Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: In Cage
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##TD#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Erickson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McConnor on the ground.#SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnor defends it well. #SUB2#
McConnor looking for submissions off his back.
McConnor is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnor gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McConnor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erickson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Erickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConnor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
McConnor working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
I've been told that McConnor has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
McConnor scoring with some ground and pound.
Erickson looking to control.
Erickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erickson tries to get out of the position.
McConnor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McConnor tries to free his leg and advance position but Erickson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McConnor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnor with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McConnor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McConnor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erickson controls McConnor momentarily but McConnor frees himself.
Erickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erickson has momentary wrist control but McConnor slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Erickson is rocked!
McConnor loads up on a big left hand. Erickson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McConnor looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Erickson can't hide his disappointment, as McConnor celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean McConnor!
An out of breath Sean McConnor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Better Than Good
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Gracia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owen is fending him off so far but Gracia persists. Nope, Owen circles away and we're back to standing.
Luis Gracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gracia gets caught flat footed, as Owen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracia keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Gracia in his guard.#REVB#
Owen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Gracia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracia has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracia cracks Owen with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracia wants to get up but he can't break Owen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Gracia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Owen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gracia frees his head nicely. Oh but Owen has switched to an armbar! Gracia is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Harry Owen!
Harry Owen retains his light heavyweight title!
Harry Owen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Better Than Good
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Owen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Owen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cataldo can pounce on him.
Cataldo feints and then cracks Owen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Owen down.
Owen blocks a head kick by Cataldo.
Cataldo throws the left hand but Owen avoids the punch easily.
Cataldo throws a looping overhand right but Owen ducks down to avoid it.
Owen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cataldo tests Owen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Owen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cataldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Owen looks for the body kick but Cataldo saw that one coming.
Owen swings for the body but Cataldo moves out of range.
Owen slips a straight right by Cataldo.
Owen wants to counter with a clinch but Cataldo pushes him away.
Cataldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Owen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cataldo. Cataldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Owen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Cataldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owen flicks out a counter leg kick but Cataldo steps away.
Cataldo connects with a body shot.
Owen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cataldo.
Cataldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cataldo throws a body punch but Owen moves out of range.
Cataldo lands with a hook. Owen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Owen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cataldo.
Cataldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Owen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cataldo is able to avoid easily.
Owen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owen misses with a straight left.
Owen throws a body kick that misses.
Cataldo scores with a body shot. #T2#
Owen moves forwards but Cataldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Owen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cataldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Owen misses with a leg kick.
Dominick Cataldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cataldo.
Owen avoids the body shot from Cataldo.
Owen takes one to the chin there.
Owen misses with a right hand
and Cataldo counters with a good low kick that Owen was not able to check.
A jab from Cataldo misses.
It seemed like Owen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cataldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cataldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Owen is just out of range.
Cataldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Owen tries to clinch
and Cataldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Owen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cataldo's head.
Cataldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cataldo misses the target.
Cataldo lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Cataldo misses its intended target.
Cataldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cataldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Owen ducks under a wild hook from Cataldo.
Owen throws out a counter right but Cataldo avoids it with no problem.
Owen blocks a low kick nicely.
As Cataldo backs off Owen throws a huge counter combo but Cataldo manages to avoid it all.
Owen digs a good body shot into Cataldo's ribs.
Nice cross by Owen.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cataldo.
Cataldo throws out a loose jab but Owen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Owen 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!
Owen throws a leg kick but Cataldo moved away.
Cataldo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cataldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cataldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Owen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cataldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Owen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Owen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cataldo.
Owen misses with a head kick.
Cataldo tries to bum rush Owen with a series of wild strikes but Owen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cataldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cataldo throws a hook to the side of Owen's head but Owen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owen throws a head kick but Cataldo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Cataldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Owen wants to clinch up but Cataldo keeps it at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Owen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cataldo has got the better of the exchanges.
Owen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cataldo throws a sloppy head kick and Owen moves out of range easily.
Cataldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Owen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cataldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cataldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owen can do to turn this around?
Owen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Owen blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Owen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cataldo lands an overhand right.
Cataldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Cataldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cataldo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Owen counters with a leg kick.
Owen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Owen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cataldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cataldo is looking to slow Owen down with leg kicks.
Cataldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cataldo sets himself, and Owen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cataldo avoids it this time.
Owen swings for the body but Cataldo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cataldo.
Cataldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cataldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Owen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Owen moves out of range as Cataldo strikes.
Owen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cataldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cataldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cataldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owen misses with a head kick.
Cataldo throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Owen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Owen tries a body shot but Cataldo blocks it. #BC#
Cataldo breaks the clinch.
Cataldo swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
It seemed like Owen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dominick Cataldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cataldo thumps Owen with a low kick.
Cataldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cataldo throws a big shot that misses.
Owen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Cataldo misses with a double jab.
Owen blocks a jab.
A jab from Owen misses.
A low kick from Cataldo misses
and Owen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owen avoids the head kick by Cataldo.
Owen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cataldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cataldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cataldo checks a leg kick.
Cataldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cataldo.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cataldo.
Owen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Owen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Cataldo.
Owen checks a low kick from Cataldo.#T4#
Cataldo throws out a leg kick but Owen moves out of range and Cataldo only half commits.
Owen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cataldo.
Cataldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owen on the side of the head.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cataldo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen blocks a head kick by Cataldo.
Cataldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Owen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCataldo.
Owen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cataldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cataldo scores with a head kick. Owen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cataldo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Owen to counter with a crisp jab.
Cataldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Owen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Cataldo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cataldo lands a jab-cross combination.
Owen is looking to clinch.
Owen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cataldo lands a jab.#CL2#
Owen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Owen throws a head punch that misses.
Cataldo misses with a punch to the body.
Owen misses with some punches.
Cataldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Owen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cataldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cataldo prevents a body shot from Owen.
Owen tries to throw a body punch but Cataldo avoids it by throwing Owen back against the cage. #BC#
Cataldo breaks the clinch.
Owen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cataldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Owen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cataldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owen.
A good leg kick by Cataldo.
Cataldo lands the left hand.
Cataldo throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Owen colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cataldo as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Owen is left battered and dazed whilst Cataldo and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Cataldo!

Event: Better Than Good
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Barat connects with a jab.
Vinci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barat misses with a hook. Vinci ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Vinci moves into the clinch.
Barat can't break the clinch.
Vinci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barat.
Barat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinci.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barat's efforts to push away.
Vinci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barat's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Barat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barat tries to break the clinch but Vinci is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barat.#CL#
Vinci takes the fight into the clinch.
Barat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Barat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barat throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vinci counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Barat. Those never looked like landing.
Vinci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barat.
Barat connects with a leg kick. Vinci looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinci manages to avoid it.
Vinci keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Vinci pushes Barat up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinci lands a hook that snaps the head of Barat backwards.
Barat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Vinci.
Barat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barat has had enough of the clinch but Vinci keeps him there for the moment.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Vinci lands a hook that snaps the head of Barat backwards.
Barat tries to break the clinch but Vinci is controlling the position.
Vinci works on Barat's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Barat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinci slips under a jab from Barat.
A jab from Barat misses.
Nice defenses there by Vinci.
Vinci avoids the body shot from Barat.
Barat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinci dodges the punch combination from Barat.
Vinci throws a poor cross that misses
and Barat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Barat tries to work over Vinci's front leg with a kick but Vinci checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vinci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barat misses with a wild body shot.
As Barat tries to get set, Vinci tries to push him back and clinch up but Barat manages to avoid the attempt.
Barat throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Vinci closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Vinci.
Barat has had enough of the clinch but Vinci keeps him there for the moment.
Vinci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vinci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vinci has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Barat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barat keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barat.
A short right from Vinci on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barat is looking to break free of the clinch but Vinci has double underhooks. #BC2#
Barat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vinci clinches with his opponent.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barats head. #ROC#
Barat is rocked!
Vinci controlling the action here for a moment.
Barat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barat is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinci finish him?
Vinci lands a hook that snaps the head of Barat backwards.
Vinci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Barat.
Barat blocking some punches.
Vinci prevents Barat from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barat blocking some punches.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Barat working hard to break the clinch.
Vinci misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Vinci dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barat dips to his left and cracks Vinci with an uppercut!
Barat seems to have recovered his senses.
