Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 44 Gray vs Juravlev
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Bezoink moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Degrizz.
Bezoink misses with a wild combination.
Degrizz throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Bezoink wants to land a leg kick but Degrizz is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Degrizz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bezoink has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bezoink and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Degrizz thows a leg kick but Bezoink checks it
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combo that has Degrizz backing up. Degrizz nods at Bezoink to acknowledge the strikes.
Degrizz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bezoink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Degrizz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezoink.
Degrizz tries a quick counter leg kick but Bezoink is wise to it.
Degrizz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezoink appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bezoink scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Bezoink blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Degrizz. That snapped Bezoink's head back.
Bezoink has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bezoink throws a right hand that Degrizz ducks under and follows up with a left that Degrizz also avoids with ease.
Degrizz takes a swing at Bezoink's ribcage but misses.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Degrizz. #T1#
Degrizz misses with an uppercut
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combo that has Degrizz backing up. Degrizz nods at Bezoink to acknowledge the strikes.
Good work by Bezoink as he checks the leg kick.
Bezoink is looking for a counter combo.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bezoink throws out a loose jab but Degrizz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Bezoink misses with an uppercut.
Degrizz misses with a shot to the body
and Bezoink counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Jim Degrizz's cut even more.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Bezoink shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Degrizz eats them both and turns towards Bezoink to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezoink went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Degrizz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Degrizz. #T2#
Degrizz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezoink misses with a low kick.
Bezoink is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bezoink with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Degrizz scores with a hook.
Bezoink gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Degrizz.
Bezoink misses with a hook.
Degrizz throws out a loose jab but Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezoink appears to be looking for a big counter.
Degrizz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz jabs at Bezoink's body.
Bezoink connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Degrizz's hands.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws an overhand right that lands on Bezoink's shoulder, as Bezoink tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bezoink wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bezoink, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Degrizz misses the target.
Bezoink takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Degrizz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a stiff right hand.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick
and Bezoink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a hook to the body
and Bezoink counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Degrizz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezoink counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a nice outside leg kick.
Degrizz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink lands a leg kick that knocks Degrizz off balance momentarily.
Bezoink works Degrizz's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bezoink lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
The cut above Jim Degrizz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Degrizz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Degrizz missing with a left hand there. Bezoink was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Bezoink lands a left and a right that send Degrizz crashing to the mat, dazed. Bezoink thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Degrizz is rocked!
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Degrizz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bezoink finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Degrizz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Degrizz.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bezoink scores with a body shot.
Degrizz seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Degrizz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bezoink has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bezoink and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#KD#
Bezoink drops Degrizz with a beautiful combination! Degrizz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bezoink is looking for the KO!
Degrizz punishes Bezoink's body with a nice straight punch.
Bezoink misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezoink bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Degrizz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bezoink counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT#
Jim Degrizz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz moves out of range as Bezoink throws a body kick.
Degrizz connects with a body shot that sends Bezoink's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bezoink pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Degrizz back to the cage. Bezoink follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Degrizz throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab.
Bezoink pounces like a tiger and cracks Degrizz with a vicious hook! Degrizz is down but not out! Bezoink follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ernie Bezoink!
Ernie Bezoink decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 38 Steve vs Legstrong
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Degrizz.#CUT#
It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut.
Eliasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eliasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
We've been informed that Eliasson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eliasson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eliasson.
Eliasson throws a poor cross that misses
and Eliasson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eliasson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz misses with a body shot
letting Eliasson counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Eliasson lands a big uppercut and Degrizz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Degrizz looks OK. Eliasson waves Degrizz back to his feet!#ROC2#
Degrizz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eliasson.
Oh Degrizz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Degrizz throws a sloppy body shot
and Eliasson counters with a crisp right that sends Degrizz to the canvas! Eliasson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erland Eliasson!
Erland Eliasson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Madhaki misses the target.
Degrizz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Degrizz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madhaki.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madhaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madhaki avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Madhaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Madhaki loads up on a big right hand but Degrizz slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Degrizz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Madhaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with the combination.
Madhaki missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Degrizz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
Degrizz walks into a straight right hand from Madhaki.
Madhaki tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madhaki's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz. #T1#
Degrizz misses with a leg kick
and Madhaki counters with a low kick, right behind Degrizz 's knee.
Degrizz lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Madhaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madhaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Degrizz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madhaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Degrizz scores with a head kick. Madhaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Degrizz slips a jab from Madhaki.
Degrizz misses with a hook
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz swings widly with a right hand
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz throws a sloppy body shot
and Madhaki counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madhaki ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Madhaki counters with a beautiful punch that sends Degrizz to the canvas! #ROC2#
Degrizz is rocked!
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh Degrizz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Madhaki from controlling successfully.
Degrizz seems to have got his legs back now.
Degrizz being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Madhaki passes into half guard.
Degrizz is pressing down on Madhaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Madhaki stopping the sweep attempt from Degrizz.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Degrizz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Degrizz looking to pass the guard.
Degrizz is working hard here to advance position.
Madhaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Degrizz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Degrizz prevents Madhaki from improving his position.#T3#
Madhaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Degrizz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Degrizz stalls from top position.
Madhaki is looking for a sweep.
Degrizz working away.#SUB#
Degrizz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madhaki tries to escape but Degrizz is in control. #T4#
Madhaki is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Degrizz is trying to get an arm triangle but Madhaki is defending well.
Degrizz lands a nice forearm strike.
Degrizz in side control, throwing shots but Madhaki defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Madhaki is looking for a sweep.
Degrizz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Degrizz tries to advance to mount but Madhaki denies him.
Madhaki is trying to control Degrizz's posture but Degrizz avoids it.
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 Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Madhaki lands a head kick!
Madhaki jabs at Degrizz's body.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Madhaki moves out of range easily.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Madhaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Degrizz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Madhaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Madhaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Degrizz lands a really nice looking cross but Madhaki seems unphased.
Josh Madhaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Madhaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Madhaki slips under a jab.
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!
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Madhaki defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Madhaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madhaki.#CUT2#
Jim Degrizz's cut is getting worse.
Madhaki tried to score with a low kick but Degrizz checks it.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madhaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Degrizz swings widly with a right hand
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz connects with a body shot.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Degrizz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Nice combo by Madhaki! Oh, that's hurt him - Degrizz falls to the canvas and Madhaki follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madhaki trying to control the action but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Madhaki is working Degrizz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Degrizz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Madhaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Madhaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Degrizz to his feet.
Madhaki drops Degrizz with a huge uppercut! Degrizz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Madhaki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Madhaki!
Josh Madhaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Garbutt takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz feints a counter leg kick.
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garbutt thinking.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Degrizz.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Degrizz's leg. Degrizz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garbutt fails to land the takedown.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Degrizz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Degrizz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garbutt at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.#T1##TD#
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Degrizz's guard.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Degrizz looking for a sweep. Not yet Degrizz, not yet.
Garbutt trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Garbutt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garbutt prevents Degrizz from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Degrizz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garbutt postures up.
Degrizz wants to stand and escape but Garbutt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Degrizz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garbutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Degrizz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Degrizz looking to control.
Garbutt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garbutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garbutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garbutt controlling from the top position.
Garbutt connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Degrizz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Degrizz's calf.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Degrizz lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Degrizz did well to prevent Garbutt getting side control.#T3##SUB2#
Degrizz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garbutt wants to take a breather but Degrizz is having none of it.
Degrizz tries to roll over but Garbutt keeps him under control.
Degrizz is staying active underneath Garbutt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Degrizz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Degrizz is trying to get back to full guard.
Degrizz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Degrizz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving.
Degrizz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Degrizz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Garbutt uses it to pass to side control.
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
Degrizz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Degrizz is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Garbutt is putting a hurting on Degrizz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garbutt grinds an elbow into Degrizz's temple.
Degrizz is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Degrizz is looking to regain half guard here but Garbutt keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Garbutt stuns Degrizz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.
Garbutt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Degrizz counters with a nice leg kick.
Degrizz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that Garbutt avoids nicely.
Degrizz throws out a leg kick but Garbutt moves out of range and Degrizz only half commits.
Degrizz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Degrizz down.
Degrizz misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt digs a good hook to Degrizz's body.
Garbutt is looking to wear down Degrizz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Garbutt ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Degrizz scores with a shot to the body.
Degrizz catches Garbutt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garbutt wants to clinch.
Garbutt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Degrizz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garbutt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Garbutt connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt blocks a low kick nicely.
