Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sila swivels and escapes.
Sila walks into a jab.
Spasov shoots for a takedown but Sila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spasov cracks Sila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sila has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Spasov clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sila takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spasov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sila up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Spasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spasov off to one side.
Sila steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spasov.
Spasov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Sila misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Spasov.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Sila throws a wild body kick that Spasov sees coming a mile off.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Spasov moves out of range easily.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Sila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Spasov throws a series of punches but Sila avoids them all with ease.
Spasov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov throws a one two combo. #ROC#Sila is rocked!
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Spasov finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Spasov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sila, which made it look bad.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sila seems to have recovered his senses.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Spasov has knocked Sila down with a huge combo! Spasov steps away and waves a wobbly Sila back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Spasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Sila counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Spasov.
Spasov has Sila pressed against the cage.
Spasov tries a body shot but Sila blocks it.
A body shot lands from Spasov.
Spasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spasov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spasov is leaning against Sila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Sila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sila prevents a body shot from Spasov. #BC#
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD2#
Sila shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spasov is trying to defend but Sila finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sila seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila works his way into side control.
Spasov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spasov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spasov missing with punches from the bottom.
Sila controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Spasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Sila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov 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#
Sila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spasov misses with a takedown
and Sila counters with a nice body shot.
Spasov tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Spasov closes the distance and pushes Sila back into the cage.
Spasov fails to pull guard.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands.
Sila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the cage. #BC2#
Sila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila throws a counter combo.#T1#
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov feints a jab promting Sila to slip. Spasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sila slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Spasov. Those never looked like landing.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Spasov forces Sila back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Nice body punch from Spasov - that landed with a thud.
Spasov tries a body shot but Sila blocks it.
Sila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spasov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spasov.
Sila is stalling here.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the cage.
Spasov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Spasov breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sila throws a series of punches but Spasov avoids them all with ease.
Spas Spasov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Sila tries to keep at a distance but Spasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Spasov gets control of Sila's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sila is controlling him.
Sila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
Spasov is trying to get back to half guard.
Sila prevents Spasov from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Sila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Sila takes a little break here. Spasov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Spasov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Sila is trying to get an arm triangle but Spasov is defending well.
Sila avoids the strikes from the bottom by Spasov.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Sila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spasov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Sila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spasov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Spasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Spasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sila to keep the fight standing.
Spasov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sila avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila tries to score a body lock takedown but Spasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov lands a two punch combo.
Sila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Sila avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Spasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sila on the side of the head.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spasov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sila, which made it look bad.
Sila is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Spasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spas Spasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Sila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spasov did well to prevent Sila getting side control.
Sila is looking to advance position but Spasov won't allow it.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spasov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sila is looking for a kimura but Spasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sila to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov manages to get to full guard.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Sila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sila advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Sila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spasov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Spasov struggling a bit here.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spasov, who protects the arm well.
Spasov bucks up and tries to throw Sila off but instead Sila has got his back!
Spasov is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Sila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spasov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spasov for a finish. #T4##SUB2#
Spasov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sila.
Spasov is trying to get back to his feet but Sila has full control of the position and if anything, Spasov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sila has the hooks in. Spasov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Spasov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Spasov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Spasov is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spasov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
A very excited looking Spas Spasov 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: PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev clobbers Sila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sila takes one to the side of the head.
Bakiyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Bakiyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sila cracks Bakiyev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakiyev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Bakiyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakiyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Bakiyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sila with a nice calf kick.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Sila tests Bakiyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sila counters with a quick kick to the body but Bakiyev blocks it.
Sila misses with a looping left.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sila moves away from the strike by Bakiyev.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Sila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sila lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Sila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bakiyev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick.
Sila missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bakiyev looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Sila misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sila doesn't seem bothered though.
Sila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila tries to score with a low kick but Bakiyev moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev connects with a looping right hand.
Sila misses with a head kick.
Sila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakiyev. That did some damage!#T4#
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bakiyev just manages to avoid it.
Sila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sila connects with a solid leg kick.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sila throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bakiyev lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bakiyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sila 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.
Nice body kick from Sila.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bakiyev is able to avoid easily.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Sila avoids it with no problem.
Sila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range and Sila settles back down.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev scores with a hook.
Bakiyev cracks Sila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila pushes Bakiyev away with a front kick.#T1#
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakiyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev slips a jab and a cross from Sila.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Sila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sila.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sila avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev connects with a jab.
Sila misses with a low kick as Bakiyev jumps back.
Bakiyev cracks Sila with a good jab.#T2#
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakiyev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Bakiyev.
Sila throws a low kick but Bakiyev avoids it.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks Sila with an uppercut!
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Bakiyev works Sila's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sila. Sila obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Bakiyev.#T3#
Bakiyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Good standup being displayed there by Sila as he connects with a hook.
Bakiyev lands a right hook to the body.
Sila lands a slapping body shot.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila misses with a hook.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila misses with a body shot
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Sila misses.
Bakiyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Sila throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Sila avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Bakiyev catches Sila right on the button with a cross.
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sila at a distance.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Sila's defenses.
Bakiyev works Sila's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev misses the body punch
and Bakiyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakiyev misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bakiyev swings widly with a right hand
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bakiyev cracks Sila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sila misses with a low kick as Bakiyev jumps back.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakiyev sizes up Sila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Sila coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Bakiyev there.#T1#
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Sila tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sila 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 Bakiyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakiyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakiyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range and Sila settles back down.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sila throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila misses with a hook.
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Sila looks to land a body kick but Bakiyev moved away.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Sila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sila loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Sila misses with a hook
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakiyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sila.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev jabs at Sila's body.#T4#
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Sila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Sila's body.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Sila thows a leg kick but Bakiyev checks it
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A very excited looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Sila is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown punishes Sila's body with a nice straight punch.
Sila misses with a looping left.
Brown throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is looking to chop away at Sila's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
A big right from Sila misses.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Donk. Brown catches Sila right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Sila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.#T1#
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Sila checks it.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Sila in the body.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Sila's front leg but catches the back leg as Sila tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Sila down.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Brown 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.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.#T2#
Sila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sila's sensitive parts.
Sila checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sila cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sila is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Sila looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Sila throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Sila tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Sila defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown lunges at Sila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sila's hand.
Sila throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Sila is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brown avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Sila is looking to counter punch.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sila. Sila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sila throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Sila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Brown.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Brown moves away from the strike by Sila.
Brown with a jab.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sila throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown feints and then cracks Sila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sila down.
Sila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Sila misses.
Sila lands with an overhand left.
Sila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
John Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sila.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Sila scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Sila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila scores with a jab to the body.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Sila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Sila down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brown defending well as Sila loads up on a big left hand.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Sila is rocked!
Brown moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Sila wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Sila throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Brown takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Brown tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown thinks about the counter body kick.
Sila throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Sila misses its intended target. #T2#
Sila walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila misses with a hook.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Sila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
Sila is looking to land body kicks.
Sila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Sila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sila misses the target.#T3#
Sila misses with a looping right.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Sila misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sila throws a body kick that misses.
Sila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sila misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Sila avoids the body shot from Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a leg kick but Sila moved away.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sila.
Sila throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Sila misses with a straight left.
Sila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown throws a leg kick but Sila sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Sila avoids a kick to the body.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sila with a body shot.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sila is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Sila sees coming a mile off.
Brown checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sila takes a step back to recover.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sila throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sila throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Brown checks a leg kick.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Sila's defenses.
Sila throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sila misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sila has time to react.
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sila blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Sila throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. #T3#
Sila throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sila scores with a nice strike.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sila blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown with a nice cross.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown digs a good hook to Sila's body. #T4#
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sila misses with a straight left.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sila
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown tests Sila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sila. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Sila's front leg but catches the back leg as Sila tries to avoid it.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Sila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'All The 6 Title Fights I Fought I Got Robbed, The Judges And Ref Screw Me. Should Be Champ At Panda 1 But It End A Draw Bullshit And Panda 5 Robbed Again, I Outclass Gai And Out Strike Him. The Whole Fight Game Is Corrupt'.
In defeat, Afa Sila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead connects with a crisp jab.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sila closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dead tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sila lands with a straight right. Dead didn't see that one coming.
Sila takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Sila moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Sila lands a really nice looking cross but Dead seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Sila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Dead.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead throws a series of strikes that have Sila backpedaling. #ROC#Sila is rocked!#KD#
Dead cracks Sila with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dead has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sila to stand back up!
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Sila switches off momentarily and Dead cracks him with a monster right hand! Sila topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dead dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dead!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
Better Dead thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: PANDA 2
Date: Jul 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sila under the eye.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Hanzo clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanzo.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Hanzo avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila lands an elbow that stopped Hanzo in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Hanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila throws an off balance right hand
and Hanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Hanzo connects with a right hand. Sila shakes it off.
Good exchange - Hanzo coming out on top.#KD#
Hanzo drops Sila with a beautiful combination! Sila stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanzo is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sila is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Hanzo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sila! He's just covering up as Hanzo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hatori Hanzo made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Stanfield.
Sila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Sila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sila 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.
Stanfield connects with a right that clearly hurt Sila. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Stanfield proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Sila collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
A very excited looking Marlo Stanfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Afa Sila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: PF20 Umm v Kawamata
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sila was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sila wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Johnson winds up and cracks Sila with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Sila wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Sila wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount!
Sila wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson punching from mount but Sila doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Sila tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Sila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson misses with a head shot.
Sila tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Sila's guard.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sila enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sila manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sila is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is continuing to stall.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nick Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sila being controlled here, momentarily.
Sila keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Sila being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sila is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Sila bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sila with a body shot.
Sila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Sila is trying to escape back to his feet but Johnson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila prevents Johnson from improving position. #T1#
Johnson is staying tight to Sila's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sila prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
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.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sila's legs. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sila is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Sila is not content to let Johnson control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sila is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sila will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Johnson in the domination position with Sila hanging on.
Johnson taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Johnson.
I've got Johnson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
After the fight, Nick Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: PF12 Choo v Menezes
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teodor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teodor tests Sila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Sila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sila looks to land a body kick but Teodor moved away.
Teodor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teodor with a hook.
Sila throws a poor cross that misses
and Teodor counters with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teodor.
Sila throws a head kick that misses.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by Sila's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teodor throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Teodor.
Sila takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Sila is rocked!

Teodor cracks Sila with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Teodor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sila to stand back up!
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Teodor - that's a beauty! Sila is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Teodor can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atanase Teodor!
During a confident post fight interview, Atanase Teodor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Afa Sila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: PF4 Weight v Rigano
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Biernat checks a leg kick nicely.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biernat counters with a two punch combo.
Sila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biernat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Biernat scores with a spinning back kick!
Biernat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Biernat scores with a body shot.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila throws a sloppy body shot
and Biernat counters with a one-two to the body.
Sila misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sila, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila throws a jab when Biernat was well out of range.
Biernat checks a leg kick.
Sila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biernat.#T1#
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biernat scores with a head kick.
Biernat checks a low kick from Sila.
Biernat misses with a wild combination.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
letting Biernat counter with a right hand.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick.
Sila throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sila avoids it.
Sila connects with a nice looking jab.
Sila avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Biernat staying out of range there.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Sila throws the left hand but Biernat avoids the punch easily.
Sila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Biernat works the jab nicely.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sila tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Biernat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Biernat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Biernat stands and steps away. Sila gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Biernat moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.#T3#
Sila misses with a straight right.
Biernat blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biernat slips under a jab.
Sila throws a series of punches but Biernat avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Biernat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Biernat stands up.
Sila works Biernat's body with a nice hook.
Biernat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Biernat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat lands a head kick. Sila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biernat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Biernat is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Biernat takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sila.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat lands a head kick!
Sila throws a hook but Biernat blocks it.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick.
Sila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biernat's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Biernat lands a right hook to the body.
Sila throws a body kick that misses
and Biernat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sila thinking.
Sila scores with a kick to the body.
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat throws a body kick that misses.
Sila throws a right hand that Biernat ducks under and follows up with a left that Biernat also avoids with ease.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biernat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biernat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Biernat throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sila 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 Biernat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biernat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Biernat is looking to counter with head kicks.
Biernat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
Biernat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick
and Sila counters with a leg kick.
Biernat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Biernat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biernat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Biernat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Biernat lands with a nice body punch.
Sila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sila looks for the body kick but Biernat saw that one coming. #T2#
Sila avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Biernat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Biernat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Biernat catches Sila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila throws a leg kick but Biernat moved away.
Biernat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biernat scrambles back to his feet.
Biernat connects with a body shot that sends Sila's belly button to the back.
Sila misses with a straight right. #T3##TD#
Biernat looking to score a takedown here. Sila is defending well but Biernat drives through and ends up in Sila's guard.#SU#
Biernat gets to his feet. Sila looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sila throws a hook to the side of Biernat's head but Biernat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biernat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Biernat lands with a hook. Sila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila tries to land a front kick but Biernat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila throws a solid leg kick but Biernat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sila.
Mateusz Biernat is winning the standup battle so far.
Biernat connects with a high kick.
Sila swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Biernat lands a right hook to the body.
Biernat avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Biernat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Biernat lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Sila takes it in his stride.
Sila throws a low kick but Biernat avoids it.
Biernat is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biernat under the eye.
Biernat blocks a jab.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biernat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Biernat delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Biernat clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biernat avoids it.#BC#
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Sila throws a hook to the side of Biernat's head but Biernat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila tries a low kick but Biernat avoids it.
Biernat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sila manages to circle out of the way.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biernat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biernat lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Biernat moves out of range of the body kick.
Biernat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila. #T1#
Sila misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Sila misses
and Biernat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Biernat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Sila
and Biernat counters with a left and a right that stings Sila. #CL#
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat scores with a head kick. Sila tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Biernat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Biernat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sila throws a lazy head kick
and Biernat counters with a head kick. #ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Biernat moves out of range easily.
Biernat lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Biernat finish him?
A jab lands there for Biernat.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila throws a lazy body kick
and Biernat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Sila misses
and Biernat counters with a nice uppercut.
Sila misses with a hook. Biernat ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Biernat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Biernat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biernat is in Sila's guard.#SU#
Biernat gets to his feet - Sila follows without any prompting.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
Biernat ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Biernat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sila.
Sila feints and then cracks Biernat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biernat down.
Biernat fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Biernat.
A jab from Biernat finds it's way through Sila's defenses.
Biernat throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Biernat is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Biernat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biernat.
Biernat thinks about countering with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Biernat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sila takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Biernat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sila thinking.
Sila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biernat rushes Sila with punches - Sila moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sila goes down! Biernat follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
Our winner, Mateusz Biernat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sila.
A head kick misses from Wong.
Nice shot lands for Sila.
Wong throws a lazy head kick
enabling Sila to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Wong does no damage.
Sila lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sila lands a nice shot that snaps Wong's head back.
Zhoujiangcuo Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Sila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Wong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila avoids the head kick by Wong.
Sila is looking for a counter combo.
Wong throws a head kick that misses.
Wong looks winded!
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Wong misses
and Sila counters with a nice body kick.
Sila lands a jab to the nose.
Wong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sila connects with an inside leg kick.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sila scores with a jab to the head.
Sila scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Wong is rocked!#T1#
Sila lands with an overhand left.
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Sila finish him?
Wong throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Wong avoids the head kick by Sila.
Wong throws a counter combo.
Sila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wong seems to have recovered his senses.
Sila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wong on the side of the head.
Wong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sila can pounce on him.
Wong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sila scores with a decent looking hook.
Wong throws a head kick that misses
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Sila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sila throws a head kick but Wong moves out of range.
Sila thumps Wong with a low kick.
A head kick from Wong lands but Sila takes it in his stride. #T2#
Sila lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Wong.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sila connects with a solid leg kick.
Sila connects with an inside leg kick.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sila scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Sila cracks Wong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wong throws a lazy head kick
and Wong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Sila.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Wong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sila scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Sila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sila.
A head kick by Wong misses
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Sila clobbers Wong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wong on the side of the head.
Sila connects with a right hand. Wong shakes it off.
Wong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wong 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sila!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sila is looking to counter punch.
Wong throws a head kick that misses
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sila lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sila throws a good cross that connects.
Sila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wong misses with a double jab
and Sila scores with a counter punch that sends Wong to the canvas! Sila smells blood - he's punishing Wong with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wong has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afa Sila!
In his post fight interview, Afa Sila gave a big smile as he said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020

