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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 15, 2019
#R1##CL#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ganador tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ganador tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Ganador tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man cracks Ganador with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Ganador looks winded!
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ganador or not.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man tries to work over Ganador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man presses Ganador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man is leaning against Ganador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man digs a right hand underneath Ganador's ribcage. Ganador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ganador.#TD#
Man gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man slips a nice elbow through Ganador's hands, connecting with Ganador's forehead.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man thows a huge punch but Ganador dodges it nicely. #T2#
Man controlling the action here.
Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Ganador's temple.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working Ganador over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganador won't allow Man to pass to mount.
Man is thwarting Ganador's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Man controlling the pace.
Man is thwarting Ganador's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man slips a nice elbow through Ganador's hands, connecting with Ganador's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Man trying to pass the guard but Ganador defending well.
Nice strikes from Man there.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Man working over Ganador with some ground and pound. Ganador looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ganador shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Ganador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ganador misses the shot to the body.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Ganador misses with a few strikes there.
Man with a hook.#CL#
Man closes the distance and pushes Ganador back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Man.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Man.
Ganador is breathing heavily.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Super Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganador prevents a body shot from Man.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man cracks Ganador with a nice body shot.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganador can do to turn this around?
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man pushes Ganador back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a body shot.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Ganador controls the action.
Good body shot from Man.
A right hand to the body from Man.
A hook to the body from Man.
A short right from Man on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Man. #TD#
Man has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ganador clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man keeps control of the position easily here as Ganador tries to buck him off. #T2#
Man is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ganador. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Man lands strikes to the head.
Man throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ganador could be in trouble here!
Man controlling the position well here. Ganador rolled but Man kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Man is working the ground and pound. Can Ganador escape?
Man 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.#T3#
Ganador is trying to break free.
Man has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ganador's body.
Man has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ganador's head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Man controlling the positon.#T4#
Man is working the ground and pound. Can Ganador escape?
I would not like to be Ganador right now.
Man lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ganador.
Ganador is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ganador is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Man off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Man seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ganador for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Ganador.
Ganador jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Ganador gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ganador swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ganador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man advances to half guard.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Man.
Well, if Man 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.
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganador has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Man winds up and cracks Ganador with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man controlling the pace.
Ganador trying to control here. #T3#
Man moves into full mount! Ganador won't be happy about that!
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Ganador is in trouble!
Man controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Luis Ganador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganador is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

During a confident post fight interview, Super Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UnderGround 6     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Sixx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Sixx throws a big shot that misses.
Sixx takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man shoots in but Sixx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sixx is looking to clinch.
Sixx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sixx misses the target.
Sixx tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Man.
Sixx misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Sixx clinches with his opponent.
Sixx lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Sixx lands a left hand. #TD#
Man gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man trying to control from Sixx's half guard. Sixx has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Sixx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Sixx 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.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixx is keeping the position for now.
Man is stalling in the full guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving. #SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sixx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man controlling from the top position.
Sixx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVB#
Sixx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Sixx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sixx trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sixx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sixx shoots in but no luck this time.
Sixx takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sixx.#T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sixx.
Man gets back to half guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man wants to control but Sixx is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sixx is working for a submission of some sort.
Man is controlling Sixx's trapped leg to prevent Sixx from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinnie Sixx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sixx goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
Sixx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sixx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sixx takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Man preventing the sweep.
Man trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sixx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixx working a defensive guard here.
Sixx wants to stand up but Man is controlling him.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Man stays in close to Sixx's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sixx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Sixx's legs - danger averted.
Man trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixx.#T3#
Man moves out of range as Sixx strikes.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sixx tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Sixx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Sixx has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Sixx avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sixx.
Man gets underhooks to prevent Sixx's takedown attempt.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sixx.
Sixx throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Sixx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sixx blocks a body shot from Man.
Come on Sixx - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Man.
Sixx looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixx controls his hands.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man prevents a body shot from Sixx. #T4#
Sixx throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Sixx gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Man regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man pulls Sixx in close to prevent any damage.
Sixx trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Man looking to control.
Vinnie Sixx has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Sixx throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Sixx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Super Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Sixx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sixx scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Sixx misses.
Vinnie Sixx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Man prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sixx is trying to get back to full guard.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Sixx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sixx is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixx avoid being mounted?
Man stops Sixx from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sixx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Sixx is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sixx's head.
Man is stalling in the full guard.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sixx tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Sixx is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard. #T3#
Sixx wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sixx avoids a kick to the body.
Sixx fails to land the takedown.
Sixx avoids the body shot from Man.
Sixx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sixx works Man's body with a nice hook.
Sixx fails with a takedown attempt.
Sixx shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Sixx is quick to defend against it.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sixx.
Sixx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Sixx down. #CL2#
Sixx takes the fight into the clinch.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Sixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sixx working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Man pushes Sixx back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Sixx blocks a body shot from Man.
Sixx prevents a body shot from Man.
Vinnie Sixx seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sixx has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man tries to throw a body punch but Sixx avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sixx's elbow.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Sixx pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Sixx moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

An out of breath Super Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 02, 2019
#R1#
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gonawyn feinted with a counter takedown.
Gonawyn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him. #CL2#
Man clinches.
Gonawyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonawyn wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Gonawyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man tries a body shot but Gonawyn blocks it.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Man has picked Gonawyn up - he's going for a ride! Man dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gonawyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Gonawyn wants to get back to full guard.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonawyn tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.#T1#
Man tries to pass to full mount but Gonawyn defends it.
Man is controlling the pace.
Man throwing shots but Gonawyn is blocking nicely.
Man content to control rather than advance.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
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.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man lands with a punch from half guard.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man misses with a head shot. Gonawyn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Man stays in close to Gonawyn's body and controls the position. #T3#
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonawyn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man.
Man lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Man tries a low kick but Gonawyn avoids it.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Man tries to get set, Gonawyn tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonawyn attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Gonawyn 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.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Man scores with a takedown into Gonawyn's guard.
Gonawyn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Man dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonawyn is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man tries a body shot but Gonawyn blocks it.
Gonawyn wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonawyn prevents a body shot from Man. #TD2#
Man has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonawyn regains guard immediately.
Gonawyn being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonawyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Man. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonawyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonawyn, not yet.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gonawyn controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Gonawyn's belly button to the back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Gonawyn slips the punch.
Man jabs at Gonawyn's body.#CL2#
Man clinches.
Gonawyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Man lands a body punch.
Gonawyn has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Gonawyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Man is trying to trip Gonawyn. He has hold of a leg but Gonawyn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Man persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gonawyn has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Gonawyn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man stands and throws Gonawyn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man taking a breather here.
Gonawyn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Man working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Man is continuing to stall.
Gonawyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Gonawyn is trying to buck Man off.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonawyn seems a little lost for a moment, as Man dominates the positioning.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gonawyn to see if he's OK.
Man lands an elbow.
Gonawyn is trying to escape the position but Man is controlling the position.
Gonawyn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonawyn is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gonawyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Gonawyn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Gonawyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonawyn.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Man closes the distance and pushes Gonawyn back into the cage.
Man presses Gonawyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man presses Gonawyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Man. #TD2#
Man tightens his grip and picks Gonawyn up, before dumping him to the ground. Gonawyn manages to land in guard.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonawyn working a defensive guard here.
Man throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Man stands up over Gonawyn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonawyn 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.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The adventures of Man the control monster continue. Boring.
Gonawyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Super Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonawyn's elbow.
Gonawyn is looking for a takedown.
Gonawyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonawyn controls his hands.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Man lands a takedown into guard.
Man controlling from the top position. #T3#
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonawyn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Man puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Man there.
Gonawyn tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man content to control rather than advance.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man is taking a breather. Gonawyn 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.
King Gonawyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonawyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