Degrizz's corner calls for a 1-2. Degrizz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Degrizz throws a hook but Garbutt avoids it easily.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Degrizz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Garbutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Garbutt tries to avoid it.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
It looked like Garbutt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Degrizz.
Degrizz leaves Garbutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Degrizz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garbutt on the side of the head.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Degrizz throws an overhand right that lands on Garbutt's shoulder, as Garbutt tries to avoid the shot.
Garbutt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Garbutt backs off Degrizz throws a huge counter combo but Garbutt manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Garbutt drives through with a takedown into Degrizz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garbutt looking to sit in guard and control but Degrizz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Garbutt keeps moving.
Garbutt seems keen to control Degrizz's posture.
Kevin Garbutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt wants to sweep but no luck.
Degrizz stays in close to Garbutt's body and controls the position.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Garbutt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Garbutt stops Degrizz from getting back to his feet.
Degrizz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Degrizz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garbutt lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
Degrizz is pulling down on Garbutt's head. It's preventing any offense from Garbutt, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Degrizz working for a triangle but Garbutt defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Degrizz tenderised Garbutt's leg. Garbutt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Garbutt is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Degrizz misses the target.
Degrizz throws a shot to the body.
Garbutt moves out of range as Degrizz strikes.
Degrizz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Degrizz throws out the jab.
Degrizz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Degrizz wants to land a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
As Degrizz backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garbutt with a hook.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garbutt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Degrizz lands a jab to the nose.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Degrizz throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Degrizz misses with the combination.
Garbutt tried to counter with a leg kick but Degrizz avoided it.
Degrizz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garbutt counters with a series of strikes. Degrizz will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz slaps away a takedown attempt from Garbutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garbutt fails with the takedown.
Garbutt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Degrizz connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Garbutt lands a big head kick that sends Degrizz tumbling to the mat! Garbutt takes a step backwards and waves Degrizz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Degrizz is rocked!
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Degrizz is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbutt finish him?
Degrizz walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Degrizz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garbutt wants to slow Degrizz down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Garbutt lands a big uppercut and Degrizz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Degrizz looks OK. Garbutt waves Degrizz back to his feet!
Garbutt throws a low kick but Degrizz avoids it.#T3#
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz scores with a jab.
Degrizz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Degrizz thinking.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Garbutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Garbutt tries to avoid it.
Degrizz seems to have recovered his senses.
Garbutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Degrizz swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Degrizz lands but Garbutt takes it in his stride.
Degrizz misses with a head kick.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. #T4#
Degrizz misses with a hook.
Degrizz lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz misses with a body shot
and Garbutt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz slaps away a takedown attempt from Garbutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garbutt looks to land a left hand but Degrizz moved out of range nicely.
Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Degrizz.
I think Degrizz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMMA Clown Chaos 9
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Degrizz tries to keep at a distance but Vini has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Degrizz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vini misses with a takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vini shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathias Vini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch but Degrizz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Vini instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Degrizz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Degrizz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vini tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jim Degrizz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Vini.#BC#
Degrizz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Degrizz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Degrizz motions for Vini to come forward. Degrizz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vini fails with a takedown attempt.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
Vini wants to clinch up but Degrizz keeps it at a distance.
Degrizz stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Vini with a poor takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz lands with a shot to the body.
Degrizz cracks Vini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Degrizz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Degrizz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vini just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Vini takes the fight into the clinch.
Vini avoids the elbow strike from Degrizz, against the cage.
Vini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Degrizz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Degrizz.
A shot in the inside from Degrizz.
Vini tries for a takedown but Degrizz manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Degrizz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Degrizz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vini.
Vini tries a quick counter leg kick but Degrizz is wise to it.
Degrizz connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vini ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Vini moves out of range.
Degrizz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Degrizz leaves Vini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vini is looking to clinch.
Vini walks into a straight right hand from Degrizz.
Degrizz swings for the body but Vini moves out of range. #TD2#
Vini looking to score a takedown here. Degrizz is defending well but Vini drives through and ends up in Degrizz's guard.#ES#
Degrizz pushes Vini off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vini is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vini closes the distance and pushes Degrizz back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Degrizz's brow.
A shot in the inside from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands with a right to the head.
Vini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Degrizz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Vini's head but Vini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vini avoids the head kick by Degrizz.
Good leg kick by Degrizz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Degrizz as Vini shoots in.
Degrizz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vini's head.
Vini slips a jab and a cross from Degrizz.
Degrizz connects with a crisp jab.
Vini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Degrizz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Degrizz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Degrizz feints and then cracks Vini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vini down.
Degrizz swings for the body but Vini moves out of range. #T4#
Vini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Degrizz as he avoids it easily.
Degrizz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vini at a distance.
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!
Vini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Degrizz.
Vini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Degrizz as he avoids it easily.
Vini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vini tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz thuds a left hand into Vini's body.
Vini tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz lands a jab.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degrizz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vini.
A shot to the liver by Degrizz. Beautiful body shot.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Vini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz stuns Vini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Vini shoots in and bounces Degrizz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Vini from controlling successfully.
Vini stopping the sweep attempt from Degrizz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Degrizz wants to stand but Vini is controlling the position. #SUB#
Degrizz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vini defends it easily.#T1#
Vini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Degrizz is trying to control Vini's posture but Vini avoids it. #SUB2#
Vini tries for a kimura but Degrizz is defending well.
Degrizz wants to control but Vini postures up.#SUB2#
Vini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Degrizz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Degrizz struggling a bit here.
Degrizz gets back to half guard.
Vini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Degrizz reverses the position - he's now on top in Vini's guard. #T2#
Degrizz content to stall in guard here.
Degrizz slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Vini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Degrizz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Degrizz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Degrizz trying to control the action but Vini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Degrizz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Degrizz.
Vini tries to roll over but Degrizz keeps him under control.#T3#
Degrizz is keen to just control but Vini is a slippery customer.
Degrizz prevents Vini from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Degrizz pulls his head out easily.
Degrizz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Degrizz seems to be working for a kimura but Vini defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Degrizz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vini is just riding it out for now. Degrizz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Degrizz is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Degrizz is thwarting Vini's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Degrizz is working for a kimura but Vini is defending it quite comfortably.
Vini is looking to control Degrizz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vini avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vini looking for submissions off his back.
Degrizz passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vini avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Vini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Degrizz.
Vini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degrizz tries to avoid it but Vini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degrizz to the ground. Degrizz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vini is looking to clinch.
Degrizz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vini.
Degrizz connects with a crisp jab.
Degrizz leaves Vini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim Degrizz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Vini.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degrizz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Degrizz!
Degrizz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Degrizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vini can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Degrizz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Degrizz prevents Vini from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Degrizz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vini trying to control but Degrizz postures up. #SUB2#
Vini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vini is trying to control but can't.
Degrizz controlling the pace.
Degrizz working Vini over with strikes. #SUB#
Degrizz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vini trying to hold on to Degrizz's head to control him but Degrizz postures up.
Degrizz wants to take a breather but Vini is having none of it.
Degrizz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vini is trying to control but can't.
Degrizz moves nicely into side control.
Vini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Degrizz tries for a kimura but Vini is defending well.
Degrizz advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Degrizz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vini manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vini can't do much from the bottom here.
Vini tries to improve position but can't.
Degrizz landing a few strikes.
Degrizz wants to control but Vini is keeping him busy.
Degrizz is putting a hurting on Vini here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Degrizz pulls his head out easily.
Vini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Degrizz is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB#
Degrizz is trying to work for a kimura but Vini is defending well. #SUB#
Degrizz is trying to work for a kimura but Vini is defending well.
Mathias Vini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Degrizz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Degrizz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vini gets full guard.
Jim Degrizz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Degrizz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Madness MMA 13: 13
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Degrizz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonathon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonathon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Degrizz throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Jonathon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonathon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Degrizz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jonathon controls Degrizz momentarily but Degrizz frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon has his hands on Degrizz's head, controlling the position.
Jonathon trying to keep a closed guard but Degrizz is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Jonathon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Degrizz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jonathon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonathon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Degrizz is looking to stand up but Jonathon isn't so interested in that idea.
Jonathon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Degrizz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving. #T2#
Jonathon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Degrizz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jonathon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonathon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Degrizz seems keen to control Jonathon's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Degrizz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jonathon checks it well.
Degrizz lands a jab.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jonathon.
