Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMT 42 - Bon V Verhoeven 2
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
John throws a sloppy body shot
and Ross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross motions for John to come forward. Ross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John throws a body kick that misses.
Ross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ross.
John on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
John lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Ross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
A shot to the body from Ross misses
and John counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ross's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John scores with a kick to the midsection.
John throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
As John backs away, Ross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ross jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as John checks a leg kick. #T1#
Ross tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
That kick from John tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John checks a low kick from Ross.
Ross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Decent striking displayed by Ross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.
Ross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ross defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Frank Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
John instigates a clinch.
John landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ross is breathing heavily.
John scores a nice knee to the body.
John trying to land knees to the body.
John throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
John gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Ross has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John presses Ross against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ross misses with the head strike.
John lands a right hand.
Ross misses with a body punch.
Ross prevents a body shot from John.
Ross throws a head punch that misses.
Ross avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Ross has been cut.
John lands a body shot.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ross misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John pushes Ross back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from John.
John cracks Ross with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Ross's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ross blocks the body kick.
It appears Ross was looking to counter with a kick there.
John throws a leg kick which misses Ross's front leg but catches the back leg as Ross tries to avoid it.
Ross jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ross scrambles back to his feet.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
John throws out a leg kick but Ross moves out of range and John only half commits.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Ross off balance momentarily.
Ross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
John misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Ross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Ross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross throws a leg kick but John moved away.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
John swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
John throws a body kick that misses.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Ross checks a low kick from John.
Ross tries to clinch there but John circles away.
John throws out a counter right but Ross avoids it with no problem.
Ross misses with an uppercut
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross slips a straight right by John.
Ross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John lands a two punch combo.
Ross tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
A punch combination from John misses. #T2#
Ross lands with a straight right. John didn't see that one coming.
Ross fails with an attempt to 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!
John lands a body shot.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
John misses with a two punch combination.
John moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ross lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the ropes and back into range.
John throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
John scores with a jab to the head.
Ross looks to land a body kick but John moved away.
Nice body kick from John.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Ross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross thuds a left hand into John's body.
John looks for the body kick but Ross saw that one coming.
Ross throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ross lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Ross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross tries to clinch there but John circles away.
John is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
John throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
John misses with a straight right.
John avoids a kick to the body.
John scores with a push kick.#T1#
A big left from Ross misses.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Ross.
John throws an off balance right hand
and Ross counters with an inside leg kick.
Ross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
John missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ross throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
John clinches with his opponent.
John is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ross is defending well for now.
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Ross misses with the head strike.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
John lands a good knee to the midsection. Ross won't want to take too many of those.
John landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John working Ross over with knees to the body.
Ross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
John utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John lands a nice uppercut.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
John lands a body shot.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John lands a right hand.
John is working Ross over against the ropes.
Ross is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
John is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
John tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott John really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Ross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
John lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. John obliges.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from John - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from John.
John scores with a hook to the body.
John gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ross blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from John on the inside.
John is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ross is defending well for now.
John lands an elbow inside that Ross shrugs off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
John lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Ross is rocked!#T1#
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John cracks Ross with a nice body shot.
John lands a body shot.
John creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ross crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Ross face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! John takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott John!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott John made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Ascension 0408
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Clones Jr throws a hook to the side of Arrol's head but Arrol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arrol wants to counter the offense by Clones Jr and move into the clinch position.
Arrol throws a jab but it's blocked by Clones Jr. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arrol misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Clones Jr breaks the clinch.
Arrol closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clones Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arrol misses with a straight right.
Clones Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arrol scores with a jab to the head.
Arrol lands with an overhand left.
Clones Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Arrol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arrol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arrol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Clones Jr.
Arrol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Arrol cracks Clones Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arrol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clones Jr. That did some damage!
Clones Jr connects with a body shot.
Clones Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clones Jr blocks a jab.
Clones Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arrol throws a leg kick
and Clones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arrol throws a body punch but Clones Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Arrol misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clones Jr.
Arrol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clones Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arrol scrambles back to his feet.
Arrol moves out of range as Clones Jr strikes.
Clones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arrol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Don Clones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrol throws a low kick but Clones Jr moves out of range easily.
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clones Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Clones Jr needs to keep his hands up - Arrol had a free shot at his head there.
Arrol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arrol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clones Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Clones Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arrol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clones Jr is out of range and Arrol settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arrol.
Arrol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clones Jr can pounce on him.
Clones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.
Clones Jr misses with a straight left.
Clones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arrol works the jab nicely.
Clones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Clones Jr.
Arrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Clones Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clones Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Clones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Clones Jr lands a head shot.
Arrol misses with a wild body shot.
Clones Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Arrol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clones Jr checks a low kick from Arrol.
A quick step to the side and Clones Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clones Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
Arrol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clones Jr is out of range and Arrol settles back down.
Clones Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrol throws a leg kick
and Clones Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Clones Jr moved away.
Arrol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clones Jr's head.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol throws a right and a left that Clones Jr avoids nicely. #T4#
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Clones Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clones Jr throws a hook but Arrol avoids it easily.
Clones Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clones Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arrol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clones Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Arrol's head.
A shot to the liver by Clones Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Arrol misses with a low kick as Clones Jr jumps back.
Arrol blocks a leg kick.
Arrol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrol throws a low kick but Clones Jr moves out of range easily.
Clones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arrol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arrol throws out a counter right but Clones Jr avoids it with no problem.
Clones Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Arrol should have avoided that one.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrol misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Clones Jr.
Arrol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Arrol will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arrol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arrol is looking to clinch.
Clones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clones Jr.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Clones Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arrol ducks under a wild hook from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Arrol wants to slow Clones Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
William Arrol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Arrol misses
and Clones Jr counters with a good low kick that Arrol was not able to check.
Clones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Arrol counters with a thumping low kick.
Clones Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clones Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arrol. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Arrol blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clones Jr. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Clones Jr misses
and Arrol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arrol tries to score with a low kick but Clones Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Arrol misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jab from Arrol.
Arrol throws a low kick but Clones Jr moves out of range easily.
A big right from Clones Jr misses.
Clones Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Arrol seems unphased.
Arrol misses with a body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Clones Jr avoids the body shot from Arrol.
Crunch! Clones Jr slams his shin into Arrol's torso.
Arrol tries a low kick but Clones Jr avoids it.
Arrol slips under a jab from Clones Jr.
Arrol throws a low kick but Clones Jr avoids it.
Arrol blocks a leg kick.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Clones Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arrol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clones Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arrol.
Clones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol. #T2#
Clones Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arrol on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clones Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arrol under the eye.
Nice body kick there by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Clones Jr connects with a body shot that sends Arrol's belly button to the back.
Arrol is breathing heavily.
Clones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clones Jr.
A big right from Clones Jr misses.
Arrol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Clones Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arrol's head backwards.
Arrol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clones Jr.
Arrol scores with a shot to the body.
Arrol moves out of range of the strikes.
Arrol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clones Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clones Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
A big right from Arrol misses.
The fighters circling - Arrol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clones Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arrol just manages to avoid it.
Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Clones Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big right from Arrol misses.
Arrol with a nice cross.
Clones Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arrol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr moves away from the strike by Arrol.
Crunch! Clones Jr slams his shin into Arrol's torso.
Clones Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arrol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Clones Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Arrol's shoulder, as Arrol tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Clones Jr there.
Clones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrol was well out of range. Poor timing from Clones Jr.
Arrol wants to counter the offense by Clones Jr and move into the clinch position.
Arrol tries to land a leg kick but Clones Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Arrol misses with a body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Clones Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Arrol wants to clinch up but Clones Jr keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Arrol throws a leg kick but Clones Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clones Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arrol scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol connects with a leg kick. Clones Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrol throws a sloppy body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arrol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Clones Jr.
Arrol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clones Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clones Jr throws out a loose jab but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arrol misses with an uppercut
and Clones Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Arrol throws a low kick but Clones Jr avoids it.
Clones Jr loads up on a big right hand but Arrol slips the punch.
Clones Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Arrol off the cage and back into range.
Clones Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arrol takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Clones Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Clones Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Clones Jr misses.
Arrol throws a low kick but Clones Jr avoids it.
Arrol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clones Jr.
Arrol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arrol throws a low kick but Clones Jr moves out of range easily.
Clones Jr throwing a counter right hand but Arrol manages to avoid it.
A jab from Clones Jr misses.
Arrol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clones Jr moves out of range as Arrol strikes.
Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Clones Jr is just out of range.
Arrol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clones Jr dips to his left and cracks Arrol with an uppercut!
Clones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol moves away from the strike by Clones Jr.
Arrol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clones Jr's calf.
Arrol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Arrol's shoulder, as Arrol tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clones Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clones Jr works the jab nicely.#T1#
Clones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arrol.
Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clones Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Arrol seems unphased. #ROC#
Arrol is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Clones Jr misses the target.
Arrol is still on wobbly legs! Can Clones Jr finish him?
Clones Jr cracks the inside of Arrol's front leg.
Clones Jr lands with an overhand left.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Clones Jr moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clones Jr - that will leave a mark!
Clones Jr misses with a leg kick.
Arrol seems to have recovered his senses.
Clones Jr misses with a head kick.
Clones Jr misses with a body kick.
Clones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Arrol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
Clones Jr misses with a body shot. #T2#
Clones Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clones Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arrol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arrol ducks under a wild hook from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arrol. That did some damage!
