Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 292
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Shraf moves into the clinch successfully.
Akharraz gets underhooks to prevent Shraf's takedown attempt.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz jabs Shraf right on the nose. Shraf blinks but takes it well.
Shraf is looking to clinch.
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Shraf takes the fight into the clinch.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz tries to break the clinch but Shraf is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akharraz's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Shraf wants the takedown. Akharraz is fighting it off but Shraf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Akharraz's guard against the cage.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Shraf is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shraf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Shraf trying to control but Akharraz is working from the bottom.
Shraf stops Akharraz from standing up.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Akharraz keeps moving.
Shraf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akharraz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Akharraz keeps moving.
Akharraz wants to stand up but Shraf is controlling him.
Shraf advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Shraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akharraz is trying to buck Shraf off.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet.
Akharraz is not content to let Shraf control the position.
Shraf tries to advance to mount but Akharraz denies him. #ES#
Akharraz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Shraf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akharraz has managed to clinch.
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
Shraf lands with a short shot to the head.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz lands with a short shot to the head.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akharraz after a bit of a struggle.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akharraz can't break the clinch.
Akharraz tries to break the clinch but Shraf is controlling the position.
Akharraz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Akharraz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Shraf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf prevents Akharraz from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Akharraz is defending well. #SUB2#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Akharraz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akharraz keeps working. #SUB2#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Shraf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akharraz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akharraz pushes Shraf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shraf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Shraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Shraf avoids the body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz keeps the fight on the outside.
Akharraz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shraf checks it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Shraf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shraf wants a takedown but no success here.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf wants to take the fight to the mat but Akharraz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shraf has Akharraz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akharraz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.#BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Akharraz has managed to clinch. #BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shraf rushes Akharraz and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Shraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akharraz is trying to stall.
Shraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akharraz lands a nice shot to the body.
Akharraz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Akharraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akharraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akharraz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shraf.
Shraf tries to clinch up
and Akharraz counters with a three punch combo that has Shraf backing up. Shraf nods at Akharraz to acknowledge the strikes.
Akharraz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shraf. #CL#
Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Shraf back into the cage.
Osama Akharraz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Shraf struggles to land a body shot inside as Akharraz controls his hands.
Akharraz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shraf is keeping busy.
Akharraz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shraf has Akharraz pressed against the cage, preventing Akharraz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akharraz scores with a shoulder strike.
Shraf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shraf keeps control of Akharraz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shraf takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Akharraz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shraf tries to clinch up but Akharraz circles away and keeps his distance.
Akharraz throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Osama Akharraz is winning the standup battle so far.
Akharraz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shraf gets tackled into the cage by Akharraz. Akharraz maintains the clinch.
Akharraz is trying to break free.#T3#
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akharraz after a bit of a struggle.
Shraf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akharraz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akharraz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akharraz lands with a left to the head.
Akharraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shraf gets tackled into the cage by Akharraz. Akharraz maintains the clinch.
Akharraz wants to get back to striking at distance but Shraf won't allow it.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shraf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akharraz's efforts to push away.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Shraf tries to work over Akharraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Shraf clinches up with Akharraz and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Shraf goes for a takedown attempt but Akharraz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shraf circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Shraf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akharraz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shraf trying to control the action but Akharraz is working from the bottom.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but Akharraz defending well.
Shraf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shraf prevents Akharraz from standing back up. #ES#
Akharraz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shraf keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Akharraz working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Akharraz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shraf drives through and clinches with Akharraz against the cage. #TD2#
Shraf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akharraz regains guard. #ES#
Akharraz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Akharraz throws a nice head kick!
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Akharraz forces Shraf back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akharraz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shraf.
Shraf goes for a takedown attempt but Akharraz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shraf tries to clinch up.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Shraf moves out of range.
Akharraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Shraf circles away.
Shraf is looking to clinch. #T1#
Shraf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akharraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shraf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akharraz defends it well.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shraf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akharraz throws a nice looking combination but Shraf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akharraz misses with a two punch combination.
Shraf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Shraf circles away and keeps his distance.
Shraf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akharraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz throws a right hand that Shraf ducks under and follows up with a left that Shraf also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Shraf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akharraz, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shraf on the inside.
Shraf lands with a short shot to the head.
Shraf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akharraz is defending well.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Shraf tries a body shot but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz blocks an uppercut.
Akharraz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akharraz prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Akharraz rushes Shraf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shraf wants to take the fight to the mat but Akharraz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akharraz tries to break free but Shraf pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shraf tries to clinch but Akharraz moves away
enabling Akharraz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Akharraz pushes Shraf up against the cage in a clinch.
Shraf tries to score a body lock takedown but Akharraz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akharraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shraf misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Akharraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shraf misses with a takedown
and Akharraz counters with a three punch combo that has Shraf backing up. Shraf nods at Akharraz to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Shraf has closed the distance and engaged Akharraz in a clinch.
Akharraz wants to break free but Shraf has control.
Akharraz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akharraz lands a right hand.
Shraf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akharraz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Shraf tries to clinch but Akharraz moves out of range.
Shraf tries to clinch but Akharraz is having none of it. #CL#
Akharraz has Shraf up against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shraf looking for a takedown.
Akharraz digs a right hand underneath Shraf's ribcage. Shraf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shraf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Akharraz is leaning against Shraf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shraf blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz moves into range and 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!#CL#
Akharraz clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Akharraz.
Akharraz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Shraf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shraf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akharraz's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shraf. #TD2#
Shraf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Akharraz is trying to keep an underhook but Shraf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shraf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES#
Akharraz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shraf is on him like a limpet, forcing Akharraz back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Akharraz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akharraz 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Akharraz!