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonathon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Jonathon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Jonathon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Degrizz wants to sweep here but Jonathon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Degrizz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonathon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jonathon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Degrizz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jonathon controls the pace.
Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jonathon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Degrizz wants to stand but Jonathon is controlling the position.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon is really struggling to control Degrizz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jonathon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jonathon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon landing some decent shots from guard.
Jonathon works over Degrizz with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
Jonathon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Degrizz scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Jonathon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick
and Jonathon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jonathon.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonathon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Degrizz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Jonathon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Degrizz's guard.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Degrizz wants to stand and escape but Jonathon is having none of it.
Degrizz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Degrizz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Degrizz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonathon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Degrizz has his foot on Jonathon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonathon works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonathon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jonathon is stalling in the full guard.
Jonathon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Degrizz's head.#T2#
Jonathon stands up over Degrizz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Degrizz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jonathon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Degrizz tries to work over Jonathon's front leg with a kick but Jonathon checks it.
Jonathon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Degrizz can do to turn this around?
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jonathon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Jonathon staying out of range there.
Jonathon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jonathon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonathon feinted with a counter takedown.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Jonathon ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz dips to his left and cracks Jonathon with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz digs a good hook to Jonathon's body.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jonathon was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.#T3#
A big right from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonathon is just out of range.
Jonathon ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz thows a leg kick but Jonathon checks it #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jonathon trying to control the action but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Jonathon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Degrizz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Degrizz wants to get back to full guard.
Degrizz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Degrizz wants to control but Jonathon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jonathon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Degrizz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Degrizz tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.
Degrizz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jonathon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jonathon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Jonathon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Degrizz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jonathon has managed to get both his arms back between Degrizz's legs - danger averted.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ben Jonathon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonathon trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jonathon has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz misses with a hook #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jonathon won't allow Degrizz to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Degrizz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Degrizz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES2#
Degrizz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jonathon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Degrizz tries a body shot but Jonathon blocks it.
Nice body punch from Degrizz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Degrizz.
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jonathon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Degrizz walks away with a smile on his face. Jonathon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Degrizz missing with a left hand there. Jonathon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Jonathon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Jonathon slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Jonathon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonathon.
Sloppy strikes from Degrizz. Those never looked like landing.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Jonathon slips the punch.#TD#
Jonathon gets a double leg takedown into Degrizz's guard.
Jonathon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jonathon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jonathon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Jonathon postures up in Degrizz's guard and throws a big left but Degrizz blocks it.
Jonathon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Degrizz is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonathon cracks Degrizz with a solid left hand.
Degrizz is looking to stand up but Jonathon isn't so interested in that idea.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Degrizz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jonathon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jonathon trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz trying to control the position here.
Degrizz being controlled here, momentarily.
Jonathon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonathon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jonathon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Degrizz swings for the body but Jonathon moves out of range.
Jonathon on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Jonathon defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws a low kick but Jonathon avoids it.
A punch combination from Degrizz misses.
Jonathon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jonathon throws a hook to the side of Degrizz's head but Degrizz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Degrizz does no damage.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jonathon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Degrizz throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Degrizz 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
An out of breath Jim Degrizz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Degrizz connects with a solid leg kick.
Degrizz missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Degrizz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Degrizz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Degrizz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Degrizz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn checks a leg kick.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Degrizz avoids it with no problem.
Degrizz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Degrizz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Degrizz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kahn.
Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Kahn.
Degrizz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Kahn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Degrizz in his tracks.
Degrizz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Degrizz defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kahn takes one to the side of the head.
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz wants to land a leg kick but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Degrizz misses the target.
Degrizz looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn throws a right and a left that Degrizz avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Degrizz takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Kahn blocks the low kick.
Kahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Degrizz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kahn thinking.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Degrizz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Degrizz.
Degrizz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Degrizz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Degrizz misses with a low kick.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Kahn scores with a jab to the body.
Degrizz looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy.
Degrizz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Degrizz needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there.
Degrizz looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Degrizz connects with a looping right hand.
Degrizz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Degrizz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Kahn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kahn swings for the body but Degrizz moves out of range.
Kahn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Kahn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Kahn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Degrizz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kahn. Kahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kahn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Degrizz counters with a nice body shot.
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid body kick from Kahn.
Degrizz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Degrizz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Degrizz's head backwards.
Degrizz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Degrizz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Degrizz misses with a wild combination.
Kahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Degrizz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Degrizz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Degrizz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Degrizz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice combination there by Kahn.
No joy there for Degrizz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kahn cracks Degrizz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Degrizz finds it's target.
Degrizz slips a straight right by Kahn.
Degrizz works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Kahn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kahn checks a leg kick.
Degrizz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Degrizz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Degrizz scores with a four punch combination!
Degrizz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Degrizz moved out of range nicely.
Degrizz avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn misses the jab.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Tyson Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Degrizz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Degrizz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kahn.
Degrizz throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn lunges at Degrizz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Degrizz's hand.
Kahn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Degrizz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kahn misses with a right hand
letting Degrizz counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.
Some wild striking there from Degrizz.
Degrizz scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kahn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Degrizz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Degrizz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kahn lunges at Degrizz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Degrizz's hand.
Kahn throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Degrizz moves away and avoids it.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Degrizz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Degrizz checks a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn throws the left hand but Degrizz avoids the punch easily.
Kahn checks a leg kick.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Degrizz slips the punch.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Degrizz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz misses with a low kick.
Degrizz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head.
Degrizz throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Degrizz moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kahn.
Degrizz lands a head kick!
Nice cross by Kahn.#T3#
Degrizz misses with a head kick.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Degrizz swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Degrizz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kahn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz staying out of range there.
Kahn moves out of range as Degrizz strikes.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Degrizz is out of range.
Degrizz throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn with a jab.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Degrizz.
As Degrizz backs off Kahn throws a huge counter combo but Degrizz manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Kahn throws a leg kick that misses.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Degrizz to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz misses with a double jab.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Degrizz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Degrizz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kahn is looking to score with low kicks.
Kahn connects with a body shot.
Kahn slips under a jab from Degrizz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson Kahn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Degrizz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Degrizz throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Kahn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kahn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kahn throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
It appears Degrizz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kahn works over Degrizz's head and body with a nice combination.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Degrizz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Degrizz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Degrizz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Degrizz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Degrizz is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Degrizz throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Degrizz.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Degrizz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kahn sizes up Degrizz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kahn stuns Degrizz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Degrizz throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Degrizz off balance momentarily.
Kahn checks a low kick from Degrizz.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
Kahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Degrizz swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
An attempted straight right counter from Degrizz misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Degrizz.#T2#
Kahn misses with a hook. Degrizz ducked under it nicely.
Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Degrizz's calf.
Degrizz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kahn needs to keep his hands up - Degrizz had a free shot at his head there.
Degrizz swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Kahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Degrizz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
Nice uppercut there from Degrizz.
Degrizz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Degrizz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn misses with a body punch
and Degrizz counters with a right hand to the body.
Kahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Degrizz on the side of the head.
Degrizz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Degrizz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kahn misses the jab.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Degrizz saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Degrizz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Degrizz blocks a leg kick.
Degrizz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Degrizz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kahn throws the left hand but Degrizz avoids the punch easily.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz backing away here, and Kahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Degrizz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn.
A bone on bone clash there as Degrizz blocks the leg kick.
Degrizz is looking to counter punch.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Degrizz looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Degrizz defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Kahn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn catches Degrizz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Degrizz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn dips to his left and cracks Degrizz with an uppercut!
Degrizz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Degrizz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Kahn slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Degrizz misses the jab.
Kahn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Degrizz slips under a jab from Kahn.
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Degrizz's shoulder, as Degrizz tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Degrizz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react.
Degrizz lands a right hook to the body.
Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Degrizz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn tests Degrizz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Degrizz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kahn.
Degrizz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn misses with a hook. Degrizz ducked under it nicely.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Degrizz throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Degrizz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Degrizz.
A big right from Degrizz misses. #T2#
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahn thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Degrizz on the side of the head.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Degrizz's front leg but catches the back leg as Degrizz tries to avoid it.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Degrizz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Degrizz misses with a hook to the body
and Degrizz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy.
Degrizz throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Degrizz was not able to check.
Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Degrizz off balance momentarily.
Degrizz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Degrizz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Degrizz blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahn under the eye.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn is looking to score with low kicks.
Degrizz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kahn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Degrizz. That did some damage!