Our winner, Super Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 07, 2019
#R1#
Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Daniels in the body.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Daniels's guard.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man 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 Daniels's shoulder. That is not cool.
Daniels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Man controls the position from side control.#T1#
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man advances nicely into full mount.
Man content just to control the position here.
Man with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shawn Daniels has been cut.
Man softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Daniels is out cold! Man jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Man!
Our winner, Super Man, 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.
Shawn Daniels was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you fans for your support! I love you all! You're my inspiration!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 05, 2019
#R1#
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Shinnie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shinnie duly obliges.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinnie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man cracks Shinnie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shinnie throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Shinnie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man wants to clinch up but Shinnie keeps it at a distance.
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Shinnie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shinnie 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shinnie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shinnie counters with a straight right hand.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shinnie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shinnie connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man blocks a jab.
Shinnie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Shinnie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a jab when Shinnie was well out of range.
Shinnie is looking to land body kicks.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.
Shinnie swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Shinnie is out of range.
Man looks to land a left hand but Shinnie moved out of range nicely.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinnie swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Man staying out of range there.
A big left from Man misses.
Nice body kick from Shinnie.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Man closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Shinnie manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Man keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Shinnie breaks from the clinch.
Shinnie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Shinnie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shinnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a hook but Shinnie blocks it.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses the jab.#T3#
Man misses with a head kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man punishes Shinnie's body with a nice straight punch.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man avoids the head kick by Shinnie.
Man with the counter takedown but Shinnie avoids it easily.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shinnie under the eye.
Shinnie throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Shinnie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Man pushes Shinnie up against the cage in a clinch.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shinnie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shinnie is trying to break free.#BC#
Shinnie breaks from the clinch.
Shinnie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
No joy there for Shinnie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shinnie lands a head shot.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shinnie throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shinnie pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Man controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Shinnie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Shinnie working hard to break the clinch.
Man tries a body shot but Shinnie blocks it.
Shinnie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shinnie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Good body shot from Man.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shinnie's efforts to push away.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shinnie controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinnie's elbow.
Shinnie wants to break free but Man has control.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shinnie is defending well.
Shinnie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shinnie tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shinnie backwards.
Man misses with some punches.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Shinnie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shinnie has time to react.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Shinnie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shinnie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinnie misses with a straight right.
Shinnie throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Shinnie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shinnie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shinnie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Man.
Shinnie blocks a head kick by Man.
Shinnie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Shinnie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shinnie misses with a few strikes there.
Shinnie throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Shinnie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinnie. That did some damage!
Man moves out of range as Shinnie strikes.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinnie is just out of range.
Shinnie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shinnie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kevin Shinnie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a low kick but Shinnie avoids it.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man misses with a hook
and Shinnie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kevin Shinnie is winning the standup battle so far.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Shinnie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinnie.
Shinnie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shinnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Shinnie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Shinnie is looking to counter punch.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Shinnie misses with a few strikes there.
Shinnie throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinnie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinnie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shinnie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shinnie doesn't seem bothered though.
Shinnie takes one on the button.
Shinnie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinnie off the cage and back into range.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shinnie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shinnie's efforts to push away.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man is leaning against Shinnie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinnie.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shinnie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinnie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shinnie throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shinnie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinnie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man thows a leg kick but Shinnie checks it
and Shinnie counters with a nice body shot.
Man lands a jab to Shinnie's midsection.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shinnie.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shinnie rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Shinnie saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Shinnie.
Shinnie jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Shinnie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shinnie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shinnie throws out the jab.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man lands a jab.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinnie.
Shinnie scores with a body shot.
Shinnie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shinnie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinnie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man throws a leg kick but Shinnie checks it.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man swings for the body but Shinnie moves out of range.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shinnie looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Shinnie. Those never looked like landing.
Man is looking to slow Shinnie down with leg kicks.
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Shinnie throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Shinnie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shinnie lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Shinnie.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Shinnie leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Man.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Shinnie scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Man closes the distance and pushes Shinnie back into the cage.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shinnie or not.
Shinnie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shinnie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shinnie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Shinnie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
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!
Shinnie throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Shinnie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man throws a body punch but Shinnie moves out of range.
A low kick from Man misses
enabling Shinnie to counter with a crisp jab.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinnie. That did some damage!
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Man.
Man lands with a hook. Shinnie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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 Kevin Shinnie.
I think Shinnie 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Super Man!

A relieved looking Super Man 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 25, 2019
#R1#
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Man.
A hook to the body from Man. #TD2#
Man is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Man manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Man is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Man controls the pace.
Johnson is trying to hold Man in close to prevent damage but Man has managed to pass into half guard.
Man 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.
Man controlling the pace.
Man passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Man lands with some strikes.
Man punishing his opponent with strikes.
Man pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Man controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Man putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man content just to control the position here.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Man smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Man punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Man scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Man! Johnson is hurt baaadly! Man is firing away with more strikes - Johnson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Man!
Our winner, Super Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC 622     
Date:   Oct 19, 2018
#R1#
O Rangers looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.#CL#
O Rangers closes the distance and clinches.
Man lands a shot to the body.
O Rangers tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
O Rangers taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
O Rangers is breathing heavily.
O Rangers blocks a body shot from Man.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Rangers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
O Rangers misses with a body punch.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Rangers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That kick from Man tenderised O Rangers's leg. O Rangers is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man shoots in and drives through. O Rangers sprawls well.
Tony O Rangers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.#CL2#
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man tries a body shot but O Rangers blocks it. #T1#
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Rangers tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
Man tries to work over O Rangers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Rangers prevents a body shot from Man.
Man pushes O Rangers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Rangers.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man as O Rangers tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
O Rangers misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Rangers lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
O Rangers misses with the head strike.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Rangers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as O Rangers controls the action.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Rangers's elbow.
O Rangers blocks a body shot from Man.
Man tries to work over O Rangers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Rangers prevents a body shot from Man.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Rangers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
O Rangers tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
O Rangers has picked Man up - he's going for a ride! O Rangers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rangers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Rangers wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
O Rangers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man keeping hold of O Rangers's head, controlling as best he can.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Man won't allow O Rangers to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Man is trying to control but can't.
O Rangers controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. O Rangers connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
Man is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Rangers winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man tries to roll over but O Rangers keeps him under control.
O Rangers trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
Man is looking for a sweep. O Rangers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
O Rangers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man wants to improve his position but O Rangers is controlling well.
O Rangers trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
O Rangers prevents Man from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is pressing down on O Rangers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
O Rangers throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rangers is just out of range.
Man is looking to slow O Rangers down with leg kicks.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Rangers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man walks into a straight right hand from O Rangers.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from O Rangers. O Rangers gets slowly back to his feet.
Man moves out of range as O Rangers strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
O Rangers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man pushes O Rangers away with a front kick.
O Rangers checks a leg kick nicely.
O Rangers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from O Rangers misses. #T1#
O Rangers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Rangers loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man wants to clinch up but O Rangers keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but O Rangers avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
O Rangers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Man prevents it.
O Rangers lands a body punch.
Man tries to work over O Rangers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
O Rangers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
O Rangers postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Man controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Rangers trying to control the position.
Tony O Rangers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Rangers 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.
O Rangers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man won't allow O Rangers to sweep him here.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Rangers looking for a sweep. Not yet O Rangers, not yet.
O Rangers controlling Man's posture. #T3#
Man trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
Man pushes down on O Rangers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Rangers is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man wants to take a breather but O Rangers is having none of it.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Rangers's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
O Rangers cracks Man with a good jab.
O Rangers dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Rangers checks it well. #T4#
O Rangers throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man misses with a low kick.
O Rangers is looking to counter punch.
O Rangers just misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man keeps O Rangers at a distance using the push kick.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Rangers.
O Rangers throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
O Rangers lands with a nice body punch.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Rangers is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from O Rangers.
Man moves out of range as O Rangers strikes.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but O Rangers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Man is looking to land body kicks.
O Rangers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man looks to land a right hand but O Rangers moved out of range.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of O Rangers's head.
O Rangers gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Rangers looking to stall.
I was talking to O Rangers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Rangers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Rangers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
O Rangers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Man clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. O Rangers controlling the positon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T1#
O Rangers is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
Man is looking for a sweep. O Rangers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Man 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.
Man won't allow O Rangers to pass to mount.
Man is staying active underneath O Rangers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man won't allow O Rangers to pass to mount.
Super Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Man is not content to let O Rangers control the position.
O Rangers wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Well, if O Rangers 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tony O Rangers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Rangers's guard. #REVB##T3#
O Rangers controlling the position.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Rangers looking to control.
Man trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Rangers quickly recovers to half guard.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Man prevents O Rangers from improving his position.
Man is looking to take a break and control but O Rangers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
O Rangers wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Rangers moves into full guard.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but O Rangers is retaining full guard.
O Rangers has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Rangers 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers!