Event: GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dembele digs a right hand underneath Shraf's ribcage. Shraf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shraf wants a takedown but no success here.
Dembele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dembele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dembele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shraf is trying to drag Dembele to the mat but Dembele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamezdin Shraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dembele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dembele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dembele after a bit of a struggle.
Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf lands with a right to the head.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Shraf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dembele wants to control but Shraf passes into side.
Shraf trying to control the position but Dembele is working away.
Shraf is really struggling to control Dembele but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Dembele tries to buck Shraf off but Shraf is having none of it.
Dembele keeps trying to improve his position.
Shraf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dembele is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shraf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dembele, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Shraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dembele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shraf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dembele is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Dembele is defending well. #SUB#
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shraf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dembele wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy. #T3#
Shraf passes to side control. #SUB#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Dembele is defending well. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
Dembele is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shraf has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dembele!#SUB#
Shraf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dembele is now in Shraf's guard. A big mistake from Shraf there, giving up the dominant position!
Dembele wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dembele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dembele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dembele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dembele.
Dembele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dembele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dembele fails to land with a series of punches.
Dembele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dembele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shraf. #CL#
Shraf moves into the clinch.
Dembele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shrafs head.
Shraf throws a head punch that misses.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. #TD#
Shraf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dembele regains guard immediately.
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!
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Dembele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dembele wants to sweep but no luck.
Dembele managing to control the position.
Shraf prevents Dembele from getting back to his feet.
Shraf controlling from the top position.
Dembele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shraf passes into half guard.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Dembele defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dembele is looking to improve his position.
Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer.
Shraf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shraf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dembele for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Shraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dembele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shraf. #T3#
Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shraf takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Dembele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shraf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Dembele is avoiding it. #CL#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Dembele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dembele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shraf blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control.
Dembele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shraf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Dembele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamezdin Shraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shraf working away.
Dembele is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dembele is trying to control Shraf's posture but Shraf avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dembele tries to bench press Shraf off him but Shraf keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shraf.
Shraf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dembele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shraf scrambles back to his feet.
Dembele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shraf's hands.
Nice defenses there by Shraf.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.
Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dembele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shraf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dembele.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Shraf's head coaches at Spartans Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf defending well as Dembele loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dembele just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dembele with a nice cross.
Dembele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Shraf moves out of range as Dembele strikes.
Shraf goes for a double leg but Dembele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dembele continues to drive forward.
Dembele looks for a takedown but Shraf sprawls well.
Shraf feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Dembele lands a left and a right that send Shraf crashing to the mat, dazed. Dembele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shraf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shraf walks into a stiff left hand from Dembele.
Dembele motions for Shraf to come forward. Dembele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Shraf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dembele!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dembele tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Shraf avoiding Dembele 's attempts to control his hands.
Shraf trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Shraf working for a choke but Dembele is defending well. #SUB#
Shraf looking to break Dembele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dembele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shraf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dembele trying to control the position but Shraf manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Dembele is trying to stand back up.
Shraf is looking to control Dembele but Dembele is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dembele can't escape the position.
Dembele tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Shraf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shraf tries to control but Dembele wriggling away.
Dembele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dembele wants to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.#T4#
Dembele is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Shraf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dembele can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dembele tries to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.
Shraf trying to control but Dembele is having none of it.
Dembele is desperately trying to improve his position but Shraf has a good base and remains in mount.
Dembele has given up his back here.