Arrol blocks a jab.
Arrol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clones Jr.
Arrol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arrol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arrol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clones Jr is able to avoid easily.
Clones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Arrol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clones Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Arrol counters with a stiff right hand.
Arrol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Clones Jr as he connects with a hook.
Arrol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Arrol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Clones Jr sizes up Arrol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clones Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Clones Jr misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Arrol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arrol moves forwards but Clones Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Clones Jr does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrol. Clones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clones Jr with a nice cross.
Arrol staying out of range there.
Clones Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arrol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arrol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clones Jr moves away from the strike by Arrol.
Clones Jr keeps Arrol at a distance using the push kick.
Clones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Arrol makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Arrol is looking to clinch.
Arrol staying out of range there.
Clones Jr cracks the inside of Arrol's front leg.
Arrol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Arrol misses.
Arrol has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arrol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arrol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clones Jr's calf.
Arrol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Clones Jr tries to keep at a distance but Arrol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clones Jr misses with some punches.
Clones Jr tries a body shot but Arrol blocks it.
Arrol misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Clones Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clones Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arrol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clones Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Clones Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clones Jr 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Clones Jr!
A victorious Don Clones Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ascension 0318
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Arrol is looking to chop away at Jung's legs.
Jung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arrol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Arrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Jung misses with a leg kick
and Arrol counters with a leg kick.
Arrol throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung tries to land a leg kick but Arrol saw it coming and moves away.
Jung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arrol.
Jung tries a low kick but Arrol avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jung, right into the meat.
Arrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Jung connects with a nice looking jab.
Jung throws a hook to the side of Arrol's head but Arrol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Jung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jung connects with a right hand. Arrol shakes it off.#T1#
Arrol throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Arrol is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arrol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung throws out a loose jab but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung scores with a leg kick.
Arrol looks to land a left hand but Jung moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arrol.
Arrol tries to land a leg kick but Jung saw it coming and moves away.
Jung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jung misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.
Arrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol stuffs the takedown.
Jung throws an overhand right that lands on Arrol's shoulder, as Arrol tries to avoid the shot.
Arrol misses with a wild body shot.
Arrol misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrol throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range.
Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Jung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jung throws a low kick, looking for Arrol's leg but Arrol calmly moves out of range.
Arrol missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jung's corner calls for a 1-2. Jung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arrol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Jung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jung feints and then cracks Arrol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arrol down.
Arrol throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Arrol misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jung there.#T3#
Jung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jung.
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.
Arrol just misses with a punch to the body.
Jung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arrol throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot.
Arrol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung dives in and grabs Arrol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arrol pushes down on Jung's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sungwon Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Jung.
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.#TD#
Jung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arrol napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arrol tries to buck Jung off but Jung is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arrol wants to control but Jung postures up.
Arrol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Arrol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arrol regains half guard.
Arrol is looking to improve his position.
Arrol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jung.
Jung wants to control but Arrol is keeping him busy.
Jung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arrol trying to control but Jung postures up.
Arrol is not content to let Jung control the position.
Arrol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Sungwon Jung will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arrol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arrol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arrol lands a jab to the head.
Jung misses with an uppercut.
Arrol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Arrol misses its intended target.
Arrol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jung motions for Arrol to come forward. Jung throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jung stuns Arrol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arrol's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arrol.
Donk. Arrol catches Jung right on the button with a cross.
Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jung lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Arrol walks into a stiff left hand from Jung.#T1#
A good leg kick by Jung.
Arrol swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Jung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.
Sungwon Jung is winning the standup battle so far.
Arrol just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Jung jabs Arrol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Jung.
Arrol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.
Jung lands with a hook. Arrol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
Arrol throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jung avoids the body shot from Arrol.
Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.#T2#
Arrol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Jung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung throws a front kick aimed at Arrol's knee but Arrol avoids it well.
Jung connects with a solid leg kick.
Jung scores with a jab. Arrol acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Arrol has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung scores with a shot to the side of Arrol's head.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Arrol.
A left hand lands to the body for Arrol.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Arrol.
Jung lands with a light punch inside.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung working aggressively here.
A short left from Arrol. #T3#
Jung lands with a light punch inside.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Arrol.
Arrol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Sungwon Jung has been cut.
Arrol tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Arrol back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Arrol.
Jung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jung on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land. #TD#
Jung pulls guard effortlessly.
Jung keeping full guard, as Arrol tries to pass.
Jung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arrol trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arrol's guard. #REVR#
Arrol keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Arrol is keeping the position.#T4#
Jung throws a big elbow that misses.
Arrol looking for a sweep. Not yet Arrol, not yet.
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!
Jung is in close to Arrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sungwon Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung won't allow Arrol to sweep him here.
Arrol working a defensive guard here.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sungwon Jung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sungwon Jung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arrol misses with a wild body shot.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it.
Arrol takes one to the side of the head.
Jung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arrol.
Arrol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arrol is looking to score with low kicks.
Arrol tries to clinch up.
Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Arrol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arrol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jung checks it well.
Jung drops his hands momentarily and Arrol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol lands a nice shot to the body.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jung darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A lazy left from Arrol finds it's target.
Arrol slips under a jab.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Jung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arrol just misses with a punch to the body.
Jung darts in looking for a takedown but Arrol gets double underhooks and turns Jung into the cage.
Arrol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arrol takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Arrol throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Jung.
Jung cracks Arrol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Arrol. No joy for Jung on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sungwon Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arrol ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
Arrol tried to score with a low kick but Jung checks it.
William Arrol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arrol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jung checks it well.
Jung throws the left hand but Arrol avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrol throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arrol!
Jung wants to control but Arrol is keeping him busy.
Jung postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jung working the body and head with strikes.
Jung trying to control the position but Arrol is working away.
Jung working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Jung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arrol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arrol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jung. #T3#
Jung lands strikes from half guard.
Jung is trying to control. Arrol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrol holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jung is pressing down on Arrol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arrol is holding on for now.
Jung throwing shots but Arrol is blocking nicely.
Arrol is trying to maintain the position but Jung is very close to passing his half guard.
Jung lands strikes from half guard.
Arrol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arrol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Arrol is keeping the position.
Arrol wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Arrol pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Arrol is keeping the position.
Arrol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jung missing with a left hand there. Arrol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Jung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arrol is trying to keep Jung in close. #SUB2#
Arrol has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jung should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arrol has tightened it up now! Jung should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Arrol!
William Arrol very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Sungwon Jung had this to say: 'I dunno, I'll be better next time. These bad decisions are hurting me.'.

Event: Madness MMA 14: Insanity
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Alexander feints and then cracks October's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow October down.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
October is looking to clinch.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
October catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
October takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from October.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but October manages to avoid it.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt October.
Alexander throws a hook but October blocks it.
October throws an overhand right that drops Alexander like a sack of potatoes! October dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David October!

Event: Total War 3
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Sobota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Sobota breaks away and moves out of range.
Sobota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobota throws a hook but Blue blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Sobota throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.
Sobota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blue's calf.
Blue misses with a kick to the body.
Sobota moves away from the strike by Blue.
Sobota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sobota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobota but Sobota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota throws a big shot that misses.
As Sobota tries to get set, Blue tries to push him back and clinch up but Sobota manages to avoid the attempt.
Sobota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Blue misses. #T1#
Blue throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sobota counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Sobota darts in and clinches Blue up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
Sobota lands a body shot.
Blue tries to pull guard but Sobota forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sobota.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Sobota lands a right hand.
Sobota lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Blue is rocked!
Sobota dips a shoulder and cracks Blue with a mighty uppercut! Blue falls back against the cage and Sobota unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blue is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sobota screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
Leszek Sobota tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 504
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Gravity has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thrym finds it's way round the side to connect with Gravity's head.
Thrym lands the left hand.#CL2#
Thrym moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gravity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Gravity walks into a stiff left hand from Thrym.
Gravity throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Thrym coming out on top.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
A punch combination from Thrym misses.
Gravity feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravity.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
Gravity shoots in for a double leg but Thrym sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gravity lands a nice shot that snaps Thrym's head back.
Thrym defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gravity.
Gravity throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Thrym scores with a hook.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravity is looking to wear down Thrym with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thrym throws a jab when Gravity was well out of range.
Gravity definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gravity. That did some damage!
Gravity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gravity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gravity throws an overhand right that lands on Thrym's shoulder, as Thrym tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym misses with a looping left.
Thrym rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravity counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrym thumps Gravity with a low kick.
Thrym missing with a left hand there. Gravity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gravity is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thrym throws a low kick but Gravity moves out of range easily.
Thrym circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rung Thrym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity swings widly with a right hand
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Thrym looks to land a left hand but Gravity moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thrym lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gravity has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gravity and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thrym throws a push kick but Gravity slaps the foot to one side.
Gravity throws a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravity feints and then cracks Thrym's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thrym down.
Thrym changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravity loads up on a big right hand but Thrym slips the punch.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrym throws a low kick, looking for Gravity's leg but Gravity calmly moves out of range.
As Thrym tries to get set, Gravity tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrym manages to avoid the attempt.
Thrym on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gravity.
Gravity throws a right hand that misses
and Gravity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thrym!