Tony O Rangers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 617     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OConnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut there from OConnell.
OConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
OConnell misses the shot to the body.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OConnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConnell. That did some damage!
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OConnell.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OConnell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Man slips under a jab from OConnell.#T1#
Man thows a leg kick but OConnell checks it
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell misses with a looping left.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OConnell slips under a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OConnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
OConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OConnell throws out the jab.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell 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.
Man ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
OConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man avoids the head kick by OConnell. #T3#
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OConnell throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
OConnell counters with a body kick.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnell cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
OConnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OConnell misses the shot to the body.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. OConnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OConnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - OConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
OConnell misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell throws out a powerful jab.
OConnell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
OConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
OConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
OConnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
OConnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
OConnell shapes to counter with a head kick.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on OConnell's shoulder, as OConnell tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OConnell blocks a head kick by Man.
Despite the aggression on OConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul OConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
OConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man is looking to wear down OConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Man.
OConnell throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
Man is looking to advance position but OConnell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
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!
Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU2#
OConnell decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
OConnell tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
OConnell misses with a body shot.
Man takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses.
OConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OConnell missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OConnell throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OConnell checks it well.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OConnell misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man works the jab nicely.
Man moves away from the strike by OConnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Man instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, OConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by OConnell. #BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
OConnell throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
OConnell misses with a double jab.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
OConnell takes one on the button.#CL#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
OConnell can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Man.
OConnell is breathing heavily.#BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell throws a big counter head kick but Man avoids it with no problem.
OConnell throws a big shot that misses.
OConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as OConnell blocks the leg kick.
OConnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OConnell!
Man scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
OConnell throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
OConnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Paul OConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OConnell is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
OConnell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Man is on him like a limpet, forcing OConnell back against the cage.
Man tries a body shot but OConnell blocks it.
OConnell working aggressively here.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OConnell.
Man tries to work over OConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell. #BC2#
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul OConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but OConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OConnell lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
OConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from OConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man lands a head shot.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks OConnell off balance momentarily.
OConnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OConnell.
Man shoots for a takedown but OConnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
Man slips under a jab.
OConnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
OConnell blocks the body kick. #TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OConnell is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
OConnell is trying to stand up here but Man is controlling him well.
Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man trying to control from half guard but OConnell is working away.
Man stops OConnell from getting back to his feet.
Super Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man stops OConnell from getting back to his feet.
OConnell is not content to let Man control the position.
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man avoids the head kick by OConnell.
OConnell blocks a low kick nicely.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Man throws a front kick that sends OConnell stumbling back into the cage.
Man throws the kick towards the body but OConnell avoids it.
Man scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.#T3#
OConnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Man tenderised OConnell's leg. OConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell misses with the combination.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by OConnell.
A punch lands to the side of OConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws out a loose jab but OConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
OConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
OConnell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Paul OConnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man works OConnell's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OConnell checks a leg kick. #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!
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OConnell.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man throws a jab when OConnell was well out of range.
OConnell leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man misses with a left hand
and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OConnell.
Man takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as OConnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OConnell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Lupe 14     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Man throws a leg kick which misses Pouncey's front leg but catches the back leg as Pouncey tries to avoid it.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Man looks for the body kick but Pouncey saw that one coming.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Pouncey.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pouncey will feel that in the morning.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouncey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pouncey stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man 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.#TD#
Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pouncey quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man controlling the action here.
Man winds up and cracks Pouncey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Man 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. #T1#
Man seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pouncey for as long as he can get away with.
Pouncey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Man not doing much here.
Man passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Pouncey is in trouble!
Pouncey is bucking up trying to escape but Man cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Man 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.
Man with shots to the head and body - Pouncey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Man scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Man postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pouncey looks a forlorn figure.
Pouncey tries to hold on but Man pushes him away. #T3#
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pouncey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Man controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Man landing punches.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pouncey is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pouncey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pouncey wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Pouncey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Pouncey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Pouncey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pouncey. That's going to slow Man down.
Man tries to clinch there but Pouncey circles away.
Pouncey scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pouncey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pouncey.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Pouncey is quick to defend against it.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pouncey swinging wildly here.
Man thows a body kick. Pouncey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man feints and then cracks Pouncey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pouncey down. #CL#
Man moves into the clinch.#T1#
Pouncey is trying to maintain a safe position but Man gets an underhook and turns Pouncey into the cage.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pouncey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man tries a body shot but Pouncey blocks it.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pouncey can do to turn this around?
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pouncey backwards.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Pouncey controls the action.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Pouncey avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man tries a body shot but Pouncey blocks it.
Pouncey goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Pouncey lands a jab-cross combination.
Pouncey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pouncey lands with a right hand.
Pouncey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Pouncey.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Man has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pouncey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Man scores with punches to the body.
Man scores with punches and elbows.
Pouncey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Man continues to stall.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Man lands a shot to the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Man controlling the positon.
Man lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
What can Pouncey do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Man's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Man is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pouncey trying to control the action but Man just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Man connects with a body shot that sends Pouncey's belly button to the back.
Pouncey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Pouncey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pouncey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Pouncey misses.
Kelvin Pouncey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man feints and then cracks Pouncey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pouncey down. #TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pouncey is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man 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#
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pouncey trying to control but Man postures up.
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man content to control rather than advance.
Man wants to pass the guard but Pouncey is defending well. #T3#
Pouncey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouncey controls his hands.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Pouncey is rocked!
Man pushes Pouncey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pouncey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man lands a body punch.
Pouncey prevents the takedown attempt.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man misses with a body punch.
Kelvin Pouncey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouncey controls his hands.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pouncey's elbow.
Pouncey stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Man cracks Pouncey with a nice body shot.
Pouncey prevents a body shot from Man.
Man lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #KD#
Pouncey tumbles to the floor! Man threw a big shot that dropped him and now Man is on top looking to finish! Pouncey has guard but can he survive?!
Pouncey is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

During a confident post fight interview, Super Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Lupe 10     
Date:   Jul 01, 2018
#R1#
Hoffman is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Man lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Hoffman.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Man gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Man throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man 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.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.
Man 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.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Hoffman rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hoffman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffman digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoffman looking to stall.
Hoffman gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Hoffman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Hoffman's head.
Man is working Hoffman over against the cage.
Hoffman looks winded!
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man tries to work over Hoffman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Man is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoffman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Man avoiding damage as Hoffman throws knees to the body.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage. #T4#
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man lands a right hand.
Man works on Hoffman's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoffman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman takes a shot to the head.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man misses with a body kick.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Hoffman is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man 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.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoffman scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man feints and then cracks Hoffman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoffman down. #CL2#
Hoffman rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Man tries to work over Hoffman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Hoffman.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Hoffman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards. #T2#
Good body shot from Man.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Man. #TD#
Man turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands an elbow.
Man grinds an elbow into Hoffman's temple.
Hoffman is trying to escape the position but Man is controlling the position.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoffman to see if he's OK.#T3#
Man staying calm.
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoffman some visible discomfort.
Man trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hoffman's face as Man controls the position.
Hoffman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Hoffman is controlling Man's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man passes to side control.
Hoffman is not content to let Man control the position.
An elbow from Man crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man scores with a jab. Hoffman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoffman works Man's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Hoffman has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoffman.
Man blocking some punches.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoffman or not.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Hoffman misses with the head strike.
Man lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Man.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man digs a right hand into Hoffman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoffman's gas tank.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoffman wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Butch Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well, if Man 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.
Hoffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man controlling the pace.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Man drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Man wants to take a breather but Hoffman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Man.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man is working Hoffman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoffman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Man won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