Barat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Vinci closes the distance and clinches.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Barat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barat tries to break the clinch but Vinci is controlling the position.
Vinci tries to work over Barat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinci struggles to land a body shot inside as Barat controls his hands.
Vinci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Vinci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barats head.
Vinci misses with a punch to the body.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Barat.
Barat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Barat.
Vinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vinci. #T1#
Vinci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barat backwards.
Sigurd Vinci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Vinci on the inside.
Vinci creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barat's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barat drops to his knees and Vinci pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
After winning the bout, Sigurd Vinci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Big Hearts
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Antonov stalks Rodgers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodgers's face. Rodgers staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Antonov moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Antonov does no damage.
A jab from Antonov misses.
Antonov throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Antonov looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Antonov's head coaches at 25 Beasts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Antonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodgers throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonov throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Antonov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Antonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Antonov.
Antonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
A counter left hand to the body from Antonov misses its target.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Antonov lands with an overhand left.
Rodgers tries to clinch there but Antonov circles away.
Antonov ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.#CL2#
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Antonov is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Antonov wants to break free but Rodgers has control. #BC#
Antonov breaks from the clinch.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Antonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antonov thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Antonov's shoulder, as Antonov tries to avoid the shot.
Antonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonov.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonov.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Antonov.
Antonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers.
A little feinted left hand from Antonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Antonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodgers lands a jab to Antonov's midsection.
Antonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Antonov misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodgers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodgers keeps control of Antonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antonov.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Antonov.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodgers has double underhooks.
Antonov tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position. #BC#
Antonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Antonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rodgers throws a head kick but Antonov moves out of range.
Antonov misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antonov thinking.
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Antonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Antonov throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonov manages to avoid it.
Antonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antonov.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Antonov misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Antonov avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Antonov looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well. #CL2#
Rodgers gets a clinch.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodgers.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers is working Antonov over against the cage.
Antonov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Antonov is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Antonov manages to break the clinch.
Antonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antonov takes a swing at Rodgers's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Rodgers catches Antonov right on the button with a cross.#T1##CL2#
Rodgers forces Antonov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
Andy Rodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Antonov working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Antonov breaks the clinch.
Rodgers clobbers Antonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antonov walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
Antonov slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Antonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Antonov is out of range.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Antonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Antonov is having none of it.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Antonov's ribs.
Antonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Antonov throws a combination that misses
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Antonov throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely. #CL2#
Antonov tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Antonov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rodgers. #ROC2#
Antonov is rocked!
Antonov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodgers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Oh Antonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodgers creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Antonov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Antonov drops to his knees and Rodgers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: It's Time
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Erickson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lyzes doesn't seem bothered though.
Lyzes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lyzes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erickson lands a slapping body shot.
Lyzes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erickson scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Erickson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lyzes quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyzes is trying to maintain the position but Erickson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Erickson.
Lyzes is refusing to be controlled, as Erickson sits in half guard.
Lyzes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyzes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Lyzes looking to control.
Lyzes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Erickson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Lyzes keeps moving.
Lyzes is controlling Erickson's posture.
Lyzes keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Erickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyzes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erickson trying to control but Lyzes is working from the bottom.
Lyzes controlling the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Erickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyzes is keeping the position for now.
Lyzes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyzes is pulling down on Erickson's head. It's preventing any offense from Erickson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Erickson misses #TD#
and Lyzes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lyzes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lyzes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erickson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erickson keeping moving, preventing Lyzes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Erickson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lyzes uses it to pass to side control.
Erickson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lyzes controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Erickson is trying desperately to improve position.
Erickson keeps trying to improve his position.
Lyzes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erickson is looking to escape.
Erickson tries to hold on but Lyzes pushes him away. #SUB#
Lyzes looking for a guillotine from mount but Erickson is having none of it.
Lyzes wants to control the pace but Erickson is squirming around nicely.
Lyzes unloads with some shots from mount but Erickson bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Lyzes fails to advance to Erickson's back.
Erickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lyzes breaks from Erickson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Erickson is trying to escape the mount.
Lyzes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Lyzes working for a submission but Erickson is keeping him at bay.