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Despite the aggression on Kahn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Degrizz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Degrizz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Degrizz avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Degrizz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kahn.
Degrizz throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Kahn slips a jab from Degrizz.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Degrizz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tyson Kahn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
Degrizz misses with a body kick.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely.
Kahn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Degrizz. That did some damage!
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Kahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Degrizz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Degrizz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Degrizz's front leg but catches the back leg as Degrizz tries to avoid it.
Degrizz blocks the body kick.
Degrizz looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Degrizz. #T1#
Kahn looks for the body kick but Degrizz saw that one coming.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Degrizz's knee but Degrizz avoids it well.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Degrizz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kahn. Kahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Kahn misses.
Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Degrizz cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Degrizz looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Degrizz. Degrizz obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Kahn backs away, Degrizz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Degrizz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Degrizz misses with a body shot
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Degrizz has time to react.
Tyson Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Degrizz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kahn.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Kahn works Degrizz's body with a nice hook.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Degrizz.
Kahn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Degrizz blocks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Degrizz, as that shot connected.
Degrizz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Degrizz throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
A jab from Degrizz does it's job there.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kahn connects with a single shot there.
Degrizz feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
Kahn swings for the body but Degrizz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Kahn swings for the body but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kahn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Degrizz.
Degrizz walks into a straight right hand from Kahn.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Degrizz under the eye.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut.
Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Degrizz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Degrizz connects with the punch.
Degrizz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kahn.
Kahn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Degrizz throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn cracks Degrizz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kahn scores with a punch to the head.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn.
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Kahn slams his shin into Degrizz's torso.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Degrizz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kahn is out of range and Degrizz settles back down.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Kahn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Jim Degrizz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kahn! Tyson Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Tyson Kahn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness MMA 7: Tormented
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Degrizz saw that one coming.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but Degrizz saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Degrizz.
Pitakaka slips under a jab.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A counter left hand to the body from Degrizz misses its target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitakaka.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Degrizz tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitakaka avoided it.
Degrizz throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Degrizz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitakaka to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Degrizz as he checks the leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow Degrizz down.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz throws a shot from downtown. Pitakaka moves away and avoids it.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Pitakaka counters with a big head kick but Degrizz shrugs it off.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Degrizz counters with a leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Pitakaka.
Degrizz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitakaka throws out the jab. #T2#
Pitakaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Degrizz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Degrizz slips under a jab.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Degrizz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Degrizz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Degrizz.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Degrizz's torso.
Degrizz lands a leg kick that knocks Pitakaka off balance momentarily.
Degrizz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Degrizz.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Degrizz.#T3#
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka keeps Degrizz at a distance using the push kick.
Pitakaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Degrizz.
Pitakaka tries to move into range but Degrizz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Degrizz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Degrizz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Degrizz blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Degrizz tries to work over Pitakaka's front leg with a kick but Pitakaka checks it.
Degrizz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Pitakaka misses its intended target.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitakaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
It looked like Degrizz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pitakaka.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Degrizz is out of range and Pitakaka settles back down.
Degrizz swings for the body but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elijah Pitakaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Degrizz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Degrizz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz scores with a hook to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Pitakaka checks a low kick from Degrizz.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Degrizz jabs Pitakaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitakaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitakaka avoided it.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Degrizz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitakaka is just out of range.
Pitakaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Degrizz 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.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Degrizz throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
A combination from Degrizz does no damage.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
It looked like Degrizz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Degrizz moved away.
A jab from Degrizz does it's job there.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Degrizz avoids it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka. #T3#
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Degrizz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitakaka in his tracks.
Pitakaka takes one to the side of the head.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Degrizz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pitakaka defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Degrizz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pitakaka. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Degrizz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Degrizz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz works Pitakaka's body with a nice hook.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka staying out of range there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz motions for Pitakaka to come forward. Degrizz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz scores with a kick to the body.
Degrizz lands with a hook. Pitakaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitakaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Degrizz steps away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitakaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Degrizz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Pitakaka scores with a push kick.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Degrizz lands.
Pitakaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pitakaka keeps Degrizz at a distance using the push kick.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Degrizz throws a shot to the body.
Degrizz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Degrizz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Degrizz throws the left hand but Pitakaka avoids the punch easily.
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!
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Degrizz slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Pitakaka.#T1#
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Degrizz steps away.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Degrizz thumps Pitakaka with a low kick.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
Pitakaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Degrizz tries to land a front kick but Pitakaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Degrizz backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Degrizz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitakaka takes one to the side of the head.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Degrizz lands a head kick!
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Degrizz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz throws a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Degrizz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Degrizz manages to duck under it in time.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Degrizz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range. #T3#
Degrizz misses with a hook. Pitakaka ducked under it nicely.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz lands with a nice body punch.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Degrizz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitakaka momentarily.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Degrizz. Beautiful body shot.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Pitakaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitakaka tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitakaka.
Degrizz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitakaka. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Degrizz wants to land a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range. #T4#
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a good cross that connects.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Degrizz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Degrizz lands a nice hook to Pitakaka's body. Pitakaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Degrizz.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Degrizz scores with a one two! Coleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Degrizz defends it well.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Degrizz as he avoids it easily.
Jim Degrizz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Degrizz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Coleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Degrizz throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Degrizz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coleman.#BC#
Degrizz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Coleman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Degrizz quickly recovers to half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but Degrizz is blocking nicely.
Degrizz wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman with the ground and pound but Degrizz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coleman works over Degrizz with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Degrizz wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Degrizz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Degrizz is really struggling to control Coleman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#ES#
Degrizz pushes Coleman off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz throws a good cross that connects.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Degrizz jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degrizz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Coleman working the ground and pound but Degrizz is defending the strikes.
Degrizz is looking for a sweep.
Degrizz wants to control but Coleman postures up.#SUB2#
Coleman swings around for an armbar but Degrizz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coleman's guard.
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Degrizz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coleman's guard. #SUB#
Degrizz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coleman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Degrizz prevents Coleman from improving his position.#SUB#
Degrizz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Degrizz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Degrizz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Degrizz is looking for a kimura here.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Degrizz is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Degrizz looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Degrizz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Degrizz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Degrizz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
Jim Degrizz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Degrizz.
Degrizz clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Degrizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Degrizz connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Coleman shoots in and bounces Degrizz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Degrizz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coleman passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Coleman stops Degrizz from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Degrizz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Degrizz wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Degrizz tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Degrizz tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coleman is nestled in close to Degrizz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Degrizz keeps working. #T2#
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman prevents Degrizz from improving his position.
Degrizz wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Degrizz is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Degrizz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Degrizz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Degrizz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
Degrizz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Degrizz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Degrizz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Degrizz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Degrizz winds up and cracks Coleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SUB#
Degrizz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Coleman looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Degrizz has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Degrizz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a solid leg kick but Coleman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Degrizz swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Degrizz misses the target.
Degrizz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Coleman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Degrizz to the ground. Coleman is now in Degrizz's guard.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Coleman is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Degrizz is trying to work for a kimura but Coleman is defending well. #SUB2#
Coleman looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman moves into full guard. #SUB#
Degrizz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Degrizz postures up and lands a big shot to Coleman's brow.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Degrizz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Degrizz postures up.
Degrizz forces his way into half guard.
Degrizz is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Degrizz is looking for a kimura but Coleman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Degrizz to get the leverage.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Degrizz is controlling well.
Degrizz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Coleman moves into full guard.
Degrizz looking to pass the guard.
Degrizz is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Degrizz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coleman tries to bum rush Degrizz with a series of wild strikes but Degrizz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Degrizz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick from Degrizz lands but Coleman takes it in his stride.
Degrizz lands a slapping body shot. #T4##TD2#
Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Degrizz is avoiding damage well.
Degrizz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Degrizz is working hard here to advance position.
Degrizz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coleman off and has taken his back!
Coleman rolls, trying to escape but Degrizz keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Coleman is having to fend off submission attempts from Degrizz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Degrizz doesn't have the hooks in though and Coleman manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Degrizz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Degrizz, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
A very excited looking Jim Degrizz 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: Death Squad 355:Davis v Jack
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Degrizz misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Lapikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Degrizz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Degrizz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Degrizz controlling the pace.
Lapikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Degrizz.
Degrizz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Degrizz is in close to Lapikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Degrizz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Degrizz off and has taken his back!#T1#
Lapikov is trying to stick to Degrizz's back but Degrizz is turning into Lapikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lapikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Degrizz.