Super Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Lupe 4 Lucre     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1##TD#
Leak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Leak is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Leak throws a big right hand that misses.
Leak trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Leak throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Leak throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Man seems keen to control Leak's posture.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Leak 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.
Leak working a defensive guard here.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to Leak's brow.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Leak.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man is fighting to break Leak's control of his arms but Leak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leak is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Leak lands a right hook to the body.
Leak moves out of range of the body kick from Man. #TD2#
Leak gets caught flat footed, as Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leak trying to control the position.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leak looking to control.
Leak trying to control the position here.
Leak wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Man wants to control from the top but Leak keeps moving. #SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leak working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Leak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Man tenderised Leak's leg. Leak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leak is looking to clinch.
Leak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leak moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leak shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Leak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Leak swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Leak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Man keeps Leak at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick there by Man.
Man swings for the body but Leak moves out of range.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Leak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leak is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Leak gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch. #TD#
Leak has picked Man up - he's going for a ride! Leak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Man makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Man.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Leak is posturing up here but Man has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Leak tries to roll out but it's too tight and Leak has to tap! Slick submission there by Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Super Man!
Super Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kelly Leak was interviewed post fight and said 'F$#!%'.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 86     
Date:   Mar 23, 2018
#R1#
Valentine tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
Man misses with a low kick.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Man punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valentine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man checks a leg kick.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Valentine misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Valentine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Remy Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Man slips a straight right by Valentine.
Man misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Valentine lands a nice looking body shot.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid body kick from Man.
Valentine works the jab nicely.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Man lands with a nice combination. Valentine backs away looking to recover.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Remy Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Man throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Valentine with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Super Man's cut even more.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valentine motions for Man to come forward. Valentine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man slips a jab from Valentine.
Man misses with a head kick. #T3#
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man blocks a jab.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valentine will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks. #T4#
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Man thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Man checks a low kick from Valentine.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Man misses with a body kick.
Valentine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man won't allow Valentine to get back to his feet.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it. #T1#
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #ES#
Valentine scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valentine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Valentine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Valentine misses with a low kick. #T2##CL#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Valentine has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man misses with a body punch.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Man.
I was talking to Valentine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Man is breathing heavily.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Valentine drops Man onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Man is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Man is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Super Man's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Man pressed against the cage. Valentine frees himself up and cracks Man with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Man crumples to the floor, out cold! Valentine jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Valentine!
Remy Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 78: Perfect     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Butane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man looks to land a right hand but Butane moved out of range.
Butane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Butane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Butane misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man blocking some punches. #TD#
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Butane manages to get back to half guard.
Man is pressing down on Butane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Butane is holding on for now.
Man trying to control from half guard but Butane is working away.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Butane tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butane tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butane is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Butane is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Butane avoids it.
Butane scores with a body shot.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Butane scores with a leg kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butane moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Butane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butane loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man takes a swing at Butane's ribcage but misses.
Man thuds a left hand into Butane's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Butane 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.
Butane connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Butane's head.#T3#
Man throws a low kick but Butane moves out of range easily.
Man backing away here, and Butane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man tries to clinch up
enabling Butane to counter with a crisp jab.
Butane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Butane is quick to defend against it.
Butane blocks a jab.
Man thuds a left hand into Butane's body.
Man tries to clinch up but Butane circles away and keeps his distance.
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Butane.
Good leg kick by Butane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man cracks the inside of Butane's front leg.
A left lands for Butane.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4##CL#
Man clinches.
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!
Man lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Butane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man is looking to wear down Butane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man misses with a low kick.
Butane thumps Man with a low kick.
Man takes a swing at Butane's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a hook to the side of Butane's head but Butane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Butane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butane in his tracks.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Butane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Butane throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Butane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butane sprawls and moves away.
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 Super Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Man drives through and clinches with Butane against the cage.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Butane avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Butane controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butane prevents a body shot from Man. #TD#
Man is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Butane can't fight it off and eventually Man manages to take the fight to the floor. Butane looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Man stays in close to Butane's body and controls the position.
Man trying to control but Butane is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Man advances to half guard.
Butane trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man 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.
Butane is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Butane is trying to get back to full guard.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Butane defends it.
Butane tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butane wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Butane tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Butane is in trouble now - Man has advanced to mount!
Man is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Butane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Man in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Man trying to control but Butane is having none of it.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Butane gets back to half guard.#T4#
Butane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Butane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Butane is not content to let Man control the position.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Butane won't allow Man to pass to mount.
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Butane's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man trying to control the action but Butane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Man rushes Butane and presses him up against the cage.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butane blocks a body shot from Man.
Man takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butane works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Man can't get the takedown.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Butane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butane's elbow.
A body shot lands from Butane.
A nice left hand lands by Butane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butane digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butane scores with a shoulder strike.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Butane controls his hands.
Butane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Butane manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Butane with a nice cross.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Butane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butane misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Butane.
Man feints and then cracks Butane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butane down.
Butane throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Butane is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man winds up and cracks Butane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butane wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Butane wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butane can do to turn this around?#T2#
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man is nestled in close to Butane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man wants to take a breather but Butane is having none of it.
Butane wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Butane is not content to let Man control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man is stalling here. Butane is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Man seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Butane has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Man tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Butane working for a choke but Man is defending well.
Man can't escape the position.
Butane trying to control momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man can't escape the position.
Butane has good solid back control here.
Man tries to escape the position.
Butane is trying to stick to Man's back but Man is turning into Butane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Butane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Butane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man tries to clinch but Butane moves away
and Butane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man 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.
Butane is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a low kick but Butane moves out of range easily.
Butane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Butane.
Butane thumps Man with a low kick.
Man misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Butane misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man blocks a jab.
Butane misses with a looping right.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Butane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man misses with a body kick.
Butane throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Butane tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butane is out of range and Man settles back down.
Butane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butane.
Butane throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Butane avoids it well and moves away.
Man throws a wild body kick that Butane sees coming a mile off.
Butane punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulk Butane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Butane throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Butane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Butane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butane is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Hulk Butane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man swings for the body but Butane moves out of range.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane connects with a single shot there.
Hulk Butane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man works Butane's body with a nice hook.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Man 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.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Butane working a defensive guard here.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Butane is retaining full guard.
Butane wants to sweep but no luck.
Butane pulls Man in close to his closed guard and prevents Man 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.
Man looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Butane wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butane swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Butane misses with a straight left.
Butane clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Butane off balance momentarily.
Butane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butane avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Butane misses with a low kick.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hulk Butane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Man closes the distance and pushes Butane back into the cage.
Butane scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Butane. #BC2#
Butane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butane is out of range and Man settles back down.
Butane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man tries to clinch up
letting Butane counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butane.
Butane misses with a straight right.
Butane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Butane. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Butane down.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butane.
Man walks into a left hand.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Butane.
A jab from Man misses.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butane throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Butane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Man digs a good hook to Butane's body.
Butane scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Butane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Butane lands a 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!
Man cracks a nice hook into Butane's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
The fighters circling - Butane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butane.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Butane avoids it well and moves away.
Man throws a head kick that Butane semi-blocks.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man digs a good hook to Butane's body.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Butane off balance momentarily.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butane cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butane. Man shrugs it off though.
Man slips under a jab.#T3#
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man backing away here, and Butane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butane looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Butane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butane.
Butane throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane walks into a left hand.
Butane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butane blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Butane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##TD#
Man manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butane on his heels. He'll look to pass Butane's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Butane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butane wants to sweep but no luck.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Butane is retaining full guard.
Butane trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Butane!

Hulk Butane is the new heavyweight champion!
Hulk Butane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 69: My Battle     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Butane avoids the body shot from Man.
And Butane responds with a good body kick, but Man manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick by Man misses
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butane. That did some damage!
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Butane counters with a nice body shot.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butane misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Butane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Butane tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butane.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man thuds a left hand into Butane's body.#T1#
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Butane checks a leg kick.
Butane swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Butane checks the leg kick.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Butane's shoulder, as Butane tries to avoid the shot.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butane.
Man stuns Butane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hulk Butane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butane misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.#T2#
Butane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man misses with the body kick
and Butane counters with a thumping low kick.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Butane moves out of range easily.
Butane swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Butane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Butane.
Man throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man cracks the inside of Butane's front leg.
Man throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Butane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man's knee momentarily.
A big right from Man misses.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Butane.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butane.
Butane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Butane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Butane misses with a punch on the inside.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Man wants the takedown. Butane is fighting it off but Man persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Butane's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man controlling from the top position.
Butane controlling Man's posture. #T4#
Man trying to control but Butane is working from the bottom.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Butane is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Super Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hulk Butane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man with a poor takedown
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butane quickly recovers to half guard.
Man prevents Butane from improving his position.#T1#
Man content to control rather than advance.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Butane defends it.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man stalling.
Butane is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Butane tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Butane is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man prevents Butane from improving his position.
Butane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man shoots in but Butane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man blocks a head kick by Butane. #T3#
Man throws the kick towards the body but Butane avoids it.
Butane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man tries to land a front kick but Butane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Man backs off Butane throws a huge counter combo but Man manages to avoid it all.
Man slips under a jab.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Butane is quick to defend against it.
Butane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butane scores with a hook.
Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Butane in the body.
Butane swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.#T4#
Butane misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man tries to clinch but Butane moves away
and Butane counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Man rushes Butane and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Butane controls the action.
Butane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Butane controls his hands.
Butane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butane scores with a shot to the side of Man's head. #BC2#
Butane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man misses with a hook.
Butane flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Super Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butane is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Butane circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butane. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man scores with a head kick. Butane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Butane checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to chop away at Butane's legs.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Butane counter with a right hand.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Butane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.#T1#
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butane! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Butane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butane can pounce on him.
Butane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Butane tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butane.
Man staying out of range there.
Man thows a leg kick but Butane checks it
letting Butane counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Butane as Man shoots in.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Butane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Butane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man misses with a low kick. #T3#
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromButane.
Butane scores with a jab to the body.
Butane missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Butane avoids it well and moves away.
Man wants to clinch up but Butane keeps it at a distance.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Butane counters with a stiff right hand.
Butane is looking to score with low kicks.
Butane looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man misses with a straight right.
A big right from Butane misses.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Butane avoids it well and moves away.
Butane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.#T4##CL#
Man takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Butane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butane.
Man connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butane.
Butane throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Man gets a clinch.
Butane lands a body punch.
Butane lands with a light punch inside.
Butane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Butane throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hulk Butane just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Butane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man backing away here, and Butane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butane throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Man counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Butane!
Butane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Butane is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Butane tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg. #T1#
Butane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butane keeps working.
Butane is holding on to half guard well.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Man prevents Butane from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Butane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Butane is trying to improve his position.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butane keeps working.
Butane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man happy to just control the position for now.
Man cracks Butane with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Butane!
Man breaks from Butane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Butane tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Man lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Butane hang on?
Butane is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
Man controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man with shots to the head and body - Butane looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man had his way with Hulk Butane in that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butane throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
Butane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Butane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Butane.
Butane drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Butane.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
Man tries a low kick but Butane avoids it.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man. #T1##TD#
Man gets a double leg takedown into Butane's guard.
Man advances to half guard.
Butane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man trying to control the pace.
Butane trying to control but Man postures up.
Butane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man wants to control from the top but Butane keeps moving.
Hulk Butane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Butane wants to improve his position but instead Man has moved into half guard.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Butane defends it.
Man winds up and cracks Butane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man stalling.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Butane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Butane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Man there.
Butane trying to control from the bottom.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Butane trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Man.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Butane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Butane.
Man swings for the body but Butane moves out of range.
Butane throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Butane is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Butane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