Gravity drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gravity shoots for a takedown but Thrym saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Gravity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrym misses with a hook
and Gravity counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Thrym scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrym misses the jab.
Thrym throws a jab when Gravity was well out of range.
Thrym is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gravity had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrym. Thrym obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravity shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrym attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym slips under a jab from Gravity.
Thrym misses with a leg kick
and Gravity counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrym misses with the combination. #CL#
Thrym tries to keep at a distance but Gravity has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Thrym manages to break the clinch.
Thrym pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravity is out of range and Thrym settles back down. #T4#
Thrym throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick from Thrym lands but Gravity takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravity, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thrym checks a low kick from Gravity.
Thrym checks a low kick from Gravity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thrym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravity throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym throws the left hand but Gravity avoids the punch easily.
Thrym fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravity is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Thrym. Beautiful body shot.
Gravity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Thrym finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gravity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrym throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym dominated that round.
That's time! Gravity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Gravity moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Thrym lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gravity will feel that in the morning.
Thrym works the jab nicely.
Gravity throws a leg kick but Thrym checks it.
Thrym connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravity's hands.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrym fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravity on the side of the head.
Gravity misses with a jab to the body
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thrym clinches up against the cage.
Thrym blocks a body shot from Gravity. #BC2#
Thrym breaks the clinch.
Gravity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Gravity shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thrym's guard.#T1#
Gravity controlling from the top position.
Gravity throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrym wants to stand and escape but Gravity is having none of it.
Gravity preventing the sweep.
Thrym keeping full guard, as Gravity tries to pass.
Gravity postures up in Thrym's guard and throws a big left but Thrym blocks it.
Gravity slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thrym is on top in guard. #REVB#
Thrym throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Gravity wants to sweep here but Thrym controlling him for the moment.
Thrym looking to sit in guard and control but Gravity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gravity wants to control from the top but Thrym keeps moving.
Thrym wants to sweep but no luck.
Thrym keeping full guard, as Gravity tries to pass.
Gravity working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thrym's head.
Gravity prevents Thrym from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Gravity is stalling in the full guard.
Gravity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrym wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrym keeping moving, preventing Gravity from controlling successfully.
Gravity lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gravity trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrym pulls Gravity in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Gravity.
Gravity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Gravity slips the punch.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Gravity.
Gravity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Gravity moved away.
Thrym 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.
Gravity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravity lands a slapping body shot.
Gravity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Thrym finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gravity throws a leg kick that misses.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravity checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gravity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrym throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravity scores with a leg kick.
Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravity is just out of range.
Thrym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gravity takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Gravity misses with a looping left.
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravity misses the target.
Gravity misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Thrym swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gravity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thrym thinking.
Good exchange - Gravity coming out on top.
Gravity tries for a takedown but Thrym sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Gravity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thrym fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Gravity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravity looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
Gravity shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravity throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Gravity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gravity throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
Gravity misses with a right hand
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Thrym tenderised Gravity's leg. Gravity is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravity avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Gravity tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrym avoided it.
Thrym wants to clinch up but Gravity keeps it at a distance.
Gravity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Gravity moves out of range as Thrym throws a body kick.
Gravity throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Gary Gravity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gravity avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Gravity misses with a right hand
and Thrym makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gravity really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Gravity blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
A big left from Gravity misses. #CL#
Gravity fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrym, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravity.
Gravity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Gravity wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Gravity. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gravity misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Thrym presses Gravity against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrym stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravity misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravity controls his hands.
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Gravity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrym backwards. #T4#
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravity swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Gravity misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Gravity lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Thrym manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gravity keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rung Thrym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrym 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
A victorious Rung Thrym thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ascension 0225
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Arrol lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Arrol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arrol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Renato scores with a jab to the head.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrol moves away.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Renato throws a low kick but Arrol avoids it.
Arrol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Renato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arrol lands a two punch combo.
Arrol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Arrol's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Arrol moves into the clinch.
Renato lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato lands a body shot.
Renato lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Renato.
A short right from Renato.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato lands with a right to the head.
Arrol lands a shoulder strike.
Renato working aggressively here. #T1#
Arrol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renato taking a breather.
Renato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato blocks a body shot from Arrol.
Arrol blocking some punches.
Arrol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Renato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Renato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arrol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arrol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Renato.
Renato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arrol up against the cage.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arrol misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Renato lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Renato.
Renato lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Arrol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arrol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Renato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arrol backwards.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
Renato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arrol up against the cage.#T3#
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Renato tries to work over Arrol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arrol.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Arrol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a punch but it's blocked by Arrol.
Renato is looking to control Arrol's arms but Arrol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Renato has his back to the cage.
Arrol blocking some punches.
Arrol lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Arrol. #T4#
Arrol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Renato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arrol blocks an uppercut.
Renato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arrol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Renato can turn it around.
Arrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato cracks Arrol with a nice body shot.
Renato blocks a body shot from Arrol.
Renato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Arrol struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arrol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arrol pushes Renato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arrol can't find room to land a body shot as Renato controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Arrol misses with the head strike.
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 William Arrol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Arrol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arrol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arrol with a jab.
Renato scoring well with a low kick there.
Arrol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Renato.
Renato scores with a hook to the body. Arrol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arrol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Arrol moved away.
Arrol tries to clinch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws a fast counter high kick but Arrol manages to duck under it in time.
Renato blocks a leg kick.
Renato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Renato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Renato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrol throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Arrol misses the shot to the body.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Arrol tried to counter with a leg kick but Renato avoided it.
Renato moves out of range as Arrol strikes.
Arrol throws a sloppy body shot
and Renato counters with a body kick that stops Arrol in his tracks momentarily.
Arrol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
It appears Arrol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arrol scores with a nice right hand.
Renato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arrol swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renato lands the left hand.
Renato lands a head shot.
Arrol thumps Renato with a low kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arrol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arrol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renato misses with a looping right.
It looked like Arrol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.
Renato lands a front kick.
Arrol takes one to the side of the head.
Renato with a jab.
Renato misses with a low kick as Arrol jumps back.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Arrol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renato throws a leg kick which misses Arrol's front leg but catches the back leg as Arrol tries to avoid it.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol blocks a head kick by Renato.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arrol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrol's sensitive parts.
Arrol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arrol throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arrol checks a leg kick.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws out a powerful jab.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Arrol blocks the body kick. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Arrol misses the target.
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!
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Renato finds it's target.
Arrol throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Renato. Beautiful body shot.
Arrol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Arrol scores with a jab.
Arrol lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Crunch! Renato slams his shin into Arrol's torso.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato jabs at Arrol's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arrol throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arrol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Renato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arrol staying out of range there.
Arrol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renato under the eye.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Renato.
Arrol doesn't manage to clinch there - Renato circles away.
Renato throws a series of punches but Arrol avoids them all with ease.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Renato throws out a counter right but Arrol avoids it with no problem.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Renato scoring well with a low kick there.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Arrol moves out of range of the body kick.
Arrol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renato is able to avoid easily.
Renato tries a quick counter leg kick but Arrol is wise to it.
Arrol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing.
Renato swings for the body but Arrol moves out of range. #T1#
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arrol.
Renato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Renato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arrol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Renato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Renato takes a swing at Arrol's ribcage but misses.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arrol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arrol tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
A shot to the body from Arrol misses
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
Renato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Arrol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Arrol cracks Renato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Renato misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrol slips under a jab from Renato.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Renato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Renato finds it's way through Arrol's defenses.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arrol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arrol motions for Renato to come forward. Arrol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renato throws a low kick but Arrol moves out of range easily.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Renato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Renato.
Renato cracks the inside of Arrol's front leg.
Arrol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arrol tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Renato thuds a left hand into Arrol's body.
Arrol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arrol.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrol. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arrol throws out a leg kick but Renato moves out of range and Arrol only half commits.
Renato follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arrol - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arrol. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Arrol down. #CL#
Arrol clinches.
Renato can't find room to land a body shot as Arrol controls the action.
Renato scores with a shoulder strike.
Arrol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arrol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Renato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato lands with a left to the head.
Renato scores with a shoulder strike.
Arrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato is trying to maintain a safe position but Arrol gets an underhook and turns Renato into the cage.
Arrol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Arrol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arrol misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Renato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato swats away the attempt to clinch by Arrol.
Arrol throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Arrol moves in looking to clinch but Renato pushes him off.
Arrol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Arrol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arrol tries to clinch but Renato is having none of it.
Arrol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arrol swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Arrol throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Arrol moves to clinch but Renato breaks away
and Renato counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato lands a nice looking body kick.
Renato walks into a straight right hand from Arrol.
Renato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Renato thows a body kick. Arrol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Arrol moved away.
Renato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Arrol thumps Renato with a low kick.
Arrol walks into a straight right hand from Renato.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Arrol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrol tries to clinch but Renato moves away
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Arrol 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.
Renato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arrol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.#T2#
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Arrol tries to land a leg kick but Renato saw it coming and moves away.
Arrol misses the shot to the body.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arrol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arrol lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arrol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Renato swings for the body but Arrol moves out of range.
Arrol avoids the head kick by Renato.
