Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from Nada finds it's target.#TD2#
Morozov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morozov's guard. #REVR#
Nada advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov has hold of Nada's hands but Nada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Nada throwing shots but Morozov is blocking nicely.
Nada 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.
Morozov wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada is looking to advance position but Morozov won't allow it.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
Nada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nada is keen to just control but Morozov is a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morozov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nada throws an elbow that misses. Morozov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nada's guard. Nice move by Morozov!#REVB##T1#
Morozov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morozov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morozov is one step ahead there.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Nada keeps moving.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morozov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Morozov 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. #T2#
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.#SUB#
Nada is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Morozov frees his head nicely. Oh but Nada has switched to an armbar! Morozov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Nada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Nada thanked KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Fedor Morozov had this to say: 'i want rematch'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Nada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nada jabs Muru right on the nose. Muru blinks but takes it well.
Nada sizes up Muru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Hanjiang Muru has been cut.
Muru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muru is breathing heavily.
Muru is looking to clinch but Nada is avoiding it. #KD2#
Nada cracks Muru with an uppercut from hell and Muru crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nada's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#
Muru is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nada gets to his feet and stands over Muru, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Muru felt that one! Nada unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Muru from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Nada thanked KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NSC 1: Hawk vs Cane
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Vattalles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vattalles is just content to waste time from the top position. Nada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
Vattalles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nada looking to control.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada keeping full guard, as Vattalles tries to pass.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Vattalles throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Nada keeping full guard, as Vattalles tries to pass.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vattalles is one step ahead there.
Vattalles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nada 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nada is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vattalles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vattalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nada is pushing down on Vattalles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vattalles is fighting to maintain full guard but Nada has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Nada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vattalles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nada is trying to control. Vattalles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nada trying to pass the guard but Vattalles defending well.
Vattalles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vattalles has momentary wrist control but Nada slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Vattalles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nada passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mee Vattalles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nada throws a looping overhand right but Vattalles ducks down to avoid it.
Vattalles misses with a looping left.
Vattalles moves out of range of the strikes.
Vattalles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nada.#TD2#
Vattalles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nada tries to get to full guard but Vattalles has control of the leg.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura here.
Vattalles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Vattalles seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nada is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mee Vattalles!
Mee Vattalles 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2018