Dembele is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shraf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Dembele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dembele 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GC 270
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Esposito tries to keep at a distance but Shraf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esposito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shraf is keeping busy.
Esposito prevents the takedown attempt.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Shraf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Esposito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Esposito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shraf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito is trying to break free.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito stops a takedown attempt from Shraf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamezdin Shraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esposito after a bit of a struggle.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Shraf.
Shraf tries for a takedown but Esposito manages to get underhooks.
Shraf lands an uppercut.#T1#
Shraf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Espositos head.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Shraf's ribcage. Shraf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shraf is breathing heavily.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esposito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shraf avoids it.#TD2#
Esposito has Shraf pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Esposito pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shraf tumbling to the mat - Esposito dives into Shraf's guard.
Esposito chips away with some ground and pound.
Shraf working a defensive guard here.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Shraf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Shraf working for a triangle but Esposito defends it easily.
Esposito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
Shraf keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Esposito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shraf 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.#SUB#
Shraf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esposito defends it easily.
Esposito with a nice head shot there.
Esposito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shraf wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Shraf's legs - danger averted.
Esposito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Esposito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Esposito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shraf wants to sweep but no luck.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Shraf.#SUB#
Shraf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esposito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esposito scoring with some ground and pound.
Esposito cracks Shraf with a solid left hand.
Esposito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito dominated that round.
That's time! Shraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shraf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Shraf's shoulder, as Shraf tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shraf.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Shraf's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Shraf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Shraf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito sizes up Shraf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shraf tries to clinch up
and Esposito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Shraf, which made it look bad.
Shraf tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Shraf tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it. #TD2#
Esposito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shraf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shraf trying to control the position.
Javier Esposito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Esposito with a nice head shot there.
Shraf wants to hit a switch here but Esposito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shraf there!
Shraf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shraf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Esposito lands strikes from half guard.
Shraf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shraf controls Esposito momentarily but Esposito frees himself.
Esposito throwing strikes from guard but Shraf blocks nicely.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
Esposito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shraf's head.#SUB#
Shraf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esposito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esposito postures up and lands a big shot to Shraf's brow. #T3#
Shraf wants to control but Esposito passes easily into half guard.
Esposito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shraf keeps working.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Shraf is defending well.
Shraf wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito lands strikes from half guard.
Shraf wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shraf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esposito slips a nice elbow through Shraf's hands, connecting with Shraf's forehead.#T4#
Shraf is looking to improve his position.
Esposito is just content to waste time from the top position. Shraf takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Shraf's legs - danger averted.
Esposito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shraf's head.
Shraf working a defensive guard here.
Esposito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito 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.
Esposito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shraf moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Shraf tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esposito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esposito punishes Shraf's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shraf's sensitive parts.
Esposito misses with a hook. Shraf ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shraf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shraf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Esposito counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shraf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Shraf's head coaches at Spartans Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shraf tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it. #T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shraf.
Esposito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shraf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Esposito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esposito keeping full guard, as Shraf tries to pass.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Shraf controlling him for the moment.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.
Esposito has his hands on Shraf's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Shraf trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shraf is one step ahead there.
Shraf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shraf throws a big elbow that misses.
Esposito tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Shraf trying to move into half guard but instead Esposito has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Esposito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Shraf has his foot on Esposito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esposito works his way back into a safe position though.
Shraf looking to control. #SUB#
Shraf looking for a guillotine here but Esposito defends easily.
Esposito lands a couple of elbows.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shraf trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Shraf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito cracks a nice hook into Shraf's ribs.
A big right from Shraf misses.
And Esposito tries to counter it with a takedown but Shraf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito.
Shraf darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shraf won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Esposito 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!