Arrol misses the body punch
and Renato counters with a right hand to the body.
Arrol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arrol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Renato counters with a thumping low kick.
Arrol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arrol checks a leg kick nicely.
Arrol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arrol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Arrol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Renato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arrol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arrol throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Arrol was not able to check.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arrol throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Arrol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Arrol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arrol lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Arrol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrol throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol moves in looking to clinch but Renato pushes him off.
Renato wants to counter with a clinch but Arrol pushes him away.
Arrol 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato throws a hook but Arrol blocks it.
Arrol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato stuns Arrol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Arrol connects with an inside leg kick.
Arrol slips under a jab.
Arrol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arrol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
Arrol needs to keep his hands up - Renato had a free shot at his head there.
Arrol throws a sloppy body shot
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Arrol was not able to check.
Arrol cracks Renato with a good jab.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
Arrol moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol moves away from the strike by Renato.
Renato misses with a hook
and Arrol counters with a nice leg kick.
Arrol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range. #T1#
Renato looks to land a right hand but Arrol moved out of range.
Arrol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renato slips a straight right by Arrol.
Arrol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arrol lands with a shot to the body.
Arrol tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Arrol moved out of range nicely.
Arrol throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Arrol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato scores with the left hand. Arrol knows he should have avoided that one.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato misses with a hook.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arrol half committed to a counter leg kick.
William Arrol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arrol.
A jab from Arrol misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arrol.
Renato keeps the fight on the outside.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arrol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renato lands a front kick.
Arrol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Good work by Arrol as he checks the leg kick.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arrol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Renato scores with a push kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol moves away from the strike by Renato.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato slips a straight right by Arrol.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Arrol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrol misses with a hook
and Renato counters with a leg kick. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
A shot to the liver by Arrol. Beautiful body shot.
Renato scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arrol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Arrol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arrol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
Arrol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Arrol moved out of range.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Renato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renato has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Tiago Renato misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 501
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Hallava throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravity.
A jab lands there for Hallava.
Julle Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hallava to score with a decent uppercut.
Gravity avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Gravity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravity misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravity misses the target.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Gravity lands a slapping body shot.
Hallava blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallava has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Hallava clinches with his opponent.
Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Gravity.
Hallava misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gravity tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gravity drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallava pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Hallava ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravity looks to throw the jab but Hallava is out of range.
Gravity throws a body punch but Hallava moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Gravity has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gravity looks to throw the jab but Hallava is out of range.
Hallava throws out a loose jab but Gravity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gravity.
Hallava checks a leg kick nicely.
Hallava misses with a low kick.
Gravity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gravity misses with a low kick. #TD#
Hallava tries to sprawl but Gravity drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hallava is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravity pulls his head out easily.
Hallava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gravity is working away from the top position though.
Hallava makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hallava.#T2#
Gravity is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hallava is trying to keep Gravity in close. #SUB2#
Gravity is sitting in close to Hallava's body. Hallava has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gravity is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gravity is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hallava.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julle Hallava!
In his post fight interview, Julle Hallava started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FC 140:The Challenger
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Dowiyogo misses with a body kick.
Dowiyogo avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Dowiyogo throws a big counter head kick but Byrne avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Byrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dowiyogo. That's going to slow Byrne down.
Byrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dowiyogo counters with a body kick that stops Byrne in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Byrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne blocks a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo working Byrne over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byrne lands a body punch.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Dowiyogo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Byrne lands an elbow just above Dowiyogo 's eye.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Byrne blocks it.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Byrne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Byrne scores with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Byrne blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dowiyogo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Byrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grover Dowiyogo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Byrne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dowiyogo. #CL#
Byrne rushes Dowiyogo and presses him up against the ropes.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Byrne is keeping busy.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Byrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Byrne lands with a light punch inside.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
A short right from Byrne on the inside. #T1#
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Dowiyogo is breathing heavily.
Byrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dowiyogos head.
A right hand to the body from Byrne.
Byrne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Byrne.
Byrne landing knees to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Byrne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Byrne.
A short right from Byrne.
A short left from Byrne.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
David Byrne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Byrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
Byrne lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Byrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dowiyogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrne's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dowiyogo throws a low kick, looking for Byrne's leg but Byrne calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Byrne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dowiyogo.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Byrne tries to score with a low kick but Dowiyogo moves his leg out of the way.
As Byrne backs off Dowiyogo throws a huge counter combo but Byrne manages to avoid it all.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dowiyogo can do to turn this around?
Dowiyogo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Dowiyogo pushes Byrne up against the ropes in a clinch.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo is trying to stall.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to stall.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.#T1#
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dowiyogo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrne working Dowiyogo over with knees to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne connects with a knee to the head.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne lands a right hand.
Byrne trying to land knees to the body.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it. #T2#
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Byrne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowiyogo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Byrne.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dowiyogo is trying to stall.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne looking to throw knees to the head but Dowiyogo is blocking nicely.
Byrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Byrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
A short right from Byrne.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a right to the head.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Dowiyogo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
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!
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action. #T1#
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowiyogo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Byrne works on Dowiyogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dowiyogo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Byrne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Byrne throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Byrne.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrne missing with knees to the body.
Byrne is leaning against Dowiyogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne had his way with Grover Dowiyogo in that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Dowiyogo clinches.
Dowiyogo is trying to maintain a safe position but Byrne gets an underhook and turns Dowiyogo into the ropes.
A short right from Byrne.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Byrne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dowiyogo's brow.
Byrne lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off.
Byrne lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowiyogo won't want to take too many of those.
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Byrne digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Byrne connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Dowiyogo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byrne blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Byrne obliges.
Byrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dowiyogo.
Byrne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Byrne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Byrne is leaning against Dowiyogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrne lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Byrne.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Byrne.
A short right from Byrne.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but Dowiyogo blocks it.
David Byrne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrne avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Byrne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dowiyogo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne lands an uppercut.
Grover Dowiyogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne avoids the elbow strike from Dowiyogo, against the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Byrne!
David Byrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Total War 1 - The Beginning
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Sobota moves away from the strike by Shingen. #CL#
Shingen darts in and clinches Sobota up against the cage.
Sobota scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Takeda Shingen has been cut.
Shingen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobota.
Sobota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shingen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shingen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Sobota.
Shingen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shingen misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sobota - that landed with a thud.
Sobota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shingen backwards.
Sobota blocking some punches.
Sobota digs a right hand into Shingen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shingen's gas tank.
Sobota blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sobota.
Shingen is breathing heavily.
Sobota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobota lands a shoulder strike.
Shingen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Sobota as the two fighters clinch.
Sobota lands a shot to the body.
Sobota lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Shingen takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Shingen is rocked!
Sobota lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Shingen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobota creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shingen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shingen drops to his knees and Sobota pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
Leszek Sobota was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 4
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1##CL#
West clinches up with Vladislav and pushes him back against the ropes.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West digs a right hand underneath Vladislav's ribcage. Vladislav let out a lung full of air as it connected.
West pushes Vladislav back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vladislav backwards.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
Vladislav tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladislav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vladislav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vladislav takes a shot to the head.
West misses with some punches.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vladislav tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Vladislav back against the ropes.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West blocks an uppercut.
Vladislav scores with a shoulder strike.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West slows down the pace here. #T1#
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Vladislav is rocked!
Vladislav working aggressively here.
West lands a left hand.
Vladislav is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Vladislav tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vladislav blocks an uppercut.
Vladislav throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Vladislav.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West creates a bit of distance and cracks Vladislav with a big uppercut! Vladislav goes down! The referee pushes West away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Vladislav make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! West takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Frank West!
A very excited looking Frank West made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Madness MMA 11 Pain Train
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Alexander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doremus in his tracks.
Alexander works Doremus's body with a nice hook.
Doremus checks a low kick from Alexander.
Alexander lands a head kick!
Doremus staying out of range there.
Doremus dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexander tries a low kick but Doremus avoids it.
We've been told by Alexander's head coaches at KO Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Alexander misses #TD2#
and Doremus counters with a shoot takedown. Alexander fights it but they end up in guard.
Doremus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doremus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Doremus pushes a forearm under Alexander's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alexander is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dolores Doremus!

Event: Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Aires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arrol only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arrol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aires.
Arrol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aires finds it's way round the side to connect with Arrol's head.
Aires blocks a leg kick.
Arrol takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Arrol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
Good leg kick by Arrol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arrol! But no joy.
Arrol lands a nice shot that snaps Aires's head back.
William Arrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrol lands with a hook. Aires tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol checks a leg kick.
Aires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arrol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Aires throws the left hand but Arrol avoids the punch easily.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Aires throws an off balance right hand
and Arrol counters with an outside leg kick.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrol moves away.
Arrol throws out a counter right but Aires avoids it with no problem.
Arrol slips under a jab.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arrol thumps Aires with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aires or perhaps it was just good defense by Arrol, which made it look bad.
Arrol slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Aires misses with a series of wild punches.
Aires throws a leg kick but Arrol moved away.
Arrol thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
Arrol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aires's sensitive parts.
Arrol moves away from the strike by Aires.
It seemed like Arrol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Arrol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aires slips under a jab.
