Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Hanzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanzo blocks the body kick.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanzo.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Hanzo moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Hanzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hussain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
Hussain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hanzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanzo at a distance.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hanzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanzo in his tracks.
Hussain lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanzo's head.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL2#
Hussain moves into the clinch.
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo tries to work over Hussain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussains head. #BC#
Hanzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussain swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Hanzo checks a low kick from Hussain.
Hanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanzo checks a low kick from Hussain.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
Hanzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussain connects with a right hand. Hanzo shakes it off.
Hussain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Hussain lands with a cross. #T2#
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanzo is just out of range.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Hussain catches Hanzo right on the button with a cross.
Hussain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanzo's head.#CL2#
Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussain is trying to break free.#BC2#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain avoids the head kick by Hanzo.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
A punch lands to the side of Hanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.#T3#
Hanzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanzo connects with a crisp jab.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.
Hussain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanzo will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Hussain clinches.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hussain's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Hussain takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hanzo pushes Hussain up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC2#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Hanzo moves away and avoids it.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but Hussain breaks away and moves out of range.
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!#CL2#
Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hussain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanzo's sensitive parts.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzo.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hanzo clinches.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain tests Hanzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanzo throws a shot from downtown. Hussain moves away and avoids it.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanzo throws out a powerful jab.
Hussain scores with a nice right hand.
Hussain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hussain jabs at Hanzo's body.#CL2#
Hussain moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Hanzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Hanzo throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it. #BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain lands a lovely overhand right.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanzo.
Hussain throws a push kick but Hanzo slaps the foot to one side.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hussain circles away.
Hanzo with a jab.#CL2#
Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
Hussain wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hussain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo throws a leg kick but Hussain checks it.
Hanzo scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Hussain moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hanzo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action.
Hanzo keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanzo throws the left hand but Hussain avoids the punch easily.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Emre Hussain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanzo slips a jab from Hussain.
Hanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hanzo gets a clinch.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo misses with an elbow strike.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo pushes Hussain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussain wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Hanzo lands a left hand. #BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain delivers a nice body kick.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanzo.
Hussain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanzo under the eye.
Hussain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanzo.
Hanzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanzo is looking to chop away at Hussain's legs.
Hanzo slips a straight right by Hussain.#T4#
Hussain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hussain's head.
Hussain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.#CL2#
Hussain darts in and clinches Hanzo up against the cage.
Hanzo with a knee to the head.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hatori Hanzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanzo tries to clinch there but Hussain circles away.
Hussain jabs at Hanzo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
A low kick from Hussain misses #CL#
and Hanzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanzo digs a right hand underneath Hussain's ribcage. Hussain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain prevents a body shot from Hanzo.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it. #BC2#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain jabs at Hanzo's body.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hussain gets tackled into the cage by Hanzo. Hanzo maintains the clinch.
Hussain blocks the elbow strike.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hussain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo tries to clinch up but Hussain circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Hussain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Hussain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussain misses with a body shot #CL#
and Hanzo counters by clinching up.
Hussain wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Hussain breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hussain gets tackled into the cage by Hanzo. Hanzo maintains the clinch.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Hussain avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanzo. Hanzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emre Hussain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanzo blocks a leg kick.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hussain pushes Hanzo away with a front kick.
Hussain thumps Hanzo with a low kick.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hussain. That snapped Hanzo's head back.
Hussain moves forwards but Hanzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain thuds a left hand into Hanzo's body.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hanzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hussain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hussain lands a right hook to the body.
Hussain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hussain works Hanzo's body with a nice hook.
Hussain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain misses with a body shot. #CL#
Hanzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanzo is struggling to control the position.
Hussain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanzo lands an elbow that stopped Hussain in his tracks for a moment.
Hussain blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Hussain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussains head. #T4#
Hanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hussain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hussain dodges an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo misses with a body punch.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Hussain blocks it.
Hanzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a shot to the body.
Hanzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emre Hussain.
I've got Hussain 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
After the fight, Emre Hussain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: PANDA 55
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Thoressen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzo.