Lapikov keeping moving, preventing Degrizz from controlling successfully.
Degrizz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapikov is retaining full guard.
Degrizz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Degrizz postures up.
Lapikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Degrizz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Degrizz is looking to control the position but Lapikov frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Degrizz grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Lapikov there - Degrizz really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anatoliy Lapikov!
After winning the bout, Anatoliy Lapikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Death Squad 347:Papu v Snuka
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamada checks a leg kick.
Degrizz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Degrizz staying out of range there.
Degrizz moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamada misses with a kick to the body.
Yamada throws a hook but Degrizz blocks it.
Degrizz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamada.
Yamada throws a shot from downtown. Degrizz moves away and avoids it.
Yamada lands a body shot.
Yamada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz avoids a kick to the body.
Degrizz scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamada should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Yamada lands the left hand.
Degrizz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Yamada slips a straight right by Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamada.
Yamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Yamada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yamada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamada misses with a looping left.
Yamada defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz misses with a low kick.
Degrizz slips a straight right by Yamada.
Yamada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Degrizz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamada misses with a body kick.
Degrizz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Degrizz throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamada counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. Degrizz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamada as he connects with a hook.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz lands with a cross.
Yamada throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Degrizz misses with an uppercut. Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada shoots in but Degrizz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Degrizz slips a jab from Yamada.
Yamada misses the jab.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. Degrizz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Degrizz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Degrizz.
Yamada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamada scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Degrizz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Yamada misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Degrizz.
A bone on bone clash there as Degrizz blocks the leg kick.
Yamada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Degrizz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Degrizz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Degrizz misses.
A shot to the liver by Yamada. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Degrizz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamada to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yamada preventing the sweep.
Degrizz seems keen to control Yamada's posture.
Degrizz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamada's guard. #REVR#
Degrizz stands up over Yamada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Degrizz stopping the sweep attempt from Yamada.
Degrizz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Degrizz trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom. #T4#
Degrizz with a nice head shot there.
Yamada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamada's head.
Yamada working a defensive guard here.
Degrizz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yamada has his foot on Degrizz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Degrizz works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Degrizz is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yamada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Degrizz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamada jabs Degrizz right on the nose. Degrizz blinks but takes it well.
Degrizz lands with a good body shot.
Degrizz swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Degrizz.
Yamada dodges the punch combination from Degrizz.
Yamada swings widly with a right hand
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Degrizz throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz throws a right hand that misses
and Yamada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Degrizz thinking.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Degrizz.
Yamada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamada throws a body punch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.#T1#
Degrizz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamada connects with a looping right hand.
Degrizz throws a shot to the body.
Degrizz throws a hook but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada scores with a spinning back kick!
Degrizz connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Degrizz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Degrizz moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Yamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Degrizz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Degrizz slips a straight right by Yamada.
Degrizz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamada shoots in for a double leg but Degrizz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Degrizz finds it's way through Yamada's defenses.
Yamada stuffs the takedown attempt from Degrizz. Degrizz gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada scores with a jab.#T2#
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Yamada.
Degrizz throws a head kick that Yamada semi-blocks.
Degrizz takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Yamada gets a double leg takedown into Degrizz's guard.#ES#
Degrizz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Degrizz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamada only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Yamada throws a low kick but Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Yamada checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamada throws a leg kick
and Degrizz counters with a straight right hand.
Yamada missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Degrizz works the jab nicely.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Degrizz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.#T3#
Yamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Degrizz doesn't seem bothered though.
Degrizz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Yamada drives through with a takedown into Degrizz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jim Degrizz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Degrizz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada being controlled here momentarily.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving.
Yamada wants to pass the guard but Degrizz is keeping the position.
Degrizz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Degrizz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Degrizz's guard. #REVB##T4#
Degrizz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Degrizz has an active guard here but Yamada has managed to pass into half guard.
Degrizz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Degrizz is staying active underneath Yamada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada wants to take a breather but Degrizz is having none of it. #SUB#
Degrizz actively working from the bottom here.
Yamada wants to control but Degrizz is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Degrizz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz misses the jab.
Yamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Yamada.
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Yamada throws out a leg kick but Degrizz moves out of range and Yamada only half commits.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Degrizz.
Yamada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada connects with a right hand. Degrizz shakes it off.
Degrizz tries to score with a low kick but Yamada moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Yamada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Degrizz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamada finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Degrizz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yamada presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada is trying to force a seperation but Degrizz has the dominant position.#BC2#
Yamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Degrizz moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamada slips a straight right by Degrizz.
Yamada connects with a body shot that sends Degrizz's belly button to the back.
Yamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Degrizz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamada. That's going to slow Degrizz down.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Yamada.
Degrizz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yamada throws the kick towards the body but Degrizz avoids it.
The fighters circling - Yamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Degrizz misses.
Yamada staying out of range there.
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Degrizz misses with a double jab.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada scores with a leg kick.
Degrizz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Degrizz tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Yamada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Degrizz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamada finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Degrizz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamada works over Degrizz with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamada stopping the sweep attempt from Degrizz.
Yamada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Degrizz is looking to stand up but Yamada isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Yamada is trying for a kimura here. Degrizz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yamada wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiichi Yamada!

Event: Death Squad 340:Karol v Alex
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Axelsson's head but Axelsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Degrizz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axelsson moves in looking to clinch but Degrizz pushes him off.
Degrizz tries a quick counter leg kick but Axelsson is wise to it.#CL#
Axelsson closes the distance and clinches.
Degrizz jumps guard but Axelsson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Axelsson pushes Degrizz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Axelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Degrizz.
Degrizz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Degrizz's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axelsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Axelsson scores with a knee to the head.
Axelsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Degrizz looks winded!
Axelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Degrizz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Axelsson lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsson.
Axelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Degrizz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Jim Degrizz's cut even more.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Axelsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Axelsson crunches a lovely knee into Degrizz's ribcage.
Axelsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Axelsson lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Jim Degrizz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Axelsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Degrizz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ansgar Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Degrizz.
Degrizz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but Degrizz blocks it.
Degrizz jumps guard but Axelsson stands there with Degrizz around his waist. Degrizz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axelsson avoids the elbow strike from Degrizz, against the ropes.
Degrizz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Axelsson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
Jim Degrizz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ansgar Axelsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ansgar Axelsson waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Death Squad 334:Wang v Breaker
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowman defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz misses with a straight right. #TD#
Degrizz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Bowman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Degrizz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bowman is now in half guard.
Degrizz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Degrizz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Degrizz seems keen to control Bowman's posture.
Bowman postures up. #T1#
Bowman stands and throws Degrizz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Degrizz sneaks back into half guard.
Bowman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Bowman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but Degrizz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bowman is working for a kimura but Degrizz is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Bowman winds up and cracks Degrizz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Degrizz wants to improve his position but Bowman is controlling well.
Degrizz trying to hold on to Bowman's head to control him but Bowman postures up.
Degrizz is doing well to control the position and prevent Bowman from advancing to side control.
Degrizz is looking to improve his position.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bowman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Degrizz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowman is trying to control. Degrizz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Degrizz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Degrizz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bowman wants to improve his position but Degrizz is controlling well.
Degrizz drops an elbow to the side of Bowman's head.
Degrizz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Degrizz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Degrizz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bowman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Degrizz uses his free foot to push down on Bowman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bowman.
Bowman is squirming around, avoiding Degrizz's attempts to control the action.
Degrizz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bowman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Degrizz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bowman because Degrizz loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Degrizz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Degrizz looking to ground and pound but Bowman is blocking nicely.
Bowman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Degrizz digs a good hook to Bowman's body.
Degrizz misses with a two punch combination.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Casey Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Degrizz's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Bowman is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Bowman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Degrizz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Degrizz is trying to keep Bowman in close. #T1#
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Degrizz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Degrizz trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.
Degrizz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Degrizz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bowman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Degrizz, into his guard. #REVR#
Bowman landing some decent shots from guard.
Degrizz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Degrizz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Degrizz postures up.
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Bowman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Degrizz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowman is keeping the position for now.
Degrizz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Degrizz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowman wants to sweep but no luck.
Degrizz working some strikes from top position.
Degrizz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Degrizz postures up.
Bowman wants to sweep here but Degrizz controlling him for the moment.
Casey Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Degrizz trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Degrizz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Degrizz throws out the jab.