Aires takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol missing with a left hand there. Aires was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Arrol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Aires misses.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Aires is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arrol's half guard.
Arrol is looking to improve his position.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrol is positioning himself well to prevent Aires advancing to mount.
Nice strikes from Aires there. #T3#
Arrol wants to get back to full guard.
Aires is controlling the pace.
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aires looks to land a strike but Arrol avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arrol pulls Aires in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arrol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Arrol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aires has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arrol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Aires tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aires regains half guard.
Aires is looking for a sweep. Arrol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arrol wants to pass the guard but Aires is defending well.
Aires is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Renegade Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Arrol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aires sees it coming and defends easily.
Aires controlling the position for now.
Arrol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aires keeps working.
Aires moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Arrol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aires throws out the jab.
Arrol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arrol lands an overhand right.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Arrol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Aires as he connects with a hook.
William Arrol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arrol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Aires slips a jab and a cross from Arrol.
Aires is looking to counter punch.
Aires defending well as Arrol loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Aires misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aires there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aires lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Aires tries to land a front kick but Arrol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Arrol, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Aires drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Aires is in close to Arrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aires is in close to Arrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aires scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arrol trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
Aires trying to control the position.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrol wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving. #T2#
Arrol is looking to pass into half guard but Aires pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aires is in guard.#REVR#
Aires postures up.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arrol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aires is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arrol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aires is in close to Arrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arrol wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Arrol seems keen to control Aires's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arrol controlling the position.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Arrol pulls Aires in to control the position.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Arrol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Aires wants to control from the top but Arrol keeps moving.
Aires stands and throws Arrol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arrol is trying to control Aires's posture but Aires avoids it.
Aires scoring with punches from side control.
Arrol struggling a bit here.
Aires in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Aires is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arrol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Aires tries for a kimura but Arrol is defending well.
Arrol gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Aires throws the left hand but Arrol avoids the punch easily.
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aires lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arrol slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arrol is looking to chop away at Aires's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Arrol misses the target.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires avoids the head kick by Arrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Aires throws a chopping leg kick but Arrol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arrol misses with an uppercut.
Aires tries to move into range but Arrol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aires avoids the head kick by Arrol. #T1#
Aires scores with a hook to the body. Arrol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aires pushes Arrol away with a front kick.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arrol.
Arrol throws a leg kick that misses.
Arrol loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires slips a straight right by Arrol.
Decent striking displayed by Arrol there.
Arrol misses with a hook
and Aires counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arrol thinking.
Aires throws a looping overhand right but Arrol ducks down to avoid it.
Aires moves out of range as Arrol strikes.
Aires tests Arrol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arrol throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
Arrol throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.#T2#
Arrol thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arrol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aires throws a jab when Arrol was well out of range.
Arrol swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Arrol throws a head kick but Aires moves out of range.
Arrol misses with an uppercut
and Aires counters with a two punch combo.
Aires chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arrol can pounce on him.
Aires scores with a sloppy right hand. Arrol should have avoided that one.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arrol stuffs the takedown attempt from Aires. Aires gets slowly back to his feet.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol scores with a nice strike.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and moves out of range.
William Arrol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Aires shoots in looking for a takedown. Arrol tries to sprawl out of it but Aires keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arrol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arrol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Aires misses.
Arrol lands with an overhand left.
Arrol throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Aires to counter with a crisp jab.
Aires gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aires 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.
Arrol lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
A cross from Aires lands.
Arrol scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol throws a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Arrol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aires darts in looking for a takedown but Arrol gets double underhooks and turns Aires into the cage.
Aires is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arrol lands with a good body shot.
Aires misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arrol.
Aires walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Aires checks it.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires tries for a takedown but Arrol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Aires lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arrol doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Aires tests Arrol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aires smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Aires takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aires throws an overhand right that lands on Arrol's shoulder, as Arrol tries to avoid the shot.
Arrol lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arrol.
Aires closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arrol circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arrol checks a leg kick.
Aires avoids the body shot from Arrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arrol as he jumps to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aires lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arrol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arrol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it.
Arrol only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Arrol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arrol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arrol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arrol throws out the jab.
Aires blocks a head kick by Arrol.
Aires appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Aires moves out of range as Arrol strikes.
Aires ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrol scores with a hook.#TD#
Aires shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aires showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Arrol tries to get to full guard but Aires has control of the leg.
Arrol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aires's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aires's back!
Arrol has the hooks in. Aires is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arrol not allowing Aires to control his hands.
Aires is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Arrol looking for the choke from the back.
Aires is in bad spot here.
Aires turns into Arrol and is now in his guard.
Aires scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arrol trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
Arrol trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aires's guard.
Aires wants to sweep here but Arrol controlling him for the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aires controls Arrol momentarily but Arrol frees himself.
Arrol is looking to stand up but Aires won't let him.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arrol stands and throws Aires's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aires wants to control but Arrol postures up.
Aires is looking for a sweep.
Arrol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arrol tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Arrol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Arrol walks into a left hand.
Aires throws a lazy right hand but Arrol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arrol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aires takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Arrol slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aires connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arrol.
Arrol throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range. #T1#
Arrol thuds a left hand into Aires's body.#TD#
Aires closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arrol's guard.
Arrol managing to control the position.
Arrol controls Aires momentarily but Aires frees himself.
Arrol wants to sweep here but Aires controlling him for the moment.
Arrol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aires's guard. #REVB#
Arrol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arrol wants to stand but Aires is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aires is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Arrol wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arrol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Arrol is keeping the position.
Bruno Aires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Arrol controlling the position.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Arrol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aires scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arrol trying to control the position.
Arrol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Arrol looking to control.
William Arrol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Aires distracts Arrol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aires being controlled here momentarily.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrol has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Arrol trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arrol 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Arrol!
William Arrol is the new light heavyweight champion!
William Arrol took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FC: Thunderstruck
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Penn misses with a right hand
and Byrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Byrne misses with a few strikes there.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn counters with a body kick.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Byrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Byrne's head.
Byrne misses with a hook.
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Byrne.
A shot to the liver by Byrne. Beautiful body shot.
Byrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Byrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Penn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Byrne lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Byrne throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Byrne has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byrne throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Byrne back to the ropes. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Byrne tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Penn misses with a hook
and Byrne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Byrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byrne lands a slapping body shot.
Byrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Byrne misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Byrne lands with a nice body punch.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrne's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrne.
David Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrne misses with a body shot.
Penn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Byrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Byrne back to the ropes. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Byrne rushes Penn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Byrne misses with an elbow over the top.
Byrne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byrne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
Byrne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Penn avoiding damage as Byrne throws knees to the body. #T1#
Byrne trying to land knees to the body.
Byrne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byrne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Byrne, against the ropes.
Penn dodges an elbow strike from Byrne.
Penn prevents a body shot from Byrne. #BC2#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Byrne's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrne misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.#T2#
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
David Byrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrne misses with a wild combination.
Penn tries a quick counter leg kick but Byrne is wise to it.
Byrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrne.
Penn flicks out a counter leg kick but Byrne steps away.
Byrne lands with a shot to the body.
Byrne misses the shot to the body.
Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byrne is out of range.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Byrne.
Penn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Penn connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Byrne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne dominated that second round.
That's time! Byrne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Byrne scores with the left hand. Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Byrne throws a sloppy head kick
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Byrne finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Byrne misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Byrne.
Byrne wants to clinch
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Byrne misses with an uppercut
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Byrne has managed to clinch.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Byrne is predictable there
and Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrne can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrne.
Byrne lands with a cross.
Byrne misses with a leg kick.
Penn misses with a wild combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Penn misses
and Byrne counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Byrne lands.
Byrne throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Penn counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Byrne on his ass! Byrne wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Byrne thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrne.
Byrne tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Penn counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Byrne goes down! Will Byrne beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#ROC2#
Byrne is rocked!
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne scores with a hook.
Penn thumps Byrne with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Penn scored multiple knockdowns in that round, so has to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Byrne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Byrne is controlling the position.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Byrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrne - that will leave a mark!
Byrne moves out of range of the leg kick from Penn.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Byrne is looking to counter with head kicks.
Byrne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne lands a slapping body shot.
Byrne misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Byrne misses
and Byrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrne is looking to wear down Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrne misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Byrne badly! He tries to strike back but Penn puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Byrne out cold! Oh man, Byrne will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 497
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Gravity is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravity. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Gravity shakes it off.
Gravity tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes throws a front kick that sends Gravity stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gravity.
Gravity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gravity slips under a jab from Hughes.#CL2#
Gravity has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravity gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hughes.
Gravity prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Hughes is working Gravity over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravity.
Hughes scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravity. #T1#
Hughes blocks a body shot from Gravity. #TD2#
Gravity lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gravity.
Gravity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes trying to control here.
Gravity wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes trying to control here.
Gravity uses his free foot to push down on Hughes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hughes.
Hughes tries to hold on but Gravity postures up.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Gravity's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Gravity has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hughes's face.
Gravity throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hughes because Gravity loaded up on that one.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Gravity isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravity controlling the position easily from mount.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gravity takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes wants to control but Gravity is having none of it.#T3#
Gravity thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gravity cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gravity with shots to the head and body - Hughes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gravity postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hughes looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Gravity there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gravity trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gravity throws some wild stikes that Hughes manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Gravity raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hughes wants to hold on but Gravity pushes him away.