Event: GC 263
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Holliday throws the left hand but Shraf avoids the punch easily.
Shraf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Shraf drives through and clinches with Holliday against the cage.
Holliday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shraf blocks it with crossed arms.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Shraf working aggressively here.
Holliday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Holliday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holliday pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Shraf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holliday wants to stand back up but Shraf manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
My spies in Spartans Gym inform me that Shraf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holliday is looking to reverse the position.
Shraf tries to advance to mount but Holliday denies him. #T1#
Shraf trying to control the position but Holliday is working away. #SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well. #SUB2#
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holliday stops Shraf from passing to mount. #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.#SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well. #SUB2#
Shraf tries for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Shraf tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shraf controls the position.#SUB2#
Shraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shraf prevents Holliday from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Shraf wants to control for a moment but Holliday uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shraf is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holliday reverses the position - he's now on top in Shraf's guard. #SUB2#
Shraf is looking for a triangle but Holliday pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB2#
Shraf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holliday is aware though and is defending well.
Holliday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holliday won't allow Shraf to sweep him here.
Shraf wants to control the position but Holliday says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Holliday prevents Shraf from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shraf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf trying to control but Holliday postures up.
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 Harry Holliday 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#
Shraf tries to clinch
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday clobbers Shraf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holliday tries to work over Shraf's front leg with a kick but Shraf checks it.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holliday looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shraf was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Harry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Holliday tries to keep at a distance but Shraf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Shraf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Holliday.
Shraf lands with a right to the head.
Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shraf.
Shraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shraf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shraf working aggressively here.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Holliday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shraf avoids a kick to the body. #T2##CL2#
Shraf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holliday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harry Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holliday after a bit of a struggle.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holliday after a bit of a struggle.
Holliday missing with knees to the body.
Holliday is pressed up against the cage. Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holliday down to the mat. Holliday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holliday is looking to slow Shraf down with leg kicks.
Holliday with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Shraf has managed to clinch.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holliday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holliday after a bit of a struggle.
Holliday tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Holliday digs a right hand into Shraf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shraf's gas tank.
Shraf is breathing heavily.
Shraf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Shraf controls the action.
Shraf is pushing Holliday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Still in the clinch, Holliday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Holliday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shraf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shraf tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Holliday throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shraf counters with a shoot takedown. Holliday fights it but they end up in guard.
Holliday wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shraf manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shraf is just content to waste time from the top position. Holliday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.
Holliday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Holliday dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Holliday.
Decent striking displayed by Holliday there.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shraf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Shraf tries to counter it with a takedown but Holliday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harry Holliday is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Holliday.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holliday. Shraf shrugs it off though.
Shraf dives in for a single leg takedown but Holliday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Holliday was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shraf.
Shraf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shraf defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Shraf feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shraf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shraf darts in trying to clinch
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shraf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Shraf closes the distance and pushes Holliday back into the cage.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shraf wants to take the fight to the mat but Holliday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
Harry Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holliday prevents the takedown attempt.
Holliday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shraf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Shraf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holliday is defending well.
Holliday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
Harry Holliday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holliday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shraf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holliday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shraf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shraf checks a low kick from Holliday.
Holliday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf tries to clinch up
and Shraf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holliday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holliday scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shraf is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Holliday finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shraf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shraf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shraf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Holliday coming out on top.
Shraf closes the distance but Holliday moves to the side
letting Holliday counter with a right hand. #T4#
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Shraf darts in and clinches Holliday up against the cage.