Bowman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Degrizz throws out the jab.
Bowman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bowman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
Degrizz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowman.
Bowman moves out of range as Degrizz strikes.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman throws the kick towards the body but Degrizz avoids it.
Degrizz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bowman.
Bowman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Degrizz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz slips a jab and a cross from Bowman.
Degrizz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz lands with an overhand left.
Degrizz lands a jab to the nose.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Degrizz. Degrizz obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowman throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Bowman goes for a double leg but Degrizz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Degrizz continues to drive forward.
Bowman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bowman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman looks to land a combination but Degrizz avoids it well.
Degrizz looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well. #T1#
That kick from Bowman tenderised Degrizz's leg. Degrizz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Degrizz throws a solid leg kick but Bowman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Degrizz.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
Bowman scores with a one two! Degrizz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. Degrizz catches Bowman right on the button with a cross.
Degrizz scores with the left hand. Bowman knows he should have avoided that one.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman checks the leg kick.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Degrizz lands with a hook. Bowman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Bowman misses
and Bowman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bowman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Degrizz to the ground. Bowman is now in Degrizz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Degrizz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bowman escapes and throws Degrizz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2##SUB#
Bowman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Casey Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Degrizz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Degrizz is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Degrizz tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but Degrizz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Degrizz is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Bowman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Degrizz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Degrizz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Degrizz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degrizz tries to avoid it but Bowman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degrizz to the ground. Degrizz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a nice uppercut.
Degrizz lands with a good body shot.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown. Degrizz tries to sprawl out of it but Bowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Degrizz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4##TD#
Bowman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bowman.
Bowman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Degrizz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Degrizz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Degrizz is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Degrizz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Degrizz.
I've got Degrizz 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
Jim Degrizz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Casey Bowman was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank my team, my sponsor and of course my opponent for this fight. Today he was the better fighter...'.

Event: Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Gragula tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Degrizz throws a combination. Gragula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gragula tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
Gragula shoots in and drives through. Degrizz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Degrizz is looking to slow Gragula down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula wants to clinch
and Degrizz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gragula shoots in for a double leg but Degrizz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gragula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Degrizz defends well and Gragula ends up having to push Degrizz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Gragula shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense.
Degrizz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
Gragula misses with a takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gragula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gragula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gragula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. Gragula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Degrizz cracks Gragula with an open hand slap.
Gragula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degrizz tries to avoid it but Gragula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degrizz to the ground. Degrizz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gragula throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Degrizz throws out a counter right but Gragula avoids it with no problem.
Gragula misses with an uppercut
and Degrizz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gragula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Gragula tries to clinch but Degrizz is having none of it.
Degrizz tries a quick counter leg kick but Gragula is wise to it.
Gragula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gragula with a poor takedown
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown but Degrizz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gragula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gragula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Degrizz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gragula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Degrizz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gragula walks into a stiff left hand from Degrizz.
Degrizz leaves Gragula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gragula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Degrizz lands a body shot.
Gragula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degrizz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Degrizz lands a leg kick that knocks Gragula off balance momentarily.
Degrizz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gragula throws a left and a right that both miss
and Degrizz counters with a thumping low kick.
Degrizz connects with an inside leg kick.
Gragula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gragula lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Gragula pushes Degrizz up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Degrizz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gragula is struggling to control the position.
Degrizz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gragula tries to pull guard but Degrizz holds him up against the cage and eventually Gragula drops back down to his feet.
Degrizz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Degrizz blocks a body shot from Gragula.
Degrizz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gragula tries to stall but Degrizz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gragula tries to pull guard but Degrizz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gragula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Degrizz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Degrizz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Degrizz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gragula - the referee stops the clock and Degrizz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gragula. Degrizz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gragula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Degrizz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gragula wants to clinch but Degrizz slips to the side
and Degrizz counters with a thumping low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gragula or perhaps it was just good defense by Degrizz, which made it look bad.
Gragula is looking to clinch.
Degrizz connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Degrizz, right into the meat.
Gragula tries to clinch there but Degrizz circles away.
A little jabbing left from Degrizz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Degrizz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gragula. #T1#
Gragula wants to clinch but Degrizz slips to the side
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gragula wants to clinch but Degrizz slips to the side
letting Degrizz counter with a right hand.
Gragula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gragula darts in trying to clinch
letting Degrizz counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Degrizz.
Gragula missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Degrizz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Degrizz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gragula under the eye.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Degrizz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Degrizz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz connects with a looping right hand.
Gragula throws an off balance right hand
and Gragula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gragula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Degrizz.
Gragula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Degrizz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gragula somewhat.
Gragula looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gragula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Degrizz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gragula doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Degrizz connects with a body shot.
Gragula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gragula. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gragula throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Degrizz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Degrizz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gragula off the cage and back into range.
Gragula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Degrizz defends well and Gragula ends up having to push Degrizz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gragula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gragula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
Degrizz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gragula tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gragula misses the target.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
Gragula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Degrizz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gragula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gragula tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Degrizz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gragula attempts a counter takedown but Degrizz avoids it well and moves away.
Viktor Gragula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz cracks Gragula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Degrizz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz feints and then cracks Gragula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gragula down.
Gragula fails with the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a right hand to the body.
Gragula misses with a hook
enabling Degrizz to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Degrizz.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gragula's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Degrizz, as that shot connected.
Gragula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gragula throws a right hand that misses
and Degrizz counters with a nice body shot.
Degrizz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Degrizz.
Gragula fails with the takedown.
Degrizz lands a body shot.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Gragula shoots and misses
and Degrizz counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Gragula is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gragula right on the button. Gragula goes down! Degrizz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Degrizz gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Degrizz!
A victorious Jim Degrizz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Viktor Gragula was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate werewolves'.

Event: Death Squad 325:Pablo v Ashley
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Appi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Degrizz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Degrizz ducks under a wild hook from Appi.
Degrizz tries to counter with a takedown but Appi is quick to defend against it.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Appi moves out of range.
Degrizz lands a body shot.
Appi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Appi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Appi misses.
Degrizz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Degrizz is looking to slow Appi down with leg kicks.
Degrizz looks for the body kick but Appi saw that one coming.
Degrizz lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Appi. Degrizz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Appi slips a jab from Degrizz.
Appi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Appi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Appi does it's job there.#T1#
Appi misses with a hook. Degrizz ducked under it nicely.
Degrizz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Degrizz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Degrizz throws a hook but Appi blocks it.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Appi.
Degrizz throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Appi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Appi moves out of range.
Appi throws out a loose jab but Degrizz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Degrizz scores with a nice strike.
Appi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Degrizz can pounce on him. #TD#
Degrizz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Appi wants to control but Degrizz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Degrizz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Appi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Degrizz is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Degrizz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Appi is trying to maintain the position but Degrizz is very close to passing his half 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!
Appi controlling the position for now.
Degrizz trying to control the action but Appi is working from the bottom.
Appi won't allow Degrizz to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Degrizz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Appi sees it coming and defends easily.
Appi wants to improve his position but Degrizz is controlling well.
Degrizz tries to pass to full mount but Appi defends it.
Appi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Degrizz passes to full mount!
Degrizz wants to take his opponent's back but Appi doesn't allow it. #T4#
Degrizz tries to control but Appi wriggling away.
Degrizz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Degrizz trying to control but Appi is having none of it.
Appi can't escape the position.
Degrizz avoids the attempt from Appi to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Degrizz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Appi.
Degrizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Appi can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Appi.
Degrizz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Appi throws a lazy right hand but Degrizz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hervoton Appi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Degrizz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Appi lands with a hook. Degrizz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Degrizz cracks Appi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Appi moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Degrizz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Appi throws out the jab.
Appi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Degrizz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Appi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Degrizz pushes Appi away with a front kick.
Appi throws a lazy uppercut
and Degrizz counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Degrizz takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Appi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Degrizz slams his shin into Appi's torso.#T1##TD#
Appi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Degrizz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Degrizz trying to control but Appi is working from the bottom.
Degrizz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Degrizz from controlling successfully.
Appi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Appi pulls Degrizz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Degrizz pushing down on Appi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Degrizz seems to be looking for submissions.
Appi is pressing down on Degrizz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Appi being controlled here, momentarily.
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Appi keeps moving.
Appi is trying to keep Degrizz in close.
Appi keeping full guard, as Degrizz tries to pass. #T3#
Degrizz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Appi clobbers Degrizz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Appi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Appi throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz lands a body shot.