Hughes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hughes wants to control but Gravity is having none of it.
Gravity working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gravity landing shots from mount.
Gravity controlling from mount.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Gravity's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Gravity dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Gravity.
Gravity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hughes throws a hook but Gravity blocks it.
Gravity only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gary Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Gravity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Gravity.
Gravity motions for Hughes to come forward. Gravity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravity manages to avoid it.
Gravity swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hughes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gravity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Gravity slips the punch.
Gravity takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hughes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gravity has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gravity and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gravity cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Gravity.
As Hughes backs off Gravity throws a huge counter combo but Hughes manages to avoid it all.
Hughes scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravity should have avoided that one.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Gravity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Gravity avoids nicely.
Gravity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravity was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
It seemed like Gravity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Gravity misses with a low kick.
Hughes checks a low kick from Gravity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravity.
Winston Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Gravity connects with a looping right hand.
Gravity misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Gravity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravity.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Gravity.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Gravity moved out of range nicely.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes sizes up Gravity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravity misses with a low kick. #T3#
Gravity tries to land a front kick but Hughes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Gravity's body. Gravity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hughes defending well as Gravity loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravity throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Gravity loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes lands with a hook. Gravity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Gravity wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Gravity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes scores with a jab. Gravity acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gravity misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravity has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hughes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gravity cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Gravity defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Gravity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gravity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Gravity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Gravity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hughes.
Gravity throws a shot to the body.
Gravity is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
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 Winston Hughes will probably get the nod.
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#
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
Gravity throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes is looking to slow Gravity down with leg kicks.
Gravity lands the left hand.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravity.
Gravity slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes thows a body kick. Gravity tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gravity moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Gravity throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gravity thinking.
Gravity swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Gravity works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravity takes one on the button.
Gravity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hughes. Hughes obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravity is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hughes rather than just go for the knockout.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hughes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravity is out of range and Hughes settles back down.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Gravity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity lands with a cross. #T2#
Gravity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Gravity's shoulder, as Gravity tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Gravity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes throws a hook but Gravity blocks it.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Gravity moves away and avoids it.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes cracks Gravity with an open hand slap.
Gravity avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Gravity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Gravity tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range. #T3#
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Gravity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravity throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Gravity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hughes. That did some damage!
Gravity cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
Gravity moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravity lands a jab to the head.
Hughes tries to score with a low kick but Gravity moves his leg out of the way.
Gravity looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravity throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Gravity looks to move away, Hughes throws a big counter combo but Gravity just gets out of the way.
Gravity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravity throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gravity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravity's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Gravity wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Gravity throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Gravity moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Gravity's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravity misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Gravity moves out of range easily.

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 Winston Hughes.
I think Hughes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winston Hughes!
Post fight, Winston Hughes took to the microphone: 'Ho ho! Silly commoner.'.

Event: FC: Wednesday Night Fights 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Bryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vladislav sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Vladislav moves into the clinch successfully.
Vladislav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vladislav swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladislav throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladislav takes a shot to the head.
Bryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryan blocks an uppercut.
Vladislav struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryan controls his hands.
Bryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vladislav.
Vladislav scores with a shot to the side of Bryan 's head.
Bryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vladislav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vladislav fails to land.
Vladislav misses with the head strike.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Vladislav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vladislav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladislav misses with a body punch.
Vladislav working aggressively here.
Vladislav misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryan misses with some punches.
Vladislav lands an uppercut.
Vladislav misses with a body punch.
Vladislav working aggressively here.
Vladislav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Vladislav.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vladislav.
Vladislav has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bryan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vladislav can turn it around.
Vladislav lands a right hand.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan misses with a punch to the body.
Vladislav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryan has a couple of punches blocked by Vladislav.
Vladislav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vladislav throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryan .
A head punch on the inside from Bryan fails to land. #T2#
Vladislav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vladislav.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vladislav lands a nice uppercut.
Vladislav throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vladislav tries to throw a body punch but Bryan avoids it by throwing Vladislav back against the ropes.
Bryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vladislav.
Bryan lands with a left to the head.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vladislav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan 's elbow.
Bryan misses with the head strike.
Bryan has a couple of punches blocked by Vladislav.
Bryan lands an uppercut.
Bryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryan blocking some punches.
Vladislav 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.

Yermolai Vladislav dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vladislav misses with a leg kick
and Bryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladislav scores with a shot to the body.
Vladislav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bryan in his tracks.
Vladislav swings widly with a right hand
and Bryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vladislav throws a leg kick but Bryan checks it. #CL2#
Vladislav closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vladislav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryan .
Vladislav tries a body shot but Bryan blocks it.
Bryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladislav working aggressively here.
Vladislav softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladislav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Bryan has a couple of punches blocked by Vladislav.
Bryan lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Vladislav misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bryan fails to land.
Bryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vladislav controls his hands.
Bryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vladislav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryan .
Vladislav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yermolai Vladislav seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vladislav has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan .
Vladislav misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryan gets through Vladislav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vladislav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladislav tries a body shot but Bryan blocks it.
Vladislav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryan misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladislav scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vladislav.
Bryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Vladislav tries to throw a body punch but Bryan avoids it by throwing Vladislav back against the ropes.
Bryan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladislav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vladislav tries to work over Bryan 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryan misses with some punches.
Vladislav misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vladislav.
Vladislav prevents a body shot from Bryan .
Vladislav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryan is leaning against Vladislav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladislav lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vladislav working aggressively here.
Bryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bryan lands with a light punch inside.
Vladislav tries a body shot but Bryan blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladislav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vladislav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vladislav misses with the head strike.
Bryan misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yermolai Vladislav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vladislav punishes Bryan 's body with a nice straight punch.
Ben Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladislav looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Bryan throwing a counter right hand but Vladislav manages to avoid it.
Vladislav connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryan 's hands.
Vladislav swings for the body but Bryan moves out of range.
It looked like Bryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vladislav is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryan rather than just go for the knockout.
Vladislav scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vladislav lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Vladislav closes the distance and pushes Bryan back into the ropes.
Bryan throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vladislavs head.
Bryan blocks an uppercut.
Bryan can't find room to land a body shot as Vladislav controls the action.
Bryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vladislav backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryan tries a body shot but Vladislav blocks it.
Vladislav works on Bryan 's body with a couple of short punches.
Vladislav misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vladislav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vladislav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vladislav lands with a right to the head.
Bryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vladislav misses with some punches.
A short right from Bryan on the inside.
Vladislav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vladislav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladislav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladislav has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan .
Vladislav lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Bryan takes a shot to the head.
Vladislav misses with a punch to the body.
Vladislav lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
A short right from Vladislav on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryan lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Bryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vladislav backwards.
Vladislav swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladislav working aggressively here.
Vladislav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vladislav.
Bryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryan has a couple of punches blocked by Vladislav.
Vladislav blocking some punches.
Vladislav tries to throw a body punch but Bryan avoids it by throwing Vladislav back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Vladislav scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Vladislav is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Bryan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bryan fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vladislav is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryan finish him?
Bryan creates a bit of distance and cracks Vladislav with a big uppercut! Vladislav goes down! The referee pushes Bryan away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Vladislav make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Bryan takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ben Bryan !

Event: Ascension 0114
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Arrol slips the punch.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arrol is out of range and Pereira settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
Pereira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arrol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Arrol throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
A jab lands there for Arrol.#CL2#
Arrol closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Pereira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Arrol - that landed with a thud.
Pereira tries to break free but Arrol pushes him back against the cage.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arrol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arrol.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Arrol. #T1#
Arrol pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira lands with a left to the head.
Pereira wants a takedown.
Arrol keeps control of Pereira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arrol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Arrol.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arrol blocking some punches.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Arrol.
A short body shot lands from Arrol as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Arrol tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arrol.
Pereira tries to stall but Arrol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira tries to circle away but Arrol has him pinned against the cage.
Arrol tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Arrol back against the cage.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pereira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arrol can turn it around.
Arrol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Arrol lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol misses with a body punch.
Pereira is trying to break free.
Arrol lands a nice shot to the body.
Arrol lands a left hand.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Arrol controls the action.
Arrol lands an uppercut.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Arrol.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol lands an uppercut.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Arrol has double underhooks.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Arrol controls the action.
Arrol lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Arrol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira wants to get back to striking at distance but Arrol won't allow it.
Arrol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pereira's efforts to push away.
Arrol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Nice body punch from Arrol - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arrol cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Pereira is rocked!
Arrol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Pereira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira seems to have got his legs back now.
Arrol throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Arrol is out of range.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arrol finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Arrol misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Arrol clinches.
Arrol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Pereira misses with the head strike.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arrol is keeping busy.
Arrol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira effectively controlling the action here.
Arrol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Arrol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arrol lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Arrol misses with a body punch.
Arrol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Arrol digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arrol is out of range and Pereira settles back down.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
Arrol works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Arrol feints a counter leg kick.
