbow Killer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilan is able to avoid easily.
Nilan throws a jab when Rainbow Killer was well out of range.
Rainbow Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rainbow Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Rainbow Killer scores with a nice strike.
Nilan digs a good hook to Rainbow Killer's body.
Nilan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rainbow Killer misses with a hook. Nilan ducked under it nicely.
Rainbow Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilan.#T4#
Nilan throws the left hand but Rainbow Killer avoids the punch easily.
As Nilan backs away, Rainbow Killer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rainbow Killer lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rainbow Killer looks to land a left hand but Nilan moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rainbow Killer, right into the meat.
Isaac Rainbow Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Rainbow Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilan is just out of range.
Rainbow Killer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rainbow Killer cracks Nilan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rainbow Killer slips a straight right by Nilan.
Nilan misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Nilan. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rainbow Killer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rainbow Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilan moves away.
Nilan misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rainbow Killer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nilan moves in looking to clinch but Rainbow Killer pushes him off.
Nilan misses with a wild combination.
Rainbow Killer connects with a jab.
Rainbow Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rainbow Killer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rainbow Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilan looks to land a combination but Rainbow Killer avoids it well.
Nilan 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.
Rainbow Killer misses with a leg kick.
Nilan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rainbow Killer throws a leg kick which misses Nilan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nilan tries to avoid it.
A big right from Rainbow Killer misses. #T1#
Rainbow Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nilan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainbow Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.
Nilan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nilan punishes Rainbow Killer's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Nilan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rainbow Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rainbow Killer with a nice cross.
Rainbow Killer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Nilan blocks the low kick.
Rainbow Killer thuds his shin into the meat of Nilan's side.
Rainbow Killer is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
A punch combination from Nilan misses.
Rainbow Killer misses with an uppercut. Nilan saw that one coming.
Nilan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rainbow Killer throws a looping overhand right but Nilan ducks down to avoid it.
Nilan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rainbow Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan tries to clinch up.
It looked like Rainbow Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rainbow Killer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rainbow Killer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rainbow Killer slips under a jab from Nilan.
Nilan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nilan tries to clinch there but Rainbow Killer circles away.
Rainbow Killer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilan doesn't seem bothered though.
Rainbow Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Nilan throws a looping overhand right but Rainbow Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Rainbow Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rainbow Killer blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Nilan misses.
Rainbow Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilan moves away from the strike by Rainbow Killer.
Nilan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rainbow Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilan throws a series of punches but Rainbow Killer avoids them all with ease.
Nilan misses the body punch
enabling Rainbow Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rainbow Killer.
Some wild striking there from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer scores with the left hand. Nilan knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainbow Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer thinks about countering with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Nilan does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rainbow Killer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rainbow Killer misses with a looping right.
Nilan ducks under a wild hook from Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer scores with a shot to the body.
Nilan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nilan checks it well.
Rainbow Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilan moves away.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rainbow Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rainbow Killer throws a head kick that half lands.
Nilan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rainbow Killer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Jab, jab by Rainbow Killer - just one landing.
Rainbow Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rainbow Killer throws a head kick that Nilan semi-blocks.
Rainbow Killer lands with a straight right. Nilan didn't see that one coming.
Nilan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rainbow Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rainbow Killer slips under a jab from Nilan.
It looked like Rainbow Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rainbow Killer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nilan counters with a nice body shot.
Rainbow Killer motions for Nilan to come forward. Rainbow Killer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilan throws a combination. Rainbow Killer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rainbow Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rainbow Killer 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 Nilan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nilan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nilan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Nilan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Nilan scores with a hook.
Rainbow Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nilan closes the distance but Rainbow Killer moves to the side
and Rainbow Killer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nilan misses with an uppercut.
Nilan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nilan avoids the head kick by Rainbow Killer.
Nilan cracks Rainbow Killer with a good jab.
Rainbow Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilan moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Nilan misses.
Rainbow Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilan misses with a body shot.
It appears Rainbow Killer was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rainbow Killer misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Rainbow Killer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilan at a distance. #CL2#
Nilan pushes Rainbow Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Rainbow Killer tries to circle away but Nilan has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilan tries to throw a body punch but Rainbow Killer avoids it by throwing Nilan back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer blocks the elbow strike.
Rainbow Killer misses with some punches.
Rainbow Killer misses with the head strike.
Nilan throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Rainbow Killer breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilan misses the target.
Rainbow Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilan can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nice cross by Nilan.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainbow Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.