#R1#
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyons fails with the takedown.
Sila leaves Lyons 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 Lee Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lyons with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Lyons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lyons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sila avoids it really well and circles away.
Sila lands with a straight right. Lyons didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyons is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lyons 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.
Lyons looks for a takedown but Sila sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
Sila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sila scores with a leg kick.
Lyons shoots in but Sila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sila connects with a leg kick. Lyons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sila lands a nice looking body shot.
Sila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Sila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sila jabs at Lyons's body.
Lyons misses with a takedown
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Sila connects with a leg kick. Lyons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lyons misses with a takedown
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Sila.
Lyons tries for a takedown but Sila circles away easily
and Sila counters with a left to the body.
Sila lands with an uppercut that bounces Lyons off the cage and back into range.
Sila lands with a straight right. Lyons didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Sila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lyons doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Lyons is rocked!
Sila cracks Lyons with a left hook right on the temple and Lyons goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sila lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lyons is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Afa Sila!
Afa Sila took some time post fight to say the following; 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Sila looks to land a right hand but Gai moved out of range.
Gai feints a counter leg kick.
Gai lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick from Gai.
Sila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gai on the side of the head.
Gai is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Sila blocks a head kick by Gai.
Sila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gai.
Gai throws a nice head kick!
Jab by Sila.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Gai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gai slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai throws a leg kick
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gai.
Gai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gai checks the leg kick.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Gai moves out of range as Sila strikes.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gai scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai.
Sila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Gai tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gai lands a jab to Sila's midsection.
Gai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sila. Sila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gai scores with the left hand. Sila knows he should have avoided that one.
Sila throws a jab when Gai was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sila momentarily.
Gai slips under a jab from Sila.
Gai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gai lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Gai looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila wants to slow Gai down by chopping away at his legs.
Gai thumps Sila with a low kick.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Gai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sila moves forwards but Gai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gai jabs Sila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gai.
Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sila.
Gai slips a straight right by Sila.
Gai lands with a cross.
Gai throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Gai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Sila backing away here, and Gai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Gai ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Sila misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Sila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gai thumps Sila with a low kick.
Sila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Sila is rocked!
Gai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Gai tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gai checks a low kick from Sila.
Sila throws a lazy body kick
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gai cracks Sila with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
Gai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sila.
Gai misses with a looping left.
Sila misses with a kick to the body.
Sila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Gai misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Sila slips under a jab from Gai.
Jab by Gai.
Sila missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sila.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick from Gai.
Sila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gai's head.
Gai checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila throws a hook to the side of Gai's head but Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Gai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sila 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 Gai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gai cracks Sila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai dominated that round.
That's time! Sila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sila scrambles back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gai cracks the inside of Sila's front leg.
Gai slips a jab from Sila.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Sila's head but Sila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gai works the jab nicely.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Sila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Sila misses.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gai throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.
Sila misses with an uppercut
enabling Gai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai feints and then cracks Sila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sila down.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Sila throws the left hand but Gai avoids the punch easily.
Gai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gai lands an overhand right.
Sila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gai. That did some damage!
Sila misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Gai throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Sila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sila catches Gai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Gai as he connects with a hook.
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gai. Gai obviously looking to wear him down.
Sila misses with a leg kick
and Gai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gai blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Gai cracks Sila with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sila to stand back up!
Gai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gai drops Sila with a huge uppercut! Sila drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gai is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Sila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sila throws a right hand that Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Gai also avoids with ease.
Gai throws a nice looking combination but Sila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Gai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sila tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai lands with a kick to the temple. Sila shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gai swinging wildly here. #T1#
Gai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gai. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gai.
Gai wants to counter the offense by Sila and move into the clinch position.
Sila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sila is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gai.
A low kick from Gai is predictable there #TD#
so Sila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sila landing some decent shots from guard.
Gai trying to keep a closed guard but Sila is proving a slippery customer.
Gai has control of Sila's left arm, preventing Sila from doing any damage.
Gai is continuing to stall.
Gai looking for a sweep. Not yet Gai, not yet. #T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sila wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
Gai controls Sila momentarily but Sila frees himself.
Sila throws a big right hand that misses.
Sila wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Sila postures up in Gai's guard and throws a big left but Gai blocks it.
Gai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gai has Sila pulled in close to control his posture.
Sila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Gai keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sila landing with the ground and pound.
Gai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sila is fighting to break Gai's control of his arms but Gai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gai keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sila checks the leg kick.
Sila tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gai manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Gai misses.
Gai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sila is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That kick from Gai tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Sila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gai circles away quickly and effectively.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Sila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gai.
Sila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gai counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gai.
Sila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sila looks to land a body kick but Gai moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nomor Gai 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#
Sila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gai circles away quickly and effectively.
Gai throws a counter combo.
Gai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sila's head.
Sila misses with a leg kick.
Gai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Afa Sila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Sila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Sila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gai throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Gai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sila 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.#T1#
Gai punishes Sila's body with a nice straight punch.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sila.
Gai unleashes a big counter combination but Sila bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gai misses with a body kick.
Gai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gai avoids the head kick by Sila.
A head kick misses from Gai.
Sila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Sila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gai! But no joy.
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sila circles away quickly and effectively.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gai swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
Sila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gai circles away quickly and effectively.
Sila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Gai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila swinging wildly here.
Gai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sila tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai throws an off balance right hand
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Gai does no damage.
Sila throws a big counter combination but Gai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gai throws a push kick but Sila slaps the foot to one side.
Sila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gai manages to avoid it.
Sila lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gai scores with a body shot.
Gai throws a series of punches but Sila moves out of range.
Gai blocks a head kick by Sila.
Gai misses the shot to the body.
Sila throws a big counter combination but Gai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Gai looks to land a combination but Sila avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Gai.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gai works Sila's body with a nice hook.
Gai tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai checks a low kick from Sila.
Gai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila catches Gai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sila blocks a head kick by Gai. #T1#
Gai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Sila misses its target.
Gai misses with a body shot.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gai.
Gai lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.
Gai lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Sila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gai throws a right and a left that Sila avoids nicely.
Gai avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nomor Gai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila throws a combination that misses
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gai.
A countering left hand to the body from Gai misses.#T3#
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Gai wants to counter the offense by Sila and move into the clinch position.
Sila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Gai counters by moving into the clinch.
Gai tries to score a body lock takedown but Sila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sila is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sila has Gai pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Sila has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sila wants a takedown but no success here.
Gai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sila is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nomor Gai.#T4#
Sila prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Gai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sila controls Gai momentarily but Gai frees himself. #SUB#
Sila looking for a guillotine here but Gai defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nomor Gai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gai 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2019

#R1#
Poggle doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Poggle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poggle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sila to score with a decent uppercut.
Sila throws a push kick but Poggle slaps the foot to one side.
Poggle missing with a left hand there. Sila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Poggle.
Poggle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Poggle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poggle moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Poggle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poggle cracks the inside of Sila's front leg.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poggle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poggle ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila ducks right into an uppercut from Poggle. #T1#
Poggle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poggle misses with a looping left.
Poggle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poggle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Poggle misses.
Poggle avoids the body shot from Sila.
Poggle lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.
Sila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poggle is looking to clinch.
Sila throws a hook to the side of Poggle's head but Poggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Poggle digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poggle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Sila scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Poggle does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Sila is rocked!#T2#
Poggle misses with the combination.
Poggle throws a hook to the side of Sila's head but Sila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sila delivers a nice body kick.
Sila lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Poggle swinging wildly here.
Poggle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poggle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Poggle finish him?
Poggle wants to clinch.
Sila misses with a straight left.
It looked like Poggle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sila seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##CL#
Poggle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poggle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poggle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sila wants to get back to striking at distance but Poggle won't allow it.
Sila tries a body shot but Poggle blocks it.
Sila misses with a punch to the body.
Poggle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Poggle.
Poggle can't find room to land a body shot as Sila controls the action.
Poggle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poggle can't find room to land a body shot as Sila controls the action.
Poggle gets through Sila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Poggle avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Poggle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sila missing with knees to the body.
Poggle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poggle lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poggle.
A hook to the body from Poggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Poggle.
Poggle cracks Sila with a nice body shot.
Sila looks winded!
Sila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poggle lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Poggle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poggle is working Sila over against the cage.
Poggle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poggle digs a right hand into Sila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sila's gas tank.
Poggle lands with a left to the head.
Poggle scores with a hook to the body.
Poggle can't find room to land a body shot as Sila controls the action.
Poggle is leaning against Sila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Poggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Poggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Poggle.
Poggle pushes Sila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poggle lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Poggle dominated that round.
That's time! Poggle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Poggle thuds his right hand into Sila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poggle doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Nice cross by Poggle.
Poggle lands a slapping body shot.
Poggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Timothy Poggle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Poggle.
Poggle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Poggle fakes the body blow, causing Sila to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sila goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Poggle!
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasukawa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sila's calf.
Nasukawa takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Nasukawa looks to throw a body kick
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nasukawa! But no joy.
Sila bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nasukawa misses with a kick to the body
enabling Sila to counter with a crisp jab.
Nasukawa connects with a solid leg kick.
Nasukawa misses with a body kick.
Nasukawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nasukawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasukawa throws a body kick that misses
and Sila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nasukawa.
Nasukawa misses the shot to the body.
Nasukawa looks for the body kick but Sila saw that one coming.
Nasukawa throws a push kick but Sila slaps the foot to one side.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nasukawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sila moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Nasukawa off balance momentarily.
Sila jabs at Nasukawa's body.
Nasukawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nasukawa swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Nasukawa throws a series of punches but Sila avoids them all with ease.
Nasukawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Good standup being displayed there by Sila as he connects with a hook.
Nasukawa misses with the body kick
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nasukawa looks winded!
Nasukawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nasukawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sila rather than just go for the knockout.
Nasukawa throws a right hand that misses
and Sila counters with a straight right hand.
Nasukawa swings widly with a right hand
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Sila.
Sila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sila throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nasukawa blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sila, right into the meat.
Sila lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nasukawa has time to react.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nasukawa.
Sila misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sila there.
Nasukawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nasukawa looks to land a body kick but Sila moved away.
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Nasukawa off balance momentarily.
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nasukawa checks it well.
Sila blocks the body kick.
Nasukawa cracks a nice hook into Sila's ribs.
Nasukawa blocks the body kick.
Nasukawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sila blocks the leg kick.
Nasukawa misses with a wild body shot.
Nasukawa throws a push kick but Sila slaps the foot to one side.
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sila, as that shot connected.
Nasukawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nasukawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nasukawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sila slips under a jab from Nasukawa.
Nasukawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sila scoring well with a low kick there.
Nasukawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sila's hands.
Sila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nasukawa.
Sila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nasukawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sila is able to avoid easily.
Sila connects with a body shot.
Sila connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nasukawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
A head kick misses from Nasukawa.
Nasukawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Nasukawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nasukawa throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Nasukawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nasukawa connects with a leg kick. Sila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sila moves out of range as Nasukawa throws a body kick.
Sila works the jab nicely.
Nasukawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nasukawa. Nasukawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sila throws out a powerful jab.
Nasukawa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nasukawa throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sila to counter with a crisp jab.
Nasukawa misses with a kick to the body.
Nasukawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sila. Sila obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sila lands a really nice looking cross but Nasukawa seems unphased.
Nasukawa misses with the body kick
and Sila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nasukawa takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Nasukawa misses.
Nasukawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Sila.
Sila takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nasukawa is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Sila misses the target.
Sila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nasukawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sila dips to his left and cracks Nasukawa with an uppercut!#ROC#
Nasukawa is rocked!
Sila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nasukawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sila finish him?
Nasukawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nasukawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Sila blocks a low kick nicely.
Nasukawa 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.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila throws a leg kick but Nasukawa checks it.
Sila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sila feints and then cracks Nasukawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nasukawa down. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nasukawa.
Nasukawa looks for the body kick but Sila saw that one coming.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sila misses its target.
Nasukawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sila drops Nasukawa with a huge uppercut! Nasukawa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sila is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afa Sila!
Afa Sila looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: XF Brawl 5
Date: Oct 29, 2019