A right-left combo lands from Thoressen.
Thoressen defending well as Hanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it. #KD#
Hanzo lands a big head kick that sends Thoressen tumbling to the mat! Hanzo takes a step backwards and waves Thoressen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Thoressen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo moves out of range as Thoressen strikes.#CL2#
Thoressen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thoressen's brow.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen. #BC#
Hanzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoressen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.#CL#
Hanzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside that Thoressen shrugs off.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen scores with a knee to the head.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hanzo is looking for a takedown.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thoressens head.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks it.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Thoressen avoiding damage as Hanzo throws knees to the body.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Hanzo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen has Hanzo pressed against the cage, preventing Hanzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Hanzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thoressen throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily.
Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanzo tries to clinch up
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Thoressen is avoiding it.
A jab from Thoressen misses. #CL2#
Thoressen takes the fight into the clinch.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzo digs a right hand into Thoressen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thoressen's gas tank.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanzo - that landed with a thud.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen misses with some punches. #BC#
Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hanzo takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.#T2#
Hanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Hanzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoressen looks to land a combination. Hanzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Thoressen circles away.
Thoressen throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Thoressen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Thoressen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Hanzo avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoressen lands an overhand right.#T3#
Thoressen connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hanzo gets a clinch.
Hanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoressen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thoressen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo trying to stall but Thoressen improves his position.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen'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#
Hanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Thoressen misses.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
Hanzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Hanzo is leaning against Thoressen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Hanzo throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hanzo is blocking nicely.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzo pushes Thoressen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hanzo pushes Thoressen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo throws an elbow that misses.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzo.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside.
Hanzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Hanzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Hanzo.
A short right from Hanzo.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo. #T4#
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hatori Hanzo.
I think Thoressen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thoressen!
A relieved looking Magnus Thoressen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hatori Hanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 36
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Westcutt takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Blake Westcutt has been cut.
Gonya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonya slaps away a takedown attempt from Westcutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Gonya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westcutt.
Westcutt shoots for a takedown but Gonya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Gonya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Gonya lands a big head kick that sends Westcutt tumbling to the mat! Gonya takes a step backwards and waves Westcutt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Westcutt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Westcutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonya throws a counter high kick but Westcutt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ronaldo Gonya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Westcutt.
Westcutt shoots in but Gonya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gonya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick by Gonya misses #CL2#
and Westcutt counters by clinching up.
Westcutt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonya is pressed up against the cage. Westcutt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonya down to the mat. Gonya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronaldo Gonya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Blake Westcutt's cut even more.
Westcutt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Gonya's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Westcutt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Westcutt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westcutt has his takedown stuffed
and Gonya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gonya lands with a cross.
Westcutt with a poor takedown
and Gonya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Westcutt with a poor takedown
and Gonya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westcutt thinking.
Gonya works the jab nicely.#CUT#
The cut above Blake Westcutt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Westcutt dives in and grabs Gonya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonya pushes down on Westcutt's head and hops out.
Westcutt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonya counters with a big head kick but Westcutt shrugs it off.
Gonya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
Blake Westcutt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Westcutt dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Westcutt dives in and grabs Gonya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonya pushes down on Westcutt's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gonya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Westcutt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Westcutt misses with a takedown attempt - Gonya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Westcutt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonya counters with a nice body shot.
Gonya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westcutt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westcutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westcutt somewhat.
Gonya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ronaldo Gonya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Westcutt.#T1#
Westcutt tries for a takedown but Gonya circles away easily
and Gonya counters with a straight right hand.
Westcutt blocks a head kick by Gonya.
Westcutt feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Gonya finds it's way through Westcutt's defenses. #CL2#
Westcutt darts in and clinches Gonya up against the cage.#T2#
Gonya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westcutt wants a takedown but no success here.
Westcutt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonya prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonya lands a nice knee to the body.
Westcutt is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonya.
Gonya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westcutt tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonya works on Westcutt's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westcutt is breathing heavily.
Gonya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westcutt takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Westcutt takes a shot to the head.
Gonya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westcutt backwards.
Gonya lands with a left to the head.