Erickson wants to hold on but Lyzes pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Lyzes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyzes prevents Erickson from getting the reversal.
Lyzes looking to control but Erickson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Para Lyzes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Erickson lands with a nice body punch.
Lyzes takes one on the button.
Erickson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lyzes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erickson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lyzes rather than just go for the knockout.
Lyzes shoots in but Erickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erickson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyzes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erickson.
Erickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Erickson checks a low kick from Lyzes.#TD2#
Erickson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lyzes on his heels. He'll look to pass Lyzes's guard now, I'm sure.
Lyzes working a defensive guard here.
Erickson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyzes is trying to keep Erickson in close.
Lyzes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Erickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyzes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyzes is trying to control the position but Erickson postures up. #T2#
Erickson is in close to Lyzes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyzes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyzes is adopting a defensive guard.
Lyzes working a defensive guard here.
Lyzes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lyzes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyzes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyzes is trying to control the position but Erickson postures up.
Para Lyzes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyzes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Erickson postures up and lands a big shot to Lyzes's brow.
Lyzes controls Erickson momentarily but Erickson frees himself.
Erickson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erickson landing with the ground and pound.
Lyzes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erickson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyzes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyzes looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lyzes keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Erickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyzes is trying to keep Erickson in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Erickson does it's job there.
Neal Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson jabs Lyzes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Erickson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lyzes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyzes is in bad spot here.
Erickson landing with strikes.
Lyzes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Erickson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lyzes tries to score with a low kick but Erickson moves his leg out of the way.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyzes is looking to counter the offense by Erickson and move into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Erickson as he connects with a hook.
Lyzes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lyzes has time to react.
Erickson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lyzes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erickson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Neal Erickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyzes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lyzes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erickson tests Lyzes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Erickson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Erickson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erickson works Lyzes's body with a nice hook.
Erickson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyzes moves away.
Lyzes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lyzes shoots for a double leg takedown but Erickson sprawls well. He's pushed Lyzes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erickson cracks Lyzes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lyzes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erickson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lyzes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Erickson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Erickson stuns Lyzes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lyzes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyzes is just out of range.
Erickson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Erickson scores with a nice right hand.
Erickson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyzes.
Lyzes tries to clinch but Erickson is having none of it.
Lyzes fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Erickson connects with a single shot there.
Erickson throws a one two combo.
Lyzes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lyzes closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lyzes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lyzes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erickson defends it well.
Erickson pushes Lyzes off but Lyzes dives into side control.
Lyzes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Erickson!
Erickson is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!#SUB#
Lyzes has control of Erickson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Erickson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Erickson tries to lock up and control but Lyzes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Erickson is looking to get to half guard.
Erickson wants to hold on but Lyzes pushes him away.
Erickson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lyzes content just to control the position here.
Erickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyzes has a good base and remains in mount.
Erickson is just holding on here. Lyzes manages to take his back.
Lyzes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Erickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Erickson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Erickson!
A very excited looking Neal Erickson 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.
In defeat, Para Lyzes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Phluck yall... I may lose my house over this'.

Event: The Quest 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Cook thuds a left hand into Vinci's body.
Nice takedown defense from Vinci. No joy for Cook on that attempt. #CL#
Vinci clinches.
Vinci scores with a hook to the body.
Vinci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Cook.
Cook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinci.
Vinci scores with a shoulder strike.
Vinci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinci lands a left hand. #BC2#
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cook has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Vinci closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinci lands with a light punch inside.
Vinci lands a nice uppercut.
Vinci lands a right hand.
Vinci lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vinci.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooks head.
A short right from Vinci on the inside.
Vinci lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Vinci lands an uppercut.
Vinci lands with a short shot to the head.
Vinci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cook looks winded!
Vinci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cook tries to stall but Vinci uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Vinci.
Vinci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinci scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Vinci pushes Cook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Vinci.
Cook drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinci pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Vinci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Vinci.
Vinci has Cook pressed against the cage, preventing Cook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Vinci scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head. #T2#
Vinci lands a body punch.
Vinci lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Vinci. #ROC#
Cook is rocked!
Vinci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinci finish him?
Vinci scores with a shoulder strike.