Appi missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Degrizz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Appi scores with a jab to the head.
Hervoton Appi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Appi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Degrizz is rocked!
Degrizz misses with an uppercut. Appi saw that one coming.
Oh Degrizz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Appi lands with a big left! Degrizz is wobbled badly! Appi comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Degrizz to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hervoton Appi!
Hervoton Appi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Death Squad 321:F'gus v Rutten
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Domingo throws a leg kick that misses.
Domingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Domingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Degrizz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Degrizz is looking to chop away at Domingo's legs.
Domingo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Domingo throws out a counter right but Degrizz avoids it with no problem.
Domingo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Degrizz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Domingo is predictable there
and Degrizz counters with a good, hard body kick but Domingo shrugs it off.
Degrizz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Degrizz throws a leg kick
and Domingo counters with a low kick, right behind Degrizz 's knee.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Domingo throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Jab by Degrizz.
Domingo throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Domingo looks to land a left hand but Degrizz moved out of range nicely.
Degrizz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Domingo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
Degrizz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Degrizz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Domingo takes one to the chin there.
Domingo drops his hands momentarily and Degrizz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Domingo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.
Degrizz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Domingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Domingo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Domingo misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Degrizz! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrizz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Degrizz throws a jab but it's blocked by Domingo.
A leg kick checked by Degrizz.
Degrizz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingo's calf.
Domingo throws a chopping leg kick but Degrizz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Domingo throws a leg kick
and Degrizz counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Degrizz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Domingo, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
A big right from Degrizz misses.
Domingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingo misses with a looping left.
Domingo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Degrizz. #T3#
Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Domingo. Domingo obviously looking to wear him down.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Domingo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Domingo.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Domingo ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Degrizz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Domingo doesn't seem phased though.
Degrizz throws the left hand but Domingo avoids the punch easily.
Domingo wants to clinch up but Degrizz keeps it at a distance.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Degrizz misses with a hook. Domingo ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Degrizz scores with a body shot.
Domingo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Degrizz checks it well.
Domingo throws a hook to the side of Degrizz's head but Degrizz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Domingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Degrizz can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Domingo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Domingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Degrizz throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Degrizz jabs at Domingo's body.
Degrizz missing with a left hand there. Domingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domingo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Degrizz momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Degrizz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Domingo doesn't seem phased though.
Degrizz lands a really nice looking cross but Domingo seems unphased.
A big right from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz looks to land a left hand but Domingo moved out of range nicely.
Domingo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Degrizz throws out a loose jab but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Domingo.
Degrizz 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.
Degrizz moves out of range of the leg kick from Domingo.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Domingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut
and Domingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Domingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jim Degrizz is winning the standup battle so far.
Degrizz ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
Domingo connects with a solid leg kick.
Degrizz scores with a leg kick.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz misses with a hook.
Degrizz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
Domingo wants to counter with a clinch but Degrizz pushes him away.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domingo manages to avoid it.
Domingo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Degrizz scores with a jab.
Domingo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Degrizz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Degrizz throws the kick towards the body but Domingo avoids it.
Degrizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Domingo can do to turn this around?
Degrizz lands with a slapping head kick.
Degrizz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Domingo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Degrizz has got the better of the exchanges.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Degrizz.
Degrizz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Degrizz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Degrizz throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Degrizz backs off Domingo throws a huge counter combo but Degrizz manages to avoid it all.
Domingo throws a shot from downtown. Degrizz moves away and avoids it.
Degrizz connects with a nice looking jab.
Degrizz lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo misses with a straight left.
Domingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Domingo is just out of range.
Domingo scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Degrizz.
Domingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Degrizz lands with an overhand left.
Domingo throws a low kick, looking for Degrizz's leg but Degrizz calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Domingo tries to clinch up
and Degrizz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domingo misses with a straight left.
Degrizz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Degrizz thows a leg kick but Domingo checks it
and Degrizz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domingo doesn't manage to clinch there - Degrizz circles away.
Domingo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degrizz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Degrizz misses the target.#T3#
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domingo.
Domingo cracks Degrizz with a good jab.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Degrizz checks it.
Degrizz misses with a low kick as Domingo jumps back.
Domingo clobbers Degrizz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Domingo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degrizz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Degrizz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Domingo throws a series of strikes that have Degrizz backpedaling.
Degrizz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Domingo catches Degrizz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Degrizz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Domingo connects with a solid leg kick.
Domingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
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!
Domingo lands with a right hand.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Domingo moves out of range easily. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Degrizz.
Domingo tries to work over Degrizz's front leg with a kick but Degrizz checks it.
Degrizz stalks Domingo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Domingo's face. Domingo staggers backwards, shaken.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Degrizz.
Domingo misses with an uppercut.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Degrizz moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Domingo.
Degrizz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Degrizz slips under a jab from Domingo.
Degrizz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Degrizz moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Degrizz misses.
Domingo is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Domingo has managed to clinch. #BC#
Degrizz breaks from the clinch.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and Degrizz counters with a nice uppercut.
Domingo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Domingo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Degrizz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Degrizz throws out a leg kick but Domingo moves out of range and Degrizz only half commits.
Degrizz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Domingo.
Degrizz throws a jab when Domingo was well out of range.
Degrizz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo throws a leg kick
and Degrizz counters with a straight right hand.
Degrizz needs to keep his hands up - Domingo had a free shot at his head there.
Domingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Degrizz takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Jab by Degrizz.
Degrizz lands a nice looking body kick.
Domingo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domingo.
Domingo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Degrizz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Domingo.
A swing and a miss from Domingo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Domingo.
Domingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Domingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Degrizz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Domingos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Degrizz misses
and Domingo counters with an inside leg kick.
Degrizz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz misses with a body kick.#T2##CL2#
Domingo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrizz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Degrizz working aggressively here.
Domingo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Domingo.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Degrizz.
Domingo trying to control the position but instead, Degrizz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Domingo into the cage.
Domingo lands with a right to the head.
Domingo misses with some punches.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Degrizz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Degrizz scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Degrizz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Domingo misses with a low kick.
Degrizz thumps Domingo with a low kick.
Domingo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Degrizz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domingo throws the left hand but Degrizz avoids the punch easily.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Domingo can pounce on him.
Degrizz throws a right hand that misses
and Domingo counters with a three punch combo that has Degrizz backing up. Degrizz nods at Domingo to acknowledge the strikes.
Domingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Degrizz's head.
A big left from Domingo misses.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Domingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domingo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Domingo staying out of range there.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Degrizz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Degrizz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Domingo tries to clinch up
and Degrizz counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Domingo misses.
Domingo wants to clinch but Degrizz slips to the side
and Domingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Domingo darts in and clinches Degrizz up against the cage.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Degrizz.
Degrizz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorge Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Degrizz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Domingo.
I think Degrizz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
An out of breath Jim Degrizz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Challengers 78
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Degrizz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Degrizz misses. #TD#
Degrizz gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard.#ES2#
Thompson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Degrizz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Degrizz throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Degrizz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Degrizz scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degrizz tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Degrizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Degrizz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Degrizz tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Degrizz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Degrizz getting side control.
Thompson pushes Degrizz off looking to stand but Degrizz dives back in and keeps control.
Degrizz is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Degrizz seems content to control.#T2#
Degrizz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Degrizz seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Degrizz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Degrizz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Degrizz has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Degrizz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Degrizz slips nicely into half guard.
Degrizz trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well. #T3#
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Degrizz wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Degrizz is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Degrizz uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
Degrizz is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T4#
Degrizz breaks from Thompson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thompson is controlling an arm, preventing Degrizz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Degrizz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Degrizz wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Thompson tries to buck Degrizz off but he can't manage it.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Degrizz's attempts to control the action.
Degrizz is trying to control here but Thompson has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Thompson tries a quick counter leg kick but Degrizz is wise to it.
Degrizz thumps Thompson with a low kick.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands with a shot to the body.
Degrizz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Thompson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Degrizz blocks it well.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Degrizz's head but Degrizz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Degrizz moves away and avoids it.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it. #T1#
Degrizz throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Degrizz.
Degrizz connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson slips a straight right by Degrizz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Degrizz staying out of range there.
Jim Degrizz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Degrizz.
Degrizz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Degrizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Thompson throws a jab when Degrizz was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Degrizz misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz scores with a jab to the head.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Degrizz looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Degrizz lands a right hook to the body.