Holliday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holliday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shraf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shraf swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Shraf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holliday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shraf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Holliday lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Holliday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holliday, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 250
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1##TD#
Shraf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shraf'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.#SUB#
Shraf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shraf prevents Cain from improving his position.#SUB#
Shraf is looking for a kimura here.
Shraf trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Shraf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Shraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shraf.
Cain is controlling Shraf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shraf seems to be working for a kimura but Cain defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Shraf 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. #SUB#
Shraf 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.
Cain controlling the position well. #T3##SUB#
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cain is defending against the submission attempts here by Shraf.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shraf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Cain closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shraf is pressed up against the cage. Cain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shraf down to the mat. Shraf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cain misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Shraf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Shraf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shraf is stalling here. Cain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shraf seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shraf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shraf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shraf trying to hold on to Cain's head to control him but Cain postures up.
Shraf tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamezdin Shraf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shraf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shraf fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Shraf has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Cain lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
A head punch on the inside from Cain fails to land.
Cain blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf avoids the head kick by Cain.
Cain throws a nice head kick!
Shraf misses with a takedown
and Cain counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Cain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shraf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Cain rushes Shraf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Shraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf blocks a body shot from Cain.
Cain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain keeps Shraf at a distance using the push kick.
Cain lands with a straight right. Shraf didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Cain lands a big head kick that sends Shraf tumbling to the mat! Cain takes a step backwards and waves Shraf back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
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!
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
A short uppercut from Cain.
Cain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Shraf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cain regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cain is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shraf being controlled here, momentarily.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shraf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shraf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Shraf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shraf tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
Cain slows the pace down in half guard.
Cain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shraf!
Shraf is looking to improve his position but Cain isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shraf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cain prevents Shraf from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cain in particular looking to stall.
Shraf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cain is working away from the top position though.
Shraf is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sea Level Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shraf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cain.
Shraf avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Cain tries to sprawl but Shraf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.
Cain wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cain tries to kick Shraf off but Shraf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shraf is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Cain is defending well. #T1#
Cain wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cain manages to get to full guard.
Shraf controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cain pulls Shraf in close to prevent any damage.
Shraf sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shraf tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it. #TD2#
Cain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shraf to the mat! Shraf manages to get full guard.
Shraf keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cain won't allow Shraf to sweep him here.
Shraf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Shraf can't keep his opponent in guard - Cain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shraf tries to get to full guard but Cain has control of the leg.
Shraf has a hand on Cain's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cain takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shraf wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shraf trying to control but not successfully.
Cain has the hooks in. Shraf is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Shraf is working hard here to advance position.
Cain biding his time, controlling Shraf.
Shraf tries to escape the position.
Cain tries to keep control of the position but Shraf is staying busy.
Good control from Cain.
Cain struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cain is hanging on to Shraf's back as he tries to escape.
Cain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sea Level Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cain 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sea Level Cain!
Sea Level Cain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 242
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Shraf instigates a clinch.
Shraf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoodoo prevents it.
Hoodoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Hoodoo blocks an uppercut.
Shraf tries to work over Hoodoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoodoo 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.
Hoodoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Hoodoo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shraf can't get the takedown.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Hoodoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shraf looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoodoo missing with knees to the body.
Hoodoo blocks a body shot from Shraf.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoodoo. #T1#
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoodoo crunches a lovely knee into Shraf's ribcage.
Hoodoo lands a shoulder strike.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoodoo digs a right hand into Shraf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shraf's gas tank.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shraf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shraf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoodoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoodoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Hoodoo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Shraf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodoo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoodoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoodoo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Hoodoo uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Hoodoo clinches up with Shraf and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoodoo lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Hoodoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodoo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoodoo just leaning against Shraf, taking a breather.
Hoodoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo stalling against the cage.
Hoodoo blocks an uppercut.
Shraf avoiding damage as Hoodoo throws knees to the body.
Shraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoodoo working Shraf over with knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shraf working aggressively here.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Hoodoo is working Shraf over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo lands a left hand.
Hoodoo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoodoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Hoodoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shraf.
Hoodoo pushes Shraf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shraf is working for takedown but Hoodoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoodoo lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoodoo connects with a knee to the head.
Hoodoo lands a left hand.
Hoodoo lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Hoodoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shraf is working for takedown but Hoodoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoodoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shraf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hoodoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoodoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shraf in his tracks.
Hoodoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Hoodoo lands a big uppercut and Shraf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shraf looks OK. Hoodoo waves Shraf back to his feet!#ROC#
Shraf is rocked!
Hoodoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shraf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shraf is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoodoo finish him?#CL2#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Shraf seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodoo lands an elbow inside.
Shraf takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoodoo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Hoodoo.
Shraf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoodoo.
Shraf is breathing heavily.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoodoo gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Hoodoo presses Shraf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoodoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Shraf being controlled against the cage.
Hoodoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shraf or not.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Jamezdin Shraf's cut even more.
Hoodoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shraf is trying to drag Hoodoo to the mat but Hoodoo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoodoo is working Shraf over against the cage.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo has Shraf pressed against the cage.
Hoodoo crunches a lovely knee into Shraf's ribcage.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body.
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Shraf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Hoodoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shraf goes for a takedown attempt but Hoodoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3##CL#
Shraf tries to keep at a distance but Hoodoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoodoo looking to throw knees to the head but Shraf is blocking nicely.
Shraf managing to block the knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo slows down the pace here.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf can't find room to land a body shot as Hoodoo controls the action.
Shraf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoodoo is defending well.
Shraf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoodoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hoodoo is pressed up against the cage. Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoodoo down to the mat. Hoodoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoodoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shraf 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.
Henry Hoodoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Shraf closes the distance and pushes Hoodoo back into the cage.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shraf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoodoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shraf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Shraf in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Jamezdin Shraf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodoo misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoodoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoodoo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hoodoo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shraf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoodoo throws a body punch but Shraf moves out of range.
Hoodoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Shraf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoodoo lands a right hand.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoodoo lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shraf working aggressively here. #TD2#
Shraf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hoodoo is trying to keep an underhook but Shraf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoodoo trying to control but Shraf postures up. #T1#
Hoodoo wants to get back to his feet.
Shraf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoodoo keeps working.
Shraf prevents Hoodoo from improving his position.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Hoodoo defends it.
Hoodoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shraf is working away from the top position though.
Shraf is keen to just control but Hoodoo is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shraf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Shraf is working for a kimura but Hoodoo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoodoo wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Shraf rushes Hoodoo and presses him up against the cage.
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoodoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shraf misses with a punch to the body.
Henry Hoodoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hoodoo gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf has Hoodoo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoodoo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoodoos head.
A left hand lands to the body for Shraf.
Shraf wants a takedown.
Hoodoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shraf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoodoo pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Shraf forces Hoodoo back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Shraf is working for takedown but Hoodoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shraf can't get the takedown.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses.
Hoodoo lands a body shot.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Shraf in his tracks for a moment.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo lands a knee to the body.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoodoo stalling against the cage.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoodoo.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoodoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hoodoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoodoo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 4566 p4p, 429 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 2919 p4p, 286 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shraf's choice of entrance music: Road To Glory. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