#R1#
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner lands a jab.
Sila with a hook.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Turner.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
An attempted straight right counter from Sila misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Sila finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Sila's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Sila moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Sila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner slips under a jab.
Sila wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Sila misses.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner lands a jab to Sila's midsection.
Sila slips under a jab.
Turner throws a right hand that Sila ducks under and follows up with a left that Sila also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sila misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sila throws a good cross that connects.
Turner slips a straight right by Sila.
Turner misses with a combination
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
Sila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Sila moves his leg out of the way.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Sila's ribs.#T3#
Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner checks a low kick from Sila.
Turner throws a low kick but Sila moves out of range easily.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sila rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner throws a right hand that Sila ducks under and follows up with a left that Sila also avoids with ease.
Sila motions for Turner to come forward. Sila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Sila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Sila blocks a leg kick.
Sila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sila. That's going to slow Turner down.
Sila throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sila's hands.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Sila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner 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.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Turner misses the body punch
and Sila counters with a good, hard body kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sila is looking for a counter combo.
Turner tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gap Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Sila.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Turner misses.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila with a hook.
That kick from Turner tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sila throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a head kick.
Sila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sila misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila thuds his shin into the meat of Turner's side.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gap Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gap Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Sila throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sila.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Sila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sila thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sila finds it's target.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sila.
Sila looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
As Turner backs away, Sila returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Sila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sila.
Sila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sila misses with a kick to the body.
Turner takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Sila checks it.
Sila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sila is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Sila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Turner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sila misses.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila is looking to land body kicks.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila is looking to land body kicks.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Sila - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Sila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Sila tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Sila.
Sila throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner checks a low kick from Sila.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Sila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sila with a hook.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Sila looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Sila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Sila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Sila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Donk. Sila catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Sila walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sila cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Sila lands with a right hand.
Sila throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Sila only half commits.
Turner swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Turner throws a jab when Sila was well out of range.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Sila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Sila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Sila walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sila is looking to score with low kicks.
Sila clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sila slips a jab from Turner.
Sila lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner looks to land a combination. Sila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Gap Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner cracks Sila with an open hand slap.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sila counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Afa Sila.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gap Turner!
Afa Sila was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: XF 34
Date: Sep 24, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria lands a leg kick that knocks Sila off balance momentarily.
Etxeberria looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Etxeberria loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Etxeberria throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily.
Etxeberria throws out a powerful jab.
Sila misses with a hook
and Etxeberria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Etxeberria loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Etxeberria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Etxeberria finds it's way round the side to connect with Sila's head. #ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Etxeberria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Etxeberria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Etxeberria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Etxeberria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sila.
Sila misses with a jab to the body
and Etxeberria counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Etxeberria sends Sila crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Etxeberria is motioning to the referee to let Sila up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Etxeberria misses with a wild combination.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Sila tries to work over Etxeberria's front leg with a kick but Etxeberria checks it.
Etxeberria misses the shot to the body.
Etxeberria moves away from the strike by Sila. #T1#
Etxeberria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria steps in with a hook that catches Sila right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Etxeberria follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sila looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
Kemen Etxeberria took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: XF 27
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
Sila throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
Sila scores with a spinning back kick!
McCarthy closes the distance but Sila moves to the side
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Sila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Sila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sila continues to drive forward.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Sila gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy looks winded!
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sila with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sila throws a head kick that half lands.
Sila lands a nice looking body shot.
Sila scores with a body shot.
McCarthy looks for a takedown but Sila sprawls well.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Sila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sila pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.#T2#
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sila is looking to wear down McCarthy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sila is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
Sila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy shoots in but Sila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCarthy closes the distance but Sila moves to the side
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3##CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
Sila gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sila.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sila after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Sila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sila blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sila!
Sila with a nice cross.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sila swivels and escapes.
Sila tried to counter with a leg kick but McCarthy avoided it.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sila.
Sila scores with a nice right hand.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Sila is looking to score with low kicks.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Sila.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and Sila counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Sila.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sila cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Sila.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sila defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Sila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sila lands a head shot.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sila connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sila. #BC#
Sila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Sila moves away
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Sila moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Sila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sila delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from McCarthy is predictable there
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Sila lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Sila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Sila tries to land a leg kick but McCarthy saw it coming and moves away.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sila. Sila obviously looking to wear him down.
Sila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Sila scores a nice knee to the body.
Sila is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sila down to the mat. Sila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Sila slips to the side
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Sila looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sila sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Sila lands with a nice body punch.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Sila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sila lands with a right hand.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Sila.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sila throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy wants to counter with a clinch but Sila pushes him away.
Jab from Sila.
Sila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Good shot there by Sila.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Sila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Sila.
McCarthy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
McCarthy wants to clinch
and Sila counters with an inside leg kick.
Sila tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
McCarthy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCarthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Sila.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sila throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sila blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sila as McCarthy tries to tie him up.
Sila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sila lands a right hand.
Sila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
A right handed body shot lands from Sila.
McCarthy blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Sila.
Sila missing with knees to the body.
Sila tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCarthy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Sila lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
Afa Sila is winning the standup battle so far.
Sila scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Sila looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sila as he jumps to the side.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scores with a spinning back kick!
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Sila catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sila.
Sila tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila lands a jab.#T1#
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Sila.
Sila stalks McCarthy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCarthy's face. McCarthy staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sila is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCarthy.
An inside leg kick lands from Sila.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sila throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sila. Sila obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Sila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Sila.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarthy.
Sila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Sila lands a good knee to the midsection. McCarthy won't want to take too many of those.
Sila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Afa Sila has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by McCarthy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sila lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sila avoids it really well and circles away.
Sila lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Sila keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
Sila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sila looks to land a combination. McCarthy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Sila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sila scores with a jab. McCarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
McCarthy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sila finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarthy's head.
Sila throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sila cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
Sila scores with a decent looking hook.
Sila lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick
and Sila counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Sila manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Sila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sila cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Sila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sila scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCarthy tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sila 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Afa Sila took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: XF 24
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zavurov.
Zavurov throws a big shot that misses.
Zavurov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sila tried to score with a low kick but Zavurov checks it.
Zavurov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zavurov throws a low kick, looking for Sila's leg but Sila calmly moves out of range.
Sila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sila slips a straight right by Zavurov.
Zavurov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zavurov misses with a straight left.
Sila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zavurov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zavurov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Zavurov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zavurov scores with the left hand. Sila knows he should have avoided that one.
Zavurov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zavurov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sila.
Zavurov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Sila connects with a right hand. Zavurov shakes it off.
Sila throws a hook but Zavurov avoids it easily.
Zavurov defending well as Sila loads up on a big left hand.
Sila slips a straight right by Zavurov.
Sila throws a poor cross that misses
and Zavurov counters with a nice leg kick.
Sila ducks right into an uppercut from Zavurov.
Zavurov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zavurov avoids a kick to the body.
Zavurov misses with a looping left.
Sila slips a jab from Zavurov.
Zavurov misses with an uppercut.
Sila misses with an uppercut
and Zavurov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zavurov misses with a body shot.
Sila swings for the body but Zavurov moves out of range.
Sila misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Zavurov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavurov throws a head kick that misses.
Zavurov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zavurov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zavurov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sila in his tracks.
Sila dodges the punch combination from Zavurov.
Zavurov swings widly with a right hand
and Sila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zavurov misses with a low kick.
Zavurov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sila momentarily.
Zavurov slips a straight right by Sila.
Zavurov defending well as Sila loads up on a big left hand.
Sila scores with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Sila - just one landing.
Zavurov scores with a jab.#T3#
Sila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Zavurov backs off Sila throws a huge counter combo but Zavurov manages to avoid it all.
Zavurov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sila keeps Zavurov at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zavurov, as that shot connected.
Zavurov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila.
Zavurov scores with a nice right hand.
Zavurov misses with a combination
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zavurov throws a looping overhand right but Sila ducks down to avoid it.
Zavurov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
Zavurov takes one on the button.
Sila walks into a jab.
Sila misses with a low kick as Zavurov jumps back.
Zavurov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zavurov scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavurov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sila throws a leg kick
and Zavurov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sila scores with a head kick.
Zavurov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zavurov throws a leg kick which misses Sila's front leg but catches the back leg as Sila tries to avoid it.
Zavurov keeps Sila at a distance using the push kick.
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
Zavurov thuds a left hand into Sila's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zavurov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sila, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila scores with a sloppy right hand. Zavurov should have avoided that one.
Sila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zavurov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Zavurov dominated that round.
That's time! Zavurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sila slips under a jab.
Zavurov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zavurov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Sila needs to keep his hands up - Zavurov had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Sila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zavurov tries to land a front kick but Sila steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zavurov.
Sila blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zavurov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Zavurov throws a counter high kick but Sila was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shamil Zavurov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zavurov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sila finds it's way round the side to connect with Zavurov's head.
Zavurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sila misses with a lunging right hand
and Zavurov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zavurov misses with a hook. Sila ducked under it nicely.
Sila feints a counter leg kick.
Zavurov throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.
Zavurov throws a nice looking combination but Sila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sila dodges the punch combination from Zavurov.
Sila feints a counter leg kick.
Zavurov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zavurov.
Sila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zavurov. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sila! But no joy.
Zavurov swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
We've been informed that Sila has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zavurov with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Zavurov.
Zavurov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zavurov moves away from the strike by Sila.
Zavurov throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily.
Sila throws a leg kick
and Zavurov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Zavurov does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila throws a leg kick but Zavurov moved away.#T2#
Zavurov keeps Sila at a distance using the push kick.
Sila avoids the body shot from Zavurov.
Zavurov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sila.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sila might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zavurov has got the better of the exchanges.
Sila throws a front kick aimed at Zavurov's knee but Zavurov avoids it well.
Sila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zavurov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zavurov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zavurov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sila on the side of the head.
Zavurov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sila blocks a jab.
Zavurov misses with a hook.
Sila looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sila slips a jab from Zavurov.
Sila throws a body kick that misses.
Sila needs to keep his hands up - Zavurov had a free shot at his head there.
Sila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Sila throws a leg kick
and Zavurov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila throws a leg kick but Zavurov moved away.
Zavurov misses with a double jab.
Sila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zavurov. That did some damage!
Zavurov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sila lands with a hook. Zavurov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sila moves forwards but Zavurov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zavurov misses with a body shot.
Sila feints a counter leg kick.
Zavurov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Sila misses with a body kick.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Zavurov finish him?
Sila jabs Zavurov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sila seems to have recovered his senses.
Zavurov misses with a wild body shot.
Zavurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zavurov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zavurov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Sila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zavurov throws a right hand that misses
and Zavurov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zavurov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sila has time to react.
Zavurov loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Jab by Zavurov.
Zavurov takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick from Zavurov.
Zavurov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zavurov connects with a right hand. Sila shakes it off.
Sila lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sila looks to throw a body kick
letting Zavurov counter with a right hand.
Sila 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 kick lands to the mid section there for Zavurov.
Zavurov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Zavurov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zavurov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sila lands a jab to the head.
Sila wants to land a leg kick but Zavurov is out of range.
Sila tries a low kick but Zavurov avoids it.
Zavurov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sila at a distance.
Sila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zavurov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zavurov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Zavurov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zavurov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scores with a kick to the body.
Sila checks the leg kick.
Zavurov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Zavurov is looking to counter punch.
Zavurov moves out of range of the body kick from Sila.
A swing and a miss from Sila.#T1#
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zavurov throws a chopping leg kick but Sila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sila walks into a jab.
Sila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sila moves out of range as Zavurov throws a body kick.
Zavurov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zavurov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sila has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zavurov.
Zavurov throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zavurov.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zavurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Sila misses its intended target.
Zavurov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zavurov.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zavurov swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Sila flicks out a counter leg kick but Zavurov steps away.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
letting Zavurov counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila misses with a hook.
Sila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zavurov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Zavurov counters with a low kick, right behind Sila 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sila.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Zavurov counters with a left to the body.
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zavurov misses with a hook.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Sila connects with a looping right hand.
Zavurov tries to land a front kick but Sila steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zavurov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sila should have avoided that one.
Sila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zavurov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sila misses the jab.
Zavurov misses with a wild combination.
Sila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zavurov counters with a straight right hand.
Zavurov scores with a jab. Sila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zavurov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sila's head backwards.
Sila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zavurov.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Zavurov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
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!
Sila blocks the body kick.
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zavurov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sila has time to react.
Zavurov throws a hook but Sila avoids it easily.
Sila counters with a body kick.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zavurov.
Zavurov scores with a spinning back kick!
Zavurov digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Shamil Zavurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zavurov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sila misses with a kick to the body.
Sila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zavurov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sila scrambles back to his feet.
Sila misses with a hook
and Zavurov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zavurov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zavurov tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zavurov catches Sila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Zavurov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zavurov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Zavurov!
Shamil Zavurov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: XF 17
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Sila throws a leg kick but Puto checks it.
Puto misses with a right hand
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puto loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Puto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Puto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sila throws a leg kick but Puto checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Puto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puto looks to land a combination but Sila avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target.
Puto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puto throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily.
Puto scores with a hook to the body. Sila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puto has time to react.#T1#
Puto moves out of range as Sila strikes.
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puto checks it well.
A lazy left from Puto finds it's target.
Puto scores with a body shot.
Sila misses with a head kick.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto works Sila's body with a nice hook.
Puto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Puto tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Sila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puto throws a lazy head kick
and Sila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puto thinking.
Sila's corner calls for a 1-2. Sila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Sila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Puto 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Puto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sila, pushing him back against the cage.
Sila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puto blocking some punches.
Puto throws an elbow that misses.
Sila takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Sila.
Puto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Puto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silas head.
Puto landing knees to the head.
Sila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puto backwards.
Sila takes an elbow to the temple.
Sila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puto pushes off an throws an elbow but Sila leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sila blocks an elbow strike from Puto.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Puto avoids the damage to the body. #T3##BC2#
Sila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puto duly obliges. #ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Sila lands the left hand.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Puto finish him?
Sila's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sila duly obliges.
Sila lands with an overhand left.
Sila seems to have recovered his senses.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Puto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puto avoids the body shot from Sila.
Puto checks a low kick from Sila.
Puto misses with a straight right.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila lunges at Puto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puto's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puto finds it's way round the side to connect with Sila's head.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A slow jab from Sila misses its intended target.
Sila avoids the head kick by Puto.
Sila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid body kick from Sila.
Puto throws a big shot that misses.
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sila lands with a straight right. Puto didn't see that one coming.
Puto throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puto lands a jab to the head.
Puto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sila stalks Puto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Puto's face. Puto staggers backwards, shaken.
Sila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Puto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sila, pushing him back against the cage.
Sila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Puto avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Puto - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sila's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinchi Puto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Puto misses with an uppercut
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Puto. Beautiful body shot.
Sila swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Sila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good work by Puto as he checks the leg kick.
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto misses the jab.
Sila flicks out a counter leg kick but Puto steps away.
Puto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws a head kick that misses.
Sila misses with a body shot.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sila cracks Puto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Puto throws out a powerful jab.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Puto has cracked Sila with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Puto lands another huge swinging hook and Sila tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sila, before Puto can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pinchi Puto!
A pretty intense looking Pinchi Puto took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Afa Sila was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: XF 10
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Sila throws out a loose jab but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Midget closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away.
Sila with a jab.
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Midget off balance momentarily.
Sila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midget shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Midget shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sila but Sila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Midget misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Midget checks it well.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Sila is quick to defend against it.
Midget with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sila to score with a decent uppercut.
Midget looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sila replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Midget blocks it well.
Sila scores with a head kick.
Sila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Midget's hands.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Midget off balance momentarily.
Midget on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Sila scores with a nice head shot.
Sila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Midget misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sila has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Midget closes the distance and clinches up with Sila, looking for a takedown. Midget pushes Sila against the cage but Sila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Midget takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sila scores with a jab to the head.
Sila throws a front kick that sends Midget stumbling back into the cage.
Midget slips under a jab from Sila.
Midget with a poor takedown
and Sila counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Sila.
Midget fails in his attempt to clinch.
Midget gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Midget throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Midget off to one side.
Sila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Midget moves out of range easily.
Sila swings for the body but Midget moves out of range.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sila misses with a combination #TD#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Midget looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sila has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Midget seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Midget on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sila works the jab nicely.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sila.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Midget has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sila.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Midget does a little dance to reset his feet.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sila sprawls and moves away.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila scores with a jab to the head.
Sila thows a leg kick but Midget checks it #TD#
and Midget counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Midget.
Midget wants to control from the top but Sila keeps moving.
Midget wants to pass the guard but Sila is keeping the position.
Midget throws an elbow that misses. Sila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Midget's guard. Nice move by Sila!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sila passes into side control.
Midget is looking to reverse the position.
Midget looks to move to half guard but instead Sila has passed into mount! Damn!
Midget manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Midget manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Midget working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sila has passed into half guard! #T2#
Midget is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sila moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Midget.
Midget wants to control but Sila postures up.#T3#
Midget gets back to half guard.
Sila moves into full mount! Midget won't be happy about that!
Sila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Midget to take his back!
Midget is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sila doesn't have the hooks in and Midget manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Midget has gone for a leg lock! Sila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Midget's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midget has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sila has managed to get both his arms back between Midget's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sila sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Midget is looking for a triangle but Sila pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a triangle here but Sila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Midget's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Midget tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Midget slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Midget wants to get back to full guard but Sila has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Midget takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Midget fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sila avoids it really well and circles away.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila cracks a nice hook into Midget's ribs.
Midget shoots for a double leg takedown but Sila sprawls well. He's pushed Midget's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Midget tries to move into range but Sila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Midget walks into a stiff left hand from Sila.#T1#
Midget moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Midget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Midget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Midget trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midget looking to sit in guard and control but Sila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Midget can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sila controls the pace.#SUB#
Midget working for submissions but it's allowed Sila to get to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Midget has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Midget tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sila has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Midget wants to hold on but Sila pushes him away.
Midget tries to reverse the position but Sila maintains control.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sila controlling the position easily from mount.
Midget tries to lock up and control but Sila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Midget tries to reverse the position but Sila maintains control.#T4#
Midget tries to lock up and control but Sila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Midget reaches up to try and control the position but Sila seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Midget rolls and tries to escape and now Sila has his back!
Sila controlling well, preventing Midget from escaping the position.
Sila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Midget.
Sila doesn't have the hooks in and Midget manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Midget drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Midget has Sila in his guard.#REVB#
Sila advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Midget sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Midget shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sila but Sila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Sila with a jab.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Midget counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Midget swings around for an armbar but Sila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Midget's guard.#SUB#
Midget throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sila escapes and throws Midget's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Midget is looking to reverse the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Midget is trying to work for a sweep but Sila has mounted him!
Midget is just holding on here. Sila manages to take his back.
Midget tries to break free.
Midget trying to control the hands but Sila breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Midget's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Midget turns into Sila and is now in his guard.
Sila pulls Midget in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Midget wants to control from the top but Sila keeps moving.
Midget looking to sit in guard and control but Sila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Midget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sila forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Midget is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Sila prevents Midget from improving his position.
Midget wants to control but Sila is keeping busy.
Midget wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Midget looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sila pushes past his half guard into mount!
Midget is looking to get to half guard.
Midget is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sila throws a body shot but no joy.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sila sprawls and moves away.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Midget.
Sila lands with a hook. Midget tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Sila is quick to defend against it.
Midget moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Sila avoids it well and moves away.
Midget fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sila avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Sila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Midget manages to avoid it.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Midget takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Sila misses its intended target.
Sila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Midget momentarily.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Midget sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Midget steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Sila.
Sila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Sila.
Both fighters circling a little - Sila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Midget blocks a head kick by Sila.
Sila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Midget takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Midget closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there #TD#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sila blocking the ground and pound attempt from Midget.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midget sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sila defending well though. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Midget is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sila is just riding it out for now. Midget eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Midget misses with a head shot. Sila uses the momentum to regain guard.
Midget pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sila is keeping the position for now.
Midget trying to control but Sila is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Midget is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Midget trying to control but Sila is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Midget moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila stalks Midget and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Midget's face. Midget staggers backwards, shaken.
Midget on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Midget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sila 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 John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Post fight, Afa Sila stared into the camera and said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: Peak - 6.
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sila tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sila!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sila to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2019