Gonya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Westcutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonya finish him?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronaldo Gonya!
Ronaldo Gonya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 663.5
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Love plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
Love is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
Love is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost tries to bum rush Love with a series of wild strikes but Love uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Love appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Love misses with a low kick.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Love fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Love checks the leg kick nicely there.
Love looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Love thuds his right hand into Frost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1##CL#
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Love, pushing him back against the cage.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Love.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost is stalling here.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Love is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Love struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Love lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Love struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Love throws a head punch that misses.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Love.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost stalls.
Come on Frost - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frost gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Love misses with an elbow strike.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Love gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Love trying to stall but Frost improves his position.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Love is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Love has his back to the cage.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Love missing with knees to the body.
Love with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Frost avoids the elbow strike from Love, against the cage.
Love scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Love is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Love pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost cracks Love with a nice body shot.
Love looking to stall.
Love tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost prevents a body shot from Love.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Love misses with a body shot.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Love keeps the fight on the outside.
Love shapes to counter with a head kick.
Frost misses with a low kick as Love jumps back.
Love looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost blocks a head kick by Love.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Love throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Frost rushes Love and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Love scores with a shoulder strike.
Love throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Love tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Love stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Love putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frost in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Love takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Love using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frost gets through Love's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Love is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Love has his back to the cage.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Love has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Love looking to slow down the pace here.
Love misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Love stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost controlling the action here for a moment.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Love can do to turn this around?#T2#
Love looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Love landing knees to the body.
Frost leaning against his opponent.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Frost.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.
Love is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love trying to land knees to the body.
Frost taking a breather.
Love is working Frost over against the cage.#T3#
Love is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Love into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frost pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Love avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Love lands a shot to the body.
Love is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Love has his back to the cage.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost controlling the action here for a moment.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands.
Love trying to land knees to the body.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards. #T4#
Love blocking some punches.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost avoiding damage as Love throws knees to the body.
Love tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost tries a body shot but Love blocks it.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Love.
Love tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Love throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost leaning against his opponent.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Love just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frost's brow.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Love lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Love.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Love's calf.
Frost's jab looks to have found its range, popping Love under the eye.
Frost avoids the head kick by Love. #CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frost.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Love stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Love tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost avoids the elbow strike from Love, against the cage.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Love misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Love misses with a body punch.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
Frost lands a body shot.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards. #T2#
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost presses Love against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. #ROC#
Love is rocked!
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
A short right from Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost pushes Love against the cage. Frost is working some dirty boxing. Frost pushes off with a quick right hook! Love goes down! Love tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Frost moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dr Love stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations on winning your bonus round!'.

Event: CEC 662
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapaus cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tapaus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tapaus tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus sneaks back into half guard.
Tapaus is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! #T1#
Tapaus 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.
Tapaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tapaus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tapaus is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Jackson trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushing down on Tapaus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tapaus tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tapaus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tapaus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tapaus is looking to improve his position.
Tapaus wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson looking to control but Tapaus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tapaus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tapaus trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Tapaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tapaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tapaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Tapaus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapaus keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tapaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tapaus's head.
Tapaus keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus lands with a nice body punch.
Tapaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tapaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Tapaus.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapaus with a hook.
Tapaus scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tapaus misses with a hook.#T1#
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws a one two combo.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapaus throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tapaus thinking.
Tapaus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapaus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Tapaus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapaus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tapaus did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Tapaus won't allow it.
Tapaus trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!#T3#
Tapaus takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jackson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Jackson!
Mikael Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 662
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Hays misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe lands with a shot to the body.
Lowe connects with a high kick.
Lowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hays misses with a double jab
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Lowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hays takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Hays has managed to clinch.
Hays working aggressively here.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hays blocking some punches.
Lowe misses with an elbow over the top.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
A short left from Lowe.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hays.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Lowe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe blocks the body kick.
As Hays backs away, Lowe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hays's calf.
Lowe connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Hays coming out on top.
Hays is looking to slow Lowe down with leg kicks.