175 cm
35 yrs
170 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
212 lbs

Officer

Shraf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

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

Shraf rushes Officer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Officer wants to take the fight to the mat but Shraf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Officer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shraf is trying to keep an underhook but Officer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Shraf
Officer 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.
Shraf is looking to improve his position.
Officer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shraf manages to get to full guard.
Shraf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Officer is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf is trying to control but Officer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (0) Shraf

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Officer controlling from mount.
Shraf tries to reverse the position but Officer maintains control.
Shraf wants to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Shraf can't escape the position.
Shraf is trying to reverse the position but instead Officer has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (8) vs (0) Shraf
Shraf is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer is trying to stick to Shraf's back but Shraf is turning into Officer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Officer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shraf.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (8) vs (2) Shraf
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.
Shraf looking to sit in guard and control but Officer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (10) vs (2) Shraf

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

Shraf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Officer passes into half guard.
Shraf has a hand on Officer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Officer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (13) vs (2) Shraf
Shraf is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shraf is looking to escape.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Shraf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Officer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shraf!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (16) vs (2) Shraf
Officer controlling from mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer prevents Shraf from getting the reversal.
Shraf wants to control but Officer is having none of it.
Shraf working to try and regain half guard.
Officer avoids the attempt from Shraf to control.
Shraf working to try and regain half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shraf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Officer prevents Shraf from improving his position.

Shraf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shraf is looking to improve his position.
Shraf 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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Shraf looking for submissions off his back.
Shraf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Officer preventing the sweep.
Officer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shraf trying to control here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shraf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shraf.
Officer is fighting to break Shraf's control of his arms but Shraf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Shraf working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Officer has passed into half guard!
Shraf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shraf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Officer is working away from the top position though.
Shraf wants to improve his position but Officer is controlling well.

Shraf looking for submissions off his back.
Shraf wants to control but Officer is keeping busy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Shraf is defending well.
Shraf is looking to improve his position.
Shraf is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shraf avoid being mounted?
Shraf is trying to get back to full guard.
Shraf trying to get back to full guard but Officer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (19) vs (2) Shraf

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shraf tries to lock up and control but Officer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shraf regains half guard.
Shraf trying to control here.
Shraf wants to get back to full guard.

Shraf actively working from the bottom here.
Officer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shraf trying to control but Officer postures up.
Shraf is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Officer is staying active.
Officer is trying to control the action in half guard but Shraf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Officer is thwarting Shraf's attempts to control the position.
Shraf is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Shraf is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer uses his free foot to push down on Shraf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shraf.
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (22) vs (2) Shraf
Shraf tries to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Shraf is trying desperately to improve position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shraf tries to lock up and control but Officer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Officer wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shraf regains half guard.
Shraf is trying to control but Officer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (25) vs (2) Shraf

And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Police Officer waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 3644 p4p, 372 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 2906 p4p, 299 weight class). Shraf has chosen Road To Glory as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jamezdin Shraf was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

185 cm
42 yrs
175 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
212 lbs

Moh

Shraf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tat Moh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shraf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Moh's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Shraf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Moh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (0) Shraf
Shraf looking for a sweep. Not yet Shraf, not yet.
Moh postures up.

Shraf looking for a guillotine here but Moh defends easily.
Moh looking to sit in guard and control but Shraf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (2) Shraf
Shraf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shraf's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (4) vs (2) Shraf
Moh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shraf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shraf trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.

Shraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moh pushes down on Shraf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moh is looking to advance position but Shraf won't allow it.

Moh seems to be working for a kimura but Shraf defends the submission attempt.
Shraf wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moh trying to control but Shraf is working from the bottom.
Moh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shraf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moh pushes down on Shraf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shraf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moh's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moh (4) vs (6) Shraf

Shraf has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Moh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Moh wants to control his opponent's hands but Shraf gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shraf tightening his grip on Moh, looking for the choke.