#R1#
Nada lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Nada's front leg but catches the back leg as Nada tries to avoid it.
Nada throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Izaiah Kane has been cut.
Nada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kane catches Nada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nada connects with the punch.
Nada drops Kane with a huge uppercut! Kane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nada is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEC 610
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Brannagan scores with a hook.
Brannagan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brannagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Brutus Brannagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nada moves away from the strike by Brannagan.
Nada 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.
Brannagan swinging wildly here.
Nada throws a hook to the side of Brannagan's head but Brannagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brannagan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brannagan preventing the sweep.
Brannagan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nada working for a triangle but Brannagan defends it easily.
Brannagan trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brannagan is fighting to break Nada's control of his arms but Nada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brannagan trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Brannagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brannagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Brannagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brannagan stands up over Nada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nada wants to improve his position but instead Brannagan has moved into half guard.
Brannagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nada tries to get to full guard but Brannagan has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brannagan tries to pass to full mount but Nada defends it.
Nada is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brannagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nada.
Nada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brannagan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brannagan keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brannagan is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Brannagan won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Brannagan is proving a slippery customer.
Brannagan distracts Nada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brannagan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brannagan lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Nada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brannagan throws an elbow that misses. Nada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brannagan's guard. Nice move by Nada!#REVR#
Brannagan is pulling down on Nada's head. It's preventing any offense from Nada, at least for the moment.
Brannagan trying to control the position.
Nada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nada won't allow Brannagan to sweep him here.
Nada wants to control from the top but Brannagan keeps moving.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brannagan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Brannagan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brannagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada looks to land a left hand but Brannagan moved out of range nicely.
Nada takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Nada finds it's target.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Nada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brannagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brannagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannagan scores with a body shot.
Nada lands a really nice looking cross but Brannagan seems unphased.
Brannagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Nada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brannagan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nada is in Brannagan's guard.#T1#
Nada stopping the sweep attempt from Brannagan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brannagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nada.
Nada won't allow Brannagan to sweep him here.
Nada is fighting to break Brannagan's control of his arms but Brannagan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brannagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses.
Brannagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brannagan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nada lands a couple of digs.
Nada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nada throwing strikes from guard but Brannagan blocks nicely.
Nada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nada throwing strikes from guard but Brannagan blocks nicely.
Brannagan is pulling down on Nada's head to control his posture.
Nada won't allow Brannagan to sweep him here.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brannagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses.
Brannagan 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##T3#
Nada tries to roll over but Brannagan keeps him under control.
Nada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nada keeping hold of Brannagan's head, controlling as best he can.
Nada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brannagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brannagan's back!
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brannagan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brannagan covering up well under a series of strikes from Nada.
Nada trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brannagan tries to roll but Nada sticks to his back. #T4#
Nada scores with strikes from the back.
Nada throwing sloppy strikes.
Brannagan tries to roll but Nada sticks to his back.
Brannagan wants to control his opponent's hands but Nada gets his hands free.
Nada cracks Brannagan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brannagan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Brannagan avoids the strikes from Nada.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nada.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brannagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nada's guard. Nice work there by Brannagan.
Nada is trying to control the position but Brannagan postures up.
Nada wants to sweep here but Brannagan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nada working for submissions but it's allowed Brannagan to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brannagan throws a nice looking combination but Nada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nada misses with a body shot.
A jab from Brannagan finds it's way through Nada's defenses.
Brannagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nada manages to avoid it.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Brannagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brannagan wants to slow Nada down by chopping away at his legs.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Brannagan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannagan feints a jab promting Nada to slip. Brannagan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brannagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Brannagan checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Brannagan misses with a hook. Nada ducked under it nicely.
Brannagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Nada misses the target.
Nada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannagan.
Brannagan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brannagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nada misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Brannagan.
Nada throws a lazy right hand but Brannagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brannagan! But no joy.
Brutus Brannagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brannagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nada is just out of range.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brannagan.
Brannagan with the counter takedown but Nada avoids it easily.
Nada throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Brannagan counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Brannagan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nada's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brannagan preventing the sweep.
Brannagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada wants to sweep here but Brannagan controlling him for the moment.
Brannagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brannagan wants to control from the top but Nada keeps moving.
Nada wants to hit a switch here but Brannagan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nada there!
Nada wants to hold on but Brannagan pushes him away.#T3#
Brannagan raining down shots from the mount!
Nada is looking to get to half guard.
Brannagan controlling the pace for now.
Nada is working to get back to half guard.
Nada takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brannagan scoring with strikes but Nada is staying in there.
Brannagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nada is looking to escape.
Nada is desperately trying to improve his position but Brannagan has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Nada wants to control but Brannagan is having none of it.
Brannagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nada is looking to get to half guard.
Nada 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.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Brannagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brannagan is keen to just control but Nada is a slippery customer.
Nada tries to get to full guard but Brannagan has control of the leg.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Brannagan!
Brutus Brannagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 603
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Shaman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Shaman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shaman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shaman takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Nada's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Shaman.
Shaman throws a series of punches but Nada moves out of range.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Shaman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaman takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Blind Shaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada moves out of range of the body kick from Shaman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaman - the referee stops the clock and Nada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaman. Nada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaman scores with a decent looking hook.
Nada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada takes one on the button.#T1#
Nada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nada slips under a jab from Shaman.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and Shaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaman lands a leg kick that knocks Nada off balance momentarily.
Nada tried to score with a low kick but Shaman checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaman as he connects with a hook.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman scores with a push kick.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nada.
Nada unleashes a big counter combination but Shaman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaman scores with a jab 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!
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Nada's shoulder, as Nada tries to avoid the shot.
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman. #T2#
Shaman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaman staying out of range there.
Shaman throws the left hand but Nada avoids the punch easily.
Shaman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada connects with a jab.
Nada checks a low kick from Shaman.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Nada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nada misses with a shot to the body
and Shaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nada walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheers as Nada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaman doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Shaman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaman scores with a nice right hand.
Blind Shaman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaman is just out of range.
Nada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaman defends it nicely.
Shaman scores with a decent looking hook.
Nada slips a jab from Shaman.
Shaman thuds a left hand into Nada's body.
Shaman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nada in his tracks.
Shaman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Shaman connects with a body shot that sends Nada's belly button to the back.
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!
Shaman stuffs the takedown attempt from Nada. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Shaman.
Blind Shaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nada.
Shaman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shaman tries to move into range but Nada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaman.
Shaman connects with a body shot that sends Nada's belly button to the back.
Shaman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
That's time! Shaman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shaman slips a straight right by Nada.
Nada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nada's hands.
Shaman connects with a body shot that sends Nada's belly button to the back.
Shaman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaman looks to land a right hand but Nada moved out of range.
Nada 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.
Shaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nada can do to turn this around?
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Shaman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nada on the side of the head.
Shaman throws a low kick, looking for Nada's leg but Nada calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Nada.
Nada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
Shaman jabs at Nada's body.
Shaman misses with a hook. Nada ducked under it nicely.
Shaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Shaman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Nada takes one on the button.
Shaman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nada scores with a jab to the body.
Nada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaman throws a body kick that misses.
Shaman connects with a solid leg kick.
Nada moves out of range as Shaman strikes.
Nada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nada throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Nada.#T2#
Shaman slips under a jab from Nada.
Shaman lands with a good body shot.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Shaman's shoulder, as Shaman tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Shaman lands.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Nada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nada throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
Shaman throws a shot to the body.
Nada 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.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and Shaman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shaman slips a jab from Nada.
Shaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Shaman. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Shaman lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nada blocks the body kick.
Nada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaman throws a wild body kick that Nada sees coming a mile off.
Shaman walks into a jab.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Shaman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shaman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nada.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaman misses the target.
Nada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nada keeps the fight on the outside.
Nada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman lands a leg kick that knocks Nada off balance momentarily.
Nada throws a sloppy body shot
and Shaman counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Shaman tenderised Nada's leg. Nada is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Shaman throwing a counter right hand but Nada manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Shaman tenderised Nada's leg. Nada is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman is looking to counter punch.
Nada swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman throws a push kick but Nada slaps the foot to one side.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nada on the side of the head.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaman manages to avoid it.
Nada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nada takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nada misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shaman tests Nada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaman tries to clinch but Nada is having none of it.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Nada.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Nada is rocked!
Shaman lands a body shot.
Nada is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaman finish him?
Shaman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Shaman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Nada misses its intended target.
Shaman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nada to the canvas! Nada doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shaman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blind Shaman!
During a confident post fight interview, Blind Shaman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 594
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maellard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nada.
Maellard scores with a hook to the body. Nada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maellard thuds a left hand into Nada's body.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Maellard scores with a decent looking hook.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada throws a hook but Maellard blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nada misses.
Maellard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nada's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maellard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nada.
A jab from Nada misses. #T1#
Maellard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nada swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Nada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maellard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nada is in Maellard's guard.#ES#
Maellard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nada presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nada blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Maellard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Nada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
Nada tries to work over Maellard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Nada fails to land.
Maellard working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nada.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maellard lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Maellard.
Nada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nada misses with a body punch.
Nada throws a punch but it's blocked by Maellard.
A nice left hand lands by Maellard.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nada just leaning against Maellard, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maellard.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Nada controls his hands.
Nada blocking some punches.
Maellard tries a body shot but Nada blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maellard lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Nada controls his hands.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nada.
Nada blocking some punches. #T3#
Nada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maellard is pressed up against the cage. Nada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maellard down to the mat. Maellard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nada.
Nada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maellard tries to counter by clinching up but Nada breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maellard. That's going to slow Nada down.
Maellard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maellard slips a jab from Nada.
Nada lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Maellard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Nada lands.#T4#
Nada ducks under a wild hook from Maellard.
Maellard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
A good leg kick by Maellard.
Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maellard. Nada shrugs it off though.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maellard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maellard on the side of the head.
Maellard lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Maellard - just one landing.
Maellard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nada back to the cage. Maellard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maellard lands a right hook to the body.
Nada blocks a head kick by Maellard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pops Maellard dominated that round.
That's time! Maellard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maellard throws a right hand that Nada ducks under and follows up with a left that Nada also avoids with ease.
Maellard thuds his right hand into Nada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nada jabs at Maellard's body.
Nada missing with a left hand there. Maellard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nada takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Maellard moves into range and clinches up with Nada.
Nada stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nada.
Nada receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Maellard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nada can do to turn this around?
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada tries to stall but Maellard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maellard pushes Nada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Nada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maellard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maellard defends well and Nada ends up having to push Maellard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Nada backs away, Maellard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maellard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nada can pounce on him. #T1#
Nada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maellard. Maellard obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Maellard.
Nada throws a combination that misses
and Maellard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maellard lands with a shot to the body.
Maellard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maellard scores with a jab. Nada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maellard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maellard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maellard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nada's calf.
Maellard lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard cracks a nice hook into Nada's ribs.
Maellard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nada, as that shot connected.
Maellard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nada's calf.
Maellard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Maellard blocks the low kick.
As Nada backs away, Maellard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maellard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nada swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard throwing a counter right hand but Nada manages to avoid it.
Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maellard slips under a jab.
Maellard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maellard lands with a slapping head kick.
Nada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Maellard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Maellard lands but Nada takes it in his stride. #T3#
Maellard misses with a wild body shot.
Nada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maellard finds it's way round the side to connect with Nada's head.
A jab from Nada finds it's way through Maellard's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Nada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nada throws a head kick that misses.
Maellard punishes Nada's body with a nice straight punch.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Maellard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maellard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maellard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nada.
Nada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Maellard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maellard misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nada. #ES#
Maellard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nada off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maellard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Maellard.
Maellard slips a straight right by Nada.
Maellard looks to land a right hand but Nada moved out of range.
Nada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maellard slips a jab from Nada.
Maellard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nada misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pops Maellard dominated that second round.
That's time! Maellard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maellard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maellard tried to score with a low kick but Nada checks it.
Maellard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nada blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Maellard slips under a jab from Nada.
Maellard lands a two punch combo.
Maellard throws a nice looking combination but Nada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maellard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard lands with a hook. Nada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Nada moves out of range easily.
Maellard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nada is out of range.
Pops Maellard is winning the standup battle so far.
Nada blocks a low kick nicely.
Maellard throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Donk. Nada catches Maellard right on the button with a cross.
Maellard is looking to wear down Nada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Maellard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maellard throws a body punch but Nada moves out of range.
Jab from Nada.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
Nada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maellard tried to score with a low kick but Nada checks it.
Maellard cracks a nice hook into Nada's ribs.
Frank Nada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nada throws a leg kick that misses.
Nada throws a lazy right hand but Maellard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nada drops his hands momentarily and Maellard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada misses with a lunging right hand
and Maellard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nada throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maellard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada blocks a low kick nicely.
Nada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maellard.
Nada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maellard scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nada lands a right hook to the body.
Maellard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nada missing with a left hand there. Maellard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Maellard is just out of range.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nada.
Maellard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nada misses with a straight left.
Nada throws a lazy right hand but Maellard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maellard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Nada catches Maellard right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Maellard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maellard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maellard punishes Nada's body with a nice straight punch.
Maellard throws a right and a left that Nada avoids nicely.
Nada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maellard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maellard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nada swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maellard cracks the inside of Nada's front leg.
Maellard walks into a jab.
Nada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maellard.
Pops Maellard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nada swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Maellard!
Pops Maellard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 589
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from The Perfectionist. Those never looked like landing.
Nada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada cracks a nice hook into The Perfectionist's ribs.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
The Perfectionist half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Perfectionist can pounce on him. #TD#
The Perfectionist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada tries to roll over but The Perfectionist keeps him under control.
The Perfectionist lands with a punch from half guard.
The Perfectionist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nada defending well though.
Nada wants to improve his position but The Perfectionist is controlling well.
The Perfectionist wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy. #T1#
The Perfectionist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
The Perfectionist is trying to work for a kimura but Nada is defending well.
The Perfectionist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nada defending well though.
Nada is controlling The Perfectionist's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nada wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from The Perfectionist's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The Perfectionist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nada wants to sweep but The Perfectionist has passed to side control!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Perfectionist is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada sneaks back into half guard.
Nada is trying to maintain the position but The Perfectionist is very close to passing his half guard.
The Perfectionist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Perfectionist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nada is looking to improve his position.
The Perfectionist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nada manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
The Perfectionist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but The Perfectionist is proving a slippery customer.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Perfectionist controls the pace.
Nada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Perfectionist's guard. #REVB#
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Perfectionist is keeping the position for now.
Nada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Perfectionist is adopting a defensive guard.
The Perfectionist can't keep his opponent in guard - Nada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nada is keen to just control but The Perfectionist is a slippery customer.#T4#
Nada wants to free his trapped foot but The Perfectionist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Perfectionist's head.
Nada moves into full mount! The Perfectionist won't be happy about that!
Nada looking to finish The Perfectionist with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Perfectionist!
The Perfectionist is trying to escape the mount.
Nada is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Perfectionist can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Perfectionist is desperately trying to improve his position but Nada has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nada looking to control but The Perfectionist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Perfectionist.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nada! But no joy.
The Perfectionist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
Nada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Perfectionist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nada.
Jab from Nada.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Nada.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Perfectionist, as that shot connected.
The Perfectionist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Perfectionist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nada misses with an uppercut
letting The Perfectionist counter with a right hand.
The Perfectionist misses with a low kick.
Nada tests The Perfectionist's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
The Perfectionist stuffs the takedown.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nada.
The Perfectionist just misses with a punch to the body.
Nada cracks The Perfectionist with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Nada 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.#SUB#
The Perfectionist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Perfectionist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada tries to free his leg and advance position but The Perfectionist is retaining full guard. #SUB#
The Perfectionist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nada scoring with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nada's guard. #REVR##T2#
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Perfectionist is one step ahead there.
Frank Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Perfectionist 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.
Nada is trying to keep The Perfectionist in close.
Nada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Perfectionist has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nada is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Nada taking a bit of punishment here - The Perfectionist scoring with strikes.
The Perfectionist trying to control the position but Nada is working away.
Nada tries to bench press The Perfectionist off him but The Perfectionist keeps the position.
Nada can't do much from the bottom here.
Nada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Perfectionist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nada works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Nada 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.#SUB2#
Nada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Perfectionist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Perfectionist landing some decent shots from guard.
The Perfectionist 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.
The Perfectionist lands a couple of digs.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Perfectionist controls the pace.
Nada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Perfectionist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 AJ The Perfectionist will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
Nada misses the jab.
Nada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Perfectionist on the side of the head.#TD#
The Perfectionist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Perfectionist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Perfectionist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Perfectionist throwing shots but Nada is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada manages to get to full guard.
Nada trying to control the position here. #T1#
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
The Perfectionist is fighting to break Nada's control of his arms but Nada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The Perfectionist trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Perfectionist stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
The Perfectionist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Perfectionist's guard. #REVB#
Nada wants to control from the top but The Perfectionist keeps moving. #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.#SUB#
The Perfectionist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Perfectionist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Nada trying to control the position.
The Perfectionist trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Perfectionist distracts Nada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Perfectionist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Nada controlling The Perfectionist's posture.
The Perfectionist throwing strikes from guard but Nada blocks nicely.
The Perfectionist postures up.
The Perfectionist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nada keeping moving, preventing The Perfectionist from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Perfectionist is looking to wear down Nada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Perfectionist misses with a shot to the body
and Nada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Perfectionist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Perfectionist misses the body punch
and Nada counters with a straight right hand.
The Perfectionist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Perfectionist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nada.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nada.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nada moves away.#TD#
The Perfectionist 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.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nada is still trying to improve position.
The Perfectionist scoring with some ground and pound.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ The Perfectionist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Perfectionist 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 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ The Perfectionist!
After the fight, AJ The Perfectionist was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Nada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Nada digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Nada has been working on his balance at Tōshi, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luciano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luciano.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Nada checks it.
Luciano needs to keep his hands up - Nada had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada connects with a solid leg kick.
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Nada to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nada if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Nada checks the leg kick.
Nada lands a head shot.#ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Nada misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano digs a good hook to Nada's body.
Luciano lands with a kick to the temple. Nada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Nada - just one landing.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Nada finish him?
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Good leg kick by Nada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nada misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nada scores with a shot to the body.
Nada tries to land a body kick
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nada.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.#T3#
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Luciano lands a big head kick that sends Nada tumbling to the mat! Luciano takes a step backwards and waves Nada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
Nada lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Nada blocks the leg kick.
Nada tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Nada ducks right into an uppercut from Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano lands with a hook. Nada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Nada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luciano is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Luciano manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nada is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Luciano trying to control the position.
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 Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Luciano defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
Nada moves out of range of the body kick.
Nada avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Nada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nada moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Nada throws a left that rocks Luciano and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nada dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Luciano regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada lands a big left to the face of Luciano, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Nada and another - Luciano is out! Nada stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UGD 107:Man Vs Doubdtfire
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
Nada blocks a leg kick.
Snorten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nada.
Snorten throws a sloppy body shot
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada lands a hook that stumbles Snorten back into the cage. Nada follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Snorten to the canvas! Nada pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Snorten has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Fietsora connects with an inside leg kick.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Fietsora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fietsora lands an overhand right.
Fietsora feints and then cracks Nada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nada down.
Nada jabs Fietsora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fietsora throws a sloppy head kick and Nada moves out of range easily.
Nada misses the body punch #CL2#
and Fietsora counters by moving into the clinch.
Nada misses with the head strike.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Fietsora - that landed with a thud.
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Fietsora.
Nada has Fietsora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fietsora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nada blocking some punches.
Fietsora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nada's defenses.
Nada tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nada throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Nada wants a takedown but no success here.
Nada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fietsora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nadas head.
Nada working aggressively here.
Fietsora has a couple of punches blocked by Nada.
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
Nada stalling in the clinch but Fietsora improves position.
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
Fietsora lands a shoulder strike.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fietsora lands an uppercut.
Nada tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nada breaks the clinch.
Fietsora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nada.
Nada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Nada scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nada missing with a left hand there. Fietsora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fietsora steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nada throws a leg kick but Fietsora sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fietsora looks for the body kick but Nada saw that one coming.
Nada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fietsora.
Nada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fietsora can pounce on him.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Fietsora counters with a stiff right hand.
Nada jabs at Fietsora's body.
Fietsora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fietsora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fietsora staying out of range there.
Fietsora now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fietsora tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fietsora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fietsora moves away.
Nice defenses there by Nada.
Fietsora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nada jabs Fietsora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fietsora connects with an inside leg kick.
Fietsora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nada throwing a counter right hand but Fietsora manages to avoid it.
Fietsora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Fietsora lands a big head kick that sends Nada tumbling to the mat! Fietsora takes a step backwards and waves Nada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fietsora drops Nada with a huge uppercut! Nada drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fietsora is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Fietsora!
Romulus Fietsora thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Nada misses.
Meyer throwing a counter right hand but Nada manages to avoid it.
Nada has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Meyer is looking to counter punch.
Nada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meyer.
Meyer slips a straight right by Nada.
Meyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Meyer, which made it look bad.
Meyer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Meyer rushes Nada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer blocking some punches.
Nada tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Nada lands a hook that snaps the head of Meyer backwards. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nada.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nada.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nada.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nada is keeping busy.
Nada trying to stall but Meyer improves his position.
Meyer looking to slow down the pace here.
Meyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike.
Nada misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nada.
Meyer lands a left hand. #BC2#
Nada breaks the clinch.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nada lands with an uppercut that bounces Meyer off the cage and back into range.
Nada misses with a left hand
and Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Meyer.#T2#
Meyer looks to land a combination but Nada avoids it well.
Meyer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nada is out of range and Meyer settles back down.
A jab from Meyer does it's job there.#ROC#
Nada is rocked!
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Nada is still on wobbly legs! Can Meyer finish him?
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada seems to have recovered his senses.
Meyer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nada connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Nada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meyer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Meyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nada's sensitive parts.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Nada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Nada slips under a jab.
Meyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meyer thumps Nada with a low kick.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer with a jab.
Meyer takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nada.
Nada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meyer defends it nicely.
Nada throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer counters with a three punch combo that has Nada backing up. Nada nods at Meyer to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Nada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
No joy there for Nada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nada swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nada takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Meyer misses with the combination.
Nada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meyer counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nada misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Nada swinging wildly here.
Nada misses with a shot to the body
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meyer scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Nada checks the leg kick.#T1#
Nada misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Meyer counters with a beautiful punch that sends Nada to the canvas!
Nada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nada pulls Meyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Meyer 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.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Meyer stands and steps away. Nada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meyer tries to avoid it but Nada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meyer to the ground. Meyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nada throws a leg kick
and Meyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada misses the jab.
Meyer connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Nada misses
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
Nada lands with a nice body punch.
Meyer scores with a jab to the head.
Meyer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nada lands a jab.
Meyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nada can do to turn this around?#T3#
Meyer staying out of range there.
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Meyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Meyer lands a nice hook to Nada's body. Nada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meyer swinging wildly here.
Nada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Meyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Nada.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meyer defends well and Nada ends up having to push Meyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Meyer misses its target.
Ulrik Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nada.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nada.
It looked like Meyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ulrik Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Meyer thumps Nada with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulrik Meyer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nada lands a nice hook to Meyer's body. Meyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada throws a head kick that misses.
Nada throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Meyer lands a jab to the head.
Meyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Meyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nada just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Nada misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Meyer.
Nada checks the leg kick.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nada slips a jab from Meyer.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meyer throws a good cross that connects.
Nada throws a hook to the side of Meyer's head but Meyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Nada looks to move away, Meyer throws a big counter combo but Nada just gets out of the way.
Meyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nada is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Meyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank Nada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meyer counters with a nice leg kick.
Nada throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer is looking to counter punch.
Nada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nada blocks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meyer, as that shot connected.
Nada throws a series of strikes that have Meyer backpedaling.
Nada lands with a cross.
Meyer throws a series of punches but Nada moves out of range. #T3#
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer drops Nada with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nada! Meyer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulrik Meyer!
In his post fight interview, Ulrik Meyer gave a big smile as he said 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.