#R1#
Tonga throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga takes one on the button.
Sila jabs Tonga right on the nose. Tonga blinks but takes it well.
Sila avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Tonga throws a lazy head kick
and Sila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tonga 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.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonga scores with a punch to the head.
Tonga fakes the leg kick and cracks Sila in the body.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonga throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Sila throws a leg kick
and Tonga counters with a good low kick that Sila was not able to check.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonga. Sila shrugs it off though.
Tonga wants to clinch.
Tonga takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Sila throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Tonga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sila.
Tonga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sila motions for Tonga to come forward. Sila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga throws a lazy head kick
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tonga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sila.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonga checks a low kick from Sila.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonga counters with a stiff right hand.
Sila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonga sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Tonga clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Tonga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila presses Tonga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sila tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sila manages to break the clinch.
Tonga lands a head kick. Sila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sila swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tonga counter with a right hand.
Tonga lands with a slapping head kick.
Sila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonga checks a low kick from Sila.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Tonga throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tonga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tonga digs a right hand underneath Sila's ribcage. Sila let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Sila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonga blocks the leg kick.
Tonga looks to land a right hand but Sila moved out of range.
Sila misses with a left hand
and Tonga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sila lands a jab to the head.
Sila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonga.
Sila avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Sila throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonga counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonga moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sila cracks the inside of Tonga's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga 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#
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila misses with a hook
and Tonga counters with a good low kick that Sila was not able to check.
Tonga avoids a kick to the body.
Tonga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tonga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tonga counters with a head kick.
Tonga tries to land a front kick but Sila steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonga scores with a head kick. Sila tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Tonga blocks a jab.
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonga throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Sila connects with a leg kick. Tonga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tonga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sila.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonga.
Sila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukulcan Tonga is winning the standup battle so far.
Sila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sila misses with a body kick.
Tonga tries to counter by clinching up but Sila breaks away and moves out of range.
Tonga is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Tonga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sila.#CL#
Tonga moves into the clinch.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Tonga.
Tonga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sila creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonga's defenses.
Tonga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sila lands a body shot.
Sila sizes up Tonga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Tonga gets a clinch.
Sila blocks a body shot from Tonga.
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tonga lands a shot to the body.
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Sila controls the action. #BC#
Tonga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sila throws a wild body kick that Tonga sees coming a mile off.
Tonga is looking to counter the offense by Sila and move into the clinch.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tonga wants to clinch up but Sila keeps it at a distance.
Tonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tonga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Tonga counters with a left to the body.
Sila avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Sila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tonga walks into a straight right hand from Sila.
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonga checks a leg kick.
Tonga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Sila misses
and Tonga counters with a solid body kick.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Tonga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Tonga has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonga digs a right hand into Sila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sila's gas tank. #BC2#
Sila manages to break the clinch.
Tonga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonga checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Tonga counters by moving into the clinch.
Tonga avoiding damage as Sila throws knees to the body.
Sila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Tonga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tonga tries to work over Sila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonga avoiding damage as Sila throws knees to the body.
Tonga digs a right hand underneath Sila's ribcage. Sila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tonga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second 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. 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#
Sila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila throws a body kick that misses.
Sila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Tonga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sila throws a front kick aimed at Tonga's knee but Tonga avoids it well.
Tonga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Tonga fails to land with a series of punches.
Sila misses with a looping left.
Tonga throws a quick counter head kick but Sila was just out of range.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sila misses with a right hand #CL#
and Tonga counters by moving into the clinch.
Tonga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tonga as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Sila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonga avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Tonga forces Sila back against the cage and clinches.
Sila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sila lands a shot to the body.
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukulcan Tonga has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tonga's calf.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sila throws out a loose jab but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonga moves out of range of the body kick.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Sila misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tonga to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick
and Sila counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonga's knee momentarily.
Sila lands a front kick.
Sila avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Sila connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga lands a head kick. Sila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tonga tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Tonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Tonga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
A head kick misses from Tonga. #CL#
Tonga clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sila has a couple of punches blocked by Tonga. #BC#
Tonga manages to break the clinch.
Sila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonga's hands.
Tonga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tonga counters with a big head kick but Sila shrugs it off.
Tonga wants to clinch up but Sila keeps it at a distance.
Sila sizes up Tonga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonga checks a leg kick. #T4#
Tonga avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Sila throws a leg kick but Tonga checks it.
Tonga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sila.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Tonga ducks down to avoid it.
Tonga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sila throws a hook but Tonga blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Tonga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonga moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Tonga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sila.
Tonga is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Tonga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Afa Sila.
I think Tonga 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
An out of breath Kukulcan Tonga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Riku lands a slapping body shot.
Riku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Riku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sila counters with a right hand to the body.
Riku connects with a crisp jab.
Sila slips a straight right by Riku.
Sila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sila throws out a leg kick but Riku moves out of range and Sila only half commits.
Riku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Riku is looking to chop away at Sila's legs.
Sila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riku can pounce on him.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila moves out of range as Riku strikes.
Sila missing with a left hand there. Riku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku avoids the body shot from Sila.
A little feinted left hand from Riku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku throws a hook but Sila blocks it.#T1#
Sila throws a front kick aimed at Riku's knee but Riku avoids it well.
As Sila backs away, Riku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riku with a jab.
Sila misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Riku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sila is out of range and Riku settles back down.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Riku finish him?
Sila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sila seems to have recovered his senses.
Sila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Sila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riku momentarily.
Riku connects with a single shot there.
Riku lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Riku.
Riku throws a leg kick but Sila sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sila misses with an uppercut. Riku saw that one coming.
Riku misses with a straight right.
Riku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sila doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Riku blocks the low kick.
Riku punishes Sila's body with a nice straight punch.
Sila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riku motions for Sila to come forward. Riku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila throws a push kick but Riku slaps the foot to one side.
Riku misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sila.
Riku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sila misses with a left hand
and Riku counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Sila looks to throw the jab but Riku is out of range.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Riku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Riku throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Sila blocks the low kick.
Sila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sila! But no joy.#KD#
Riku drops Sila with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sila looks back up at him and smiles so Riku waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila misses with a low kick.
Riku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila is looking to land body kicks.#KD#
Riku sends Sila crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Riku is motioning to the referee to let Sila up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T4#
Sila looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.
It looked like Riku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riku.
Sila throws a jab when Riku was well out of range.
As Sila looks to move away, Riku throws a big counter combo but Sila just gets out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Riku misses with a wild combination.
Sila slips a straight right by Riku.
Riku moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Riku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila looks to land a left hand but Riku moved out of range nicely.
Riku jabs Sila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riku looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
And Sila responds with a good body kick, but Riku manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku dominated that round.
That's time! Riku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riku throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily.
Riku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Sila.
Sila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riku blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Riku misses.
A swing and a miss from Sila.
Sila avoids the body shot from Riku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riku thinking.
Sila slips under a jab from Riku.
Sila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riku looks to land a right hand but Sila moved out of range.#T1#
Sila misses with a hook
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Sila misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Riku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Sila misses.
Riku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sila throws a chopping leg kick but Riku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riku throwing a counter right hand but Sila manages to avoid it.
Riku just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sila. Beautiful body shot.
Sila checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Sila.
Riku throws a chopping leg kick but Sila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Riku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sila might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Riku has got the better of the exchanges.
Sila looks for the body kick but Riku saw that one coming. #T2#
Sila throws a sloppy head kick
and Riku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sila moves out of range as Riku throws a body kick.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
A little jabbing left from Sila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riku swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Sila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riku is out of range and Sila settles back down.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Riku's shoulder, as Riku tries to avoid the shot.
Sila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riku in his tracks.
Sila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Riku lands with a slapping head kick.
Riku misses with a body kick.
A jab from Riku does it's job there.
Riku misses with a low kick.
Riku throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Riku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Sila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riku scores with a counter punch that sends Sila to the canvas! Riku smells blood - he's punishing Sila with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sila has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku 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.
In defeat, Afa Sila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019