Lowe stuns Hays with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hays takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Hays avoids it well. #CL2#
Lowe tries to keep at a distance but Hays has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lowe. #T2#
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hays tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe is working Hays over against the cage.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hays.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hays on the inside.
Lowe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays lands with a light punch inside.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays misses with some punches.
Lowe tries to land a knee to the head but Hays blocks with his arms.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays lands with a left to the head.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Lowe throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lowe.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Hays controls his hands.
Lowe tries a knee to the head but Hays blocks it.
Lowe digs a right hand underneath Hays's ribcage. Hays let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Hays misses with the head strike.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Hays blocks an uppercut.
Lowe lands a body punch.
Lowe lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lowe on the inside.
Lowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Hays avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Lowe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Hays controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe dominated that round.
That's time! Lowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hays steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lowe.
Hays tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowe looks to land a left hand but Hays moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hays fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowe, pushing him back against the cage.
Hays blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Lowe.
Lowe pushes Hays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Lowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a head kick but Hays moves out of range.
Lowe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lowe blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Hays tries to clinch
and Lowe counters with a head kick. That will keep Hays thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hays in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Hays is looking to land body kicks.
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays is looking to clinch but Lowe is avoiding it.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Hays sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lowe lands a jab to the nose.
Hays attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lowe scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Hays misses
and Lowe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hays throws a low kick but Lowe avoids it.
Lowe connects with a leg kick. Hays looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.
Hays closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hays looks to land a body kick but Lowe moved away.
Lowe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Hays misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Lowe tests Hays's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hays slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
A countering left hand to the body from Hays misses.
Lowe checks a leg kick.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hays slips under a jab.
Hays throws a fast counter high kick but Lowe manages to duck under it in time.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Hays avoids them all with ease.
Hays misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe throws a body punch but Hays moves out of range.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hays.
Hays misses with a straight right.
Hays takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Hays as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Hays moves into the clinch.
Hays lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Lowe.
Lowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hays can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Lowe misses with a double jab
and Hays counters with a big head kick but Lowe shrugs it off.
Hays ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Lowe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hays.#CL2#
Hays closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
A short left from Lowe.
A short body shot lands from Lowe as the two fighters clinch.
Lowe misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe pushes Hays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Hays tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hays struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lowe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays is leaning against Lowe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Hays.
Lowe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hays's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lowe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hays wants to clinch.
Hays moves away from the strike by Lowe.
Lowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Lowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hays circles away quickly and effectively.
Hays throws a leg kick which misses Lowe's front leg but catches the back leg as Lowe tries to avoid it.
Lowe throws a right hand that Hays ducks under and follows up with a left that Hays also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hays on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hays misses with a low kick.
Hays showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays misses with a lunging right hand
and Lowe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy body kick from Hays
and Lowe counters with a left to the body.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lowe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Hays throws a head kick that misses.
Hays avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Lowe 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.
Hays wants to clinch
and Lowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lowe closes the distance and pushes Hays back into the cage.
Lowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe misses with a knee strike.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe lands a body shot.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays misses with some punches.
Mike Lowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lowe pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Mike Lowe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hays lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hays.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Hays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hays is keeping busy.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays misses with some punches.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Hays lands a right hand.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays working aggressively here.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Hays's head. #BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micah Hays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hays was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Hays throws a sloppy head kick
and Lowe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowe is looking to wear down Hays with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lowe throws a head kick that Hays semi-blocks.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lowe, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1#
Shamkhalaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wax walks into a jab.
Shamkhalaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wax momentarily.
Wax misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Shamkhalaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamkhalaev.
Wax looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Shamkhalaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wax. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Wax.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamkhalaev. That did some 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!
Shamkhalaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wax lands a jab to the nose.
Shamkhalaev connects with a single shot there.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax.
Wax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Wax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Wax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wax. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wax misses with an uppercut
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Wax has Shamkhalaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Wax tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Wax pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamkhalaev blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Wax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Wax.
Wax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamkhalaev gets through Wax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wax lands a left hand.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamkhalaev.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wax lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a body punch. #T3#
Shamkhalaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waxs head.