Event: Syn 559: Dark Days
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Nada.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer counters with a thumping low kick.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nada throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Meyer rushes Nada and presses him up against the cage.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer lands a body punch.
Nada misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer lands a shot to the body.
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nada's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
Nada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Nada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nada swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Nada.
Nada misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer lands a body shot.
Nada working aggressively here.
Nada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer takes a shot to the head.
Nada is looking to break free of the clinch but Meyer has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Meyer.
Meyer lands an uppercut.
Nada lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Meyer as the two fighters clinch.
Meyer scores with a hook to the body.
Nada lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Nada backwards. #T2#
Meyer lands a left hand.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nadas head.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nada.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Nada gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Meyer regains guard.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nada stands and throws Meyer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nada wants to pass to mount but Meyer is defending the position.
Nada trying to advance position but Meyer counters by regaining guard.
Nada won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer seems keen to control Nada's posture.#T4#
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyer is keeping the position for now.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Meyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada being controlled here momentarily.
Meyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Nada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Nada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meyer's head.
Nada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nada lands with a nice body punch.
Nada misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Nada throws a lazy uppercut
and Meyer counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Nada is predictable there
enabling Meyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meyer as he avoids it easily.
Nada looks for the body kick but Meyer saw that one coming.
Meyer is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Nada misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Meyer.#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!#T1#
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nada.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Nada.
Meyer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nada looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range.
Meyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Meyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nada. Nada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer misses the jab.
Nada blocks a head kick by Meyer. #T2#
Nada blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Nada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nada counters with a nice uppercut.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Nada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meyer has time to react.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Nada misses with a straight left.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.
Nada misses with a looping right.
Meyer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nada under the eye.
Nada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.#T3#
Nada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyer defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Nada misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Meyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nada with a hook.
Nada misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Meyer counters with a big uppercut that knocks Nada off his feet! Meyer dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Meyer stands up. #T4#
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Meyer, which made it look bad.
Nada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Meyer counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Nada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nada throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulrik Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Jab, jab by Nada - just one landing.
Meyer throws the left hand but Nada avoids the punch easily.
Nada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Meyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nada takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meyer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Nada.
A little jabbing left from Meyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nada throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Nada pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Nada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nada throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Nada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nada scores with a sloppy right hand. Meyer should have avoided that one.
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Nada is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Nada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meyer's head.
Nada jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank Nada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meyer. That's going to slow Nada down.
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!
Nada staying out of range there.
Nada throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nada throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nada misses with a right hand
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Meyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nada throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Meyer throws a head kick but Nada moves out of range.
Nada walks into a jab.#T3#
Nada misses with a hook.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Meyer coming out on top.
Nada throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer throws a lazy head kick
and Nada counters with a straight right hand.
Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyer's waist but Meyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nada misses with a body shot
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Nada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meyer counters with a big right hand! Oh Nada is in trouble here! Meyer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulrik Meyer!
Ulrik Meyer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.

Event: Syn 555 - Alpha
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1##TD#
Nada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaksinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaksinen gets back to half guard.
Jaksinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jaksinen is looking to improve his position.
Jaksinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada stops Jaksinen from getting back to his feet.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada is trying to control. Jaksinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet.
Nada wants to free his trapped foot but Jaksinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nada is working away from the top position though.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Jaksinen tries to roll over but Nada keeps him under control.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Nada slips a nice elbow through Jaksinen's hands, connecting with Jaksinen's forehead.
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaksinen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Performance Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jaksinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jaksinen is positioning himself well to prevent Nada advancing to mount.
Jaksinen is looking to control Nada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaksinen avoid being mounted?
Jaksinen wants to improve his position but Nada is controlling well.
Nada is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaksinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nada drops an elbow to the side of Jaksinen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nada lands a nice short elbow.
Nada thows a huge punch but Jaksinen dodges it nicely. #T2#
Jaksinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaksinen pushes Nada off looking to stand but Nada dives back in and keeps control.
Jaksinen trying to control but Nada postures up.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nada working Jaksinen over with strikes.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaksinen has hold of Nada's hands but Nada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Nada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaksinen controlling the position well.
Jaksinen wants to control but Nada is keeping busy.
Nada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaksinen defending well though.
Nada is trying to control. Jaksinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaksinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jaksinen wants to improve his position but Nada is controlling well.
Jaksinen is still trying to improve position.
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Jaksinen keeping control of the position.
Nada 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.
Jaksinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nada.
Jaksinen is trying to maintain the position but Nada is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaksinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nada is pressing down on Jaksinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaksinen is holding on for now.
Nada is thwarting Jaksinen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jaksinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaksinen keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Nada works over Jaksinen with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jaksinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nada throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaksinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaksinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good exchange - Jaksinen coming out on top.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
Jaksinen slips a jab from Nada.
Nada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaksinen in his tracks.
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!#TD#
Nada 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.
Jaksinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaksinen wants to stand up but Nada is controlling him.
Jaksinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Jaksinen 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.
Jaksinen has Nada pulled in close to control his posture.
Jaksinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
Jaksinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jaksinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Nada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaksinen trying to control but Nada postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaksinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Jaksinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada prevents Jaksinen from standing back up.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaksinen tries to kick Nada off but Nada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nada scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Jaksinen pushes Nada off and gets back to his feet.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Nada moves out of range.
Nada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Nada strikes.
Jaksinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Nada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaksinen.
Nada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nada is out of range and Jaksinen settles back down.
Nada lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Nada stuns Jaksinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nada looks to land a combination. Jaksinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Jaksinen gets caught flat footed, as Nada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Jaksinen pushes Nada off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jaksinen's guard.#T4#
Jaksinen pulls Nada in to control the position.
Nada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaksinen controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaksinen has momentary wrist control but Nada slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Nada is controlling the position.
Jaksinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nada.
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaksinen is keeping the position for now.
Jaksinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
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 Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nada'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#
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada throws a good cross that connects.
Jaksinen scores with a push kick.
Jaksinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Nada.
Nada stuns Jaksinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaksinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Nada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaksinen.#ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Nada drops Jaksinen with a huge uppercut! Jaksinen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nada is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160, into his post fight interview.
Espo Jaksinen was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm done man, I've had enough! '.