#R1#
Anstey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Sila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anstey blocks a leg kick.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anstey.
Sila lands a jab to the head.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Sila gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Anstey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sila manages to circle out of the way.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Anstey clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sila as he jumps to the side.
Sila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Sila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sila as Anstey shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey 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.
Decent striking displayed by Sila there.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Sila sees coming a mile off.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Anstey back against the cage.
Sila tries a knee to the head but Anstey blocks it. #BC2#
Sila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Sila keeps it at a distance.
Sila scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.#T2#
Sila throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Sila sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Sila gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Sila.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sila counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sila misses #CL#
and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Sila lands with a right to the head.
Sila landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Sila throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Sila, which made it look bad.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.#T3#
Sila looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.
Anstey tries to counter by clinching up but Sila breaks away and moves out of range.
Anstey lands a lovely overhand right.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Sila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Sila settles back down.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Sila throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sila as he jumps to the side.
Sila is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey. #T4#
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sila throws a counter combo.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Sila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anstey eats them both and turns towards Sila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Sila misses.
Anstey is looking to counter the offense by Sila and move into the clinch.
Anstey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sila.
Sila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sila slips a straight right by Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch
and Sila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anstey blocks a leg kick.
Anstey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sila manages to circle out of the way.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila 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#
Anstey wants to clinch.
Sila swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey 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.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a leg kick
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.
As Sila looks to move away, Anstey throws a big counter combo but Sila just gets out of the way.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sila but Sila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Sila. Beautiful body shot.
Anstey tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila scores with a shot to the body.
Anstey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anstey takes one to the side of the head.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Sila.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Sila.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey checks a low kick from Sila.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila lands a really nice looking cross but Anstey seems unphased.
Anstey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sila throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
Sila throws a front kick aimed at Anstey's knee but Anstey avoids it well.
Anstey is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Sila sprawls well.
Sila throws a good cross that connects.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sila, right into the meat.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it. #CL#
Anstey pushes Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sila's face.
Sila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anstey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sila wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sila thumps Anstey with a low kick.
A low kick from Sila misses #CL#
and Anstey counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Sila misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Sila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anstey blocks a head kick by Sila.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Sila circles away easily
and Sila counters with a left to the body.
Sila blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Sila works Anstey's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Anstey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Anstey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sila sprawls well. Sila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Sila.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Anstey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sila throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Sila lands.#CL#
Sila tries to keep at a distance but Anstey has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sila swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Sila lands a body shot.
Anstey tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sila catches Anstey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey wants to land a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Sila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anstey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sila defends it nicely.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anstey.
Sila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sila is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Sila circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
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!
Sila swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sila tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey dives in and grabs Sila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sila pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anstey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anstey.
Sila lands with a kick to the temple. Anstey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey tries to clinch there but Sila circles away. #CL#
Anstey clinches.
Anstey managing to block the knees to the body from Sila.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey managing to block the knees to the body from Sila.
Sila presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sila gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Sila misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Sila feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Sila tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey checks a leg kick.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Sila missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey moves forwards but Sila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sila 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Post fight, Afa Sila stared into the camera and said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: CEFC Live 71
Date: Jan 15, 2019

#R1#
Sila throws a head kick that misses.
Sila misses the jab.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakiyev to score with a decent uppercut.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila drops his hands momentarily and Bakiyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Sila's midsection.
A big right from Sila misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila misses with a low kick as Bakiyev jumps back.
Bakiyev misses with a left hand
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.#T1#
Bakiyev swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sila moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Sila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Sila misses with a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Sila's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Sila looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Sila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A big right from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Sila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Bakiyev catches Sila right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Sila misses.
Sila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sila motions for Bakiyev to come forward. Sila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev walks into a stiff left hand from Sila.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Bakiyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakiyev lands with a cross. #T3#
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Sila needs to keep his hands up - Bakiyev had a free shot at his head there.
Sila throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila throws a right hand that Bakiyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakiyev also avoids with ease.
Bakiyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sila moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Sila defending well as Bakiyev loads up on a big left hand.
Sila defending well as Bakiyev loads up on a big left hand.
Sila is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sila throws a head kick but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Sila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakiyev misses the target.
Sila misses with a right hand
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Sila staying out of range there.
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Sila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sila avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Sila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakiyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head.
Good leg kick by Sila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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#
Sila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Sila.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sila loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev scores with the left hand. Sila knows he should have avoided that one.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Sila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakiyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sila. Sila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Sila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bakiyev clobbers Sila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Bakiyev coming out on top.
Sila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila throws a leg kick
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sila throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakiyev cracks Sila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Sila scores with a jab.#T2#
Sila throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Sila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Sila throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Sila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev misses with a hook to the body
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a jab to the body
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila 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.#T3#
Sila misses with a low kick.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Sila avoids it with no problem.
Sila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev stuns Sila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakiyev sizes up Sila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakiyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Sila walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila motions for Bakiyev to come forward. Sila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Sila misses with a leg kick.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sila at a distance.
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakiyev throws a shot from downtown. Sila moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Sila misses with a kick to the body.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sila with a body shot.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Sila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Sila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Sila's body. Sila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakiyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Bakiyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Bakiyev as he checks the leg kick.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Sila slips a jab from Bakiyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Sila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bakiyev will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila throws a right and a left that Bakiyev avoids nicely.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sila with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Sila throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Sila avoids it easily.
Sila digs a good hook to Bakiyev's body.
Bakiyev staying out of range there.
Sila misses with a hook.
Sila drops his hands momentarily and Bakiyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sila throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bakiyev lands a head shot.
Bakiyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bakiyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sila tries to move into range but Bakiyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Sila lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakiyev off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Sila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bakiyev if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakiyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sila with a body shot.
Sila throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.#T3#
Sila misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sila scores with a shot to the body.
Sila loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakiyev misses the jab.
It appears Sila was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bakiyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sila momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sila 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 Bakiyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakiyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Sila lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Sila misses with a wild combination.
Sila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sila there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sila misses with the body kick
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Sila misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Sila.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Afa Sila was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: CEFC Live 70
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Nice body punch from Sila.
Anders misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anders takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sila misses with a kick to the body.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Anders misses the jab.
Anders 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.
Sila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Sila down.
Anders throws a hook to the side of Sila's head but Sila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila staying out of range there.
Anders misses with a hook
and Sila counters with a leg kick.
Sila avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Anders throws a right hand that misses
and Sila counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Sila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Sila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sila.
Anders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sila counters with a straight right hand.
Anders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Sila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sila connects with a nice looking jab.
Anders misses with a jab to the body
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders misses the jab.
Sila connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anders throws a hook to the side of Sila's head but Sila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
Sila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anders throws a hook to the side of Sila's head but Sila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
Anders misses with a hook.
Anders does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Sila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
Sila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anders doesn't seem bothered though.
Sila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Anders counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sila! #SU#
Anders stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Anders misses with a looping right.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Anders lands a jab to Sila's midsection.
Sila connects with a crisp jab.
Anders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Anders misses.
Anders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anders checks the leg kick.
Anders misses with a combination
and Sila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Anders.
Sila throws a low kick but Anders moves out of range easily.
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
Sila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sila only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
A punch combination from Anders misses.
Sila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Sila throws a low kick, looking for Anders's leg but Anders calmly moves out of range.
Anders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Sila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sila throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Sila connects with the punch.#CL#
Anders has Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sila obliges.
Sila trying to land knees to the body.
Anders tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Anders back against the cage.
Sila misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Anders misses.
Anders misses with a straight left.
Sila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anders throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Anders.
A punch lands to the side of Anders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anders lands a nice hook to Sila's body. Sila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
Sila tries a low kick but Anders avoids it.
Anders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders attempts a counter takedown but Sila avoids it well and moves away.
Sila moves out of range as Anders strikes.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders misses with a double jab
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anders.
Sila tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Sila misses with a body kick.
Anders fails to land with a series of punches.
Sila cracks Anders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anders looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sila to counter with a crisp jab.
Anders loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Anders throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily.
Sila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Sila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anders avoids the head kick by Sila.
Anders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sila circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Anders misses.
Sila replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anders blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Sila. #T2#
Anders takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Anders misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Sila connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sila avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Sila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sila tests Anders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders throws a right hand that misses
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders misses with a lunging right hand
and Sila counters with an outside leg kick.
Sila dodges the punch combination from Anders.
Sila flicks out a counter leg kick but Anders steps away.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Anders scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Anders.
A slow jab from Anders misses its intended target.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Sila throws a body kick that misses.
Sila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Anders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sila.
Anders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anders moves out of range of the body kick from Sila.
Sila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sila lands a slapping body shot.
Anders throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anders.
Anders throws a front kick aimed at Sila's knee but Sila avoids it well.
Anders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Sila.
Anders half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Sila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Sila misses with a low kick as Anders jumps back.
Anders half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sila misses with a body shot.
Sila connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sila moves away from the strike by Anders.
Anders misses with an uppercut
and Sila counters with a body kick that stops Anders in his tracks momentarily.
Sila blocks a head kick by Anders.
Anders throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Anders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anders checks a low kick from Sila.
Anders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Anders lunges at Sila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sila's hand.
Sila swinging wildly here.
Sila avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila scores with a hook.
Sila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sila lands a really nice looking cross but Anders seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range. #T1#
Sila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anders checks it well.
Anders is looking to counter punch.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anders.
Sila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Anders misses its intended target.
Anders throws a jab when Sila was well out of range.
And Sila responds with a good body kick, but Anders manages to step out the way in time.
Sila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sila checks a low kick from Anders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sila, right into the meat.
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Sila misses with a looping right.
Sila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Anders defending well as Sila loads up on a big left hand.
Sila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anders swings widly with a right hand
and Sila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sila checks the leg kick.
Anders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Anders.
Sila pushes Anders away with a front kick.
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anders throws out the jab.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Sila.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anders throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anders.#T3#
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anders misses with a body shot
and Sila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sila looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Anders throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders misses with a series of wild punches.
Sila scores with a punch to the head.
Sila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sila motions for Anders to come forward. Sila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anders is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Sila feints and then cracks Anders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anders down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anders misses with a hook. Sila ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Anders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anders takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Anders throws a leg kick
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Sila there.
Sila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anders.
Anders appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anders throws a series of punches but Sila moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sila 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Post fight, Afa Sila stared into the camera and said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 143
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Sila swings for the body but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Paterson misses with an uppercut
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paterson scores with a hook to the body. Sila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sila throws a push kick but Paterson slaps the foot to one side.
Paterson with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Sila.
A solid body kick from Sila. #CL2#
Paterson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila pushes off an throws an elbow but Paterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paterson presses Sila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sila tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
Sila lands a knee to the head.
Sila blocking some punches.
Sila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paterson is working Sila over against the cage.#T1#
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paterson taking a breather.
Paterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sila struggles to land a body shot inside as Paterson controls his hands.
Sila lands a body shot.
Sila tries to work over Paterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sila pushes Paterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sila tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands.
Paterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paterson stalling in the clinch.
Paterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila tries a knee to the head but Paterson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sila.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Sila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Paterson misses with a body punch.
Sila lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Paterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paterson dodges an elbow strike from Sila.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Paterson takes a shot to the head.
Sila looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paterson is defending well for now.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila misses with a body punch.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Paterson avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila takes a shot to the head.
Sila misses with a punch to the body.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sila tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
Paterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paterson.
Paterson lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Paterson lands with a right to the head.
Paterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sila is trying to push Paterson away but Paterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sila working hard to break the clinch.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson can't find room to land a body shot as Sila controls the action.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paterson backwards.
Paterson scores with a shot to the side of Sila's head.
Paterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paterson prevents a body shot from Sila.
A short uppercut from Sila.
Paterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson presses Sila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Paterson.
Paterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sila misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Paterson lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Paterson. #ROC2#
Sila is rocked!
A short right from Paterson on the inside.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paterson prevents Sila from breaking the clinch.
Paterson prevents a body shot from Sila.
Paterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sila backwards.
Sila lands an uppercut.
Sila lands a right hand.
Paterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sila fails to land.
A short right from Paterson on the inside.
Paterson blocks an elbow strike.
Paterson avoids the elbow strike from Sila, against the cage.
Paterson misses with the head strike.
Paterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paterson pushes Sila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Paterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Paterson 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#
Paterson cracks Sila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paterson is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Paterson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
Paterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paterson is looking to control Sila's arms but Sila gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paterson has his back to the cage.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sila gets an underhook and turns Paterson into the cage.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
Sila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sila blocking some punches.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson avoids the elbow strike from Sila, against the cage.
Paterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sila lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson blocks an uppercut.
Paterson tries a body shot but Sila blocks it.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Sila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sila throws an elbow but it misses.
Paterson lands a nice uppercut.
Sila prevents a body shot from Paterson.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila can't find room to land a body shot as Paterson controls the action.
Paterson avoiding damage.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paterson avoiding damage as Sila throws knees to the body.
Paterson just leaning against Sila, taking a breather.
Louis Paterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paterson misses with some punches.
Paterson working aggressively here.
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sila backwards.
Sila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Paterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sila pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Paterson counter with a right hand.
Sila looks to throw the jab but Paterson is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paterson staying out of range there.
Paterson tried to score with a low kick but Sila checks it.
Paterson thuds his right hand into Sila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Sila's head coaches at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paterson lands with a nice combination. Sila backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Paterson has Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Paterson avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila prevents a body shot from Paterson.
Sila gets through Paterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila can't find room to land a body shot as Paterson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Paterson fails to land.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paterson backwards.
Sila works on Paterson's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Sila digs a right hand underneath Paterson's ribcage. Paterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paterson lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Paterson.
Paterson blocking some punches.
Paterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paterson looking to stall.
Sila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paterson stalling against the cage.
Paterson misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Sila as the two fighters clinch.
Paterson blocks an elbow strike from Sila.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paterson.
Paterson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Paterson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paterson has Sila pressed against the cage, preventing Sila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
Sila takes a shot to the head.
Sila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patersons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sila is trying to push Paterson away but Paterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Paterson is trying to stall.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Paterson avoids the damage to the body.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson blocks a body shot from Sila.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sila as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Paterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paterson tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Paterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sila slips under a jab.
Paterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Sila lands a head shot.
Sila throws a jab when Paterson was well out of range.
As Sila backs off Paterson throws a huge counter combo but Sila manages to avoid it all.
Paterson misses with a wild body shot.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
and Paterson counters with a straight right hand.
Sila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Sila misses with a leg kick.
Paterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paterson lands a nice hook to Sila's body. Sila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sila scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Sila throws a body punch but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Paterson lands with a right hand.
Sila connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Paterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sila on his heels. He'll look to pass Sila's guard now, I'm sure.
Paterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paterson.
Paterson throwing strikes but missing.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sila keeping moving, preventing Paterson from controlling successfully.
Paterson throwing strikes from guard but Sila blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Louis Paterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paterson, as that shot connected.
Sila takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Sila blocks a jab.
Paterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paterson.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Paterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sila tried to counter with a leg kick but Paterson avoided it.
Sila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Sila.
Paterson misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Paterson.
Sila tries to work over Paterson's front leg with a kick but Paterson checks it.
Paterson stuns Sila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Sila.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Paterson's shoulder, as Paterson tries to avoid the shot.
Sila misses with a body shot
letting Paterson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Paterson.#T4##CL2#
Paterson forces Sila back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila is trying to break the clinch but Paterson has him pressed against the cage.
Sila misses with a knee strike.
Paterson lands a nice uppercut.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Paterson stalling in the clinch but Sila improves position.
Paterson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sila working aggressively here.
Paterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Paterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silas head.
Paterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sila to his knees! Paterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Paterson!
Afa Sila was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 241
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Rawlings feints and as Sila raises his hands in defense, Rawlings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rawlings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Sila keeps moving.
Rawlings advances to half guard.
Rawlings is stalling here. Sila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rawlings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rawlings is trying to buck Sila off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila gets to mount! Rawlings was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sila pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T1#
Rawlings is looking to improve his position but Sila isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Rawlings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings is trying to reverse the position but instead Sila has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Rawlings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rawlings breaks Sila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rawlings throws an elbow that misses. Sila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rawlings's guard. Nice move by Sila!#REVB##SUB#
Rawlings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sila passes into half guard.
Rawlings wants to control but Sila passes into side.
Rawlings is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rawlings is working hard here to advance position.
Rawlings manages to get back to half guard.
Sila trying to mount his opponent but Rawlings defends it. #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.
Sila prevents Rawlings from improving his position.#SUB#
Rawlings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily.
Rawlings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sila preventing the sweep.
Rawlings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Rawlings working for a triangle but Sila defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings is trying to hold Sila in close to prevent damage but Sila has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Rawlings off balance momentarily.
Rawlings slips under a jab from Sila.
Sila misses with a left hand
and Rawlings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sila throws a front kick aimed at Rawlings's knee but Rawlings avoids it well.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Rawlings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rawlings closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rawlings lands in his opponent's guard.
Rawlings is standing up over Sila. Sila looks to escape but Rawlings dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rawlings postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings throwing strikes but Sila manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rawlings is looking to reverse the position.
Rawlings looking for a sweep but Sila has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rawlings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rawlings tries to hold on but Sila pushes him away. #T2#
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings trying to hold on to Sila's head to control him but Sila postures up. #SUB#
Rawlings looking for submissions off his back.
Rawlings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.
Rawlings is trying to control but Sila passes into side control!
Rawlings is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rawlings manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sila's best efforts.
Rawlings is looking to escape.
Rawlings wants to get back to full guard.
Rawlings wants to control but Sila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rawlings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rawlings.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rawlings is looking for a triangle but Sila pushes his legs off easily.
Sila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rawlings is trying to control the position but Sila postures up. #SUB#
Sila avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rawlings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sila wants to pass the guard but Rawlings is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila misses with an uppercut
letting Rawlings counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawlings misses the target.
Sila throws out a counter right but Rawlings avoids it with no problem.
Sila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Rawlings misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sila looks to land a left hand but Rawlings moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rawlings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rawlings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sila counters with a nice body kick.
Sila scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rawlings.
Sila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawlings connects with a body shot.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Rawlings moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila misses with a low kick as Rawlings jumps back.
Rawlings takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Sila tests Rawlings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawlings checks a low kick from Sila.
Rawlings slips under a jab.
Rawlings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlings just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila throws out a counter right but Rawlings avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Rawlings blocks the leg kick.
Sila avoids a kick to the body.
Rawlings tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rawlings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sila.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Rawlings.
Sila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sila misses with an uppercut. Rawlings saw that one coming.#T2#
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Rawlings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rawlings moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Rawlings attempts a counter takedown but Sila avoids it well and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sila. Rawlings shrugs it off though.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rawlings is able to avoid easily.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Sila.
Rawlings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sila sprawls and moves away.
Rawlings tries to work over Sila's front leg with a kick but Sila checks it.
Sila throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings feinted with a counter takedown.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings avoids a kick to the body.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Rawlings ducks down to avoid it.
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Sila throws a lazy body kick
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rawlings. Those never looked like landing.
Rawlings falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sila misses with a body shot.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Rawlings counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Rawlings closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reno Rawlings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila throws a body kick that misses
enabling Rawlings to counter with a crisp jab.
Sila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Afa Sila!
In his post fight interview, Afa Sila gave a big smile as he said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.
Reno Rawlings spoke after the fight, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018