Wax tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage.
Wax lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage.
Wax lands a knee to the body.
Wax throws a head punch that misses.
Wax blocking some punches.
Wax misses with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Wax controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev works on Wax's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev digs a right hand into Wax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wax's gas tank.
Shamkhalaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wax blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev pushes Wax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Wax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
A short right from Shamkhalaev.
Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wax or not.
Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the side of Wax's head.
Wax misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev scores with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Shamkhalaev.
Wax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wax backwards.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wax walks into a straight right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Wax throws a lazy right hand but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamkhalaev has time to react.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Wax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamkhalaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Shamkhalaev.
Wax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wax cracks Shamkhalaev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wax avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range.
Wax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left.
Wax doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wax misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wax! But no joy.#T1#
Wax checks the leg kick.
Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot.
Wax lands a jab to the nose.
Shamkhalaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target.
Shamkhalaev sizes up Wax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wax's head backwards.
Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wax in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Wax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev checks it well.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Wax. Beautiful body shot.
Wax looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wax.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Shamkhalaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamkhalaev with a nice cross.
Shamkhalaev feints a jab promting Wax to slip. Shamkhalaev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wax slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev lands with a shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Wax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Wax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamkhalaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target.
Shamkhalaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamkhalaev lands a leg kick that knocks Wax off balance momentarily.
Shamkhalaev dips to his left and cracks Wax with an uppercut!
Shamkhalaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Wax pushes Shamkhalaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamkhalaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Wax misses with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Wax can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wax misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
Wax misses with some punches.
Wax lands a nice uppercut.
Wax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land. #T4#
Shamkhalaev misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Shamkhalaev as the two fighters clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Wax.
Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Wax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wax misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
Wax misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wax tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage.
Wax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Wax.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wax blocks the body kick.
Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wax loads up on a big right hand but Shamkhalaev slips the punch.
Wax walks into a straight right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev 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.
Shamkhalaev scores with a hook.
Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax.
Wax misses the body punch
and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wax ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev blocks a jab.
Wax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamkhalaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wax ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Wax releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shamkhalaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Wax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Wax avoids the punch easily.
Wax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamkhalaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamkhalaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wax throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Shamkhalaev defending well as Wax loads up on a big left hand.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Wax was well out of range.
Shamkhalaev sets himself, and Wax steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamkhalaev avoids it this time.
Shamkhalaev throws a low kick but Wax avoids it.
Wax appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a head shot.
Shamkhalaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wax at a distance.
Wax throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wax just manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Shamkhalaev.
Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.#T2#
Shamkhalaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wax throws a jab when Shamkhalaev was well out of range.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming.
Wax misses with a wild body shot.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wax misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev is looking to counter punch.
Wax throws a big shot that misses.
Wax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamkhalaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamkhalaev connects with the punch.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wax blocks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wax misses with a hook
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wax slips under a jab.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Wax moved out of range.
Shamkhalaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Wax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamkhalaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wax misses with a leg kick
and Shamkhalaev counters with a left to the body.
Wax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamkhalaev lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming.
Shamkhalaev dodges the punch combination from Wax.
Shamkhalaev throws a shot from downtown. Wax moves away and avoids it.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wax misses the body punch
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamkhalaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot that sends Wax's belly button to the back.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Wax.
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!#CL2#
Wax clinches up with Shamkhalaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev works on Wax's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Wax.
Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1#
Reznick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut.
Seinfeld blocks a jab.
Reznick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seinfeld on the side of the head.
Seinfeld misses with a takedown attempt - Reznick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seinfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Seinfeld with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reznick counters with a stiff right hand.
Reznick throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Reznick is predictable there
and Seinfeld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seinfeld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reznick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seinfeld somewhat.
Trevor Reznick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Seinfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seinfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reznick.
Reznick thuds a left hand into Seinfeld's body.#T1#
Seinfeld moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Trevor Reznick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reznick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seinfeld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reznick but Reznick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seinfeld misses with a series of wild punches.
Reznick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seinfeld's head.
Reznick misses with a looping left.