Super Man is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Super Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 60: Sweet Blood     
Date:   Oct 27, 2017
#R1#
Man throws a hook but Jṏhanssṏn blocks it.
Man avoids the head kick by Jṏhanssṏn.
Some bone on bone action there as Jṏhanssṏn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jṏhanssṏn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Jṏhanssṏn's head coaches at FIERCE {{$500/wk}} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jṏhanssṏn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jṏhanssṏn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man lands an overhand right.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a few strikes there.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Jṏhanssṏn is just out of range.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man blocks a head kick by Jṏhanssṏn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jṏhanssṏn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jṏhanssṏn throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Jṏhanssṏn moves into range and clinches up with Man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jṏhanssṏn is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man digs a right hand into Jṏhanssṏn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jṏhanssṏn's gas tank.
Jṏhanssṏn prevents a body shot from Man.
Man keeps control of Jṏhanssṏn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man tries a body shot but Jṏhanssṏn blocks it.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn blocks a body shot from Man. #BC#
Jṏhanssṏn breaks the clinch.
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Jṏhanssṏn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jṏhanssṏn slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jṏhanssṏn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Jṏhanssṏn.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man takes a swing at Jṏhanssṏn's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Man misses with a looping right.
It looked like Jṏhanssṏn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a nice head shot.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man moves out of range as Jṏhanssṏn strikes.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man looks for the body kick but Jṏhanssṏn saw that one coming.
Man looks to land a body kick but Jṏhanssṏn moved away.#TD2#
Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jṏhanssṏn's head.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Jṏhanssṏn is retaining full guard.
Man trying to control but Jṏhanssṏn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jṏhanssṏn can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man wants to control but Jṏhanssṏn is keeping him busy.
Jṏhanssṏn trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Man trying to pass the guard but Jṏhanssṏn defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jṏhanssṏn looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a body shot.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man with the counter takedown but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it easily.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Man catches Jṏhanssṏn right on the button with a cross.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Jṏhanssṏn checks it.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Jṏhanssṏn is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Man misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Jṏhanssṏn as Man shoots in.
Man missing with a left hand there. Jṏhanssṏn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Jṏhanssṏn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That kick from Jṏhanssṏn tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Jṏhanssṏn swinging wildly here. #T1#
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jṏhanssṏn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Jṏhanssṏn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a push kick but Jṏhanssṏn slaps the foot to one side.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jṏhanssṏn moves away.
Man moves away from the strike by Jṏhanssṏn.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Jṏhanssṏn down.
Man tries to clinch but Jṏhanssṏn is having none of it.
A jab from Jṏhanssṏn does it's job there.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man misses with a low kick.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a big shot that misses.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Man dodges the punch combination from Jṏhanssṏn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Jṏhanssṏn does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Jṏhanssṏn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws out a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jṏhanssṏn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to clinch up.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to clinch.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a head kick. #T3#
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jṏhanssṏn blocks a low kick nicely.
Man takes a swing at Jṏhanssṏn's ribcage but misses.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick that misses.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range as Man strikes.
It looked like Jṏhanssṏn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a low kick as Jṏhanssṏn jumps back.
As Man tries to get set, Jṏhanssṏn tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jṏhanssṏn throws out the jab. #T4#
Jṏhanssṏn scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Jṏhanssṏn throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jṏhanssṏn throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Jṏhanssṏn throws a big shot that misses.
Man punishes Jṏhanssṏn's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Jṏhanssṏn.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jṏhanssṏn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jṏhanssṏn throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Jṏhanssṏn swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man thumps Jṏhanssṏn with a low kick.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man jabs Jṏhanssṏn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jṏhanssṏn's calf.
Jṏhanssṏn slips a straight right by Man.#T1#
Man misses with a low kick as Jṏhanssṏn jumps back.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn is out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him. #TD2#
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jṏhanssṏn was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man cracks Jṏhanssṏn with a solid left hand.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. #T2#
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jṏhanssṏn managing to control the position.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Man shoots in for a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn shows good takedown defense.
Jṏhanssṏn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jṏhanssṏn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man drops his hands momentarily and Jṏhanssṏn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man avoids the head kick by Jṏhanssṏn. #CL#
Jṏhanssṏn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jṏhanssṏn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jṏhanssṏn was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jṏhanssṏn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jṏhanssṏn cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jṏhanssṏn swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man working the ground and pound.
Man working the ground and pound from side control.
Jṏhanssṏn is not content to let Man control the position.
Jṏhanssṏn is pushing Man's head away, looking to escape. Man manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The referee asks Man politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Man prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is working Jṏhanssṏn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man looks up at the clock and then as Jṏhanssṏn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Man smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #ES#
Jṏhanssṏn throws Man to one side and escapes!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jṏhanssṏn throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

Super Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn had this to say: 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man avoids the body shot from Smith.
Man digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Man avoids the head kick by Smith.
Man tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Man takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Man throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Man is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#T2#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Smith 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.
Man seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Man is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Man manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Man cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. #T4#
Smith wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Super Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Man throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Man looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith avoids the body shot from Man.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Man is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it. #T1#
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
Man misses with a body shot.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Man misses with a head kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2#
Man is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sloppy strikes there by Man.#T3#
Man cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Man wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Man controls the position from side control.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
The ground and pound from Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man working away.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Man controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Man working the body and head with strikes.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Man throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith stops Man from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith 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.
Man lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Man controls the position from side control.
Man wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Man trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith misses with an elbow from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.#T4#
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Man thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

Super Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Man keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Man has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Phoenix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Phoenix manages to reverse the position and now he's in Man's guard. Nice work there by Phoenix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phoenix.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phoenix.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Man content to control rather than advance.
Man working over Phoenix with some ground and pound. Phoenix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Phoenix's temple.
Phoenix misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Man is pressing down on Phoenix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phoenix is holding on for now.
Man prevents Phoenix from improving his position.
Man lands with a punch from half guard.
Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phoenix missing with punches from the bottom.
Man wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Phoenix manages to get to full guard.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Phoenix throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Man works over Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phoenix throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Man works over Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Phoenix scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Phoenix doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phoenix throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Phoenix keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Phoenix trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Man trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Man sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to Phoenix's brow.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Phoenix thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Man wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Phoenix tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him. #CL2#
Phoenix has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Man. #TD#
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
Man wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Man landing strikes.
Man advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throwing hammer fists to the chest of Man. What's that going to do exactly?
Man working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Man controlling the pace for now.
Man unloading with bombs!#T1#
Man raining down shots from the mount!
Man fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Man postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phoenix looks a forlorn figure.
Man with good strikes from the mount here!
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
Man is landing with some decent strikes but Phoenix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Man tries to control but Phoenix wriggling away.
Man content just to control the position here.
Man postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phoenix looks a forlorn figure.
Phoenix swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phoenix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phoenix throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
Man fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Phoenix is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Man is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Phoenix can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Phoenix swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Man connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Man tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phoenix is desperately trying to improve his position but Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Man controlling from mount.
Man'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.
Man 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.
Phoenix throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Man blocks Phoenix's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phoenix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Man is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Phoenix is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Phoenix misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phoenix lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Man has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man blocks the strikes from Phoenix. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix missing with punches from the bottom.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man wants to pass to mount but Phoenix is defending the position.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phoenix tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Man here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Phoenix throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phoenix manages to get to full guard.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Man there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Man cracks the inside of Phoenix's front leg. #CL2#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Man tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phoenix after a bit of a struggle.
Man pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
A hook to the body from Man. #T1#
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Man lands a body shot. #TD#
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Man controlling from side mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man landing a few strikes.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phoenix is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simon Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Man just content to control the position.
Phoenix taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phoenix is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Man lands a strong strike to the head of Phoenix. That's dazed him! Man looking to finish here. Phoenix is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Man lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Man!
An out of breath Super Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
Man is looking to clinch.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardman misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardman wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
Hardman pulls Man in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Hardman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man won't allow Hardman to sweep him here. #T1#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardman, not yet.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardman gets back to half guard.
Hardman tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Hardman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hardman looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is keen to just control but Hardman is a slippery customer.#T2#
Hardman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardman is trying to keep Man in close.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man won't allow Hardman to sweep him here.
Hardman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Hardman won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Hardman wanted to stand there but Man had control of the position.
Man is pulling down on Hardman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardman, at least for the moment.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardman wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Man distracts Hardman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardman is trying to keep Man in close. #SUB#
Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hardman trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVR#
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Man's guard.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Hardman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Super Man will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Man cracks a nice hook into Hardman's ribs.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardman is holding on to half guard well.
Man is thwarting Hardman's attempts to control the position.
Hardman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hardman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Man trying to control the action but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man controlling the action here.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Man controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardman tries to kick Man off but Man keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Man stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Hardman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Bruce Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Hardman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Hardman misses with a head kick.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardman with a hook.#TD2#
Man gets the takedown into side control.
Hardman is not content to let Man control the position.
Man just content to control the position.
Hardman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardman struggling a bit here.
Man takes a little break here. Hardman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Hardman is trying to improve his position.
Hardman stops Man from passing to mount.
Man working away.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
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Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardman connects with a jab.#CL2#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Hardman in a clinch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardman prevents a body shot from Man.
Hardman digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man takes a shot to 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!
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hardman lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Man blocking some punches.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Man.
Man lands a body punch.
Hardman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Man.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Hardman as the two fighters clinch.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Man.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Man. #BC#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardman defends it well.
Man connects with a body shot.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Hardman.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Hardman wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Hardman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardman throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hardman shows good takedown defense.
Hardman connects with the punch.
Man moves away from the strike by Hardman.
Hardman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardman throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.#T4#
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man scores with a push kick.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardman thumps Man with a low kick.
Hardman is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Bruce Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardman sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Hardman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man blocks a jab.
Hardman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Hardman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardman 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Super Man!