Nilan throws a body punch but Rainbow Killer moves out of range.
Rainbow Killer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilan jabs Rainbow Killer right on the nose. Rainbow Killer blinks but takes it well.
Nilan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nilan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Rainbow Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rainbow Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilan.
A jab from Nilan misses.
Rainbow Killer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nilan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan tries to clinch there but Rainbow Killer circles away.
Rainbow Killer throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nilan counter with a right hand. #T4#
Nilan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rainbow Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainbow Killer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rainbow Killer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rainbow Killer lands a jab to Nilan's midsection.
Rainbow Killer lands a leg kick that knocks Nilan off balance momentarily.
Nilan misses with a hook
and Rainbow Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
Rainbow Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Nilan moves into range and clinches up with Rainbow Killer.
Nilan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rainbow Killer manages to break the clinch.
Rainbow Killer misses the shot to the body.
Nilan connects with a looping right hand.
Nilan ducks under a wild hook from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chris Nilan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rainbow Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Nilan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nilan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rainbow Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilan misses with a double jab.
Nilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rainbow Killer. Rainbow Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nilan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rainbow Killer misses with an uppercut.
Nilan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nilan ducks under a wild hook from Rainbow Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainbow Killer scores with a nice head shot.
Nilan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rainbow Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rainbow Killer slips a straight right by Nilan.
Nilan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Rainbow Killer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rainbow Killer.
Nilan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nilan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rainbow Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nilan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rainbow Killer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilan scrambles back to his feet.
Rainbow Killer throws out a loose jab but Nilan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rainbow Killer at a distance.
Nilan swings for the body but Rainbow Killer moves out of range.
Rainbow Killer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilan doesn't seem bothered though.
Rainbow Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Rainbow Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nilan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Rainbow Killer misses with a hook. Nilan ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainbow Killer lands a head shot.
Rainbow Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rainbow Killer connects with a right hand. Nilan shakes it off.
Rainbow Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rainbow Killer lands a head kick. Nilan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rainbow Killer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nilan counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Rainbow Killer is rocked!
Rainbow Killer looks to throw the jab but Nilan is out of range.
Oh Rainbow Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Rainbow Killer misses its intended target.
Rainbow Killer throws a jab when Nilan was well out of range.
It seemed like Nilan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nilan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rainbow Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rainbow Killer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nilan takes a swing at Rainbow Killer's ribcage but misses.
Rainbow Killer seems to have got his legs back now.
Nilan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rainbow Killer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rainbow Killer throws a jab when Nilan was well out of range.#T3#
Rainbow Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nilan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rainbow Killer misses with a hook.
Rainbow Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan missing with a left hand there. Rainbow Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rainbow Killer sizes up Nilan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nilan walks into a jab.
Rainbow Killer misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilan checks a leg kick.
Rainbow Killer sets himself, and Nilan steps forward looking for the clinch! Rainbow Killer avoids it this time.
Rainbow Killer slips a jab from Nilan.#T4#
Nilan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rainbow Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Rainbow Killer throws a hook but Nilan blocks it.
Chris Nilan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilan throws a right hand that Rainbow Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Rainbow Killer also avoids with ease.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainbow Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.
Rainbow Killer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nilan walks into a straight right hand from Rainbow Killer.
Nilan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rainbow Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Rainbow Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilan.
Nilan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nilan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rainbow Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
Nilan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rainbow Killer.
Isaac Rainbow Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rainbow Killer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Rainbow Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rainbow Killer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Rainbow Killer!
Isaac Rainbow Killer retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Isaac Rainbow Killer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 90
Date: Jan 17, 2017

#R1#
Calmuschi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macellaio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Giovanni Macellaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Macellaio moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macellaio tries to close the distance and clinch but Calmuschi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio wants to land a leg kick but Calmuschi is out of range.
Calmuschi is looking for a counter combo.
Macellaio 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.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Macellaio misses.
As Macellaio backs away, Calmuschi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calmuschi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Calmuschi connects with a right hand. Macellaio shakes it off.
Macellaio misses with a two punch combination.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot that snaps Macellaio's head back.
Macellaio throws a leg kick but Calmuschi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macellaio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCalmuschi.
Calmuschi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Macellaio manages to avoid it.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macellaio unleashes a big counter combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Macellaio moves out of range of the leg kick from Calmuschi.
Macellaio throws a wild body kick that Calmuschi sees coming a mile off.