Reznick tries to land a leg kick but Seinfeld saw it coming and moves away.
Seinfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seinfeld manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seinfeld. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Reznick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reznick punishes Seinfeld's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Reznick.#T2#
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Seinfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reznick defends it well.#CL2#
Reznick tries to keep at a distance but Seinfeld has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznick can't find room to land a body shot as Seinfeld controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reznick.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick misses with a punch to the body.
Reznick tries a body shot but Seinfeld blocks it.
Seinfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Seinfeld controls his hands.
Seinfeld tries to pull guard but Reznick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seinfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seinfeld misses with a knee strike.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Seinfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Reznick.
Seinfeld prevents a body shot from Reznick. #T3#
Seinfeld tries to pull guard but Reznick won't allow it.
Reznick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reznick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seinfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seinfeld tries for a takedown but Reznick manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Reznick.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by Seinfeld.
Reznick lands a nice uppercut.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld can't break the clinch.
Reznick tries to work over Seinfeld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seinfeld tries to pull guard but Reznick won't allow it. #TD2#
Seinfeld has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reznick regains guard immediately.
Reznick trying to control the position. #T4#
Seinfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seinfeld tries to stand but Reznick is controlling from the bottom.
Reznick controlling Seinfeld's posture.
Reznick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reznick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seinfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Reznick is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Reznick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reznick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seinfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Reznick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seinfeld can do to turn this around?
Reznick lands a nice looking body shot.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Seinfeld is just out of range.
Reznick loads up on a big right hand but Seinfeld slips the punch.
Trevor Reznick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seinfeld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reznick but Reznick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reznick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Seinfeld is just out of range.
Reznick just misses with a punch to the body.
Seinfeld ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Seinfeld throws a counter combo.
Seinfeld fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
Seinfeld flicks out a counter leg kick but Reznick steps away.
A left lands for Reznick.
Reznick misses with a straight left.
Seinfeld shoots in but Reznick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trevor Reznick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Seinfeld.#T1#
Seinfeld slips under a jab from Reznick.
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seinfeld moves away.
Seinfeld wants to counter the offense by Reznick and move into the clinch position.
Reznick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seinfeld has time to react.
Seinfeld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reznick swivels and escapes.
Reznick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reznick throws a body punch but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Jerome Seinfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Reznick misses.
Reznick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seinfeld swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reznick blocks a head kick by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld shoots in for a takedown but Reznick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Reznick gets tackled into the cage by Seinfeld. Seinfeld maintains the clinch.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznick tries a body shot but Seinfeld blocks it.
Reznick can't find room to land a body shot as Seinfeld controls the action.
Seinfeld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reznick pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Reznick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seinfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Seinfeld gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reznick has a closed guard, preventing Seinfeld from standing up.
Seinfeld postures up.
Seinfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Reznick controls Seinfeld momentarily but Seinfeld frees himself. #SU2#
Seinfeld stands up from Reznick's guard - Seinfeld perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Seinfeld is just out of range.
It seemed like Seinfeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reznick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seinfeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seinfeld moves away.
Reznick swings for the body but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Seinfeld tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reznick lands with an overhand left.
Seinfeld shoots in for a double leg but Reznick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seinfeld blocks a jab.
Reznick misses with a hook. Seinfeld ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Seinfeld shoots for a takedown but Reznick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seinfeld shoots in but Reznick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seinfeld avoids the body shot from Reznick.
Seinfeld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seinfeld doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reznick counters with a nice leg kick.
Seinfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reznick scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seinfeld looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trevor Reznick is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Reznick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reznick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Reznick as Seinfeld shoots in.#TD2#
Seinfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seinfeld prevents Reznick from standing back up.
Reznick trying to hold on to Seinfeld's head to control him but Seinfeld postures up.
Reznick looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick controlling the position for now.#T1#
Seinfeld trying to control the pace.
Reznick is looking to improve his position.
Seinfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reznick keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seinfeld staying out of range there.
Reznick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reznick misses with a left hand
and Seinfeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seinfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Reznick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reznick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Reznick misses with an uppercut. Seinfeld saw that one coming.