During a confident post fight interview, Super Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: T185 Makarenko vs Rubin III     
Date:   Apr 16, 2017
#R1#
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Man instigates a clinch.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Man. #BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escobar's half guard.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Escobar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escobar to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
Man with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Man sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Man controlling from the top position.
Man distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
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.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard. #REVB#
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Man wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man controlling from the top position.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escobar looking to control. #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.
Escobar is really struggling to control Man but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Man throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Man has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Escobar misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Escobar tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Escobar.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Man is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Escobar misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Man is looking to slow Escobar down with leg kicks.
Man lands a front kick.
Escobar 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.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Escobar throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Escobar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Man misses with a looping left.
Escobar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man tries to clinch up
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Escobar.
Escobar slips a jab from Man.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man connects with a body shot.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Man shoots in.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.#CL#
Escobar gets a clinch.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Escobar lands a body punch.
Man is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Man misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
A big right from Escobar misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man tries for a takedown but Escobar circles away easily
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Super Man'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. 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#
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Escobar lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar rather than just go for the knockout.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar. #T1#
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
That has opened up Super Man's cut even more.
Man works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobar tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Escobar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man. #T2#
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!
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escobar defends well.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Escobar throwing strikes but missing.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is pulling down on Escobar's head to control his posture.
Escobar connects with a couple of short punches.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Escobar trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it. #CL#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Escobar pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man throws a leg kick
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!

Pablo Escobar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei     
Date:   Mar 26, 2017
#R1#
No luck for Shephard with that takedown attempt.
Shephard shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shephard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Shephard pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Shephard misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shephard.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Shephard prevents a body shot from Man.
A short right from Man. #TD2#
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Man working the ground and pound.
Shephard struggling a bit here.
Man lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man trying to control the position but Shephard is working away.
Shephard is being controlled here.
Shephard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Man slows the pace down.
Man landing a few strikes.
Man takes a little break here. Shephard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Man trying to control the position but Shephard is working away.
Shephard is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shephard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Man is pressing down on Shephard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shephard is holding on for now.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Shephard wants to get back to full guard.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Shephard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shephard is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shephard wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shephard wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Shephard.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shephard's elbow.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Shephard controls his hands.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Shephard lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards. #T4#
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shephard throws a head punch that misses.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack Shephard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Man wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man blocking some punches.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Shephard avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
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!
Shephard misses with some punches.
Man has Shephard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shephard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shephard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shephard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Shephard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shephard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Shephard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shephard checks a leg kick.
Shephard is looking to counter punch.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Man.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Shephard looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man works the jab nicely.
Shephard staying out of range there.
Shephard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shephard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shephard sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shephard trying to control from the bottom.
Shephard is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Man passes Shephard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.
Man trying to control from half guard but Shephard is working away.
Shephard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Shephard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shephard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shephard, not yet. #SUB#
Shephard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Man distracts Shephard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man trying to control but Shephard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Shephard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard seems keen to control Man's posture.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shephard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shephard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Shephard looking for subs off his back but Man has passed one foot through into half guard.
Man not doing much here.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Man has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Man working Shephard over with strikes.
Shephard is trying to control but Man passes into side control!
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Shephard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man lands an elbow.
Man scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Shephard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shephard tries to improve position but can't.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Shephard sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Shephard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shephard has a hand on Man's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Man takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Man lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is landing with some decent strikes but Shephard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shephard 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shephard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Man.
Man tries to land a front kick but Shephard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Shephard.
Shephard moves out of range as Man strikes.
Shephard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Shephard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Jack Shephard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shephard misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A short uppercut from Shephard.
Man is working Shephard over against the cage.
Man works on Shephard's body with a couple of short punches.
Man lands a right 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!
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shephard prevents a body shot from Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man is working Shephard over against the cage.#T1#
Shephard blocks a body shot from Man.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Shephard blocks a body shot from Man.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shephard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Man is working for takedown but Shephard is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Man gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Shephard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Shephard looking for submissions off his back.
Shephard tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Shephard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack Shephard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Man slips a nice elbow through Shephard's hands, connecting with Shephard's forehead.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shephard is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shephard avoid being mounted?
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shephard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shephard is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Shephard's temple.
Man controlling the action here.#T3#
Shephard wants to get back to full guard but Man has passed into side control.
Shephard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shephard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is looking for a sweep. Shephard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Shephard is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Shephard looks to land a strike but Man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully. #T4#
Man 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#
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shephard is not content to let Man control the position.
Shephard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Man is pressing down on Shephard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shephard is holding on for now.
Shephard wants to get back to full guard.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

A victorious Super Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: T179: Escobar vs. Palelei     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Juravlev loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
A cross from Juravlev lands.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juravlev checks the leg kick.
Man moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man connects with the punch.
Man moves away from the strike by Juravlev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Juravlev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Man's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Man's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Man.#T1##TD2#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Juravlev is looking to improve his position.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Juravlev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man prevents Juravlev from standing back up.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Juravlev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juravlev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!#T2#
Man manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juravlev's guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man wants to control from the top but Juravlev keeps moving.
Man controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juravlev is keeping the position for now.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juravlev 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.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Juravlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Juravlev is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Man moves into full mount! Juravlev won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to control the pace but Juravlev is squirming around nicely.
Man with good strikes from the mount here!
Juravlev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Man.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juravlev tries to hold on but Man pushes him away. #T4#
Man landing strikes from the mount.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Man wants to control the pace but Juravlev is squirming around nicely.
Man with good strikes from the mount here!
Man content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Man clinches up with Juravlev and pushes him back against the cage.
Juravlev lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Juravlev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man tries to clinch up but Juravlev circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Juravlev moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Juravlev is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Juravlev moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Juravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juravlev connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Alexey Juravlev is winning the standup battle so far.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Man lands a head kick. Juravlev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juravlev.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juravlev takes one on the button.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juravlev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Juravlev avoids the head kick by Man.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juravlev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juravlev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juravlev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man slips a jab from Juravlev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected. #T2#
Juravlev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man throws a push kick but Juravlev slaps the foot to one side.
Juravlev drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Juravlev circles away.
Alexey Juravlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juravlev stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juravlev throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Juravlev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man is looking to clinch but Juravlev is avoiding it.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man takes a swing at Juravlev's ribcage but misses.
Juravlev misses with a wild combination.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juravlev takes a step back to recover.
Man connects with the punch.#T3##TD2#
Man dives in and scores a takedown into Juravlev's guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Juravlev keeps moving.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Juravlev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Man's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juravlev fails to land with a series of punches.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juravlev!
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!
Juravlev jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Juravlev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Man slips under a jab.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juravlev lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
Juravlev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man looks to land a right hand but Juravlev moved out of range.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juravlev manages to avoid it.
Juravlev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Juravlev moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juravlev lands a two punch combo.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Juravlev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Man is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juravlev under the eye.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juravlev as he avoids it easily.
Juravlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juravlev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Juravlev off the cage and back into range.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man cracks Juravlev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Man slips under a jab.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juravlev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Juravlev moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man tries to land a front kick but Juravlev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juravlev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Man defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Juravlev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juravlev cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Man jabs at Juravlev's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Juravlev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juravlev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juravlev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juravlev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Man throws a wild body kick that Juravlev sees coming a mile off.
Juravlev moves out of range of the body kick.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juravlev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Juravlev avoids it.
Man wants to clinch up but Juravlev keeps it at a distance.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Juravlev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Juravlev duly obliges. #CUT#
That has opened up Super Man's cut even more.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Juravlev counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev scores with a body shot.
Juravlev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Man dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev. #CL2#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Juravlev avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Juravlev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Juravlev circles away. #T4#
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Juravlev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
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!
Man slips a jab from Juravlev.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juravlev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Juravlev slips the punch.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man tries to clinch up but Juravlev circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Super Man.
I think Man 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Super Man!