Calmuschi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
Calmuschi throws a big counter combination but Macellaio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Macellaio lands with an overhand left.
Calmuschi blocks a leg kick.
Macellaio takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
A head kick misses from Macellaio.
Some bone on bone action there as Calmuschi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Calmuschi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macellaio throws a body kick that misses.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calmuschi's waist but Calmuschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macellaio off to one side.
The fighters circling - Macellaio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Calmuschi coming out on top.
Macellaio lands a nice hook to Calmuschi's body. Calmuschi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Calmuschi - that will leave a mark!
Calmuschi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Macellaio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Macellaio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calmuschi defending well as Macellaio loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Macellaio.
Macellaio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calmuschi scores with the left hand. Macellaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Calmuschi lands a jab-cross combination.
Macellaio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calmuschi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macellaio's sensitive parts.
Macellaio misses with a few strikes there.
Calmuschi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Macellaio's calf.
Calmuschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calmuschi tries a head kick but it misses.
Macellaio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Calmuschi is looking to chop away at Macellaio's legs.
Macellaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws a one two combo.
Calmuschi tries to score with a low kick but Macellaio moves his leg out of the way.
Macellaio avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
Macellaio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calmuschi lunges at Macellaio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macellaio's hand.
Calmuschi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macellaio is out of range.
Macellaio throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calmuschi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macellaio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macellaio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Macellaio. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Macellaio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calmuschi tried to counter with a leg kick but Macellaio avoided it.
Jab, jab by Calmuschi - just one landing.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calmuschi, as that shot connected.
Macellaio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calmuschi connects with a body shot.
Calmuschi misses with a few strikes there.
Macellaio lands with an overhand left.
Macellaio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
Calmuschi swats away the attempt to clinch by Macellaio.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Macellaio manages to avoid it.
Macellaio fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iancu Calmuschi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio'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.
#R2#
Calmuschi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macellaio misses with a straight right.
Macellaio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
Calmuschi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calmuschi swinging wildly here.
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Macellaio connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macellaio can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calmuschi. That's going to slow Macellaio down.
Macellaio tries a head kick but it misses.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Calmuschi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calmuschi lands a leg kick that knocks Macellaio off balance momentarily.
Macellaio checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Calmuschi is predictable there
and Macellaio counters with an inside leg kick.
Macellaio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calmuschi is looking to counter punch.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Calmuschi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calmuschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Macellaio is just out of range.
Macellaio wants to clinch up but Calmuschi keeps it at a distance.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Macellaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macellaio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Calmuschi ducked under it nicely.
Calmuschi connects with a right hand. Macellaio shakes it off.#T2##CL2#
Macellaio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calmuschi, pushing him back against the cage.
Macellaio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Calmuschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macellaio wants to clinch but Calmuschi slips to the side
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
Macellaio looks to land a left hand but Calmuschi moved out of range nicely.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macellaio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi misses with a straight left.
Calmuschi scores with a three punch combo!
Macellaio misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming.
Macellaio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calmuschi.
Iancu Calmuschi is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macellaio. That's going to slow Calmuschi down.
Calmuschi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macellaio. #T3#
Calmuschi looks to throw the jab but Macellaio is out of range.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.
Macellaio is looking for the big counter here.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick as Macellaio jumps back.
Calmuschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Macellaio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Calmuschi finds it's target.
Macellaio misses with a combination
and Calmuschi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws the left hand but Macellaio avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Macellaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macellaio throws out a leg kick but Calmuschi moves out of range and Macellaio only half commits.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Calmuschi avoids a kick to the body.
Macellaio tries to move into range but Calmuschi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Macellaio feints and as Calmuschi raises his hands in defense, Macellaio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Calmuschi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Calmuschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Calmuschi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macellaio's head backwards.
Calmuschi connects with a single shot there.
Calmuschi connects with a leg kick. Macellaio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Macellaio lands.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macellaio. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iancu Calmuschi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Macellaio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calmuschi swivels and escapes.
Macellaio takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio tries to work over Calmuschi's front leg with a kick but Calmuschi checks it.
Calmuschi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macellaio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calmuschi doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Calmuschi blocks the leg kick.
Macellaio misses with a body shot.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Macellaio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calmuschi is able to avoid easily.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellaio connects with an inside leg kick.
Macellaio looks to land a right hand but Calmuschi moved out of range.
Macellaio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calmuschi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Calmuschi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Macellaio.
A combination from Calmuschi does no damage.