Vinci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinci throws a big uppercut that drops Cook! More strikes from Vinci and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cook lies dazed against the cage as Vinci celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
A victorious Sigurd Vinci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated James Cook had this to say: 'The fact I don't think that it was not immediately available to comment on the way I feel so much better if you have no idea what I was a great way of saying '.

Event: The Quest 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Marfaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marfaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owen circles away quickly and effectively.
Marfaker misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Owen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Owen wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
Marfaker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Owen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marfaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owen trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen is fighting to break Marfaker's control of his arms but Marfaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Owen trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marfaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Owen with the counter takedown but Marfaker avoids it easily.
Marfaker misses with a body shot.
Owen slips a straight right by Marfaker.
And Owen tries to counter it with a takedown but Marfaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owen blocks a jab.
Marfaker looks to land a left hand but Owen moved out of range nicely.
Marfaker thows a leg kick but Owen checks it #TD2#
and Owen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Owen looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Owen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marfaker dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Owen looking for subs off his back but Marfaker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marfaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Owen is trying to get back to full guard.
Owen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Marfaker looking to pass the guard.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
Marfaker sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Owen looking for subs off his back but Marfaker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Owen wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Owen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Marfaker is tapping! Great win for Owen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Owen!
Harry Owen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Harry Owen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Wedness Fight 2
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
Jababeka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jababeka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Owen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Owen connects with a jab.
Owen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jababeka.
Owen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jababeka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jababeka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jababeka.
Owen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Owen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jababeka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Owen counters by clinching up.
Owen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jababeka is looking to break free of the clinch but Owen has double underhooks.
Jababeka is trying to force a seperation but Owen has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jababeka tries to break free but Owen pushes him back against the cage.
Owen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jababeka.
Jababeka is trying to break the clinch but Owen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Jababeka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jababeka throws out a leg kick but Owen moves out of range and Jababeka only half commits.
Owen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Jababeka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Owen.
Owen moves away from the strike by Jababeka.
Jababeka misses with a double jab
and Owen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jababeka thinking.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jababeka manages to avoid it.
Owen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Owen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Owen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Jababeka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jababeka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Owen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jababeka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jababeka lands a jab-cross combination.
Owen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jababeka counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Jababeka tenderised Owen's leg. Owen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jababeka throws a series of strikes that have Owen backpedaling.
Jababeka throws a body punch but Owen moves out of range.
Owen is looking to counter the offense by Jababeka and move into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Jababeka there.#CL#
Owen moves into the clinch.
Jababeka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jababeka tries to break the clinch but Owen is controlling the position.
Jababeka prevents a body shot from Owen.
Owen works on Jababeka's body with a couple of short punches.
Jababeka is looking to break free of the clinch but Owen has double underhooks.
Owen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Owen misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Jababeka breaks from the clinch.
Jababeka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Owen's hands.
Jababeka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3##CL#
Jababeka gets tackled into the cage by Owen. Owen maintains the clinch.
Jababeka blocks a body shot from Owen.
Jababeka tries to circle away but Owen has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Owen fails to land.
Jababeka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Jababeka manages to break the clinch.
Owen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jababeka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Owen throws the kick towards the body but Jababeka avoids it.
Owen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jababeka on the side of the head.
Mustafa Jababeka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jababeka slips a straight right by Owen.
Jababeka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Owen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jababeka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Owen misses the target.
Owen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jababeka clobbers Owen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Owen misses with a looping right.
Jababeka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jababeka's hands.
Jababeka cracks Owen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jababeka falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Owen moves into the clinch.
Jababeka is trying to break the clinch but Owen has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Owen fails to land.
Owen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Jababeka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jababeka misses with a combination #CL#
and Owen counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owen.
Jababeka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owen misses with a punch to the body.
Owen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mustafa Jababeka 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#
Jababeka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jababeka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Owen lands a nice hook to Jababeka's body. Jababeka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jababeka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Owen looks to land a left hand but Jababeka moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jababeka! But no joy.
Owen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jababeka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Owen misses the jab.
Jababeka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jababeka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jababeka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Owen throws a leg kick
and Jababeka counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owen ducks under a wild hook from Jababeka.