Super Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: T174 Olympic Finals     
Date:   Jan 15, 2017
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tseng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Tseng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Tseng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tseng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Tseng fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Tseng is now in Man's guard.
Tseng won't allow Man to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tseng accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tseng chips away with some ground and pound.
Tseng keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tseng.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Tseng is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Man keeping full guard, as Tseng tries to pass. #T1#
Tseng working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tseng.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Tseng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Tseng throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tseng's guard. Nice move by Man!#REVB#
Man prevents Tseng from getting back to his feet.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man trying to control but Tseng is working from the bottom. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Tseng blocks nicely.
Tseng has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tseng blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Tseng misses its target.
The fighters circling - Tseng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Tseng slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Tseng avoids the body shot from Man.
Man takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Tseng throws a body shot but no joy.
Vaan Tseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man scores with a hook.
Tseng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Tseng pushes him off.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tseng. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Tseng is just out of range.#CL2#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Tseng.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Tseng.
Tseng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tseng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Tseng. #T4#
Man misses with some punches.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man tries to work over Tseng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tseng working aggressively here.
Tseng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Tseng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tseng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tseng tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Tseng controls the action.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man pushes Tseng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tseng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tseng or not.
Tseng is breathing heavily.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tseng backwards.
Tseng misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Vaan Tseng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man'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##TD2#
Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tseng pulls Man in to control the position.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tseng wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Tseng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tseng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVR#
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man pulls Tseng in close to prevent any damage.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Man postures up in Tseng's guard and throws a big left but Tseng blocks it.
Tseng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vaan Tseng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tseng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.
Tseng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
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.
Man trying to control but Tseng is working from the bottom.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tseng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man postures up in Tseng's guard and throws a big left but Tseng blocks it.
Man trying to control but Tseng is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tseng scores with a body shot.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tseng manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tseng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Tseng misses.
Tseng shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Tseng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tseng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tseng wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tseng trying to control the position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Tseng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Tseng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tseng trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tseng is controlling Man's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tseng just misses with a punch to the body.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tseng.
That kick from Man tenderised Tseng's leg. Tseng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man lands with a good body shot.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tseng, as that shot connected.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Tseng swinging wildly here.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tseng defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Tseng is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tseng misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tseng.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tseng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Tseng throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tseng defends it well.
Tseng lands with an overhand left.
Man feints and then cracks Tseng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tseng down.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tseng sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man is controlling the pace.
Tseng trying to control from the bottom.
Tseng wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tseng is positioning himself well to prevent Man advancing to mount.
Tseng is trying to get back to full guard.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tseng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Tseng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Man 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.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tseng is not content to let Man control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man misses with a body kick.
Tseng avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tseng connects with a nice looking jab.
Man slips under a jab from Tseng.
Tseng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4##CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tseng's elbow.
Man tries to work over Tseng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Tseng prevents a body shot from Man.
Tseng tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaan Tseng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tseng wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Tseng wants a takedown but no success here.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tseng's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man misses with a body punch.
Tseng wants a takedown but no success here.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

A victorious Super Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Bane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man with a poor takedown
and Bane counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Bane just misses with a punch to the body.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bane tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bane pushes Man away with a front kick.
Man keeps Bane at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Bane connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Bane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bane defends it well.
Bane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.#CL2#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Bane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bane backwards.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Bane is breathing heavily.
Man blocks a body shot from Bane.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man misses with a body punch.
Bane swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Bane pulls Man into guard.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bane trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Man is looking to pass into half guard but Bane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bane is in guard.#REVR#
Bane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bane won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Bane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bane.
Bane 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.
Bane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bane passes into half guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Bane thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bane seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bane has passed into side control. #SUB#
Bane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Man defending against the ground and pound.
Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bane is not content to let Man control the position.#T4#
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bane is not content to let Man control the position.
Man is nestled in close to Bane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Man trying to control from Bane's half guard. Bane has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Bane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Bane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Bane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bane throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man tries to work over Bane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bane tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Bane avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man tries a body shot but Bane blocks it.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bane can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Bane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bane.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Bane controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Bane.
Bane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man prevents a body shot from Bane.
Bane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bane lands with a left to the head.
Bane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bane digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bane.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bane.
Nice body punch from Bane - that landed with a thud.
Bane is working Man over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bane lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bane lands a body shot.
Bane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Bane misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bane lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bane.
Bane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Man is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Bane as the two fighters clinch.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Bane finish him?#KD#
Bane drops Man onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Man is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bane lands a big right hand! Man is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Bane!
An out of breath Lucas Bane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EVO 257: Veide vs Sammich     
Date:   Jul 21, 2016
#R1#
Torres misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man misses the body punch
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torres defends well and Man ends up having to push Torres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands a front kick.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Man throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Torres scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torres getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Man misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
Luis Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Man looks for the body kick but Torres saw that one coming.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Torres has Man up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
A short left from Torres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Man tries a body shot but Torres blocks it. #TD2#
Man has picked Torres up - he's going for a ride! Man dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man throws a strike but Torres avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
Man throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres being controlled here momentarily.
Man wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man misses with the combination.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Luis Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Torres moves into the clinch.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Man cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Torres prevents a body shot from Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luis Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
A right hand to the body from Man.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Torres prevents a body shot from Man.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Torres blocks a body shot from Man.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres lands a shot to the body.
Man is breathing heavily.
Torres lands a shot to the body.
Torres gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Torres.
Torres presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torres. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Torres.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Super Man's cut even more.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
Torres lands with a right to the head.
Torres scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
Torres is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres lands a nice uppercut.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Torres lands a jab to Man's midsection.#T3#
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man moves to clinch but Torres breaks away
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torres tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torres defends well and Man ends up having to push Torres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD#
Torres cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Torres has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Man to stand back up!#ROC#
Man is rocked!
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!
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?#KD#
Torres drops Man with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Man looks back up at him and smiles so Torres waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
The cut above Super Man's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luis Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Man misses with a kick to the body
and Torres counters with a slapping leg kick.
and Torres counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Man! He's just covering up as Torres starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Torres!
During a confident post fight interview, Luis Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings     
Date:   Jun 16, 2016
#R1#
Sammich connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sammich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Sammich.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sammich lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Sammich throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sammich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sammich.
Sammich throws a good cross that connects.
Sammich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.#CL2#
Sammich forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Sammich controls the action.
Sammich swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Man.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sammich is working Man over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sammich.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammich backwards.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Sammich.
Sammich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sammich.
Sammich tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Sammich prevents a body shot from Man.
Sammich struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Sammich controls the action.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Sammich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sammich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammich throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sammich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sammich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sammich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man takes a swing at Sammich's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sammich forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Sammich avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sammich misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sammich blocks an uppercut.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Sammich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sammich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good work by Sammich as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Sammich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
A shot to the liver by Sammich. Beautiful body shot.
Sammich tries to clinch up.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Sammich avoids it well and moves away.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
Super Man's cut is getting worse.
No joy there for Sammich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sammich misses with a looping right.
Sammich stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sammy Sammich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammich cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Sammich.
Sammich punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammich throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Sammich misses the shot to the body.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Sammich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sammich.#CL2#
Sammich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Sammich.
Sammich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sammich lands a body shot.
Sammich throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Sammich prevents a body shot from Man.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Sammich controls his hands.
Sammich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Sammich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
Sammich misses with a punch on the inside.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Sammich's head.
Man tries to work over Sammich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Sammich avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sammich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sammich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man'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#
Sammich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sammich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sammich misses with a wild combination.
Sammich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sammich looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Sammich looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man throws a hook but Sammich avoids it easily.
Sammich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sammich.
Sammich lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Sammich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Sammich misses the shot to the body.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Sammich is quick to defend against it.
Sammich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sammich.
Sammich scores with a body shot.
Man is looking to wear down Sammich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sammich throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Sammich avoids it well and moves away.
Sammich misses with a looping right.
Sammich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sammich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Sammich moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Sammich lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Super Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Man misses with a body kick.
Sammich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sammich misses with a looping left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.#KD2#
Sammich sends Man crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sammich is motioning to the referee to let Man up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sammich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Man tries to land a front kick but Sammich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sammich blocks the body kick.
Sammich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sammich moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Sammich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sammich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sammich wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
Sammich cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Man looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sammich finish him? #ROC2#
Man is rocked!
Sammich lands an uppercut, right on the button! Man tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Sammich!
Sammy Sammich made sure to mention his sponsor, Bos Energy MMA159.4 in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EVO 243: Tires vs Hess     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1#
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quaid lands a body shot.
Quaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Quaid.
Quaid misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Man.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Quaid scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Man jabs at Quaid's body.
Douglas Quaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaid throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Quaid misses with a straight right.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quaid.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quaid.
Quaid lands with a shot to the body.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Quaid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man tries for a takedown but Quaid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Quaid is just out of range.
Quaid connects with a body shot.#T1#
Quaid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man throws a wild body kick that Quaid sees coming a mile off.
Quaid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quaid wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Quaid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quaid swinging wildly here.
Quaid throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Quaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man looks to land a body kick but Quaid moved away.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Quaid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Quaid is proving a slippery customer.
Quaid wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man pulls Quaid in to control the position.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quaid tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Quaid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Quaid is looking to improve his position.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quaid trying to control here.
Quaid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man is trying to control. Quaid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quaid is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quaid is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Quaid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quaid moves away.
Quaid misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Quaid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quaid moves out of range of the body kick.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man is looking to wear down Quaid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man tries for a takedown but Quaid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quaid lands with a shot to the body.
Quaid fails to land with a series of punches.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quaid will feel that in the morning.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Quaid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quaid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quaid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Quaid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quaid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quaid connects with a body shot.
Quaid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quaid moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Quaid avoids it.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Quaid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quaid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quaid misses with a body shot.
Quaid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Quaid takes a step back to recover.
Quaid swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quaid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man avoids the body shot from Quaid.
Man goes for a double leg but Quaid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quaid continues to drive forward.
Quaid looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Quaid is just out of range.
Quaid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man thuds a left hand into Quaid's body.
Man misses with a looping left.
Quaid lands a slapping body shot.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quaid throws out the jab.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Quaid avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quaid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Man.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
A big left from Quaid misses.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quaid sprawls and moves away.
Man thuds his right hand into Quaid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Quaid misses the jab.
Quaid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man looks to land a right hand but Quaid moved out of range.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quaid.
Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quaid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man is looking to slow Quaid down with leg kicks.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quaid blocks the body kick.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quaid. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man is looking to clinch but Quaid is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quaid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Quaid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Quaid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quaid misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Quaid lands a jab to the nose.
Douglas Quaid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Quaid lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Quaid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quaid showed some decent athleticism there.
Man tries to roll over but Quaid keeps him under control.
Quaid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quaid working the head and body with strikes.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quaid.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quaid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quaid's back!
Man missing with strikes from the back.
Quaid covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Man throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Douglas Quaid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quaid is in bad spot here. #T3#
Quaid trying to control the hands but Man breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man trying to control.
Quaid tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Quaid is really stuck here.
Quaid covering up well under a series of strikes from Man. #T4#
Quaid finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Quaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Man wants to control the pace but Quaid is squirming around nicely.
Quaid in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Quaid is looking to get to half guard.
Man tries to control but Quaid wriggling away.
Quaid is desperately trying to improve his position but Man has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Quaid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quaid fails with the takedown.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quaid thuds a left hand into Man's body.
Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Man.
Quaid lands a nice looking body shot.
Man missing with a left hand there. Quaid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quaid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quaid misses the shot to the body.
Man slips under a jab from Quaid.
Nice uppercut lands for Quaid. That snapped Man's head back.
Man misses the shot to the body.
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!
Man moves away from the strike by Quaid.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Quaid is quick to defend against it.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quaid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Quaid swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Quaid misses the shot to the body.
Quaid thuds a left hand into Man's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Man throws out a loose jab but Quaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quaid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Quaid throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a body kick.
Quaid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quaid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Quaid looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Quaid.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quaid.#CL2#
Quaid moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quaid swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Quaid tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Quaid back against the cage.
Quaid tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quaid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quaid tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Quaid.
Quaid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quaid has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man presses Quaid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Quaid prevents a body shot from Man.
Quaid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quaid blocks a body shot from Man.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quaid working aggressively here.
Quaid misses with a body punch.
Man works on Quaid's body with a couple of short punches.
Quaid prevents a body shot from Man.
Man is leaning against Quaid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man misses with a body punch.
Quaid misses with a punch on the inside.
Quaid tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Quaid back against the cage.
Man digs a right hand into Quaid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quaid's gas tank. #T4#
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaid controls his hands.
Man lands a body punch.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
Quaid tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quaid looking for a takedown.
Man tries a body shot but Quaid blocks it.
Quaid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quaid can turn it around.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quaid's elbow.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quaid's elbow.
Man presses Quaid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Man.