Arrol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pereira rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arrol. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arrol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Arrol tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arrol wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Arrol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arrol is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, Arrol circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arrol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol drops Pereira with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pereira! Arrol dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Arrol!
A very excited looking William Arrol rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Madness MMA 6: Immortality
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1#
Alexander 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fett.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fett with a hook.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fett connects with a leg kick. Alexander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Fett's head back.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Fett, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Fett against the cage but Fett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Fett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
My spies in FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE inform me that Fett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fett preventing the sweep.
Fett trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Fett throws a big right hand that misses.
Fett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fett is one step ahead there.
Fett working some strikes from top position.
Fett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Fett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander with a nice cross.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexander laying and praying for a moment but Fett takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fett is looking to control Alexander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?#T3#
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Alexander slows the pace down in half guard.
Alexander moves into full mount! Fett won't be happy about that!
Alexander lands a nice shot to the head.
Fett tries to hold on but Alexander postures up.#T4#
Alexander tries to control but Fett wriggling away.
Alexander cracks Fett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alexander lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alexander is stalling here but it's allowed Fett to get half guard.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander throws a strike but Fett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexander trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett looking for a sweep. Not yet Fett, not yet.
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 George Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Fett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fett is pressing down on Alexander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexander is holding on for now.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Fett is controlling well.
Fett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
Fett is trying to control. Alexander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fett.
Alexander gets back to full guard.
Alexander being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Fett postures up. #T1#
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander is controlling Fett's posture.
Fett throws a big right hand that misses.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexander is pulling down on Fett's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander. #TD2#
Fett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Fett landing some decent shots from guard.
Fett distracts Alexander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Fett trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexander defending well though.
Fett content to control rather than advance.
Alexander works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Fett wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Fett trying to move into half guard but instead Alexander has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Fett pulls Alexander in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexander from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Fett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander is pressing down on Fett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Fett being controlled here momentarily.
Fett is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Fett tries to pass.
Alexander managing to control the position.
Fett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander can't keep his opponent in guard - Fett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with Fett in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jango Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fett as he jumps to the side.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fett to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander ducks right into an uppercut from Fett.
Alexander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Fett, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Fett against the cage but Fett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fett throws a head kick that Alexander semi-blocks.
Alexander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fett.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fett.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Fett sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fett! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett connects with a body shot.
Fett looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Alexander feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Fett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
Fett tries a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Fett feints and then cracks Alexander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexander down.
Fett misses with a low kick.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jango Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fett throws a combination that misses
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fett scores with a one two! Alexander had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexander moves forwards but Fett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Fett.
Jango Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett wants to counter the offense by Alexander and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett cracks Alexander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Fett sprawls well.#T2#
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Fett's belly button to the back.
Fett misses with a hook.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Alexander drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fett sprawls and moves away.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett scores with a head kick. Alexander tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. Fett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fett wants to land a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Fett slips a jab from Alexander.
Fett throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Alexander stuns Fett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexander on the side of the head.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Alexander gets a takedown into half guard.
Fett is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Fett manages to get to full guard.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Fett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alexander landing with the ground and pound.
Alexander is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Fett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alexander puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jango Fett really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow Alexander down.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fett! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Fett.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Fett tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fett shoots in but no luck this time.
Fett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Alexander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fett avoids it really well and circles away.
Good leg kick by Fett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fett misses the jab.
Alexander attempts a counter takedown but Fett avoids it well and moves away.
Fett misses with a kick to the body
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Alexander throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Alexander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fett with a hook.
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fett's calf.
Fett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fett is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Fett circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Fett manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fett scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick from Alexander misses
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett misses with a low kick.
Fett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander wants to land a leg kick but Fett is out of range.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Fett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Alexander coming out on top.
Fett throws a front kick aimed at Alexander's knee but Alexander avoids it well.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Fett misses.
Alexander wants to slow Fett down by chopping away at his legs.
Fett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fett throws a front kick aimed at Alexander's knee but Alexander avoids it well.
Alexander tried to counter with a leg kick but Fett avoided it.
Nice body kick there by Fett.
Alexander misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fett lands with a good body shot.
Alexander throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Fett misses.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fett throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fett looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.
Fett tries for a takedown but Alexander circles away easily
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jango Fett dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fett throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
It seemed like Fett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fett.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fett has time to react.
Fett throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander 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.
Fett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Fett as Alexander shoots in.
Fett misses with a straight right.
Fett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fett feints and then cracks Alexander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexander down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Fett down. #T1#
Fett ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander. #TD2#
Fett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexander is controlling Fett's trapped leg to prevent Fett from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Fett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alexander is trying to control but can't.
Alexander won't allow Fett to pass to mount.
Jango Fett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jango Fett has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Fett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alexander tries to roll over but Fett keeps him under control.
George Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander wants to control but Fett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fett stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fett!
Fett moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Fett throws a front kick that sends Alexander stumbling back into the cage.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Alexander shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fett is trying to defend but Alexander finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fett defending well though.
Alexander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Fett is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander misses with a head shot. Fett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jango Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jango Fett!
Jango Fett is the new bantamweight champion!
Jango Fett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: FC: A New Year
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##CL#
Ramos moves into the clinch.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Vladislav.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vladislav backwards.
Ramos pushes Vladislav back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vladislav blocking some punches.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramos pushes Vladislav back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Vladislav.
Our sources have told us that Ramos has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vladislav lands a body shot.
Ramos lands a body punch.
Vladislav tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vladislav working aggressively here.
Vladislav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vladislav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladislav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Ramos lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Vladislav blocks an uppercut.
Ramos misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vladislav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Vladislav tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramos is able to avoid easily.
Vladislav lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.
Vladislav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vladislav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Vladislav lands a nice hook to Ramos's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Vladislav misses.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Vladislav takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vladislav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Vladislav rushes Ramos and presses him up against the ropes.
Ramos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vladislav backwards.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
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!
Vladislav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vladislav lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladislav uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Vladislav misses with a body punch.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Vladislav.
Vladislav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Vladislav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ramos - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vladislav backwards.
Vladislav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Vladislav blocks an uppercut.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ramos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladislav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vladislav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vladislav throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramos.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Ramos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ramos slips a straight right by Vladislav.
Vladislav throws a leg kick
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Vladislav throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vladislav.
Vladislav lands with a right to the head.
Vladislav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Vladislav tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos takes a shot to the head.
Vladislav tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Vladislav back against the ropes.
Ramos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vladislav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vladislav misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vladislav backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos lands with a left to the head.
Vladislav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Vladislav scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Vladislav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacinto Ramos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vladislav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vladislav prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Vladislav has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos.
Vladislav misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vladislav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladislav misses with a body punch.
Ramos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vladislav swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Ramos manages to break the clinch.
Vladislav has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramos throws a nice looking combination but Vladislav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Vladislav's head but Vladislav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vladislav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vladislav there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vladislav misses with a body shot.
Ramos misses with a body shot. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos tries to move into range but Vladislav moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Vladislav sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vladislav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vladislav throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Yermolai Vladislav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vladislav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladislav.
Yermolai Vladislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos checks a leg kick.
Ramos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos throws a body punch but Vladislav moves out of range. #CL#
Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vladislav.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vladislav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Vladislav.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Vladislav blocking some punches.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vladislavs head.
Vladislav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Ramos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vladislav tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ramos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yermolai Vladislav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos moves away from the strike by Vladislav.
Vladislav throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Ramos.
Vladislav throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vladislav misses with a low kick.
Vladislav jabs at Ramos's body.
Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vladislav fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vladislav takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vladislav tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramos is able to avoid easily.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Vladislav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vladislav scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Ramos is rocked!
Vladislav will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Ramos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Ramos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vladislav under the eye.
Ramos digs a good hook to Vladislav's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vladislav misses the target.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vladislav takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramos tries to bum rush Vladislav with a series of wild strikes but Vladislav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacinto Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladislav.
Vladislav scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vladislav jabs at Ramos's body.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos connects with the punch.
Vladislav throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Vladislav throws a lazy head kick
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos takes a swing at Vladislav's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Ramos drives through and clinches with Vladislav against the ropes.
Vladislav misses with a body punch.
Vladislav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vladislav lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Vladislav misses with a punch on the inside.
Vladislav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Ramos lands an uppercut.
Vladislav blocking some punches.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vladislavs head.
Vladislav cracks Ramos with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vladislav swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladislav misses with a hook to the ribs.

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 Jacinto Ramos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramos, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Ramos!

Event: FC: New Years Eve BASH!
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1##CL#
Byrne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Byrne being controlled against the ropes.
Byrne blocks a body shot from McGuiness.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuiness stalling in the clinch but Byrne improves position.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Byrne.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuiness has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Byrne.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuiness tries to break the clinch but Byrne is controlling the position.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuiness.
McGuiness misses with a punch to the body.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
Byrne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
McGuiness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuiness lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Byrne clinches.
McGuiness looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuiness controls his hands.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but McGuiness avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Byrne throws an elbow that misses.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
McGuiness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrne lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuiness. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Byrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuiness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrne scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
McGuiness gets tackled into the ropes by Byrne. Byrne maintains the clinch.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
McGuiness manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuiness.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuiness.