Degrizz misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Degrizz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Degrizz ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Degrizz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Degrizz throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Degrizz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Degrizz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Degrizz tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson slips under a jab from Degrizz.#T4#
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Degrizz moved away.
And Degrizz counters with a quick kick to the body but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Degrizz ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Degrizz moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Degrizz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Degrizz throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Degrizz misses the shot to the body.
Degrizz lands a two punch combo.
Degrizz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Degrizz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Degrizz tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Degrizz.
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Degrizz shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Degrizz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Degrizz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Degrizz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.#T1#
Degrizz lands a jab to the head.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Degrizz doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Degrizz takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Degrizz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Degrizz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degrizz misses with a wild combination.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Thompson.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Degrizz avoids it with no problem.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Degrizz.
Degrizz moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Degrizz counters with a body kick. #T3#
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Degrizz momentarily.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Degrizz connects with a jab.#TD#
Degrizz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Degrizz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thompson really wants to buck Degrizz off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Degrizz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Degrizz controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Degrizz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thompson?
Thompson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Degrizz fails to take his opponent's back.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Degrizz connects with a massive shot to the dome!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
A very excited looking Jim Degrizz 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: HFC 261 Fascinating Violence
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Degrizz misses the jab.
Silva misses with a hook
and Degrizz counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Degrizz.
Degrizz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Degrizz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Degrizz misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a few strikes there.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Degrizz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Degrizz is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva thuds a left hand into Degrizz's body.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva works Degrizz's body with a nice hook.
Silva throws a right hand that Degrizz ducks under and follows up with a left that Degrizz also avoids with ease.
Degrizz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Degrizz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Degrizz throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips a straight right by Degrizz.
Silva tries to bum rush Degrizz with a series of wild strikes but Degrizz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dante Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva slips under a jab.
Degrizz throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Degrizz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Degrizz throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva! #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva looks to land a combination. Degrizz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Degrizz takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Degrizz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Degrizz's ribs.#KD2#
Silva cracks Degrizz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Degrizz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him? #ROC2#
Degrizz is rocked!
Degrizz is aggressively charging in as Silva backs up avoiding any damage. Silva tosses out a jab and Degrizz runs right into it face first! Degrizz is out cold! Silva dropped down on all fours and is barking in Degrizz's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Silva!
A less than humble Dante Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC Challengers 72
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Degrizz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lagk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Degrizz is on him like a limpet, forcing Lagk back against the cage.
Degrizz being controlled against the cage.
I was talking to Degrizz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Degrizz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Degrizz takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Lagk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Degrizz fails to land.
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!
Degrizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lagk avoids the damage to the body.
Lagk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lagk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Degrizz is defending well for now.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Degrizz looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lagk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Degrizz's brow.
Degrizz blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Lagk looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Degrizz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lagk tries to clinch there but Degrizz circles away. #CL2#
Lagk clinches up against the cage.
Degrizz blocks a body shot from Lagk.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Degrizz avoids it.
Degrizz misses with a knee strike.
Degrizz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Degrizz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Degrizz throws an elbow but misses.
Lagk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Degrizz lands with a left to the head.
Degrizz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lagk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lagk scores with a hook to the body.
Degrizz blocks the elbow strike.
Lagk avoids the elbow strike from Degrizz, against the cage.
Degrizz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Lagk tries to work over Degrizz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lagk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Degrizz backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Degrizz.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Degrizz avoids the elbow strike from Lagk, against the cage.
Lagk landing knees to the body.
Lagk lands an elbow just above Degrizz 's eye.
Lagk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Degrizz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lagk can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lagk as Degrizz tries to tie him up.
Lagk has Degrizz pushed against the cage.#BC#
Degrizz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Degrizz gets a takedown into half guard.
Lagk won't allow Degrizz to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Degrizz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lagk defends it well.
Degrizz trying to mount his opponent but Lagk defends it.
Lagk wants to get back to full guard.
Degrizz wants to free his trapped foot but Lagk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lagk is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lagk wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lagk is defending against the submission attempts here by Degrizz. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Degrizz trying to control the action but Lagk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Degrizz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Degrizz trying to mount his opponent but Lagk defends it.
Lagk trying to control from the bottom.
Degrizz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lagk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Lagk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Lagk has Degrizz up against the cage in a clinch.
Degrizz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lagk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Degrizz's elbow.
Lagk scores with a shot to the side of Degrizz's head.
Lagk slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Degrizz as the two fighters clinch.
Degrizz lands a nice uppercut.
Degrizz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lagk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Degrizz looking to throw knees to the head but Lagk is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagk blocks an uppercut.
Lagk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lagk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lagk stalling the fight. #T1#
Lagk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Degrizz blocks an elbow strike.
Nick Lagk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lagk can't find room to land a body shot as Degrizz controls the action.
Degrizz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lagk backwards.
Degrizz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Degrizz misses with a knee to the head.
Lagk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Degrizz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lagk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lagk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Degrizz trying to stall but Lagk improves his position.
Lagk blocks an elbow strike from Degrizz.
Degrizz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Degrizz throws an elbow but it misses.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Degrizz avoids it.
Lagk tries to throw a body punch but Degrizz avoids it by throwing Lagk back against the cage.
Degrizz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Lagk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Degrizz.
Lagk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Lagk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lagk lands an elbow inside.
Lagk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Degrizz's elbow.
Degrizz lands an elbow inside.
Lagk lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Degrizz avoids it.
Degrizz avoiding damage as Lagk throws knees to the body.
Lagk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagk tries to work over Degrizz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lagk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Degrizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lagk avoids the damage to the body.
Degrizz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Lagk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Degrizz.
Nice body punch from Degrizz - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Lagk.
Degrizz throws a head punch that misses.
Degrizz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lagk's elbow.
Lagk just leaning against Degrizz, taking a breather.
Degrizz trying to land knees to the body.
Lagk lands a knee to the body.
Lagk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Degrizz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lagk's elbow.
Degrizz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Degrizz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lagk takes a shot to the head.
Lagk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Degrizz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Degrizz breaks the clinch.
Degrizz misses the jab.#CL2#
Lagk moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Degrizz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lagk presses Degrizz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagk lands with a left to the head.
Degrizz lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Lagk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lagk stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Lagk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lagk is leaning against Degrizz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Lagk.
Knees to the body from Lagk.
Lagk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lagk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lagk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Degrizz up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Lagk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lagk misses with a body shot #CL#
and Degrizz counters by clinching up.
Lagk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Degrizz backwards.
Degrizz misses with an elbow over the top.
Lagk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Jim Degrizz's cut is getting worse.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Lagk.
Lagk landing knees to the body.
Degrizz takes an elbow to the temple.
Lagk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Degrizz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lagk uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagk tries to throw a body punch but Degrizz avoids it by throwing Lagk back against the cage.
Lagk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lagk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lagk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Degrizz's efforts to push away.
Lagk struggles to land a body shot inside as Degrizz controls his hands. #T1#
Degrizz looking to throw knees to the head but Lagk is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagk.
Lagk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lagk lands with a left to the head.
Lagk dodges an elbow strike from Degrizz.
Lagk lands a damaging elbow.
Degrizz avoids a wild elbow strike from Lagk.
A head punch on the inside from Degrizz fails to land.
Lagk digs a right hand underneath Degrizz's ribcage. Degrizz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Degrizz tries a knee to the head but Lagk blocks it.
A short left from Lagk.
Degrizz has had enough of the clinch but Lagk keeps him there for the moment.
Lagk prevents a body shot from Degrizz.
Lagk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Lagk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Degrizz regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lagk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Degrizz's guard.
Lagk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lagk wants to take a breather but Degrizz is having none of it.
Lagk controlling the pace.
Lagk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Degrizz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Degrizz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lagk is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Degrizz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Lagk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Degrizz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Lagk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Jim Degrizz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Degrizz.#CL2#
Lagk moves into the clinch successfully.
Lagk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Degrizz tries to stall but Lagk uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Lagk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a head punch that misses.
Lagk presses Degrizz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lagk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lagk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lagk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Degrizz.
Degrizz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lagk avoids it.
Jim Degrizz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lagk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Degrizz backwards.
Lagk tries to land knees in the clinch but Degrizz avoids the damage to the body.
Nick Lagk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lagk tries to work over Degrizz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Degrizz misses with the head strike.
Lagk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Degrizz backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lagk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lagk lands a shot to the body.
Lagk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lagk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lagk 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

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