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 Super Man.
I think Man 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Super Man!

A relieved looking Super Man thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Douglas Quaid was interviewed post fight and said 'That one was from Santa!'.

 

Event: EVO 240: Bowdrie vs Hess     
Date:   Apr 20, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Randy clinches.
Randy lands a shot to the body.
Man working aggressively here.
Randy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Randy looks winded!
Man misses with a body punch. #TD#
Man gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T1#
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Randy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randy being controlled here, momentarily.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Randy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Man 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.
Randy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Randy tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Randy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Randy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man looks to land a body kick but Randy moved away.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randy.
Randy scoring well with a low kick there.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Randy.
Randy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randy. #CL2#
Randy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Randy throws a punch but it's blocked by Man. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Randy throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Randy throws an elbow but misses.
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randy misses with the head strike.
Randy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randy throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Randy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Randy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
We've been hearing that Man has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randy taking a bit of punishment here - Man scoring with strikes. #T4#
Man takes a little break here. Randy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Man lands a decent elbow from side control.
Man lands a few punches from side control.
Randy is looking for a sweep.
Man misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man lands an elbow.
Man just content to control the position.
Randy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Man trying to control the position but Randy is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Randy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man misses with a body shot.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Randy - just one landing.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randy's head.
Randy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randy avoids the body shot from Man.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Randy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randy can do to turn this around?
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
Randy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Randy fights it but they end up in guard.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Randy blocks nicely. #T1#
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Man puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Randy is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
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.
Randy taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Randy defends it.
Man controlling the action here.
Man moves nicely into side control.
Man trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Man is really struggling to control Randy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Man controls the position from side control.
Randy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Man working the ground and pound but Randy is defending the strikes.
Man 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.
Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Randy!#T4#
Man in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Randy is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Randy is looking to escape.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Man has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Randy tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Super Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Randy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Randy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Man throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Man gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man grinds an elbow into Randy's temple.
Randy is not content to let Man control the position.
Man controlling the position. #T1#
Man lands a decent elbow from side control.
Man trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Man working the ground and pound but Randy is defending the strikes.
Macho Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man controlling the position.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Man in side control, throwing shots but Randy defends.
Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
Man controls the position.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Randy to see if he's OK.
Man wants to control but Randy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Randy is trying to escape the position but Man is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Randy 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Randy seems unphased.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randy throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily. #T4#
Man misses with an uppercut. Randy saw that one coming.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man cracks Randy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randy missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Randy is quick to defend against it.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Man moves into the clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Man. #ROC#
Randy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Randy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Man is leaning against Randy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man tries a body shot but Randy blocks it. #KD#
Man drops Randy with a big right hand! Man charges in looking to finish - Randy manages to keep Man in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Man is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

Super Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 427 - Total Madness     
Date:   Mar 22, 2016
#R1#
Man moves away from the strike by Venger.
The fighters circling - Venger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Venger.
Man blocks a body shot from Venger.
A head punch on the inside from Venger fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Venger controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man misses with a body punch.
Venger prevents a body shot from Man.
Venger can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
A body shot lands from Man.
I was talking to Venger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venger is breathing heavily.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man tries to work over Venger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Man has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Venger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Man. #T1#
Man has good solid back control here.
Man scores with punches and elbows.
Venger is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Venger wants to escape the position.
Man scores with punches from the back.
Man throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Man just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
Venger covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Man tries to keep control of the position but Venger is staying busy.
Venger can't escape the position.
Man really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Venger.
Man throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Man has good solid back control here. #T3#
Man misses with punches from the back.
Venger is covering up but some of the strikes from Man are getting through and doing damage.
Man throwing sloppy strikes.
Man is landing with strikes. Venger can't take much more of this.
Venger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man lands strikes to the head.
Man missing with punches from the back.
Venger looking very determined here, making life difficult for Man.
Man somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T4#
Man throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Man controls the position.
Venger covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Man controlling the position well here. Venger rolled but Man kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Venger tries to escape the position.
Man misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venger staying busy and making it hard for Man to control.
Man keeps control of the position as Venger tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Venger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot by Man.
Venger looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Venger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Venger misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Venger looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Venger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venger manages to avoid it.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Venger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venger can pounce on him.
Man digs a good body shot into Venger's ribs.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venger.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Venger rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Man has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venger slows down the pace here. #T1#
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Man.
Venger prevents a body shot from Man.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Venger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Venger gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Venger keeps the fight on the outside.
Venger misses with a low kick.
Venger misses with a head kick.
Man checks the leg kick.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Venger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man. #T2#
Man shoots for a takedown but Venger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man scores with the left hand. Venger knows he should have avoided that one.
Venger walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Venger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Man's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.#CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Venger misses with a body punch.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man has Venger pressed against the cage, preventing Venger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Venger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimir Venger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venger's elbow.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Venger struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venger misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venger backwards. #T3#
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Venger controls his hands.
Venger lands with a left to the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venger takes a shot to the head.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Venger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Venger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Venger tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Venger is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Venger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Venger settles back down.
Man jabs at Venger's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Man slips under a jab.
Man connects with a body shot.
Venger throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Venger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Venger backpedaling.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Venger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man avoids the head kick by Venger.
Venger misses with a looping left.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Venger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Venger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Venger's belly button to the back.
Venger misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A clash of legs there as Venger blocks the low kick.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venger.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man feints a jab promting Venger to slip. Man then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Venger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Venger gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Venger moves out of range of the strikes.
Man takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venger moves away.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venger.
Man stuns Venger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man misses with a body shot.
It looked like Venger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Man connects with a single shot 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!
Man shoots in for a takedown but Venger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vladimir Venger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vladimir Venger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.#T2#
Venger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man scores with a jab. Venger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vladimir Venger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man throws a body punch but Venger moves out of range.
Venger throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Venger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Venger connects with a crisp jab.
Man slips under a jab from Venger.#CL2#
Man clinches up against the cage.
Venger misses with a punch on the inside.
Venger swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Venger.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Venger.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venger.
Venger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Venger.
Venger digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Venger blocks a body shot from Man.
Venger lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Venger.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man tries a body shot but Venger blocks it.
A short right from Venger on the inside.
Man misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Venger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venger looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Venger connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Venger tries a head kick but it misses.
Man tries to clinch up.
Venger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venger thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Venger pinned against the cage. Venger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Man defending well as Venger loads up on a big left hand.
Man feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Super Man.
Well Man 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!

A very excited looking Super Man 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.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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