#R1#
Lugg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away.
A jab lands there for Sila.
Lugg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sila defends well and Lugg ends up having to push Sila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sila lands an overhand right.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lugg.
Lugg closes the distance and clinches up with Sila, looking for a takedown. Lugg pushes Sila against the cage but Sila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lugg.
Lugg misses with a takedown
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Lugg off balance momentarily.
Lugg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lugg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lugg fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Lugg dives in and scores a takedown into Sila's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila wants to stand but Lugg is controlling the position.
Lugg trying to move into half guard but instead Sila has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Lugg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Lugg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sila is now in half guard.
Sila content to control rather than advance.
Lugg tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Lugg is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Sila 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.
Lugg tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lugg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.
Lugg tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Sila controlling the action here.
Lugg is looking to improve his position.
Sila sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Lugg has his takedown stuffed
and Lugg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lugg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lugg shoots in and drives through. Sila sprawls well.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sila sprawls well. Sila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lugg gets slowly back to his feet.
Sila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lugg avoids it.
Lugg looks winded!
Sila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lugg doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Sila coming out on top.
Lugg fails to land the takedown.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Lugg moves out of range easily.
Lugg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lugg.
Sila delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lugg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sila to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Sila.
Sila lands the left hand.#ROC#
Lugg is rocked!
Sila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Sila finish him?
Lugg doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Lugg fails with the takedown
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila scores with a nice head shot.
Lugg ducks right into an uppercut from Sila.
Lugg gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lugg tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Sila is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lugg buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lugg!! Lugg is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Sila throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afa Sila!
Post fight, an emotional Afa Sila said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: DUEL#169 Lafayette vs Sigit
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sila.#TD2#
Sila closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Esposito to the mat! Esposito manages to get full guard. #ES#
Esposito manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sila jumps guard but Esposito stands there with Sila around his waist. Sila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Esposito .
Stalling in the clinch from Esposito .
Sila misses with a punch on the inside.
Sila jumps guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sila is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dante Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.#TD2#
Sila ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sila no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sila looking for a guillotine here but Esposito defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sila being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Our spies down at at Far-Q Fight Club inform us that Sila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sila keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esposito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esposito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sila controls Esposito momentarily but Esposito frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Esposito sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sila working for a triangle but Esposito defends it easily.
Sila being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Esposito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sila avoids the body shot from Esposito . #TD2#
Sila gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sila goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Esposito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sila's guard! Nice work there by Esposito ! #SUB2#
Sila has his foot on Esposito 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esposito works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esposito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sila is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Esposito 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Esposito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esposito content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Esposito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sila working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Esposito has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Esposito connects with a right hand. Sila shakes it off.#CL2#
Sila moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito .
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila wants to get back to striking at distance but Esposito won't allow it.
Sila jumps guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Sila loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Esposito lands a two punch combo.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Sila manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito cracks Sila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Esposito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila avoids the body shot from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a leg kick.
Sila misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sila takes one to the side of the head.
Sila checks a leg kick.
Sila goes for a double leg but Esposito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Esposito continues to drive forward.
Esposito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dante Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila checks a leg kick.
Esposito lands a slapping body shot.
Sila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esposito defends it nicely.
Esposito scores with a head kick. Sila tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esposito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Esposito misses with a straight left. #T2#
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Esposito defends well and Sila ends up having to push Esposito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looks like Esposito has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito slaps away a takedown attempt from Sila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Sila's head back. #T3#
Sila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sila fails with the takedown
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esposito lands a head shot.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sila.
Sila trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esposito wants to control the position but Sila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Sila wants to work for an arm triangle but Esposito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esposito desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Esposito won't allow Sila to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sila is working for a submission of some sort.
Esposito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.
Esposito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esposito .
Sila trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito pulls Sila in close to his closed guard and prevents Sila from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sila moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Sila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Esposito sprawls well. Esposito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sila gets slowly back to his feet.
Sila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sila slips under a jab from Esposito .
Sila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
Esposito connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sila closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Esposito to the mat! Esposito manages to get full guard.
Esposito is trying to keep Sila in close.
Esposito is really struggling to control Sila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esposito has Sila pulled in close to control his posture.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito has Sila pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Sila is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Esposito sprawls well. Esposito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sila gets slowly back to his feet.
Dante Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.
Esposito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sila wants to counter with a clinch but Esposito pushes him away.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sila is defended easily by Esposito .
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila has his takedown stuffed
and Esposito counters with a stiff right hand.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
Sila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Esposito counters with a nice uppercut.
Sila gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Sila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Sila drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage. #BC2#
Sila breaks the clinch.
Sila blocks a jab.
Sila fails with the takedown.
Dante Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito throws a right hand that Sila ducks under and follows up with a left that Sila also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Sila.
Sila tries to counter with a clinch but Esposito shakes him off and moves away.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sila gets a takedown into half guard.
Esposito trying to hold on to Sila's head to control him but Sila postures up.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sila is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Esposito looking to control.
Esposito managing to control the position.
Esposito controls Sila momentarily but Sila frees himself.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esposito , 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Sila looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
A big left from Allen misses.
Sila doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away. #CL2#
Sila has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Allen is defending well.
Sila is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.
Allen tries to break free but Sila pushes him back against the cage.
Sila is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Allen tries to circle away but Sila has him pinned against the cage.
Sila wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allen working hard to break the clinch.
Sila is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sila on the side of the head.
Sila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Sila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allen clobbers Sila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sila. Sila gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Allen cracks Sila with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sila looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him? #ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen knocks out Sila with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Allen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Allen picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##TD#
Sila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sila is in Nurmagomedow's guard.
Nurmagomedow working a defensive guard here.
Sila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedow's head.
Sila distracts Nurmagomedow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sila is working Nurmagomedow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sila 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.#SUB#
Sila is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sila connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Nurmagomedow is rocked!#T1#
Sila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedow is still in real trouble! Can Sila finish him?
Sila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sila lands a couple of elbows.
Sila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedow's head.
Nurmagomedow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sila's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sila looking for a triangle here. Nurmagomedow is fighting it but it looks tight! Sila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nurmagomedow is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Afa Sila!
Afa Sila thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Sila feints and as Old Fart raises his hands in defense, Sila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Old Fart looking for a sweep. Not yet Old Fart, not yet.
Sila passes Old Fart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Old Fart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sila on the ground.
Old Fart is trying to get back to full guard.
Sila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sila lands a nice short elbow.
Sila throwing shots but Old Fart is blocking nicely.
Sila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Old Fart's head.
Sila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Old Fart is concentrating on defense, preventing Sila from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Old Fart is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Old Fart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sila is thwarting Old Fart's attempts to control the position.
Sila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Old Fart is staying active underneath Sila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sila working over Old Fart with some ground and pound. Old Fart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Old Fart is looking to control Sila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Old Fart avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Old Fart is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sila.
Sila passes into side control, despite Old Fart's attempt to control the position.
Sila landing strikes. #T2#
Sila in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Old Fart tries to improve position but can't.
Sila works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Old Fart taking a bit of punishment here - Sila scoring with strikes.
Sila scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Old Fart is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Old Fart is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Old Fart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sila lands an elbow.
Old Fart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Old Fart wants to control but Sila postures up.
Sila tries to stand but Old Fart is controlling his head.
Old Fart seems to have got his legs back now.
Old Fart struggling a bit here.
Old Fart is not content to let Sila control the position.
Sila cracks Old Fart with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SUB2#
Sila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Old Fart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Old Fart on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sila is working Old Fart over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sila lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Sila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Old Fart, who protects the arm well.
Sila grinds an elbow into Old Fart's temple. #T4#
Sila in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sila scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Sila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Old Fart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sila working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Old Fart on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sila wants to control but Old Fart is keeping him busy.
Sila lands a few punches from side control.
Old Fart struggling a bit here.
Sila controls the position from side control.
Sila landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sila drives through with a takedown into Old Fart's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Old Fart is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sila dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Sila tries for a kimura but Old Fart is defending well.
Old Fart is looking for a sweep.
Sila working the ground and pound from side control.
Old Fart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sila scores with punches from side control.
Sila lands a nice forearm strike.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila is putting a hurting on Old Fart here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Sila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Sila in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sila scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Old Fart is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sila can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afa Sila!
A very excited looking Afa Sila 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: KAMIKAZE 16: Dream Team
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila tries to counter with a takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Sila dives in and scores a takedown into Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sila.
Sila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sila won't allow Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to sweep him here. #T1#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sila's guard. #REVB#
Sila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I've been told that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard. #REVR#
Sila won't allow Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to sweep him here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sila cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sila prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sila defends it easily.#T2#
Sila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sila trying to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working from the bottom.
Sila postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls Sila in close to his closed guard and prevents Sila from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sila wants to pass the guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping the position.#T3#
Sila wants to control from the top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps moving.
Sila looking to sit in guard and control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sila 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.
Sila looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sila can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Sila is bucking up trying to escape but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sila is one step ahead there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sila.
Sila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to keep Sila in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for subs off his back but Sila has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Afa Sila 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#
Sila avoids the head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sila appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sila shoots in and drives through. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sprawls well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sila misses the jab.#TD2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalls from top position.
Sila tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz crashes against the mat.
Sila defending against the ground and pound.
Sila sneaks back into half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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. #T1#
Sila is not content to let Washengtoneo Bandairrezz control the position.
Sila is looking for a sweep. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sila is trying to control but can't.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sila's head.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sila manages to get to full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sila keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass. #T3#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stopping the sweep attempt from Sila.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sila circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. #TD#
Sila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control but Sila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sila wants to take a breather but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sila. #T4#
Sila lands strikes from half guard.
Sila is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Sila seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sila thows an elbow strike that misses. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Sila doesn't seem too bothered but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Sila is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Sila really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
Post fight, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stared into the camera and said 'Dis guy wuz former champion, and well rounded fighter! But I have so much to prove! I have had my ups and a downs ! But I keep pushing forward man, and look at me now! I'm a choken chickens out in da cage or knockin dem out! Thank you to the guys from Broken Halo!'.