Jababeka cracks the inside of Owen's front leg. #T1#
A combination from Jababeka does no damage.
Mustafa Jababeka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jababeka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jababeka misses with a hook.
Jababeka misses the body punch
and Owen counters with a head kick. #ROC#
Jababeka is rocked!
Owen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jababeka.
Jababeka is still on wobbly legs! Can Owen finish him?
Jababeka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jababeka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Owen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jababeka.
A slow jab from Owen misses its intended target.
Jababeka seems to have recovered his senses.
Jababeka lands a really nice looking cross but Owen seems unphased.
Jababeka tries to land a leg kick but Owen saw it coming and moves away.
Jababeka throws a right hand that misses
and Owen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jababeka thumps Owen with a low kick.
Jababeka throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jababeka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jababeka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jababeka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jababeka blocks the body kick.
Jababeka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Owen. Those never looked like landing.
Owen lands with a nice body kick.
Jababeka fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Owen. That snapped Jababeka's head back.
Jababeka checks a leg kick nicely.
Jababeka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owen jabs Jababeka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Owen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jababeka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owen.#T3#
Jababeka connects with a right hand. Owen shakes it off.
Jababeka scores with a punch to the head.
Owen lands a body shot.
Jababeka connects with a leg kick. Owen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Owen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jababeka lands with a right hand.
Jababeka misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Owen instigates a clinch.
Jababeka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owen 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.
A short uppercut from Owen.
Rodgers Owen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Owen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Owen has Jababeka pressed against the cage, preventing Jababeka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jababeka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Owen.
Jababeka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Jababeka throws an overhand right that lands on Owen's shoulder, as Owen tries to avoid the shot.
Jababeka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owen manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jababeka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jababeka throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Owen to counter with a crisp jab.
Owen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jababeka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Owen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick from Jababeka.
Jababeka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owen moves away.
Jababeka misses with a right hand #CL#
and Owen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owen throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Owen.
Jababeka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Jababeka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jababeka works over Owen's head and body with a nice combination.
Owen misses with an uppercut.
Jababeka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Owen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jababeka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Owen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Owen misses.
Jababeka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jababeka looks to land a combination but Owen avoids it well.
Owen is looking to chop away at Jababeka's legs.
Jababeka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Owen with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jababeka looks to score with a jab to the body but Owen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jababeka. Owen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jababeka. #T1#
Jababeka tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Jababeka coming out on top.
Jababeka moves away from the strike by Owen.
Jababeka misses with a hook. Owen ducked under it nicely.
Jababeka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jababeka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Owen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jababeka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Owen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jababeka! But no joy.
Owen scores with a body shot.
Jababeka thuds his right hand into Owen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jababeka throws a head kick but Owen moves out of range.
Owen throwing a counter right hand but Jababeka manages to avoid it.
Owen throws a lazy right hand but Jababeka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Owen scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen catches Jababeka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Owen misses with an uppercut.
Jababeka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Owen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jababeka lands an overhand right.
Owen blocks a jab.
Owen avoids a kick to the body.
Owen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jababeka flicks out a counter leg kick but Owen steps away.
Jababeka scores with a body shot.
Mustafa Jababeka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jababeka fails to land with a series of punches.
Owen avoids the head kick by Jababeka.
Owen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Owen stuns Jababeka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jababeka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jababeka misses the shot to the body.
Jababeka slips a jab and a cross from Owen.
Owen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jababeka scores with a body shot.
Jababeka misses with a body shot.
Jababeka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Owen is looking to counter punch.
Jababeka moves out of range as Owen throws a body kick.
Owen throws the left hand but Jababeka avoids the punch easily.
Jababeka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A bone on bone clash there as Owen blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Owen missing with a left hand there. Jababeka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Owen swings for the body but Jababeka moves out of range.
Mustafa Jababeka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jababeka swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
Owen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jababeka avoids it.
Rodgers Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jababeka lands a nice shot to the body.
Jababeka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Owen's sensitive parts.
Jababeka looks to land a combination but Owen avoids it well.
Owen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jababeka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jababeka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jababeka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jababeka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owen circles away quickly and effectively.
Owen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Jababeka!