Macellaio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Macellaio scores with a kick to the body.
Calmuschi throws a low kick, looking for Macellaio's leg but Macellaio calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calmuschi. That's going to slow Macellaio down.
Calmuschi throws a low kick but Macellaio avoids it.
Macellaio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Calmuschi takes a step back to recover.
Macellaio throws a series of punches but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio throws a leg kick but Calmuschi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Macellaio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Calmuschi ducked under it nicely.
Macellaio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Macellaio misses its intended target.
Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Calmuschi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macellaio swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calmuschi wants it to stay on the feet.
Calmuschi scores with the left hand. Macellaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Macellaio moves out of range easily.
Macellaio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macellaio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calmuschi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.
Calmuschi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calmuschi but Calmuschi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macellaio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macellaio thows a leg kick but Calmuschi checks it
and Calmuschi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Macellaio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Macellaio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calmuschi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macellaio somewhat.
Macellaio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macellaio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calmuschi.
Macellaio scoring well with a low kick there.
Macellaio misses the jab.#T4#
Macellaio misses with a hook.
Giovanni Macellaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Macellaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macellaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Calmuschi connects with a single shot there.
Macellaio thows a body kick. Calmuschi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi sizes up Macellaio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Nice jab there from Calmuschi.
Macellaio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Macellaio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iancu Calmuschi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calmuschi, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: wild n out
Date: Jan 17, 2017

#R1#
Khalafa thuds his right hand into Kopylov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Khalafa.
Kopylov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khalafa works Kopylov's body with a nice hook.
Khalafa throws an overhand right that drops Kopylov like a sack of potatoes! Khalafa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaser Khalafa!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaser Khalafa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Jefferies misses with a low kick.
Jefferies throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Jefferies misses.
Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Jefferies moved out of range.
Arjuna moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJefferies.
Arjuna blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
Arjuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Arjuna lands with a nice body punch.
Arjuna avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
Jefferies scores with a spinning back kick!
Jefferies misses with a combination
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Jefferies.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferies tries a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna is wise to it.
Jefferies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Arjuna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Jefferies.#T1#
Jefferies looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away.
Jefferies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferies.
Jim Jefferies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferies throws a low kick, looking for Arjuna's leg but Arjuna calmly moves out of range.
Arjuna throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jefferies avoids it.
Jefferies throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Arjuna scores with a nice right hand.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Jefferies lands a front kick.#T2#
Jefferies misses the body punch
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferies wants to clinch
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Jefferies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jefferies throws a lazy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Jefferies moves out of range.
Arjuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arjuna checks a low kick from Jefferies.
Arjuna looks to land a combination. Jefferies sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arjuna throws a push kick but Jefferies slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Arjuna.#T3#
Jefferies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jefferies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arjuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arjuna tests Jefferies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferies 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.
And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Jefferies blocks it.
Jefferies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Jefferies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jefferies is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arjuna.
Jefferies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Arjuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Jefferies moves out of range.
Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Jefferies gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna lands a jab-cross combination.
Jefferies misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferies throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna misses with a double jab.
Jefferies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jefferies misses with a leg kick
and Jefferies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rama Arjuna 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#
Jefferies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.#CL2#
Arjuna tries to keep at a distance but Jefferies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arjuna is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Arjuna. #BC#
Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferies throws a leg kick
and Jefferies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arjuna misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jefferies misses with a head kick.
Jefferies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arjuna.
Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Jefferies.
Arjuna lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Arjuna sends Jefferies crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arjuna is motioning to the referee to let Jefferies up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jefferies is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna scores with a kick to the body.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferies can do to turn this around?
Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely.
Crack! Arjuna connects with the perfect overhand right and Jefferies falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Arjuna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Dolla slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Colombu coming out on top.
Dolla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colombu looks to land a right hand but Dolla moved out of range.
Colombu missing with a left hand there. Dolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colombu throws the left hand but Dolla avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolla.
Colombu misses with a looping left.
Colombu misses with a left hand
and Dolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Colombu needs to keep his hands up - Dolla had a free shot at his head there.
Colombu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dolla tests Colombu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dolla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Dolla uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Colombu's head.#T1##TD2#
Colombu dives in and scores a takedown into Dolla's guard.
Colombu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dolla is on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colombu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dolla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dolla wanted to stand there but Colombu had control of the position.
Colombu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Dolla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Colombu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Dolla throws a head kick that Colombu semi-blocks.