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1##CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sackett up against the cage.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sackett 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.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sila throws an elbow but misses.
Sila jumps guard but Sackett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila effectively controlling the action here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. #T1##TD2#
Sila pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Sila blocks nicely.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sackett landing with the ground and pound.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sila trying to control the position here.
Sila is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Sackett with a nice head shot there.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett striking from the bottom here. #SU2#
Sila stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Sila tries to counter it with a takedown but Sackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sila blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. #T4#
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sila has hold of one of Sackett's legs. Sackett is fighting the takedown attempt but Sila gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Sila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett trying to strike off his back.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sackett is striking but Sila is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sila trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
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 Logan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Sackett clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Sila drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Sila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Sila!#REVB#
Sackett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett is striking from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett wants to get back to full guard but Sila has passed into side control.
Sackett is looking to regain half guard here but Sila keeps moving and retains side control.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard.
Sila controlling the position.
Sackett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sila controlling from the full mount.
Sackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sila landing shots from mount.
Sila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sackett is looking to get to half guard.
Sila landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Sackett punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Sila controlling his opponent.
Sackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sila holds on and takes a little breather.
Sila trying to control the position.
Sila throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett throws a strike but Sila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Sackett is striking off his back. Sila thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sackett missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sila seems content to control.
Sila tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sackett controls his leg.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Sila there.
Sila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sackett scores with a few weak punches. #T4#
Sila slips a nice elbow through Sackett's hands, connecting with Sackett's forehead.
Sackett strikes from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sila blocks the strikes from Sackett.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to bench press Sila off him but Sila keeps the position.
Sackett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sackett throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Sila slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sackett.
A nice elbow there by Sila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sila scores with a hook.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sackett has Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila goes for a takedown attempt but Sackett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sackett tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sila drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sackett defends it well.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett wants to clinch.#CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sackett pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2##CL#
Sackett rushes Sila and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sila successfully pulls guard.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sackett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sila is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sila looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sila controls the pace.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sackett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sila is stalling in the full guard.
Sila distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#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.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sila stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sackett darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown. Sackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sila wanted to stand there but Sackett had control of the position.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sila 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it. #CL#
Sackett rushes Sila and presses him up against the cage.
Sila is trying to pull guard but Sackett has him pressed against the cage.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sila breaks from the clinch.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Sackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Sila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Sila.
Sila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Sila decides to pull guard. #T1#
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Sila has wrist control.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sackett keeping full guard, as Sila tries to pass.
Sackett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sila has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sackett is proving hard to escape from.
Sackett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
Sila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sila stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sackett landing a few short strikes.
Sila is taking a breather. Sackett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom but Sila passes into side control!
Sackett misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3##SU2#
Sila stands up and beckons Sackett to his feet.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sackett tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Sila counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sackett! #SUB2#
Sila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sackett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sackett throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sila is staying tight to Sackett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sackett is trying to strike from the bottom but Sila has passed into full mount.
Sila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sackett is looking to escape.
Sila controlling his opponent. #T4#
Sila landing strikes from the mount.
Sackett tries to reverse the position but Sila maintains control.
Sackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sackett throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sackett can't escape the position.
Sila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sackett to take his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila keeps control of the position as Sackett tries to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Sackett as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sila!
Sackett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sila blocks the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sila changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sila lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range. #T1#
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Sila changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sackett tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Sila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sila wanted to stand there but Sackett had control of the position.
Sila controlling from the top position.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T2#
Sackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sackett is striking from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sackett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sackett tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg.
Sila working the head and body with strikes.
Sila passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sackett!
Sackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Sackett tries to improve his position but Sila has taken his back! Sila has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sackett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sila pushes Sackett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Afa Sila!
During a confident post fight interview, Afa Sila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Afa Sila and Timothy Robinson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

173 cm
33 yrs
156 lbs

173 cm
29 yrs
169 lbs

Sila

Robinson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Afa Sila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Sila clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sila is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Sila lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sila (2) vs (0) Robinson
Sila wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Sila trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson has control of Sila's left arm, preventing Sila from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking to control but Sila passes into half guard.
Sila stalling away here and it's allowed Robinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Sila passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Sila advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Robinson is controlling Sila's posture.
Sila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sila'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson is pulling down on Sila's head. It's preventing any offense from Sila, at least for the moment.
Sila preventing the sweep.
Sila tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (2) vs (2) Robinson
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sila swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (2) vs (5) Robinson
Sila tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sila wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Sila is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson trying to control the action but Sila is working from the bottom.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sila is looking for a sweep.

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sila is not content to let Robinson control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson trying to control the action but Sila is working from the bottom.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Sila won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Sila wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sila defends it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Sila is defending well.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.

Sila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sila keeping hold of Robinson's head, controlling as best he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sila is trying to get back to full guard.

Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Sila won't allow it.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (2) vs (8) Robinson

Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sila is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sila and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sila rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Sila!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (4) vs (8) Robinson

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (4) vs (10) Robinson
Robinson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (4) vs (13) Robinson

Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sila is looking for a sweep.
Sila is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Sila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sila is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Sila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sila is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson wants to control but Sila is keeping him busy.
Sila can't do much from the bottom here.
Sila regains half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (4) vs (16) Robinson

Robinson swings around for an armbar but Sila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (6) vs (16) Robinson
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (6) vs (18) Robinson
Sila trying to control here.
Sila is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sila is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Sila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sila (10) vs (18) Robinson

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Sila is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Sila looking for the RNC.
Robinson rolls, trying to escape but Sila keeps control of the position.

Robinson fending off the submission attempt from Sila.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sila trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robinson doesn't escape.
Robinson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Sila go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson just trying to survive but Sila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 18 to 10.
Timothy Robinson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 493 - Liu v. Hurley
Date: Dec 22, 2016

#R1#
Bomba throws a combination. Sila tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Sila lands an overhand right.
Donk. Sila catches Bomba right on the button with a cross.
Bomba connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Bomba.
Sila takes one on the button.
Bomba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Bomba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bomba delivers a nice body kick.
Bomba lands a jab.#T1#
Sila has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bomba.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Bomba ducks down to avoid it.
Tsar Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomba.
Sila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bomba to score with a decent uppercut.
Bomba lands a leg kick that knocks Sila off balance momentarily.
Bomba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sila slips a jab from Bomba.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bomba misses with the body kick
and Sila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsar Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sila swings for the body but Bomba moves out of range.
Sila defending well as Bomba loads up on a big left hand.
Bomba connects with a leg kick. Sila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Bomba.
Bomba moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bomba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Sila misses
and Bomba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila cracks Bomba with an open hand slap.
Sila checks a leg kick.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sila swings for the body but Bomba moves out of range. #T3#
Bomba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bomba lands a head shot.
Bomba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bomba there.#ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Bomba missing with a left hand there. Sila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sila lands a two punch combo.
Sila staying out of range there.
Bomba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila looks to land a right hand but Bomba moved out of range.
It looks like Bomba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomba misses the target. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomba is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Sila lands a slapping body shot.
Bomba looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bomba, as that shot connected.
Bomba misses with a leg kick
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Sila connects with a nice looking jab.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomba.
Bomba misses with a jab to the body
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bomba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomba tries a low kick but Sila avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsar Bomba 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#
Bomba ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sila.
A big right from Sila misses.
Bomba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bomba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomba connects with a single shot there.
Sila misses with a hook to the body
and Bomba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomba.
Sila throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomba. Bomba obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Sila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bomba as he avoids it easily.
Bomba connects with a high kick.
Bomba thuds a left hand into Sila's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomba, right into the meat.
Tsar Bomba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sila 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.
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Bomba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
Bomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomba lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Sila misses.
Bomba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomba finish him?#T2#
A jab from Bomba misses.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomba clobbers Sila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bomba closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sila! Bomba dives in looking to finish! Sila is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsar Bomba!
Tsar Bomba thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 487 - Olympics Rd. 1
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa. #TD2#
Correa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sila can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Correa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Correa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Correa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sila's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila tries to improve position but can't.
Correa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Correa working the head and body with strikes.
Correa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sila works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Correa is trying to work for a kimura but Sila is defending well. #T1#
Sila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sila is refusing to be controlled, as Correa sits in half guard.
Correa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Correa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sila keeps working.
Well, if Correa 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.
Correa thows a huge punch but Sila dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sila is concentrating on defense, preventing Correa from advancing position.
Correa prevents Sila from improving his position.
Correa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Correa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sila trying to hold on to Correa's head to control him but Correa postures up.
Sila is refusing to be controlled, as Correa sits in half guard.
Sila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Correa.
Sila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sila is refusing to be controlled, as Correa sits in half guard.
Sila tries to get to full guard but Correa has control of the leg.
Correa working over Sila with some ground and pound. Sila looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB2#
Correa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Correa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Correa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Correa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Correa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ground and pound from Correa.
Correa slips a nice elbow through Sila's hands, connecting with Sila's forehead.
Sila is trying to maintain the position but Correa is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Correa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Correa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Correa.
Correa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Correa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Correa wants to take a breather but Sila is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sila gets back to full guard.
Sila looking to control.
Correa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Correa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Correa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a left and a right that stings Correa.
Nice shot by Correa.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Correa throws a hook but Sila avoids it easily.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Correa misses with a looping left.
Sila ducks under a wild hook from Correa.
Correa misses with a double jab
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Correa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Correa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa misses with a jab to the body
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Sila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Correa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Sila postures up.
Correa wants to sweep but no luck.
Correa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Correa 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.
Sila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Correa is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Correa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sila defending well as Correa loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Sila misses the target.
Correa digs a good hook to Sila's body.
Correa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Correa misses with a looping right.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Correa lands an overhand right.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Correa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Correa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sila walks into a straight right hand from Correa.
Correa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila attempts a counter takedown but Correa avoids it well and moves away.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Correa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Correa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Correa scores with a sloppy right hand. Sila should have avoided that one.
Correa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Correa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correa.
Correa lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Correa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Sila avoids the body shot from Correa.
Correa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jose Correa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Correa ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Correa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Correa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa throws a hook but Sila avoids it easily.
Correa misses with a hook.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Correa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Correa throws a sloppy body shot
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Correa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Correa misses.
Correa misses the shot to the body.
Sila is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Correa slaps away a takedown attempt from Sila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Correa misses with a double jab.
Correa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Correa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Correa punishes Sila's body with a nice straight punch.
Correa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa lands with a shot to the body.
Correa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sila.
Correa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sila shoots in for a takedown but Correa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Correa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Sila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Correa finds it's way round the side to connect with Sila's head.
Correa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sila's head backwards.
Correa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Correa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Correa cracks Sila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sila stuffs the takedown attempt from Correa. Correa gets slowly back to his feet.
Correa misses the shot to the body.
Correa misses the shot to the body.
Correa ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Nice cross by Correa.
Sila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Correa.
Nice cross by Correa.
Sila walks into a straight right hand from Correa.#ROC2#
Sila is rocked!
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Correa coming out on top.
Correa throws a right hand that misses
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
Correa throws a sloppy body shot
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Correa misses its intended target.
Correa throws a series of punches but Sila avoids them all with ease.
Correa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sila slips a jab from Correa.
Correa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sila's head.#T3#
Sila throws the left hand but Correa avoids the punch easily.
Correa lands with a nice combination. Sila backs away looking to recover.
Correa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Correa cracks Sila with a good jab.
Correa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
A combination from Sila does no damage.
Sila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correa's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Correa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Sila misses with a hook.
Correa loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Correa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jose Correa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Correa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Correa throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Sila lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa lands a slapping body shot.
Correa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Correa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Correa swinging wildly here.
Correa's corner calls for a 1-2. Correa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Correa feints a jab promting Sila to slip. Correa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sila slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Correa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa takes one to the chin there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Hopkins throws a nice head kick!
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Sila throws a one two combo.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Sila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sila moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sila in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sila to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Sila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sila has managed to get both his arms back between Hopkins's legs - danger averted.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Hopkins 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.#T1#
Sila looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hopkins trying to control but Sila is working from the bottom.
Hopkins postures up in Sila's guard and throws a big left but Sila blocks it.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Sila.
Hopkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Sila trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sila keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Sila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sila trying to control the position.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Sila keeps moving.
Sila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hopkins wants to hit a switch here but Sila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hopkins there!
Hopkins is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Sila trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sila looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sila's head.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila misses the jab.
Sila avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Sila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sila's head.#T1#
Sila blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Sila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a head kick that Sila semi-blocks.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Sila moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Sila ducked under it nicely.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Sila cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sila.
Hopkins slips a jab from Sila.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins misses with a double jab. #T2#
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins sizes up Sila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sila throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Sila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Sila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hopkins wants to control but Sila postures up.
Hopkins tries to buck Sila off but Sila is having none of it.
Sila staying calm.#T3#
Sila'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.
Hopkins tries to bench press Sila off him but Sila keeps the position. #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.
Sila tries to advance to mount but Hopkins denies him.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard.
Hopkins 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.