A very excited looking Mustafa Jababeka 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: Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces Kusuk off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Rodgers pushes Kusuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Kusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusuk working hard to break the clinch.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Kusuk's head.
Nice elbow from Rodgers. #BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Kusuk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kusuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kusuk, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kusuk manages to avoid it.
Kusuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Kusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kusuk scores with a one two! Rodgers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Kusuk swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusuk is just out of range.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing. #CL#
Rodgers clinches up with Kusuk and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kusuk manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Kusuk misses with a wild body shot.
Kusuk throws a lazy body kick
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Kusuk avoids them all with ease.
As Rodgers backs off Kusuk throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers cracks Kusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses. #T2##CL#
Rodgers forces Kusuk back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kusuk breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at 25 Beasts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Rodgers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers stuns Kusuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Kusuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kusuk momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Rodgers.#T3#
Kusuk misses the jab.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Kusuk's legs.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Kusuk counter with a right hand.
Kusuk throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodgers blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodgers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Kusuk's head but Kusuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Rodgers as he checks the leg kick.
Kusuk misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Kusuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch.
Kusuk tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
Rodgers crunches a lovely knee into Kusuk's ribcage.
Kusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers looking to throw knees to the head but Kusuk is blocking nicely.
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kusuks head. #BC#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Rodgers pushes Kusuk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Rodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kusuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kusuk's head backwards.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Kusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusuk thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kusuk, right into the meat.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kusuk blocks the low kick.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Kusuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kusuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rodgers misses with a body punch
and Kusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Rodgers. Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but Kusuk blocks it.
Rodgers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kusuk managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Kusuk.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards. #BC2#
Kusuk breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kusuk blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Kusuk throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Andy Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Kusuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
It seemed like Kusuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kusuk moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodgers.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kusuk at a distance.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. Kusuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kusuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Rodgers defending well as Kusuk loads up on a big left hand.
As Kusuk looks to move away, Rodgers throws a big counter combo but Kusuk just gets out of the way.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Kusuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kusuk defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kusuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers moves out of range as Kusuk throws a body kick.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Kusuk manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
A short left from Rodgers. #ROC#
Kusuk is rocked!
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuk can do to turn this around?
Kusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kusuk's efforts to push away.
Kusuk wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Kusuk's head.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Kusuk controls his hands.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusuk.
Kusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kusuk working aggressively here.
Kusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kusuk tries to break free but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Kusuk.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
A short right from Kusuk on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rodgers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kusuk blocks a low kick nicely.
Kusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Rodgers clinches up with Kusuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Rodgers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kusuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kusuk or not.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kusuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kusuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Kusuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kusuk.
Rodgers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Kusuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers cracks Kusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Kusuk pushes him off.
Kusuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Kusuk drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Kusuk avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Kusuk throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Kusuk.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Kusuk is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kusuk misses with a low kick. #CL#
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Rodgers. Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andy Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Kusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards.
Rodgers misses with an elbow over the top.
Andy Rodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers lands a big right hand that drops Kusuk! The killer instinct kicks in and Rodgers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rodgers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Fredrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owen moves out of range of the body kick.
Owen feints the counter takedown.
Fredrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Owen circles away.
Owen with the counter takedown but Fredrick avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Owen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fredrick thows a leg kick but Owen checks it #TD2#
so Owen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fredrick punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fredrick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Owen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fredrick looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
Owen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fredrick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Fredrick looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
Owen wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is keeping the position.
Fredrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owen passes Fredrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fredrick wants to control but Owen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredrick trying to get back to full guard but Owen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Owen trying to control but Fredrick is having none of it.
Fredrick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Owen tries to control but Fredrick wriggling away. #SUB2#
Owen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fredrick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3##SUB2#
Owen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Owen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fredrick is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fredrick and Owen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fredrick is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Owen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Owen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fredrick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Owen but great work by Fredrick.
Owen is looking for a sweep.
Fredrick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Owen down.
Owen is not content to let Fredrick control the position.
Owen being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Fredrick decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Owen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fredrick has a takedown stuffed.
Owen fails with the takedown.
Fredrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owen wants it to stay on the feet.
Owen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Owen lands the left hand.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Owen is having none of it.