Event: Syn 553 - Restitution
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Nada fails to land with a series of punches.
Nada throws a hook but Luzhin blocks it.
Luzhin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luzhin throws a wild body kick that Nada sees coming a mile off.
Luzhin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Nada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luzhin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Nada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luzhin misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luzhin lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Luzhin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Luzhin to the mat. Luzhin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luzhin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nada is one step ahead there.
Nada passes Luzhin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Luzhin won't allow Nada to pass to mount.
Nada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nada throwing shots but Luzhin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada trying to mount his opponent but Luzhin defends it.
Nada moves into full mount! Luzhin won't be happy about that!
Nada wants to control the pace but Luzhin is squirming around nicely.
Luzhin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nada. #T2#
Nada sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Luzhin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nada tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Luzhin is bucking up trying to escape but Nada cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Luzhin blocking the ground and pound.
Nada throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Luzhin regains half guard.
Nada is looking to advance position but Luzhin won't allow it.
Nada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luzhin's head. #T3#
Nada is looking to advance position but Luzhin won't allow it.
Luzhin trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luzhin keeping hold of Nada's head, controlling as best he can.
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luzhin keeps working.
We've been informed that Luzhin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nada throwing shots but Luzhin is blocking nicely.
Nada is keen to just control but Luzhin is a slippery customer.
Nada is nestled in close to Luzhin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nada wants to advance to full mount but Luzhin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nada preventing the sweep.
Nada pushes down on Luzhin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Luzhin is refusing to be controlled, as Nada sits in half guard.
Luzhin tries to get to full guard but Nada has control of the leg.
Luzhin won't allow Nada to pass to mount.
Luzhin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nada.
Nada is trying to control the action in half guard but Luzhin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luzhin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nada looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range.
Nada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nada lands with an overhand left.
Nada misses with a straight left.
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nada blocks it well.
Luzhin throws a wild body kick that Nada sees coming a mile off.
Nada throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luzhin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luzhin can do to turn this around?
Nada missing with a left hand there. Luzhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Nada.
Nada avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
An attempted straight right counter from Nada misses the target.
Nada swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
Nada misses with a hook.
A big right from Luzhin misses.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Luzhin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
Nada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
Jab by Nada.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luzhin.
Nada misses with an uppercut. Luzhin saw that one coming.
Nada misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Nada. Beautiful body shot.
Nada shoots in for a double leg but Luzhin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luzhin shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Nada misses.
Luzhin flicks out a counter leg kick but Nada steps away.
Nada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin connects with the punch.
Nada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Luzhin, which made it look bad.
Nada misses with a looping left.#T2#
Nada swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Nada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Luzhin connects with a nice looking jab.
Luzhin drops his hands momentarily and Nada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luzhin lands a body shot.
Nada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luzhin blocks a jab.
Luzhin thinks about the counter body kick.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin keeps Nada at a distance using the push kick.
Luzhin cracks Nada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Nada.
Nada has been working on his balance at Tōshi, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luzhin.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.
Luzhin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nada is just out of range.
Luzhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nada.
Good standup being displayed there by Luzhin as he connects with a hook.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Luzhin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luzhin throws out the jab.
Nada tries to counter with a takedown but Luzhin is quick to defend against it.
Luzhin scores with a kick to the body.
Luzhin throws a head kick but Nada moves out of range.
Donk. Luzhin catches Nada right on the button with a cross.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luzhin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luzhin lands an overhand right.
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Nada moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luzhin.
Luzhin scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Nada moved out of range nicely.
Nada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Nada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nada lands a right hook to the body.
Nada looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luzhin.
Nada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nada swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Nada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Luzhin lands a really nice looking cross but Nada seems unphased.
Luzhin blocks a jab.
Luzhin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luzhin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nada on the side of the head.
Nada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luzhin.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Luzhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luzhin.
Luzhin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Nada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luzhin.
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!
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Luzhin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada misses with an uppercut.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nada blocks it well.#T1#
Nada takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Nada scores with a hook to the body. Luzhin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Nada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Luzhin has managed to clinch.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Nada.
Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
Nada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
Luzhin scores a nice knee 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nada.
Luzhin being controlled against the cage.
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Knees to the body from Luzhin.
Nada misses with the head strike.
Luzhin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luzhin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luzhin lands with a light punch inside.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nada.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Nada pushes Luzhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nada misses with the head strike.
Luzhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Luzhin.
Nada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luzhin up against the cage.
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luzhin has a couple of punches blocked by Nada.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luzhin obliges.
Nada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luzhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nada avoids the damage to the body.
Nada looking to stall. #BC#
Nada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nada connects with a nice looking jab.
Nada tries to close the distance and clinch but Luzhin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luzhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Luzhin rushes Nada and presses him up against the cage.
Nada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luzhin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nada prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
Luzhin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Luzhin crunches a lovely knee into Nada's ribcage.#T4#
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nada's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luzhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nada avoids the damage to the body.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Nada blocks it.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Luzhin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luzhin as Nada tries to tie him up.
Nada lands a right hand. #TD#
Nada has Luzhin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nada pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luzhin tumbling to the mat - Nada dives into Luzhin's guard.
Luzhin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Luzhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luzhin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Symons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nada as he jumps to the side.
Symons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nada.
Symons takes one to the chin there.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons slips a straight right by Nada.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Symons slips a straight right by Nada.#TD#
Nada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nada controls Symons momentarily but Symons frees himself.
Nada is controlling Symons's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada trying to control the position.
Symons throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Symons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada controls Symons momentarily but Symons frees himself.
Symons preventing the sweep.
Nada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Symons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symons has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symons takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.#T2##TD#
Symons gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Symons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Symons tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Nada trying to control but Symons flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Symons is trying to stick to Nada's back but Nada is turning into Symons. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Symons's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nada wants to control from the top but Symons keeps moving. #T3#
Symons looking for a sweep. Not yet Symons, not yet.
Symons keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Nada postures up and lands a big shot to Symons's brow.
Symons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada cracks Symons with a solid left hand.
Symons 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.
Nada trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Symons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nada's guard. #REVR##T4#
Symons stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Symons looking to pass the guard.
Nada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nada trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Symons is keeping the position.
Symons has his hands on Nada's head, controlling the position.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Symons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Symons counters with a series of strikes. Nada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Symons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Symons fails to land the takedown.
Symons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Symons slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Symons.
Nada misses with an uppercut. Symons saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symons slips under a jab.
Frank Nada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symons manages to avoid it.
Symons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nada.
Nada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Symons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Symons there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons slips a jab from Nada.#T1#
Nada lands a nice hook to Symons's body. Symons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nada swinging wildly here.
Graeme Symons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Symons wants to slow Nada down by chopping away at his legs.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Nada throws a body punch but Symons moves out of range.
Symons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Nada.
Symons throws a leg kick that misses.
Symons is looking to score with low kicks.
Symons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Symons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Nada avoids the head kick by Symons.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Symons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Nada throws a right and a left that Symons avoids nicely.
Nada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Symons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada lands a glancing blow to the side of Symons's head.
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Nada catches Symons napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Symons to the canvas! #ROC2#
Symons is rocked!
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada lands a couple of digs.
Oh Symons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Nada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Symons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Symons seems to have got his legs back now.
Nada won't allow Symons to sweep him here.
Nada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symons works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Symons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nada is fighting to break Symons's control of his arms but Symons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Symons to see if he's OK.
Nada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Symons!
Nada cracks Symons with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nada with good strikes from the mount here!
Nada postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Symons bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nada and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates wants to clinch.
Nada connects with a single shot there.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Nada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bates.
Bates finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Nada throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates wants to counter with a clinch but Nada pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nada's guard.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nada pulls Bates in close to his closed guard and prevents Bates from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Bates 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nada 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.
Nada controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Nada misses its intended target.
Nada throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates throws a low kick but Nada moves out of range easily.
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates moves forwards but Nada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bates moves out of range as Nada strikes.
Nada misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Nada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Nada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates staying out of range there.#T3#
Bates lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
Bates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Bates lands the left hand.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nada misses the jab.
Nada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Bates there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Nada misses.
Nada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bates has picked Nada up - he's going for a ride! Bates dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nada tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Bates throwing shots but Nada is blocking nicely.
Nada manages to get to full guard.
Nada wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Nada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nada keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bates tries to clinch but Nada is having none of it.
Nada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nada is looking to counter punch.
Bates slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
Bates scores with the left hand. Nada knows he should have avoided that one.
Bates tries to land a front kick but Nada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Nada misses.
Nada checks a leg kick nicely.
Nada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nada.
Bates slips under a jab.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates scores with a body shot.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Nada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Bates gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Nada working aggressively here. #T1#
Bates pushes Nada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates blocks a body shot from Nada.
The referee calls for Nada to work.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates effectively controlling the action here.
Nada prevents the takedown attempt.
Nada has Bates pressed against the cage.
Nada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates stalling in the clinch.
Nada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nada stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Frank Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.
Nada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nada has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates has Nada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nada prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Nada fails to land. #T2#
Bates working aggressively here.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nada is defending well for now.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Nada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nada leaning against his opponent.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nada throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bates clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nada has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bates.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nada lands a shot to the body.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nada working for the choke.
Bates 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.
Bates is trapped and Nada is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T3#
Nada is looking to control Bates but Bates is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nada is really struggling to control Bates but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nada thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The referee is taking a good look at Bates as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nada!
Bates is trying to remain composed but Nada is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nada is trying to stick to Bates's back but Bates is turning into Nada. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nada's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bates.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Bates won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Nada keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates connects with a single shot there.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
And Bates tries to counter it with a takedown but Nada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Bates tries to clinch but Nada is having none of it.
Bates tries to work over Nada's front leg with a kick but Nada checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bates.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates throws a leg kick which misses Nada's front leg but catches the back leg as Nada tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bates slips under a jab from Nada.
Bates looks to land a combination but Nada avoids it well.
Nada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Bates avoids the body shot from Nada. #T1##TD2#
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bates prevents Nada from improving his position.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nada.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nada is keeping the position for now.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Bates advances to half guard. #T2#
Bates trying to control the pace.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Bates not doing much here.
Nada wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Nada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Bates wants to control from the top but Nada keeps moving.
Nada is trying to keep Bates in close.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Bates lands a jab.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Nada throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Bates looks to land a body kick but Nada moved away.
Bates cracks Nada with a good jab.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nada.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nada throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nada loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Bates connects with a right hand. Nada shakes it off.
Nada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates throws a hook but Nada avoids it easily.
Bates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Bates misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C20: Lu vs Spillane
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Nice body kick from Dall.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nada. That did some damage!
Dall throws a push kick but Nada slaps the foot to one side.
Nada cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall throws a leg kick but Nada checks it.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Nada avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Nada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Dall is pressing down on Nada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nada is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Nada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Nada tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nada manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Nada is defending well.
Dall trying to control the action but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nada.
Nada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nada wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Dall trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nada's guard.
Nada gets full guard.
Dall is pushing down on Nada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nada is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nada is controlling an arm, preventing Dall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T4##SUB#
Dall working for a submission but Nada is keeping him at bay.
Dall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nada is in real trouble.
Nada trying to control the hands but Dall breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Nada right now. #SUB#
Dall is looking for the choke from the back position but Nada is controlling his hands well.
Nada wants to escape the position.
Dall punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Synyx Dall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nada misses with a body shot.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Nada counters with a nice uppercut.
Nada's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nada slips a straight right by Dall.
Nada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Nada blocks a head kick by Dall.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nada is just out of range.
Nada lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
and Nada counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dall! He's just covering up as Nada starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nada.
Nada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Davis instigates a clinch.
Nada blocking some punches.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Nada. #TD#
Davis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Nada blocks nicely. #T1#
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Davis lands a couple of digs.
Davis wants to control from the top but Nada keeps moving.
Davis postures up.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.#SUB#
Davis 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.
Nada looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis forces his way into half guard.
Nada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nada's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Nada's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Nada has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.
Nada 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#
Nada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Nada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis has control of Nada's left arm, preventing Nada from doing any damage.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis 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.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nada postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. #T4#
Nada forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis has his hands clasped together around Nada's back. He's all about the action.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Nada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nada lands strikes from half guard.
Davis wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nada is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis trying to control but Nada postures up.
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. Nada connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
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 Ewen Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Davis with a hook.
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Nada lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nada circles away quickly and effectively.
Nada throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Nada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Nada throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada staying out of range there.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis tries to clinch there but Nada circles away.
A nice side step and Nada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Nada gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Nada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davis tries for a takedown but Nada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nada circles away.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nada swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Nada scores with a body shot.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
Nada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nada circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Davis there.
Nada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Nada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Davis.#T2#
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Nada moved out of range.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Nada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nada trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nada into the cage.
Nada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Nada tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nada blocking some punches.
Nada misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Nada.
Nada is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nada down to the mat. Nada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Nada scores with a jab to the head.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Nada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Nada misses with a looping right.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Davis misses with a hook. Nada ducked under it nicely.
Nada swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Nada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nada misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
Frank Nada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davis looks to land a combination. Nada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Davis. #T4##TD#
Davis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nada on his heels. He'll look to pass Nada's guard now, I'm sure.
Nada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Nada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Nada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nada scrambles back to his feet.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nada is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Nada circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Nada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nada punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis with a jab.
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nada circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis tries to clinch up but Nada circles away and keeps his distance.
Nada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis throws a body punch but Nada moves out of range.
Davis misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Nada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.
Nada thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis attempts a counter takedown but Nada avoids it well and moves away.
Davis tries to clinch there but Nada circles away.
A cross from Davis lands.#TD#
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis 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.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis distracts Nada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Davis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Davis pushing down on Nada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nada tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nada is holding on to half guard well.
Nada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Davis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nada tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Davis is trying to work for a kimura but Nada is defending well.
Nada trying to control but Davis postures up. #T4#
Davis is keen to just control but Nada is a slippery customer.
Nada is trying to control but can't.
Nada manages to get to full guard.
Nada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nada is controlling Davis's posture.
Davis preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewen Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewen Davis!
Our winner, Ewen Davis, 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: C11: Baker vs Ashton
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Westlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nada moves away.
Westlund is looking to slow Nada down with leg kicks.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
Westlund throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
Westlund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nada cracks Westlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Westlund misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westlund thumps Nada with a low kick.
Nada misses the jab.
Westlund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nada takes a swing at Westlund's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada connects with a right hand. Westlund shakes it off.
Westlund scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Westlund there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westlund slips a straight right by Nada.
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
Nada avoids the body shot from Westlund. #T1#
Westlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
A little jabbing left from Westlund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Westlund.
Westlund avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Westlund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westlund throws a leg kick which misses Nada's front leg but catches the back leg as Nada tries to avoid it.
Nada looks to throw the jab but Westlund is out of range. #CL2#
Westlund drives through and clinches with Nada against the cage.
Westlund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nada misses with a punch to the body.
Nada working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nada.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westlund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Nada blocks an uppercut.
Nada has a couple of punches blocked by Westlund. #T2#
Westlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Nada.
Nada prevents a body shot from Westlund. #TD#
Nada has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Westlund is trying to keep an underhook but Nada manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Westlund to regain full guard.
Westlund pulls Nada in to control the position.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Westlund is keeping the position.
Nada throws a strike but Westlund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Westlund's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nada 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nada is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westlund is keeping the position for now.
Nada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nada wants to control from the top but Westlund keeps moving.
Westlund keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Nada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westlund works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Westlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
Westlund is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nada 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#
Westlund regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nada.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Westlund can't keep his opponent in guard - Nada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Loke Westlund will probably get the nod.
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#