Reznick connects with a single shot there.
Seinfeld on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seinfeld.
Trevor Reznick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Seinfeld.
Reznick loads up on a big right hand but Seinfeld slips the punch.
Seinfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reznick avoids it really well and circles away.
Reznick just misses with a punch to the body.
Seinfeld ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Seinfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reznick defends it well.
Seinfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Reznick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reznick throws a body shot but no joy.
Trevor Reznick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Reznick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seinfeld manages to avoid it.
Reznick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seinfeld manages to avoid it.
Seinfeld is looking to clinch but Reznick is avoiding it. #TD2#
Seinfeld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reznick to the mat! Reznick manages to get full guard.
Reznick is pulling down on Seinfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Seinfeld, at least for the moment.
Seinfeld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Seinfeld avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seinfeld trying to control but Reznick is working from the bottom. #T4#
Seinfeld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reznick controls Seinfeld momentarily but Seinfeld frees himself.
Seinfeld trying to control but Reznick is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reznick stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reznick throws a right and a left that Seinfeld avoids nicely.
Reznick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seinfeld looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reznick just misses with a punch to the body.
Jerome Seinfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seinfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Reznick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reznick, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Reznick!
A relieved looking Trevor Reznick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Tapaus throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost lands an overhand right.
Tapaus walks into a left hand.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapaus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Tapaus is out of range.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
Frost slips under a jab from Tapaus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost flicks out a counter leg kick but Tapaus steps away.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapaus's waist but Tapaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side. #CL2#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tapaus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Frost cracks Tapaus with a nice body shot.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Tapaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
I was talking to Tapaus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tapaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tapaus tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Tapaus back against the cage.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost pushes Tapaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus blocking some punches.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tapaus, as that shot connected.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapaus sprawls well. Tapaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.#T4#
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tapaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tapaus misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost misses with some punches.
Tapaus lands a nice uppercut.
Tapaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tapaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tapaus blocks a body shot from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Tapaus blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Frost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frost controlling the action here.
Tapaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapaus wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapaus keeps working.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Tapaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Tapaus has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Tapaus working for the choke.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Tapaus landing with strikes.
Frost trying to control the hands but Tapaus won't let him.
Tapaus controlling from the back.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Tapaus is in full control for now.
Tapaus lands shots from the back. #T3#
Tapaus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Frost.#SUB#
Tapaus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frost knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frost for a finish. #SUB#
Frost defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tapaus's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapaus is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tapaus gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tapaus gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tapaus apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost throws a series of strikes that have Tapaus backpedaling.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Tapaus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapaus finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Tapaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Frost scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Frost looks for the body kick but Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Tapaus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination.
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapaus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target.
Frost throws a right and a left that Tapaus avoids nicely.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tapaus.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapaus.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tapaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost. #TD2#
Frost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tapaus tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Tapaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!#T2##SUB#
Tapaus is looking for the choke from the back position but Frost is controlling his hands well.
Tapaus keeps control of the position easily here as Frost tries to buck him off.
Frost is really stuck here.
Will Tapaus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Frost up.
Tapaus has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Frost. #SUB#
Tapaus working for the choke.
Tapaus trying to control.#T3#
Frost takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but Tapaus has full control of the position and if anything, Frost has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tapaus tries to keep control of the position but Frost is staying busy.
Frost breaks Tapaus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tapaus is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Tapaus is working an open guard so Frost takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tapaus connects with a nice looking jab.
Frost shoots in but Tapaus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frost takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a body punch
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tapaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Frost throws a counter combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Wax scores with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wax.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax.
Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Nice straight punches there by Shamkhalaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamkhalaev.
Wax throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left.
Wax slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target.
Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wax doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Wax 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.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Wax misses with a left hand
letting Shamkhalaev counter with a right hand.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wax takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Shamkhalaev stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamkhalaev lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Wax.
Wax misses with a looping left.
Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Shamkhalaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wax on the side of the head.
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
Wax missing with a left hand there. Shamkhalaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamkhalaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Shamkhalaev misses.