Fredrick tries to clinch #TD2#
and Owen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fredrick's guard.#SUB#
Owen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owen has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrick's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Owen controls the pace.#T1#
Owen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Owen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fredrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fredrick has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fredrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owen is proving hard to escape from.
Fredrick wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fredrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredrick has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Fredrick passes Owen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Owen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Owen.#SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Fredrick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fredrick wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Owen has his foot on Fredrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrick sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fredrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fredrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fredrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fredrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily. #SUB2#
Owen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fredrick has his hands clasped together but Owen extends and breaks Fredrick's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Owen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Owen!
Harry Owen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ronald Fredrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll see you soon!!!'.

Event: Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Simeon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Vinci counter with a right hand.
Simeon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Vinci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vinci.
Vinci pushes Simeon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simeon goes for a takedown attempt but Vinci pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Simeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vinci rushes Simeon and presses him up against the cage.
Vinci digs a right hand underneath Simeon's ribcage. Simeon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon tries for a takedown but Vinci manages to get underhooks.
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simeon tries to pull guard but Vinci won't allow it.
Simeon is looking to break free of the clinch but Vinci has double underhooks.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Simeon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simeon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vinci will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeon up against the cage.
Simeon takes a shot to the head.
Vinci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinci lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Simeon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Vinci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinci scores with a shot to the side of Simeon's head.
A short right from Vinci. #ROC2#
Simeon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Simeon has been cut.
Simeon is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Oh Simeon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Vinci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinci dips a shoulder and cracks Simeon with a mighty uppercut! Simeon falls back against the cage and Vinci unloads with a barrage of strikes! Simeon 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 - Vinci screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
A relieved looking Sigurd Vinci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erickson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erickson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erickson lands a jab to the head.
Erickson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Erickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erickson misses the shot to the body.
Erickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Erickson moves out of range. #T1#
Erickson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erickson blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erickson feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erickson connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erickson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Neal Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Erickson.
Erickson is looking to wear down Rodriguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erickson moves away.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Erickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erickson.
Erickson leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erickson scores with a body shot. #T3#
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erickson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Rodriguez walks into a stiff left hand from Erickson.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Erickson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.#ES2#
Rodriguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Erickson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erickson as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Erickson tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
That kick from Erickson tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Erickson shows good takedown defense.
Alberto Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erickson lands a nice looking body shot.
Erickson lands a jab to the head.
Erickson ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Erickson slips under a jab.
Erickson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Erickson was well out of range.
Erickson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodriguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erickson. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Erickson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erickson scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erickson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Erickson dominated that round.
That's time! Erickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Erickson.
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erickson lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Erickson moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez takes one to the chin there.
Erickson throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Erickson avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Erickson moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Erickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Erickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Erickson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Erickson is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erickson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erickson to get the leverage.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erickson.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Erickson isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Erickson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Rodriguez tries to clinch up#TD#
and Erickson counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that. #SUB#
Erickson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erickson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Erickson throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erickson's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!#REVB##SUB#
Erickson has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Erickson keeps moving. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands and steps away. Erickson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Erickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
A lazy left from Erickson finds it's target.
Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erickson as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Erickson coming out on top.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erickson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Erickson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erickson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Erickson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Erickson sits in half guard. #T4#
Erickson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erickson.
Erickson wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erickson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Erickson looks to land a strike but Rodriguez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Erickson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Nice cross by Erickson.
Erickson misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Erickson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erickson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Erickson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erickson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Erickson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Erickson.
A nice side step and Rodriguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erickson lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Erickson sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Erickson.
Neal Erickson is winning the standup battle so far.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Erickson jabs at Rodriguez's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Erickson.#T2#
Erickson lands a jab.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Erickson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neal Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
Erickson misses with the combination.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Erickson counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erickson throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erickson is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB#
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Erickson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neal Erickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Rodriguez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Erickson, up you get!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Erickson, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Erickson against the cage but Erickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Erickson lands a slapping body shot.
Erickson dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Erickson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Erickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Erickson blocks the leg kick.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erickson defends it well.
Erickson slips under a jab.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Erickson tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Erickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erickson, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Erickson!

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