Westlund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nada has time to react.
Westlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Nada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westlund.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Westlund tries a quick counter leg kick but Nada is wise to it.
Westlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nada.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Nada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nada throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlund.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada tries for a takedown but Westlund sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Nada is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada scores with a nice strike.
Nada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Westlund cracks Nada with a good jab.
Nada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Westlund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nada's sensitive parts.
Nada dives in and grabs Westlund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westlund pushes down on Nada's head and hops out.
Westlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Westlund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Nada as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Westlund.
Westlund misses with an uppercut. Nada saw that one coming.
Westlund misses with an uppercut.
Nada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nada lands with a shot to the body.
Westlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Westlund.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Westlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nada is out of range.
Nada misses with a body shot
and Westlund counters with an inside leg kick.
Nada takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Westlund tries to clinch up.
Westlund with a hook.
Nada moves out of range of the leg kick from Westlund.
Nice defenses there by Nada.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nada checks a leg kick nicely.
Westlund slips a straight right by Nada.
Westlund connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Nada.
Westlund takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Nada tries for a takedown but Westlund circles away easily
enabling Westlund to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nada tries to move into range but Westlund moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loke Westlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
A swing and a miss from Nada.
Nada throws a sloppy body shot
and Westlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Westlund misses the shot to the body.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Nada is just out of range.
Nada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Westlund throws a poor cross that misses
and Nada counters with a nice body kick.
Westlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Westlund.
Westlund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nada.
Westlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Westlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westlund digs a good hook to Nada's body.
A jab from Nada misses.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlund is just out of range.
Nada throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Nada. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nada looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Nada misses with a straight right.
Westlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nada looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Nada connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nada.
Loke Westlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nada throws a jab when Westlund was well out of range.
Westlund bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nada's head backwards.
Westlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Westlund.
Westlund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nada lands with an uppercut that bounces Westlund off the cage and back into range.
Westlund has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Westlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nada.
Nada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nada scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westlund lands with a hook. Nada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Westlund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Westlund throws a leg kick #TD#
so Nada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Westlund is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Loke Westlund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Westlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nada misses with a hook. Westlund ducked under it nicely.
Nada looks to land a body kick but Westlund moved away.
Westlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlund cracks Nada with an open hand slap.
Westlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westlund tries to move into range but Nada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Westlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Nada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nada connects with a body shot.
Westlund connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Westlund lands a big head kick that sends Nada tumbling to the mat! Westlund takes a step backwards and waves Nada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlund cracks Nada on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nada falls backwards against the cage. Westlund follows up with more strikes that drop Nada to his knees. Westlund keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nada! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Westlund!
A relieved looking Loke Westlund 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: Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Nada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nada swings for the body but Robbins moves out of range.
Nada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbins moves away.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Nada lands with a cross.
Robbins's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Robbins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Nada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nada ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
It looked like Nada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robbins.
Nada takes a swing at Robbins's ribcage but misses.
Nada misses with a jab to the body
and Robbins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nada takes a swing at Robbins's ribcage but misses.
Nada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Nada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robbins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robbins missing with a left hand there. Nada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marty Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Nada moves away from the strike by Robbins.
Robbins ducks right into an uppercut from Nada.
Robbins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Robbins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nada misses with a leg kick
and Robbins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbins avoids the body shot from Nada.
Robbins throws a looping overhand right but Nada ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Robbins has knocked Nada down with a huge combo! Robbins steps away and waves a wobbly Nada back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Robbins misses.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Nada is looking to wear down Robbins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robbins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Robbins misses with a body shot.
Robbins moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Nada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robbins to score with a decent uppercut.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robbins.
Nada avoids the body shot from Robbins.
Nada takes a swing at Robbins's ribcage but misses.
Robbins misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Robbins.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robbins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robbins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbins misses the shot to the body.
Robbins throws a looping overhand right but Nada ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Nada misses its target.
A big left from Nada misses.
Nada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robbins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbins moves away.
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
Nada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nada in his tracks.
Nada staying out of range there.
Robbins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robbins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nada.
Robbins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nada is looking to chop away at Robbins's legs.
Robbins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nada.
Nada lands a jab to Robbins's midsection.
Robbins walks into a jab.
Nada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robbins throws a lazy right hand but Nada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nada.
Robbins throws a nice looking combination but Nada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nada moves away from the strike by Robbins. #T4#
Robbins connects with a jab.
Nada misses with a kick to the body.
Robbins throws a body shot but no joy.
Nada slips a jab and a cross from Robbins.
Robbins swinging wildly here.
Nada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nada connects with a body shot that sends Robbins's belly button to the back.
Nada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robbins.
The fighters circling - Robbins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nada lands a body shot.
Nada thuds a left hand into Robbins's body.
Robbins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Nada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robbins's guard.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada prevents Robbins from getting back to his feet.
Nada pushes down on Robbins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marty Robbins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Robbins swings widly with a right hand
and Nada counters with a straight right hand.
Nada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robbins momentarily.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Robbins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nada counters with a leg kick.
Nada staying out of range there.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Robbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nada misses the target.
A slow jab from Nada misses its intended target.
Robbins misses the body punch
and Robbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nada jabs at Robbins's body.
Nada slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins scores with a jab to the body.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nada.
Robbins takes one on the button.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Nada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Robbins is looking to escape.
Nada drops an elbow to the side of Robbins's head. #ROC#
Robbins is rocked!
Nada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Robbins is still in real trouble! Can Nada finish him?
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Robbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada lands a big elbow - Robbins is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Nada thanked KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Combate 3: Herois
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
A jab from Nada finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
A cross from Nada lands.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nada jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Nada throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin blocks the body kick.
Nada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin wants to clinch but Nada slips to the side
and Nada counters with a nice body shot.
Nada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nada. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Martin takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Nada shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nada stalling away here and it's allowed Martin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nada wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada working a defensive guard here.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet. #T2#
Nada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin postures up in Nada's guard and throws a big left but Nada blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nada 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#
Nada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nada is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Nada is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martin reverses the position - he's now on top in Nada's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin postures up.
Nada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada 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.
Nada 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##SUB#
Nada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nada.
Martin is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Nada working Martin over with strikes.
Martin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nada.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin is trying to keep Nada in close.
Nada throws a big right hand that misses.
Nada tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
Nada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nada lands a right hook to the body.
Nada is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martin misses the jab.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Martin avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Nada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nada.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nada ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nada shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.#T1#
Nada trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nada controls the pace.
Nada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Martin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Nada working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nada throwing strikes but Martin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nada can't do much from the bottom here.
Martin lands some shots froms side control.
Nada tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.#T3#
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
Martin wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Martin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Martin landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada regains half guard.
Martin with the ground and pound but Nada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Nada is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Nada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada cracks Martin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin misses with the combination.
Nada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nada cracks Martin with a good jab.
Nada lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Nada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nada takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nada connects with a looping right hand.
Nada throws a shot to the body.
Nada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Nada stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nada throws the kick towards the body but Martin avoids it.
Martin takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin throws a combination that misses
and Nada counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Nada - just one landing.
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!
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nada throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nada throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a solid body kick.
Nada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
A jab from Nada finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Nada finish him?#TD#
Nada shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Martin is on queer street and Nada is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Nada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
A big right from Nada misses.
Nada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada connects with the punch.
Nada throws a lazy uppercut
and Nada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.
Nada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nada thinking.
Nada checks a leg kick nicely.
Nada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Nada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Nada misses with a hook.
Nada fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nada checks a leg kick.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nada misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a left to the body.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dall scores with a nice body kick.
Nada swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Nada lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Nada throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Nada moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nada.#TD2#
Dall shoots in and bounces Nada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nada can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Dall is pressing down on Nada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nada is holding on for now.
Nada gets back to full guard.
Dall throwing strikes but missing.
Nada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nada postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow.
Dall keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet. #T3#
Nada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada forces his way into half guard.
Nada is stalling here. Dall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nada is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 4
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Lafayette thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nada if he has to take too many more of those.
Lafayette with a nice cross.
Nada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
And Nada tries to counter it with a takedown but Lafayette pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nada has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nada swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Lafayette counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Nada! #ROC#
Nada is rocked!
Lafayette prevents Nada from improving his position.
Nada is still in real trouble! Can Lafayette finish him?#SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nada is pressing down on Lafayette's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nada seems to have recovered his senses.
Nada pulls Lafayette in to control the position.
Nada 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lafayette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Lafayette is not content to let Nada control the position.
Lafayette trying to control from the bottom.
Nada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lafayette's head.
Lafayette is trying to get back to full guard.
Lafayette is working hard here to advance position.
Nada is nestled in close to Lafayette, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nada works his way into side control.
Nada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nada sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lafayette is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nada landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lafayette gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nada passes to side control.
Nada works to advance to full mount. Lafayette defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lafayette is in a horrible position here. Nada smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lafayette sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Nada is pressing down on Lafayette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lafayette is holding on for now.
Lafayette tries to get to full guard but Nada has control of the leg.
Nada wants to control but Lafayette is keeping him busy.
Nada is looking to advance position but Lafayette won't allow it.
Nada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Nada.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lafayette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nada working Lafayette over with strikes.
Nada wants to pass to mount but Lafayette is defending the position.
Lafayette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Lafayette looking to control. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Lafayette is keeping the position.
Nada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Lafayette gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lafayette stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Nada keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lafayette moves in looking to clinch but Nada pushes him off.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Nada moved out of range nicely.
Nada lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nada cracks Lafayette with an open hand slap.
Lafayette throws out a loose jab but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Nada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nada finds it's way through Lafayette's defenses.
Jab from Nada.
Lafayette lands with a nice body punch.
Frank Nada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lafayette dodges the punch combination from Nada.
No joy there for Lafayette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nada misses the body punch
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Nada.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Nada.
Lafayette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nada cracks Lafayette with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nada loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Lafayette feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Lafayette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nada.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nada 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!
Lafayette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nada.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
A big right from Lafayette misses.
Nada throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nada. Nada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafayette missing with a left hand there. Nada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nada swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lafayette lands with an uppercut that bounces Nada off the cage and back into range.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Nada is just out of range.
Nada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nada missing with a left hand there. Lafayette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nada throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Nada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Lafayette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nada defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada misses with a looping right.
Lafayette looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lafayette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nada! But no joy.
Lafayette throws an off balance right hand
and Nada counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Lafayette misses
and Nada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nada is out of range.
A nice side step and Nada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Nada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nada misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Nada stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Lafayette is on him like rabid pit bull! Nada slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Lafayette!
An out of breath Vicente Lafayette thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Havoc Weekend War 2
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Nada finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Nada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Nada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nada shoots in but no luck this time.
Nada throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Nada thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Nada finish him?#T1#
Nada checks the leg kick.
Nada ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Nada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nada scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nada thinking.
Nada misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nada. #KD#
Nada drops his shoulder and cracks Diaz with a huge uppercut! Diaz goes down! Can Nada finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Nada throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Nada with a nice head shot there.
Nada wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nada wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nada 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#
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Nada and Diaz goes tumbling to the canvas! Nada follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Nada postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nada postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Nada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nada is one step ahead there.
Nada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nada misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nada misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nada misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Nada 's knee.
Diaz digs a good hook to Nada's body.
Diaz moves out of range as Nada strikes.
Nice shot by Diaz.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nada with a body shot.
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Nada.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz slips a jab from Nada.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Diaz cracks Nada with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nada looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Diaz finish him? #T1#
Nada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a crisp right that sends Nada to the canvas! Diaz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Two-O-Nine Diaz!
An out of breath Two-O-Nine Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 1
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Nada is looking to land body kicks.
Nada has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Nada there.#CUT2#
It looks like Brett Hartlock has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Nada there.
Nada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hartlock. Hartlock obviously looking to wear him down.
Hartlock throws a body shot but no joy.
Nada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartlock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nada batters Hartlock with a massive right followed by a huge left! Hartlock is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Nada lands a final crushing right hand to drop Hartlock to the mat with a gruesome thud! Nada is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Death Squad 368:Pablo v Lex
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Minor avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Nada throws a shot from downtown. Minor moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Minor, right into the meat.
Nada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor lands a nice hook to Nada's body. Nada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Minor avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada sizes up Minor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minor misses the jab.#TD2#
Nada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Minor was covering up waiting for the punch and Nada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Minor trying to keep a closed guard but Nada is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Minor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Minor has Nada pulled in close to control his posture.
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minor is keeping the position for now.
Nada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nada working away.
Nada staying calm.
Nada works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Minor regains half guard.
Minor wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nada is keen to just control but Minor is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Minor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nada pulls his head out easily.
Minor trying to hold on to Nada's head to control him but Nada postures up.
Nada is keen to just control but Minor is a slippery customer.
Minor is doing well to control the position and prevent Nada from advancing to side control.
Nada controlling the action here.
Nada winds up and cracks Minor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nada is looking to advance position but Minor won't allow it.
Nada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Nada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nada trying to control the action but Minor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Minor actively working from the bottom here.
Nada trying to mount his opponent but Minor defends it.
Nada wants to take a breather but Minor is having none of it.
Minor is trying to get back to full guard.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Minor trying to control but Nada postures up.
Nada thows a huge punch but Minor dodges it nicely. #T4#
Minor trying to control here.
Minor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Nada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minor's head.
Nada is trying to control. Minor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Minor is defending well.
Minor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nada is trying to control the action in half guard but Minor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minor controlling the position for now.
Nada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nada 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.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Minor lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
A big right from Nada misses.
A leg kick checked by Minor.
Minor is looking to clinch but Nada is avoiding it.
It seemed like Nada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Nada as Minor shoots in.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minor as he avoids it easily.
Nada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Minor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nada won't allow Minor to pass to mount.
Nada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Nada is pressing down on Minor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minor is one step ahead there.
Nada working a defensive guard here.
Minor distracts Nada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minor is one step ahead there.
Frank Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nada trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Minor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Nada is trying to keep Minor in close.
Nada is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nada stopping the sweep attempt from Minor.
Minor has momentary wrist control but Nada slips an elbow through the middle.
Nada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Minor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Nada 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. #SUB#
Minor is looking for a triangle but Nada pushes his legs off easily.
Nada wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Minor is pulling down on Nada's head. It's preventing any offense from Nada, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Minor working for a triangle but Nada defends it easily.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nada stands up over Minor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nada wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Minor pulls Nada in close to prevent any damage.
Nada wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Minor is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Minor is looking for a triangle but Nada pushes his legs off easily.
Nada distracts Minor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nada trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor 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.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Gerald Minor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minor counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Minor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nada throws a hook but Minor blocks it.
Minor tries to clinch up but Nada circles away and keeps his distance.
Nada wants to clinch up but Minor keeps it at a distance.
Minor jabs Nada to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Minor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minor works his way into full mount!
Nada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minor lands a big elbow. #T1#
Nada tries to hold on but Minor postures up.
Minor lands a couple of good shots and Nada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Minor is hanging on to Nada's back as he tries to escape.
Minor is punishing Nada with some ground and pound.
Minor has the hooks in. Nada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minor scores with punches to the body.
Minor has Nada flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nada looking very determined here, making life difficult for Minor. #T2#
Minor has the hooks in. Nada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Minor is punishing Nada with some ground and pound.
Nada trying to control but not successfully.
Minor has the hooks in. Nada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nada covers up after that shot from Minor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minor wants to control but Nada is keeping busy.
Minor is working the ground and pound. Can Nada escape?
You can see the frustration on Nada's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Minor struggling to keep hold of the position.
Minor controlling well, preventing Nada from escaping the position.
Nada breaks Minor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nada stopping the sweep attempt from Minor.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.#SUB#
Minor is looking for a triangle but Nada pushes his legs off easily.
Nada 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. #SUB#
Minor has his foot on Nada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nada works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor is controlling Nada's posture.#SUB#
Minor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Nada with a nice head shot there.
Nada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minor keeps working.
Nada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nada lands a few punches from side control.
Nada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nada wants to control but Minor is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minor 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and Colt McLaren. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
31 yrs
177 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
151 lbs