Wax misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wax tries to clinch but Shamkhalaev moves away
and Shamkhalaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Wax throws a front kick aimed at Shamkhalaev's knee but Shamkhalaev avoids it well.
Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab.
Shamkhalaev takes one on the button.#T2#
Shamkhalaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wax cracks Shamkhalaev with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wax.
Shamkhalaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wax connects with a body shot that sends Shamkhalaev's belly button to the back.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses.
Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Shamkhalaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamkhalaev lands the left hand.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax.
Wax misses with a looping left.
Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wax thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Wax.
Wax throws a combination that misses
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Wax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wax scores with a nice right hand.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamkhalaev jabs at Wax's body.
Shamkhalaev tests Wax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamkhalaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wax under the eye.
Shamkhalaev lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wax 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.
Wax misses with a hook.#CL2#
Wax moves into the clinch successfully.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Wax gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Wax misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax.
Wax misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wax backwards.
Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Wax blocks a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wax.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax misses with a hook to the body
and Shamkhalaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shamkhalaev.
Wax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Shamkhalaev.
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Wax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamkhalaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wax throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Shamkhalaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamkhalaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamkhalaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wax. #CUT2#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily.
Wax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wax in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wax moves out of range of the strikes.
Wax is looking to land body kicks.
Wax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Wax throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
Wax throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wax scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut
enabling Wax to counter with a crisp jab.
Wax slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.#T2#
Wax looks to land a body kick but Shamkhalaev moved away.
Good exchange - Wax coming out on top.
Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Good work by Shamkhalaev as he checks the leg kick.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Nice body punch from Wax.
Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wax misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Wax throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
Wax misses with a wild body shot.
Wax misses with a body shot. #T3#
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wax misses with a hook.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wax tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Wax.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
Wax misses with a body kick.
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Wax with a nice cross.
Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Wax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamkhalaev under the eye.
Wax scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Shamkhalaev misses.
Jab, jab by Wax - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Shamkhalaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
Shamkhalaev lands with a cross.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wax.
A swing and a miss from Wax.
Wax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamkhalaev in his tracks.
Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wax tries to work over Shamkhalaev's front leg with a kick but Shamkhalaev checks it.
A jab from Wax misses.
Wax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wax misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Wax misses.
A lazy left from Shamkhalaev finds it's target.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax.
A countering left hand to the body from Wax misses.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs.
Donk. Wax catches Shamkhalaev right on the button with a cross.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but Wax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wax.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wax throws a solid leg kick but Shamkhalaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wax.
Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Wax misses with a left hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamkhalaev at a distance. #T1#
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away.
Shamkhalaev throws a good cross that connects.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Wax.
Wax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamkhalaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Wax looks to land a left hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range nicely.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Wax moves forwards but Shamkhalaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Wax avoids the punch easily.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamkhalaev works Wax's body with a nice hook.
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Wax misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Wax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses.
Wax throws out a counter right but Shamkhalaev avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
Wax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamkhalaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot.
Wax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamkhalaev stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range as Wax strikes.
Wax jabs Shamkhalaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wax is looking to land body kicks.
Wax scoring well with a low kick there.
Wax motions for Shamkhalaev to come forward. Wax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev connects with a jab.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
Wax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamkhalaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax.
Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamkhalaev walks into a stiff left hand from Wax.#CL2#
Wax clinches up against the cage.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax.
Wax tries a knee to the head but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wax lands with a left to the head.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shamkhalaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wax lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wax attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wax misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wax gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wax misses with an uppercut
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and Wax counters with a left to the body.
Shamkhalaev blocks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev connects with a right hand. Wax shakes it off.
A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target.
Wax slips under a jab.
Shamkhalaev with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev.
I think Shamkhalaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
After the fight, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 658
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Hays lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Claudiano.
Hays slaps away a takedown attempt from Claudiano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Claudiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hays throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Claudiano.
Hays lands with an overhand left.
Hays throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Claudiano is rocked!
Hays lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Claudiano is looking to close the distance but Hays sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Claudiano crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Claudiano is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Micah Hays!
Micah Hays really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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