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McGuiness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuiness, right into the meat.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuiness can do to turn this around?#CL#
Byrne rushes McGuiness and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as McGuiness controls the action.
McGuiness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuiness takes a shot to the head.
Byrne working aggressively here.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrne is working McGuiness over against the ropes.
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuiness stalling in the clinch but Byrne improves position.
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuiness looking to stall. #T2#
McGuiness is looking to control Byrne's arms but Byrne gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuiness has his back to the ropes.
McGuiness tries to circle away but Byrne has him pinned against the ropes.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
McGuiness is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuiness tries to throw a body punch but Byrne avoids it by throwing McGuiness back against the ropes.
McGuiness looking to stall.
McGuiness wants to stall.
McGuiness wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byrne has him pressed against the ropes.
Byrne tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Byrne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrne wants to clinch up but McGuiness keeps it at a distance.
McGuiness tries to move into range but Byrne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Byrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like David Byrne has been cut.
Byrne misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuiness was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrne.
Byrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuiness under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuiness throws a looping overhand right but Byrne ducks down to avoid it.
McGuiness blocks a jab.
Byrne misses with a leg kick
and McGuiness counters with a leg kick.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuiness. #T1#
Byrne misses with a hook
and McGuiness counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuiness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuiness keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuiness throws a chopping leg kick but Byrne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrne motions for McGuiness to come forward. Byrne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Byrne throws a lazy right hand but McGuiness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuiness! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuiness blocks the leg kick.
Byrne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And McGuiness responds with a good body kick, but Byrne manages to step out the way in time.
Byrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuiness checks a leg kick.
McGuiness only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Byrne throws a chopping leg kick but McGuiness manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuiness throws a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Byrne.
Byrne throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuiness flicks out a counter leg kick but Byrne steps away.
Byrne jabs at McGuiness's body.
Byrne throws a leg kick which misses McGuiness's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuiness tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrne. McGuiness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrne lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Byrne cracks a nice hook into McGuiness's ribs.
McGuiness throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Byrne rushes McGuiness and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on David Byrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Byrne lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuiness's head.
Byrne jabs McGuiness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by McGuiness.
Byrne misses with a wild body shot.
McGuiness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrne.
McGuiness wants to slow Byrne down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuiness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrne.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrne, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Byrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byrne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a hook. McGuiness ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A clash of legs there as McGuiness blocks the low kick.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuiness is just out of range.
McGuiness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from McGuiness.
David Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Byrne gets a clinch.
Byrne digs a right hand into McGuiness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuiness's gas tank.
Byrne tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
McGuiness's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuiness trying to stall but Byrne improves his position.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrne tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
Byrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
McGuiness tries to break the clinch but Byrne is controlling the position. #T2#
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness trying to control the position but instead, Byrne has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuiness into the ropes.#BC2#
McGuiness breaks the clinch.
McGuiness throws a hook but Byrne avoids it easily.
It looked like Byrne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Byrne misses.
It seemed like McGuiness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuiness throws a low kick but Byrne avoids it.
Byrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Byrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
David Byrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuiness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Byrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrne thumps McGuiness with a low kick.
Byrne throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne had his way with Liam McGuiness in that round.
The cut man is working on David Byrne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Byrne punishes McGuiness's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrne doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuiness circles away.
McGuiness tries a quick counter leg kick but Byrne is wise to it.
McGuiness tries a head kick but it misses.
Liam McGuiness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byrne lands a leg kick that knocks McGuiness off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrne, right into the meat.
Byrne takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
Byrne backing away here, and McGuiness unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Byrne is looking to wear down McGuiness with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuiness walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byrne takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
McGuiness throws a hook but Byrne blocks it.
McGuiness is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1##CL#
Byrne rushes McGuiness and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
McGuiness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuiness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuiness. That's going to slow Byrne down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrne. That's going to slow McGuiness down.
McGuiness on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrne.
A good leg kick by Byrne.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuiness is just out of range.
McGuiness looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuiness avoids the body shot from Byrne.
McGuiness appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuiness moves away.
McGuiness raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Byrne lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrne.
Byrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrne.
Byrne throws out a powerful jab.
Byrne throws a solid leg kick but McGuiness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrne.
Byrne throws the left hand but McGuiness avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by McGuiness there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Byrne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuiness, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuiness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Byrne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Byrne!
After winning the bout, David Byrne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Ronaldo blocks a leg kick.
Gravity misses with a low kick.
Gravity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ronaldo cracks Gravity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gravity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Gravity saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Gravity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravity moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Ronaldo. Beautiful body shot.
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gravity tries to land a leg kick but Ronaldo saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Gravity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gravity misses with a straight right.
Gravity moves out of range of the leg kick from Ronaldo.
Gravity unleashes a big counter combination but Ronaldo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Gravity moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.
Gravity tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo scores with a shot to the side of Gravity's head.
A short left from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Gravity blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gravity lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo. #T2#
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Gravity.
Gravity lands with a right to the head.
Gravity gets through Ronaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gravity swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo trying to control the position but instead, Gravity has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ronaldo into the cage.
Ronaldo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gravity is keeping busy.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Gravity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravity can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Gravity's coach down at KO Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gravity's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Gravity holds him up against the cage and eventually Ronaldo drops back down to his feet.
Ronaldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gravity walks away with a smile on his face. Ronaldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravity. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravity misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.#T3##CL2#
Gravity gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gravity misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravity working aggressively here.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo is leaning against Gravity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo.
Gravity closes the distance but Ronaldo moves to the side
and Ronaldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gravity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ronaldo. That's going to slow Gravity down.
Gravity throws a right hand that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo thows a leg kick but Gravity checks it
and Gravity counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Gravity rushes Ronaldo and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravity tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Ronaldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gravity walks away with a smile on his face. Ronaldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravity lands an overhand right.
Ronaldo blocks a low kick nicely.
Ronaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gravity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Gravity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ronaldo on the side of the head.
Gravity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ronaldo cracks Gravity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Ronaldo has Gravity up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravity working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Gravity scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo tries to stall but Gravity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Gravity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gravity on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Gravity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo with a hook.
Ronaldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Gravity sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Gravity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gravity tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Ronaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch.
Ronaldo thuds his shin into the meat of Gravity's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Ronaldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravity throws a fast counter high kick but Ronaldo manages to duck under it in time.
Gravity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ronaldo fails with the takedown.
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Gravity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronaldo sets himself, and Gravity steps forward looking for the clinch! Ronaldo avoids it this time.
Ronaldo is looking to wear down Gravity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ronaldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ronaldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gravity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gravity with a jab.
Gravity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Gravity counters with a low kick, right behind Ronaldo 's knee.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravity needs to keep his hands up - Ronaldo had a free shot at his head there.
Gravity misses with an uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gravity gets a clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Gravity.
Gravity blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
A short right from Gravity.
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Ronaldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gravity walks away with a smile on his face. Ronaldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ronaldo instigates a clinch.
Gravity working aggressively here.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Ronaldo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gravity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gravity fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Ronaldo as the two fighters clinch.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Gravity misses with the head strike. #TD#
Ronaldo gets control of Gravity's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ronaldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gravity working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ronaldo wants to hit a switch here but Gravity passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ronaldo there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo is looking to get to half guard.
Gravity landing shots from mount.
Gravity lands a big elbow.
Gravity with shots to the head and body - Ronaldo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ronaldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gravity landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#
Antonio Ronaldo's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Ronaldo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gravity controlling the position easily from mount.
Gravity trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Ronaldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gravity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravity prevents Ronaldo from getting the reversal.
Gravity dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravity working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
Antonio Ronaldo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gravity unloading with bombs!
Ronaldo is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Gravity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ronaldo checks a leg kick nicely.
Ronaldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravity throws a leg kick that misses.
Ronaldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target.
Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Gravity moved away.
Gravity jabs at Ronaldo's body.
Gravity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Gravity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gravity takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gravity tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Gravity slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ronaldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gravity has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gravity and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gravity dips to his left and cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut!#T1#
Ronaldo throws a leg kick
and Gravity counters with a thumping low kick.
Gravity throws a low kick but Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo throws a quick counter head kick but Gravity was just out of range.
Gravity throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
It looked like Ronaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravity just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ronaldo. Ronaldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ronaldo.
A low kick from Ronaldo is predictable there
and Gravity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ronaldo's knee momentarily.
Ronaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ronaldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gravity catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
Jeez, Antonio Ronaldo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gravity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gravity tries to clinch up.
Ronaldo is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ronaldo connects with a right hand. Gravity shakes it off.
Gravity digs a good body shot into Ronaldo's ribs.
Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronaldo's head backwards.
Gary Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gravity blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Gravity struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo presses Gravity against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronaldo lands a body punch. #TD#
Ronaldo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gravity uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gravity gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gravity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gravity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gravity wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving. #T3#
Gravity might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ronaldo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Gravity pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gravity is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gravity trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Gary Gravity has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gravity is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gravity wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving. #SUB#
Gravity got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gravity has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Gravity from controlling successfully.
Gravity lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gravity content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Gravity.
Well Gravity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Gravity!
After winning the bout, Gary Gravity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Antonio Ronaldo had this to say: 'My last fight, physically I am a wreck so that is it.'.

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