Nada

McLaren

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nada fails with the takedown.
Nada with a poor takedown

and McLaren counters with a shoot takedown. Nada fights it but they end up in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (0) vs (2) McLaren
Nada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nada wants to sweep here but McLaren controlling him for the moment.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nada keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada being controlled here, momentarily.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nada looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McLaren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nada tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Nada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nada trying to control the position.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
McLaren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaren is one step ahead there.
Nada controls McLaren momentarily but McLaren frees himself.
Nada pulls McLaren in to control the position.
Nada working a defensive guard here.
Nada wants to control the position but McLaren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nada is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nada is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McLaren jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (0) vs (5) McLaren

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controlling the position.
Nada tries to improve position but can't.
Nada is trying to control McLaren's posture but McLaren avoids it.
Nada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McLaren wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Nada tries to bench press McLaren off him but McLaren keeps the position.
McLaren is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like McLaren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLaren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLaren is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McLaren taking a break here but Nada is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nada wants to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nada trying to hold on to McLaren's head to control him but McLaren postures up.
Nada is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nada is trying to control but McLaren passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (0) vs (8) McLaren
Nada is looking to reverse the position.
McLaren taking a breather here.
Nada tries to bench press McLaren off him but McLaren keeps the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nada is not content to let McLaren control the position.
What's Nada going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nada is looking to reverse the position.
McLaren controls the position.
Nada keeps McLaren under control for a moment.
Nada tries to buck McLaren off but McLaren is having none of it.
Nada is trying to control McLaren's posture but McLaren avoids it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren just content to control the position.
Nada is looking to regain half guard here but McLaren keeps moving and retains side control.
Nada holding on.
McLaren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nada will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controls the position.
McLaren in the domination position with Nada hanging on.
Nada is trying to improve his position.
Nada is trying to control McLaren's posture but McLaren avoids it.
Nada being controlled for a moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nada tries to improve position but can't.
Nada wants to control but McLaren postures up.
Nada is looking for a sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nada regains half guard.
Nada wants to control the action here but instead McLaren manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (0) vs (11) McLaren
McLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McLaren prevents Nada from getting the reversal.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nada has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nada (0) vs (14) McLaren
Nada is really stuck here.
Nada breaks McLaren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (14) McLaren
Nada stands and throws McLaren's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (5) vs (14) McLaren
McLaren is not content to let Nada control the position.
Nada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaren keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren wins on points by 14 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Colt McLaren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and Ozzy McKane. McKane has chosen SAIL - AWOLNATION as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

183 cm
31 yrs
177 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

Nada

McKane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ozzy McKane!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nada looks for a takedown but McKane sprawls well.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKane avoids it really well and circles away.

Nada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (0) McKane
McKane 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.
McKane won't allow Nada to pass to mount.
McKane is in trouble now - Nada has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (5) vs (0) McKane
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane is squirming around, avoiding Nada's attempts to control the action.
McKane tries to hold on but Nada pushes him away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada tries to advance to mount but McKane denies him.

Nada has hold of McKane's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McKane tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nada cranks the arm and McKane screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McKane, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Nada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frank Nada made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
31 yrs
177 lbs

170 cm
32 yrs
147 lbs

Nada

Semerkhet

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Semerkhet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Semerkhet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Semerkhet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Semerkhet feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Semerkhet defends well and Nada ends up having to push Semerkhet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Semerkhet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Semerkhet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semerkhet's waist but Semerkhet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
Semerkhet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Nada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (0) Semerkhet
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Semerkhet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (2) Semerkhet

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
I've been told that Semerkhet has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nada pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Semerkhet controlling from the top position.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Semerkhet stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Semerkhet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (2) vs (5) Semerkhet
Nada is looking for a sweep.
Nada looking for a sweep but Semerkhet has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nada (2) vs (7) Semerkhet
Nada sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nada trying to control from the bottom.
Nada tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
Nada trying to hold on to Semerkhet's head to control him but Semerkhet postures up.
Nada is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Semerkhet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nada wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
Nada wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nada's thigh. Nada counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Semerkhet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Semerkhet is proving a slippery customer.

Nada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Semerkhet sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Nada doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Semerkhet paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Nada - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and De Janeiro. De Janeiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

183 cm
31 yrs
177 lbs

180 cm
29 yrs
170 lbs

Nada

Janeiro

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Nada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Janeiro's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (0) Janeiro
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Janeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Janeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nada pushes down on Janeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.

Nada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.