A close second round but Ryan Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sila.
Hopkins swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Sila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sila scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Sila bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
A jab from Sila finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Hopkins's cut even more.
Sila is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Sila misses with a looping left.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins throws a hook but Sila blocks it.#TD2#
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sila to the ground. Hopkins is now in Sila's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Hopkins trying to control but Sila is working from the bottom.
Hopkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sila seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sila is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sila working some strikes from top position.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Sila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hopkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but Sila defends easily.
Sila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Sila landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila looking to pass the guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
A very excited looking Afa Sila 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: Destiny 152: Supremacy
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Tucker throws a hook but Sila blocks it.
Sila blocks a low kick nicely.
Tucker lunges at Sila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sila's hand.
Tucker lands a jab to Sila's midsection.#CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Sila up against the cage.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Sila in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silas head. #BC#
Sila breaks from the clinch.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tucker misses the body punch
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like JJ Tucker has been cut.
Tucker thumps Sila with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila walks into a straight right hand from Tucker.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tucker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sila lands a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Sila has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
A short left from Tucker.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Tucker.
Nice body punch from Tucker - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sila backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Sila is trying to stall.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Sila won't want to take too many of those.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sila.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Sila misses with the head strike.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Sila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tucker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Tucker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Tucker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Sila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tucker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sila takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
JJ Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker lands a jab to Sila's midsection.#CL2#
Tucker has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sila is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Tucker lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila misses with the head strike.
Sila takes an elbow to the temple.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Sila is blocking nicely.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Sila prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Sila working aggressively here.
Sila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker pushes Sila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sila lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Sila in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is pushing Sila up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Sila managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker. #BC#
Sila manages to break the clinch.
Tucker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Tucker drives through and clinches with Sila against the cage.
Sila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker throws an elbow but it misses.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Sila.
Tucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tucker with a nice cross.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Tucker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sila finds it's way round the side to connect with Tucker's head.
Sila misses with a body shot.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Tucker throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Sila there. #T1#
Sila misses with a head shot. Tucker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker 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##T2#
Sila wants to get back to full guard.
Sila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sila pulls Tucker in close to prevent any damage.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sila is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Tucker wants to stand but Sila has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tucker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tucker trying to control but Sila is working from the bottom.
Sila being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Sila misses with an uppercut
letting Tucker counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Sila in a clinch.
Sila has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Sila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Sila avoiding damage.
Sila throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tucker stalling against the cage.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Sila blocks with his arms.
Sila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tucker tries a body shot but Sila blocks it.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Tucker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sila up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila blocking some punches.
Sila tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker'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.
#R3#
Tucker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tucker staying out of range there.
JJ Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sila 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.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker misses with a hook to the body
and Sila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tucker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tucker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker scores with a jab to the head.
Tucker tries to clinch but Sila moves away
enabling Sila to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
JJ Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tucker thumps Sila with a low kick.
Sila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tucker can pounce on him.
Sila shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sila shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.#TD#
Tucker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tucker trying to keep a closed guard but Sila is proving a slippery customer.
Sila trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tucker wants to stand but Sila is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sila won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
Sila wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sila lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Tucker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sila under the eye.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila cracks Tucker with a good jab.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila throws a shot to the body.
Tucker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sila moves out of range of the leg kick from Tucker.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Tucker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sila's calf.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sila misses with a looping left.#T4#
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker is looking to score with low kicks.
Tucker cracks the inside of Sila's front leg.
Tucker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Sila.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tucker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sila's calf.
Sila fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tucker swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sila misses the target.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker stuns Sila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tucker throws a right hand that misses
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Sila.
Tucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Tucker scores with a jab to the head.
Tucker slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tucker throws a right hand that misses
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Sila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tucker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sila scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Sila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tucker.
Tucker throws a chopping leg kick but Sila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sila moves out of range of the leg kick from Tucker.
Tucker throws a poor cross that misses
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tucker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sila takes one to the chin there.
Tucker wants to clinch but Sila slips to the side
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tucker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sila. That did some damage!
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.#T2#
Tucker wants to clinch.
Sila looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Sila tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Sila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Sila blocks the low kick.
Sila misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tucker throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Tucker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tucker throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tucker.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sila tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tucker to score with a decent uppercut.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Tucker digs a good hook to Sila's body.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Sila - just one landing.
Tucker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Tucker gets a clinch.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker prevents Sila from breaking the clinch.
Tucker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tucker lands an uppercut.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tucker. #ROC2#
Sila is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Tucker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
Sila with a hook.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker scores with the left hand. Sila knows he should have avoided that one.
Tucker looks to clinch
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Sila misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tucker.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker moves out of range as Sila strikes.#T1#
Sila misses the jab.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker lands a leg kick that knocks Sila off balance momentarily.
Tucker thumps Sila with a low kick.
Sila takes one to the side of the head.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sila avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Sila misses with a body shot.
Tucker connects with an inside leg kick.
Tucker tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Tucker throws a low kick but Sila moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Tucker.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tucker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tucker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tucker is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila slips under a jab from Tucker.
A good leg kick by Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sila looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sila's hands.
JJ Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tucker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tucker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sila under the eye.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sila has time to react.#CL2#
Tucker pushes Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Sila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sila slows down the pace here.
Sila lands a right hand. #T4#
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Sila has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Sila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sila avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Sila fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
JJ Tucker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sila misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker controlling the action here for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sila, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sila scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Sila lands with a light punch inside.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila prevents a body shot from Machado.
Sila stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
Sila misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sila has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sila misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sila.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with a body punch. #T1#
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sila.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado prevents a body shot from Sila.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Machado is working for takedown but Sila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado tries to work over Sila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Sila working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machado obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sila struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands. #T2#
Machado misses with the head strike.
Sila has Machado pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila stalling the fight.
Sila continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sila prevents a body shot from Machado.
Sila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sila.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sila swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Sila presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands. #BC2#
Sila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Sila misses with a looping right.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Sila lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
Sila jabs at Machado's body.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sila throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Sila fails with the takedown
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sila misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Sila checks a low kick from Machado.
Sila lands a jab.
Machado throws a leg kick but Sila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Sila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sila is in Machado's guard.
Machado wants to hit a switch here but Sila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Sila landing strikes from the mount and Machado is in trouble!
Machado is trying desperately to improve position.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Machado wants to hold on but Sila pushes him away.
Sila throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machado is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Sila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sila cracks Machado with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sila avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Sila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Sila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sila lands a couple of good shots and Machado has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Machado is keeping busy. #T3#
Sila gets his hands free as Machado looks to control.
Sila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Machado.#SUB2#
Sila looking to break Machado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Machado rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Sila lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Machado has a hand on Sila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sila content just to control the position here.
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machado is pressing down on Sila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sila.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a body punch
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Sila. Sila maintains the clinch. #T1#
Machado leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sila scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
A short left from Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Sila lands with a light punch inside.
Afa Sila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado blocks a body shot from Sila. #T2#
Sila has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A shot in the inside from Sila.
Sila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado 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!
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Sila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sila working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Sila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado is looking to wear down Sila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Sila takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila slips under a jab from Machado.
Sila throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Sila shoots in.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sila is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Sila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado cracks Sila with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Afa Sila just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Machado is predictable there #TD2#
and Sila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sila.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sila manages to pass to side control.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado trying to control but Sila postures up.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg.
Machado is staying active underneath Sila, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Sila controlling the action here.
Sila wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sila is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Sila seems content to control.
Sila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sila gets a takedown into half guard.
Sila is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sila moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
Sila controlling the position easily from mount.
Sila dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sila controlling the position easily from mount.
Sila avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sila sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Sila. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Sila's head back.
Sila lands with a nice body punch.
Sila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Machado tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Sila misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
As Sila backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machado throws a hook but Sila blocks it.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Sila.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sila doesn't seem bothered though.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Machado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila's corner calls for a 1-2. Sila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Sila backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Nice uppercut there from Sila.
Sila looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sila 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Afa Sila is the new lightweight champion!
Afa Sila managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BHP Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Death Squad 291:Shuya v Dmitri
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Sila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maddox to score with a decent uppercut.
Sila misses with a hook.
Maddox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Sila.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Sila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maddox at a distance.
Maddox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maddox is looking to score with low kicks.
Sila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maddox with a body shot.
Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sila tries to counter with a clinch but Maddox shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Maddox. Beautiful body shot.
Maddox throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Jab by Maddox.
Maddox 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.
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!
Maddox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brian Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sila lands a jab to Maddox's midsection.
Maddox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A low kick from Maddox is predictable there
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila slips under a jab.
Maddox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maddox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sila. Sila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maddox throws a right hand that misses
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brian Maddox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maddox thinking.
Sila checks a leg kick nicely.
Maddox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maddox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila checks the leg kick.
Maddox misses with a series of wild punches.
Sila tests Maddox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sila lands a right hook to the body.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Sila.
A lazy left from Maddox finds it's target.
Sila checks a leg kick.
Maddox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox misses with a looping right.
Sila has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Sila rushes Maddox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sila.
Sila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maddox working aggressively here.
Maddox wants to break free but Sila has control.
Sila is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Sila misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maddox. #BC#
Maddox breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Maddox misses the target.
Nice jab there from Sila.
Sila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sila defending well as Maddox loads up on a big left hand.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sila lands a slapping body shot.
Maddox moves forwards but Sila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maddox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab by Sila.
Maddox misses with a left hand
and Sila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sila takes a swing at Maddox's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Maddox.
Maddox throws a body kick that misses
and Sila counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Maddox looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Maddox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maddox really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Sila works the jab nicely.
Sila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maddox misses with a hook.
Maddox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maddox tries to score with a low kick but Sila moves his leg out of the way.
Maddox digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Sila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maddox's hands.
Maddox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sila momentarily.
Sila digs a good body shot into Maddox's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maddox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sila with a jab.
Maddox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
Maddox looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Sila slips under a jab.#TD2#
Sila shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maddox's guard.
Sila throwing strikes from guard but Maddox blocks nicely.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox controls Sila momentarily but Sila frees himself. #SUB#
Maddox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox is trying to keep Sila in close.
Sila looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Sila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maddox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sila has managed to get both his arms back between Maddox's legs - danger averted.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Maddox is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maddox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sila has managed to get both his arms back between Maddox's legs - danger averted.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maddox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maddox looking to control.
Sila passes Maddox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maddox is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard. #SUB#
Maddox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily.
Maddox is looking for a sweep. Sila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maddox has hold of Sila's hands but Sila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sila is thwarting Maddox's attempts to control the position.
Maddox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sila scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maddox is trying to maintain the position but Sila is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Maddox looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sila content to control rather than advance.
Maddox has hold of Sila's hands but Sila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maddox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Maddox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maddox is looking for a triangle but Sila pushes his legs off easily.
Sila passes Maddox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Maddox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maddox defends it well.
Sila wants to free his trapped foot but Maddox is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sila seems to be working for a kimura but Maddox defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Maddox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maddox has time to react.
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Sila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Sila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maddox tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Sila gets a double leg takedown into Maddox's guard.
Sila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Maddox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sila has passed into side control.
Maddox is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sila is staying tight to Maddox's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maddox can't do much from the bottom here.
Sila is looking to take a break and control but Maddox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maddox struggling a bit here.
Maddox seems a little lost for a moment, as Sila dominates the positioning.
Sila scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maddox to see if he's OK.
Maddox is looking for a sweep.
Brian Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maddox is working hard here to advance position.
Maddox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maddox is trying to maintain the position but Sila is very close to passing his half guard.
Sila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Maddox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Sila working Maddox over with strikes.
Maddox wants to control but Sila is keeping busy.
Sila is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maddox tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Sila trying to mount his opponent but Maddox defends it.
Sila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sila prevents Maddox from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maddox missing with punches from the bottom.
Maddox is trying to control but Sila passes into side control!
Maddox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sila avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maddox.
You can see the frustration on Maddox's face as Sila controls the position. #SUB2#
Sila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sila controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
A less than humble Afa Sila misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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