Colombu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolla lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Colombu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Colombu does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Colombu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Dolla explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colombu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Colombu misses.
Dolla lands a leg kick that knocks Colombu off balance momentarily.
Dolla scores with a nice head shot.
Colombu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolla as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Dolla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colombu's calf.
Colombu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dolla counters with a series of strikes. Colombu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Colombu throws a shot from downtown. Dolla moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Dolla. Beautiful body shot.
Joe Colombu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colombu blocks a head kick by Dolla.
Colombu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Colombu down.
Dolla connects with a single shot there.
Colombu with a poor takedown
and Dolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colombu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolla moves away.
Dolla throws out a powerful jab.
Dolla is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing. #CL2#
Colombu gets a clinch. #T4#
Dolla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Dolla manages to break the clinch.
Dolla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Colombu.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Colombu shoots in for a double leg but Dolla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolla jabs at Colombu's body.
Dolla with a nice cross.
Colombu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolla counters with a straight right hand.
Colombu misses with a takedown
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dolla scores with a hook to the body. Colombu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dolla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body kick from Dolla.
Colombu looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolla lands a jab to Colombu's midsection.
Colombu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Colombu as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Dolla scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dolla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colombus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Colombu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colombu is looking to clinch but Dolla is avoiding it.
Dolla throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dolla throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Colombu to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dolla gets tackled into the cage by Colombu. Colombu maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dolla.
Dolla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dolla lands a right hand.
Colombu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colombu.
A right handed body shot lands from Dolla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolla misses with a body punch. #T1##BC#
Dolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colombu throws a hook but Dolla avoids it easily.
Dolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colombu.
Dolla with a hook.
Dolla scores with a head kick. Colombu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colombu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colombu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dolla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Colombu.
Dolla lands with a good body shot.
Dolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colombu can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick from Dolla lands but Colombu takes it in his stride.
Colombu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dolla circles away.
Colombu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dolla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat.
Dolla slips a straight right by Colombu.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolla scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dolla. #T2#
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dolla lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Dolla lands a big head kick that sends Colombu tumbling to the mat! Dolla takes a step backwards and waves Colombu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Colombu is rocked!
Colombu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Colombu misses with a straight right.
It looked like Dolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colombu is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
Colombu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dolla counters with an outside leg kick.
Colombu seems to have recovered his senses.
Colombu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Colombu throws a looping overhand right but Dolla ducks down to avoid it.
Colombu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colombu shoots in and drives through. Dolla sprawls well.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Colombu is breathing heavily.
Colombu shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolla tries to sprawl out of it but Colombu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolla scores with a jab to the body.
Colombu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Colombu walks into a stiff left hand from Dolla.
Dolla fakes the leg kick and cracks Colombu in the body.
Colombu fails with a takedown attempt.
Colombu tries to clinch but Dolla moves away
and Dolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Colombu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colombu shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Colombu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Colombu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dolla connects with the punch.
Colombu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD#
Dolla drops Colombu with a beautiful combination! Colombu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dolla is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Colombu does no damage. #T4#
Dolla scores with a nice right hand.
Dolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colombu. That did some damage!
Colombu misses with an uppercut
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dolla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Colombu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Dolla counter with a right hand.
Dolla lands with a right and another and another! Colombu is in big trouble! Dolla lands again and this time it's lights out for Colombu! A quality knockout there for Dolla.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Neadue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke throws a big shot that misses.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Neadue takes one to the chin there.
Neadue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes.
Neadue avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Clarke is looking to chop away at Neadue's legs.
Nice defenses there by Neadue.
Clarke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Neadue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neadue getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neadue misses with a body shot.
Clarke slips a jab from Neadue.
Jacob Clarke 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.
Clarke slips a straight right by Neadue.
It looked like Clarke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neadue.
Clarke misses with the combination.
Neadue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Clarke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neadue lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clarke at a distance.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Neadue slips the punch.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neadue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke wants to slow Neadue down by chopping away at his legs.
Neadue avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Clarke throws a low kick but Neadue moves out of range easily.
Neadue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neadue.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neadue.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neadue.
Clarke throws a push kick but Neadue slaps the foot to one side.
Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neadue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Neadue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarke misses with an uppercut
and Neadue counters with a right hand to the body.
Clarke misses with a hook. Neadue ducked under it nicely.
Neadue misses with a takedown attempt - Clarke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.
Clarke throws a hook but Neadue avoids it easily.