Nada seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada moves into full mount! Janeiro won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (5) vs (0) Janeiro
Janeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nada controlling the pace for now.
Janeiro wants to hold on but Nada pushes him away.
Janeiro can't escape the position.
Nada tries to control but Janeiro wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nada is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nada extends the arm and Janeiro is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEC 485 OLYMPICS
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Nada darts in looking for a takedown but Blomsten gets double underhooks and turns Nada into the cage.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Blomsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nada has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
As Nada backs away, Blomsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blomsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nada.
And Blomsten counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.#TD2#
Nada feints and as Blomsten raises his hands in defense, Nada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Blomsten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nada throws a big right hand that misses.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blomsten is trying to keep Nada in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blomsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blomsten works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Nada landing with the ground and pound.
Nada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blomsten is keeping the position for now.
Blomsten managing to control the position.
Nada landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Blomsten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nada defends well.
Blomsten wants to sweep here but Nada controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blomsten is keeping the position for now.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Blomsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blomsten holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blomsten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blomsten keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
Blomsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arto Blomsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nada misses with a hook.
Blomsten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nada momentarily.
Blomsten's corner calls for a 1-2. Blomsten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nada.
Blomsten tries a low kick but Nada avoids it.
Blomsten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nada looks to throw the jab but Blomsten is out of range.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown. Blomsten tries to sprawl out of it but Nada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blomsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arto Blomsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nada.
A jab from Nada finds it's way through Blomsten's defenses.
Nada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blomsten.#CUT2#
It looks like Arto Blomsten has been cut.#T4#
Nada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blomsten.
Blomsten lands a nice hook to Nada's body. Nada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Blomsten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blomsten.
Nada takes one on the button.
Blomsten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nada under the eye.
The crowd cheers as Blomsten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nada doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Nada is rocked!
Blomsten lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nada falls backwards - clearly groggy! Blomsten dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Blomsten!
Arto Blomsten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 478
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Nada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Nada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Nada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Nada misses with a straight left.
Nada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nada's waist but Nada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter off to one side.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Fighter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter is proving a slippery customer.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there.
Fighter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nada's head.#T1#
Nada looking to control.
Nada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
Nada wants to sweep here but Fighter controlling him for the moment.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Nada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nada stands up over Fighter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nada cracks Fighter with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Nada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nada works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nada's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nada forces his way into half guard.
Nada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fighter!
Nada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fighter is looking to escape.
Fighter tries to reverse the position but Nada maintains control.
Nada with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Nada putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nada trying to control but Fighter is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Nada.#T3#
Fighter 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.
Fighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nada looks to land a strike but Fighter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Fighter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nada is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fighter.
Fighter gets back to half guard.
Nada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fighter taking some punishment here, with Nada in his half guard.
Fighter moves into full guard.
Fighter looking to control. #T4#
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fighter trying to keep a closed guard but Nada is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Nada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Nada!#REVR##SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Nada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nada works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Nada throws an elbow that misses. Fighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nada's guard. Nice move by Fighter!#REVB#
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Nada moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Nada gets a takedown into half guard.
Nada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fighter wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fighter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Nada there.
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
Nada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Fighter 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!#SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Nada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fighter is still in real trouble! Can Nada finish him?
Nada uses his free foot to push down on Fighter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fighter.
Fighter seems to have recovered his senses.
Fighter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Nada stands and throws Fighter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nada landing a few strikes.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Fighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nada tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fighter's legs.
Fighter sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nada lands a nice short elbow.
Nada throwing shots but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nada is looking to stall here but Fighter recovers full guard.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nada's guard. #REVB#
Nada keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Nada has control of Fighter's left arm, preventing Fighter from doing any damage.
Fighter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fighter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
My spies in Private Gym mano inform me that Fighter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Nada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Nada!#REVR#
Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nada.
Nada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nada working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nada defends well.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Nada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nada lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Nada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Nada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nada to counter with a crisp jab.
Fighter misses with a takedown
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Nada gets a double leg takedown into Fighter's guard.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Nada landing with the ground and pound.
Nada pushing down on Fighter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Nada sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Nada slips a nice elbow through Fighter's hands, connecting with Fighter's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter taking some punishment here, with Nada in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nada lands a nice short elbow.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nada tries to pass to full mount but Fighter defends it. #SUB#
Nada seems to be working for a kimura but Fighter defends the submission attempt.
Nada working the head and body with strikes.
Nada working Fighter over with strikes.
Fighter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Fighter pulls Nada in to control the position.
Nada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nada uses it to pass to side control.
Nada landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fighter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nada works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nada lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada grinds an elbow into Fighter's temple.
Fighter tries to buck Nada off but Nada is having none of it.
Nada cracks Fighter with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nada immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fighter is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Nice body punch from Spectre.
A jab from Nada misses.
Nada takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spectre was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Nada catches Spectre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spectre.
Spectre slips a jab from Nada.
Spectre cracks Nada with a good jab.
Nada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spectre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spectre defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Nada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Spectre lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Spectre is just out of range.
Nada throws a hook to the side of Spectre's head but Spectre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nada moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Spectre throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.
Frank Nada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spectre scores with a punch to the head.
Spectre throws out a loose jab but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada scores with a jab.
Nada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nada misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Nada misses.
Spectre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nada moves forwards but Spectre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nada slips under a jab from Spectre.
Nada is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Spectre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spectre. Spectre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spectre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spectre shoots and misses
and Nada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nada lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Spectre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nada doesn't seem phased though.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Nada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spectre misses with a looping left.
Nada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
Spectre with a nice cross.
Spectre lands a body shot.
Spectre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nada gets a clinch.
Spectre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spectre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spectre lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!#T3#
Nada blocks a body shot from Spectre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nada.
Spectre misses with some punches.
Spectre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spectre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nada's elbow.
Spectre misses with the head strike.
A short left from Spectre.
A right hook to the body lands for Spectre.
Spectre blocks a body shot from Nada.
Spectre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
A hook to the body from Spectre.
Spectre blocking some punches.
Spectre managing to block the knees to the body from Nada.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spectre misses with some punches.
Spectre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nada.#T4#
Spectre gets through Nada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spectre lands a body punch.
Spectre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spectre. #BC2#
Spectre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Spectre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nada defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Spectre both land. Nice combination.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spectre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spectre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nada misses the jab.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Spectre lands a jab to Nada's midsection.
Nada slips a jab from Spectre.
A big left from Spectre misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Nada misses.
Spectre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spectre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Spectre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre misses the jab.
Nada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spectre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spectre has time to react.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nada moves away.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Spectre's shoulder, as Spectre tries to avoid the shot.
Nada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spectre misses with an uppercut.
Spectre throws out a loose jab but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada misses with a hook
and Spectre counters with a straight right hand.
Spectre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nada swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Nada.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Spectre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nada tries to clinch up but Spectre circles away and keeps his distance.
Spectre throws the left hand but Nada avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nada throws out a leg kick but Spectre moves out of range and Nada only half commits.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spectre looks to land a combination but Nada avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spectre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Spectre misses the target.
Spectre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spectre misses with a double jab.
Spectre scores with the left hand. Nada knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Spectre.
Spectre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Nada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spectre doesn't seem bothered though.
Nada lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spectre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Spectre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nada connects with a looping right hand.
Nada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
Spectre lands a jab.#TD2#
Spectre gets the takedown into side control.
Nada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spectre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nada defending well though.
Spectre working Nada over with strikes.
Spectre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Nada is trying to maintain the position but Spectre is very close to passing his half guard.
Spectre lands strikes from half guard.
Spectre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spectre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spectre thows a huge punch but Nada dodges it nicely.
Nada manages to get to full guard.
Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nada 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Spectre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spectre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Spectre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spectre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spectre's hands.
Nada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spectre doesn't seem bothered though.
Spectre with a hook.
Spectre swings for the body but Nada moves out of range.
Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Nada.
Nada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spectre's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Nada. That snapped Spectre's head back.
Spectre throws a right hand that Nada ducks under and follows up with a left that Nada also avoids with ease.
Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Nada.
Spectre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada misses with a straight right.
Spectre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Nada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nada lands a jab to the head.
Nada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spectre lands a jab to the nose.
Nada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spectre slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Spectre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada throws a punch but it's blocked by Spectre. #BC2#
Spectre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nada misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Spectre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spectre.
Nada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spectre trying to control from half guard but Nada is working away.
Nada tries to roll over but Spectre keeps him under control.
Spectre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nada is refusing to be controlled, as Spectre sits in half guard. #T3#
Nada is looking to control Spectre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nada avoid being mounted?
Spectre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spectre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nada wants to sweep but Spectre has passed to side control!
Spectre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spectre is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada tries to buck Spectre off but Spectre is having none of it.
Spectre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nada takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Spectre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spectre 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Spectre!
After the fight, Serge Spectre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 464
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Nada misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown throws a leg kick but Nada checks it.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy in the buildup to the fight.
Nada tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown slips a straight right by Nada.#KD#
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Nada tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Nada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nada is rocked!
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a big left hand that crumples Nada! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trey Brown!

Event: CEC 459
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada slips under a jab.
Nada scores with a hook.
Kullervo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Kullervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kullervo throws a big counter head kick but Nada avoids it with no problem.
Nada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Kullervo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kullervo.
Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Nada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kullervo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Kullervo misses.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nada misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
Nada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Kullervo defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Kullervo takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Kullervo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kullervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kullervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nada scoring well with a low kick there.
Nada darts in looking for a takedown but Kullervo gets double underhooks and turns Nada into the cage.
Nada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nada walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
Kullervo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo tests Nada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo connects with a body shot that sends Nada's belly button to the back.
Nada misses the jab.
Kullervo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nada drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kullervo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nada's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Kullervo!
Evil Kullervo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Nada misses.
Nada keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teimosia looks to throw the jab but Nada is out of range.
Good exchange - Nada coming out on top.
Nada's corner calls for a 1-2. Nada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teimosia scores with a hook.
Nada throws a jab when Teimosia was well out of range.
Teimosia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teimosia's calf.
Nada checks a leg kick nicely.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Nada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nada misses the jab.
Teimosia tries to clinch #TD#
and Nada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teimosia won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nada tries to advance to mount but Teimosia denies him.
Nada throwing strikes but Teimosia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Teimosia is staying tight to Nada's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nada defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Teimosia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Teimosia tries to advance to mount but Nada denies him.
Teimosia throws a strike aimed at the side of Nada's head but Nada avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Teimosia.
Nada tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Teimosia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nada is desperately trying to improve his position but Teimosia has a good base and remains in mount.
Teimosia looking to control but Nada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Nada really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Teimosia trying to control but Nada is having none of it.
Teimosia scoring with strikes but Nada is staying in there.
Teimosia with shots to the head and body - Nada looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teimosia looking to control but Nada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Teimosia controlling from the full mount.
Teimosia wants to control but Nada has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nada moves into full guard.
Nada keeping moving, preventing Teimosia from controlling successfully.
Teimosia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Teimosia trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Teimosia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teimosia 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nada feints and as Teimosia raises his hands in defense, Nada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Nada dives in and scores a takedown into Teimosia's guard.
Nada postures up in Teimosia's guard and throws a big left but Teimosia blocks it.
Nada lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Teimosia holds on and takes a little breather.
Teimosia wants to sweep here but Nada controlling him for the moment.
Teimosia is trying to keep Nada in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teimosia looking to control but Nada passes into half guard.
Teimosia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Teimosia is trying to maintain the position but Nada is very close to passing his half guard.
Teimosia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nada.
Nada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nada tries to pass to full mount but Teimosia defends it.
Nada moves nicely into side control.
Nada wants to control but Teimosia is keeping him busy. #T2#
Nada throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nada trying to control the position but Teimosia is working away.
Nada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teimosia can do to turn this around?
Teimosia manages to get back to half guard.
Teimosia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teimosia trying to control the position here.
Teimosia wants to sweep but no luck.
Teimosia controlling the position.#T3#
Nada trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.
Teimosia looking for a sweep. Not yet Teimosia, not yet.
Nada 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.
Nada is in close to Teimosia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nada postures up and lands a big shot to Teimosia's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teimosia keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Teimosia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada tries to free his leg and advance position but Teimosia is retaining full guard.
Teimosia working a defensive guard but Nada manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Teimosia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Nada misses with the ground and pound.
Teimosia struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Nada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Teimosia prevents Nada from improving position.
The strikes coming from Nada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teimosia tries to bench press Nada off him but Nada keeps the position.
Teimosia is still trying to improve position.
Nada trying to control the action but Teimosia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Teimosia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nada lands with a straight right. Teimosia didn't see that one coming.
Teimosia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nada.
Teimosia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teimosia thumps Nada with a low kick.#CL2#
Teimosia has managed to clinch.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Nada controls the action.
Nada blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Nada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teimosia fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nada looks to throw the jab but Teimosia is out of range.
A head kick misses from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Nada as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Nada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teimosia is trying to defend but Nada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Teimosia is trying to maintain the position but Nada is very close to passing his half guard.
Teimosia is staying active underneath Nada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teimosia is trying to maintain the position but Nada is very close to passing his 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. Nada connects with a nice short shot to Teimosia's temple.
Teimosia won't allow Nada to pass to mount.
Nada throwing shots but Teimosia is blocking nicely.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Hilton Teimosia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teimosia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nada is working away from the top position though.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nada is trying to control. Teimosia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nada trying to mount his opponent but Teimosia defends it.
Teimosia is in trouble now - Nada has advanced to mount!
Teimosia is squirming around, avoiding Nada's attempts to control the action.
Nada lands a couple of good shots and Teimosia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Nada working for a choke but Teimosia is defending well.
Nada throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
Nada softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The referee is taking a good look at Teimosia as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nada!
Nada is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nada loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Teimosia hold on? #ROC#
Teimosia is rocked!
Teimosia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Teimosia is still in real trouble! Can Nada finish him?
Teimosia tries to reverse the position but Nada maintains control.
Nada postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Teimosia bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nada and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frank Nada made sure he mentioned Invictus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EVO 246: Hess vs Turpin
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Mclovin throws a looping overhand right but Nada ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Nada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mclovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Nada does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nada defending well as Mclovin loads up on a big left hand.
Nada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mclovin misses the jab.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Mclovin slams his shin into Nada's torso.
Mclovin loads up on a big right hand but Nada slips the punch.
Nada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mclovin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mclovin's head.#T1#
Mclovin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mclovin misses with a left hand
and Nada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Mclovin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mclovin tries to avoid it but Nada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mclovin to the ground. Mclovin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclovin throws a nice looking combination but Nada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nada throws a looping overhand right but Mclovin ducks down to avoid it.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but Nada sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Nada is predictable there
and Mclovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Nada.
Nada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mclovin back to the cage. Nada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mclovin counters with a low kick, right behind Nada 's knee. #TD#
Nada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mclovin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin regains half guard.
Mclovin tries to roll over but Nada keeps him under control.
Mclovin trying to control here.
Nada wants to take a breather but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin manages to get to full guard.
Nada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nada trying to pass the guard but Mclovin defending well.
Mclovin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nada. #T3#
Mclovin is trying to stand back up but Nada is controlling him
Mclovin has hold of Nada's hands but Nada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nada lands with a punch from half guard.
Nada wants to free his trapped foot but Mclovin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nada working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mclovin's thigh. Mclovin counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mclovin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Mclovin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mclovin throws an elbow that misses. Nada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mclovin's guard. Nice move by Nada!#REVR##T4#
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
Nada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nada is looking to pass into half guard but Mclovin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mclovin is in guard.#REVB#
Mclovin wants to stand but Nada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mclovin trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada keeping full guard, as Mclovin tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pony Mclovin will probably get the nod.
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#
Mclovin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mclovin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mclovin misses with a jab to the body
and Nada counters with a stiff right hand.
Nada misses with a low kick.
Nada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mclovin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nada misses with a left hand
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combo that has Nada backing up. Nada nods at Mclovin to acknowledge the strikes.
Mclovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nada. That did some damage!
Nada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclovin.
Nada shoots and misses
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combo that has Nada backing up. Nada nods at Mclovin to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclovin slips a straight right by Nada.
Nada missing with a left hand there. Mclovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nada is just out of range.
Nada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pony Mclovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mclovin, right into the meat.
Nada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nada looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range.
Mclovin misses with a jab to the body
and Nada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mclovin tries to land a front kick but Nada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mclovin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mclovin tried to score with a low kick but Nada checks it.
Nada throws a low kick but Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclovin thinks about the counter body kick.
Mclovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.#T2#
Mclovin moves out of range of the strikes.
Mclovin thinks about the counter body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nada.
Mclovin misses with a kick to the body
and Nada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mclovin throws a solid leg kick but Nada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mclovin.
Nada throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mclovin throws a hook but Nada blocks it.
Mclovin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mclovin looks to land a combination. Nada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nada backing away here, and Mclovin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pony Mclovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Nada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nada.
Pony Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mclovin missing with a left hand there. Nada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Nada. Those never looked like landing.
Nada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mclovin counters with a leg kick.
Mclovin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Nada avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Mclovin lands a jab to the head.
Mclovin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Nada ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
Nada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and Mclovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nada throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.
Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mclovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and Mclovin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nada is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nada loads up on a big right hand but Mclovin slips the punch.
Mclovin fakes the leg kick and cracks Nada in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nada looks to land a right hand but Mclovin moved out of range.
Nada swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Mclovin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclovin swings widly with a right hand
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mclovin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mclovin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Mclovin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the body from Nada misses
and Mclovin counters with a left and a right that stings Nada.
Nada throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nada misses with a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combo that has Nada backing up. Nada nods at Mclovin to acknowledge the strikes.
Nada misses with a shot to the body
and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand.
Nada with a nice cross.
Mclovin scores with a nice head shot.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses
and Nada counters with a three punch combo that has Mclovin backing up. Mclovin nods at Nada to acknowledge the strikes.
Mclovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
A shot to the body from Nada misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nada tries to land a front kick but Mclovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mclovin! But no joy.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mclovin under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nada feinted with a counter takedown.
Nada throws a combination that misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Mclovin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Mclovin.
Nada throws a looping overhand right but Mclovin ducks down to avoid it.
Mclovin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nada scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Nada misses.
Mclovin flicks out a counter leg kick but Nada steps away.
Nada misses with a hook to the body
and Mclovin counters with an inside leg kick.
Mclovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mclovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pony Mclovin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mclovin misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mclovin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mclovin.
Mclovin throws the kick towards the body but Nada avoids it.
Nada throws a poor cross that misses
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mclovin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nada checks a leg kick.
Nada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nada looks to land a left hand but Mclovin moved out of range nicely.
Nada misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nada moves out of range as Mclovin strikes.
Mclovin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mclovin tries a quick counter leg kick but Nada is wise to it.
Nada throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Mclovin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada checks a leg kick nicely.
Nada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Nada rushes Mclovin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mclovin scores with a shoulder strike.
Nada misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mclovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Nada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mclovin checks the leg kick nicely there.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pony Mclovin!
A very excited looking Pony Mclovin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EVO 241: Connemara vs Camacho
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circling - Perälä throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nada shoots in and drives through. Perälä sprawls well.
Perälä jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nada looks to land a combination. Perälä sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
Nada throws a body punch but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perälä scores with a punch to the head.
Nada looks to land a right hand but Perälä moved out of range.#TD#
Perälä decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perälä wants to take a breather but Nada is having none of it.
Perälä controlling the action here.
Perälä trying to pass the guard but Nada defending well. #T1#
Nada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perälä pushes down on Nada's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perälä wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Perälä takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Nada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Perälä 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.
Nada 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Perälä passes to side control.
Nada is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Perälä trying to control the position but Nada is working away.
Nada looking for a sweep but Perälä has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Perälä can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nada is looking to escape.
Nada is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perälä controlling from the full mount.
Nada is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada is squirming around, avoiding Perälä's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Perälä dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nada tries to clinch up but Perälä circles away and keeps his distance.
Perälä throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perälä uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nada has time to react.
Perälä throws a wild body kick that Nada sees coming a mile off.
Nada swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perälä cracks the inside of Nada's front leg.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
Perälä cracks Nada with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Perälä as Nada shoots in.
Decent striking displayed by Perälä there.#ROC#
Nada is rocked!
Nada missing with a left hand there. Perälä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nada is still on wobbly legs! Can Perälä finish him?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nada.
Nada seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perälä regains half guard.
Perälä wants to improve his position but Nada is controlling well.
Nada thows a huge punch but Perälä dodges it nicely. #T1#
Perälä trying to control from the bottom.
Nada working Perälä over with strikes.
Nada lands strikes from half guard.
Perälä gets back to full guard.
Nada passes Perälä's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perälä knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nada drops an elbow to the side of Perälä's head.
Nada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perälä does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Nada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Perälä is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nada wants to pass to mount but Perälä is defending the position.
Perälä is trying to get back to full guard.
Perälä moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perälä trying to control the position. #T3#
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Perälä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perälä has momentary wrist control but Nada slips an elbow through the middle.
Nada works over Perälä with some ground and pound from guard.
Perälä managing to control the position.
Perälä working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nada.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Perälä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perälä keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Perälä controls Nada momentarily but Nada frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nada passes Perälä's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nada tries to pass to full mount but Perälä defends it.
Perälä is refusing to be controlled, as Nada sits in half guard.
Nada moves nicely into side control.
Perälä is not content to let Nada control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perälä tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Nada dives in and scores a takedown into Perälä's guard.
Perälä preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Perälä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nada throws an elbow that misses. Perälä uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nada's guard. Nice move by Perälä!#REVR#
Perälä trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada keeping full guard, as Perälä tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Nada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nada wants to sweep here but Perälä controlling him for the moment.
Perälä trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perälä is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perälä defends well.
Perälä trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Perälä stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.#T3#
Perälä advances to half guard.
Nada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perälä trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perälä trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perälä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taisto Perälä is winning the standup battle so far.
Perälä tries to move into range but Nada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nada throws a lazy right hand but Perälä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perälä walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perälä staying out of range there.
Perälä fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nada just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perälä doesn't seem phased though.
Perälä connects with a body shot.#T4#
Nada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Perälä throws a push kick but Nada slaps the foot to one side.
Perälä buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Perälä sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perälä scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perälä lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Perälä wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nada misses with a hook
and Perälä counters with a stiff right hand.
Perälä shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nada as he jumps to the side.
Nada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nada throws a series of punches but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Perälä.
That kick from Perälä tenderised Nada's leg. Nada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perälä dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nada. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Nada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Taisto Perälä did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä'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.
#R4#
Nada shoots for a double leg takedown but Perälä sprawls well. He's pushed Nada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Nada missing with a left hand there. Perälä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perälä checks it well.
Nada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nada misses with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perälä.#CL2#
Nada closes the distance and clinches.
Perälä is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nada is keeping busy.
Nada misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perälä managing to block the knees to the body from Nada.
Perälä misses with a punch on the inside.
Perälä lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perälä goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perälä as Nada tries to tie him up.
Nada prevents a body shot from Perälä. #BC#
Perälä escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nada lands a right hook to the body.
Perälä stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch.
Nada throws a looping overhand right but Perälä ducks down to avoid it.
Nada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perälä is out of range.
Nada avoids the head kick by Perälä.
A little jabbing left from Nada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nada scores with a body shot.
Perälä stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nada.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perälä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perälä throws a shot to the body.
Perälä thuds his right hand into Nada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perälä uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nada.
Perälä scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nada checks a leg kick.
Perälä fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nada checks it well.
Perälä lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Nada moves into the clinch.
Perälä doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perälä as Nada tries to tie him up.
Perälä misses with a punch to the body.
Perälä gets through Nada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nada misses with a punch on the inside.
Nada looking for a takedown.
A short right from Perälä.
A head punch on the inside from Perälä fails to land. #T3#
Perälä misses with a body punch.
Perälä lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
I was talking to Perälä's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nada blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nada.
Nada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nada has a couple of punches blocked by Perälä.
Perälä blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Perälä.
Perälä jumps guard but Nada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nada tries to stall but Perälä uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nada throws a punch but it's blocked by Perälä.
Perälä digs a right hand into Nada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nada's gas tank.
Perälä scores with a shoulder strike.
Perälä struggles to land a body shot inside as Nada controls his hands.
Perälä is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Nada tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taisto Perälä has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nada.#BC#
Perälä's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nada throws a looping overhand right but Perälä ducks down to avoid it.
Perälä throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#KD#
Perälä drops Nada with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nada looks back up at him and smiles so Perälä waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perälä avoids the body shot from Nada.
Perälä buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. Nada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nada tries to land a front kick but Perälä steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perälä throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perälä looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Perälä had his way with Frank Nada in that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nada lands with a good body shot.
Perälä throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perälä moves away.
Nada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Perälä sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nada misses with a takedown
and Perälä counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perälä. Perälä obviously looking to wear him down.
Perälä throws an overhand right that drops Nada like a sack of potatoes! Perälä dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Perälä!
Taisto Perälä retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Taisto Perälä thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 238: Tires vs Shillings
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Conan enables Nada to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Conan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nada throwing strikes but missing.
Nada advances to half guard.
Conan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nada.
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Conan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Conan works over Nada with some ground and pound from guard.
Conan throws a big right hand that misses.
Nada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nada looking for subs off his back but Conan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Conan controlling the action here. #T1#
Nada wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
Conan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Conan stalling away here and it's allowed Nada to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Conan advances to half guard.
Conan is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nada wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
Nada 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.#SUB2#
Nada actively working from the bottom here.
Conan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Conan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Conan lands strikes from half guard.
Conan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Conan is just content to waste time from the top position. Nada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Conan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conan passes Nada's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conan 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.
Nada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conan.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nada defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Conan trying to control the action but Nada is working from the bottom.
Conan tries to pass to full mount but Nada defends it.
Still in half guard, Conan seems content to control.
Conan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nada regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Conan.
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nada is looking to clinch.
Conan digs a good body shot into Nada's ribs.
Nada looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
Nada misses with a hook to the body
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nada!
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Nada sends Conan down but not out. Nada dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Conan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Edogawa Conan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Conan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conan is looking to reverse the position.
Nada cracks Conan with a big right hand but Conan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Conan is looking for a sweep.
Conan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Conan is looking to reverse the position.
Nada scores with punches from side control.
Nada works to advance to full mount. Conan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Conan is working to get back to half guard.
Nada with a couple of short strikes.
Conan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Nada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada prevents Conan from getting the reversal.
Conan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nada lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nada controlling the pace for now.
Nada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Conan's face.
Conan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nada trying to control the action but Conan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Conan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Conan actively working from the bottom here.
Conan trying to control here.
Nada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conan manages to get to full guard.
Nada is pushing down on Conan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conan is fighting to maintain full guard but Nada has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Nada trying to control from Conan's half guard. Conan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nada passes Conan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nada cracks Conan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nada working the ground and pound effectively.
Conan tries to reverse the position but Nada maintains control.#T4#
Nada working Conan over with strikes here.
Conan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Conan taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nada trying to control but Conan is having none of it.
Conan wants to control but Nada is having none of it.
Nada scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Conan?
Nada looking to control but Conan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nada cracks Conan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Nada thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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