Neadue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neadue is able to avoid easily.
Neadue lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Clarke misses #TD2#
and Neadue counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clarke!
Neadue lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clarke tries to buck Neadue off but Neadue is having none of it.
Neadue working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Clarke wants to control but Neadue postures up.
Neadue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Neadue tries to advance to mount but can't.
Neadue is putting a hurting on Clarke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clarke sneaks back into half guard.
Neadue lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Neadue is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke tries to roll over but Neadue keeps him under control.
Neadue slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Clarke trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Neadue seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neadue scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Clarke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neadue pulls his head out easily.
Neadue trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke trying to control but Neadue postures up.
Clarke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Neadue throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Neadue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvan Neadue will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Neadue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clarke's head.#TD2#
Neadue throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neadue is in Clarke's guard.
Clarke trying to control the position.
Neadue stands and throws Clarke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neadue lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Neadue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarke, who protects the arm well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neadue working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Neadue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clarke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neadue wants to free his trapped foot but Clarke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Neadue is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neadue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
Silvan Neadue has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Neadue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Clarke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neadue is looking to advance position but Clarke won't allow it.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clarke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Neadue jumps into side control!
Neadue is working Clarke over with some ground and pound from side control.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Neadue keeps moving and retains side control.
Neadue is chipping away with strikes.
Clarke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clarke is trying to control Neadue's posture but Neadue avoids it.
Neadue wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy.
Neadue creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Neadue lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Clarke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Clarke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neadue cracks Clarke with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Neadue immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Clarke is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Neadue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvan Neadue!
During a confident post fight interview, Silvan Neadue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 493
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Darrow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horiguchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horiguchi with a nice cross.
Darrow moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Darrow counters with a left to the body.
Darrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow ducks right into an uppercut from Horiguchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Horiguchi misses. #T1#
Darrow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Darrow is rocked!
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Horiguchi finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Horiguchi! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Piston Horiguchi!
A victorious Piston Horiguchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCR 64 LHW GP Round 2
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
Juricic works Colombu's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juricic. Colombu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juricic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Colombu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Colombu misses with a lunging right hand
and Juricic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Colombu.
Juricic cracks Colombu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Juricic connects with a body shot.
Juricic connects with a body shot that sends Colombu's belly button to the back.
Juricic with a jab.
Juricic avoids the body shot from Colombu.
Juricic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colombu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juricic as he avoids it easily.
Colombu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Colombu avoids the body shot from Juricic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juricic scores with a body shot.
Juricic lands a nice looking body shot.
Colombu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Colombu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juricic is trying to defend but Colombu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Colombu 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.#T1#
Colombu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juricic wants to control but Colombu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Colombu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juricic trying to control but Colombu postures up.
Juricic tries to kick Colombu off but Colombu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juricic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colombu slows the pace down in half guard.
Juricic trying to control here. #SUB2#
Juricic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colombu pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colombu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Juricic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Colombu lands with a punch from half guard.
Juricic tries to get to full guard but Colombu has control of the leg.
Colombu wants to take a breather but Juricic is having none of it.
Juricic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Juricic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colombu defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colombu wants to control from the top but Juricic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colombu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juricic's head.
Juricic controls Colombu momentarily but Colombu frees himself. #T3#
Colombu won't allow Juricic to sweep him here.
Colombu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colombu stops Juricic from standing up. #SUB2#
Juricic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colombu defends it easily.#SUB2#
Juricic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colombu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Juricic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juricic trying to keep a closed guard but Colombu is proving a slippery customer.
Colombu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Juricic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colombu defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colombu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colombu distracts Juricic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colombu lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Juricic has his foot on Colombu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colombu works his way back into a safe position though.
Colombu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colombu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colombu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colombu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Juricic working for a triangle but Colombu defends it easily.
Colombu scoring with some ground and pound. #T5#
Colombu landing some decent shots from guard.
Colombu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Juricic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colombu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Colombu lands a few punches from side control.
Juricic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juricic tries to buck Colombu off but Colombu is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Juricic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colombu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#
Juricic is rocked!#T6#
Juricic wants to control but Colombu postures up.
Juricic taking a bit of punishment here - Colombu scoring with strikes.
Juricic is still in real trouble! Can Colombu finish him?
Colombu lands a big left to the face of Juricic, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Colombu and another - Juricic is out! Colombu stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Colombu!
Joe Colombu made sure to mention his sponsor, Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview.

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