Shraf looking for the RNC.
Shraf trying to control momentarily.

Moh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shraf keeps control of the position as Moh tries to break free.
Shraf is trying to control but Moh is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf looking to control but Moh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moh is trying to escape the mount.
Shraf looking to control but Moh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Moh is looking to improve his position but Shraf isn't that keen on the idea.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shraf wants to control the pace but Moh is squirming around nicely.
Shraf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moh has given up his back here. Will Shraf look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Moh (4) vs (9) Shraf
Shraf is hanging on to Moh's back as he tries to escape.
Moh is working hard here to advance position.

Moh won't enjoy being in this position. Shraf looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Moh is tapping - it's over boys! Shraf picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamezdin Shraf!
Jamezdin Shraf made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Tat Moh was interviewed post fight and said 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '.

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 3096 p4p, 329 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 2873 p4p, 306 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Shraf has chosen Road To Glory as his entrance music. Jamezdin Shraf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

193 cm
40 yrs
215 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
212 lbs

Burns

Shraf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Shraf moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Burns is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shraf prevents the takedown attempt.
Shraf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Shraf closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the ropes.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shraf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shraf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burns (0) vs (4) Shraf

Shraf tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.

Shraf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Shraf advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (0) vs (6) Shraf
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
Shraf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shraf wants to take Burns's back but he can't do it this time.

Shraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Burns frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Burns frees his head quite easily.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shraf is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shraf is looking for a kimura here.

Burns looking for submissions off his back.

Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf prevents Burns from improving his position.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Shraf wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Shraf works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (9) Shraf
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to reverse the position but Shraf maintains control.

Shraf has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shraf takes Burns's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Burns is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (12) Shraf
Shraf is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Shraf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shraf's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (12) Shraf

Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shraf has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.

Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shraf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Shraf in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (14) Shraf

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shraf rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and Shraf is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 99 - Halfhand vs Runt
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Shraf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf's corner calls for a 1-2. Shraf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown but Mountain shows good takedown defense.
Mountain misses the jab.
Shraf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mountain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shraf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mountain but Mountain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mountain takes one on the button.#T1#
Shraf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown but Mountain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jari Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Shraf.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountain.
Shraf misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shraf misses with a straight right.
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shraf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mountain misses with a looping right.#T2#
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Shraf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Shraf misses.
Mountain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mountain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shraf sizes up Mountain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mountain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Shraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Mountain.
Mountain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Shraf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shraf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shraf blocks a leg kick.
Mountain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mountain misses with a hook. Shraf ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Shraf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shraf throws a body shot but no joy.
Shraf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shraf has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Shraf 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.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shraf just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
Shraf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mountain throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
A big left from Shraf misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mountain connects with a solid leg kick.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Jari Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shraf lands with a hook. Mountain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Shraf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shraf walks into a straight right hand from Mountain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Mountain 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shraf.
Shraf dives in and grabs Mountain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mountain pushes down on Shraf's head and hops out.
Shraf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shraf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mountain has got the better of the exchanges.
Mountain takes one on the button.
Shraf throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Shraf 's knee.
Shraf connects with the punch.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mountain sprawls well. Mountain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shraf gets slowly back to his feet.
Jari Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?#T1#
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Mountain lands.
A jab from Shraf misses.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shraf.
Mountain tries to bum rush Shraf with a series of wild strikes but Shraf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shraf checks the leg kick.
Shraf slips a jab from Mountain.
Shraf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shraf dives in for a single leg takedown but Mountain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shraf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shraf swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Shraf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shraf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Shraf.
Shraf misses with an uppercut.
Shraf blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Mountain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shraf throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Shraf misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shraf misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.#T3#
Mountain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mountain cracks Shraf with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shraf misses the target.
Shraf throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain slips a straight right by Shraf.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Mountain misses #TD2#
and Shraf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shraf.
Mountain is pulling down on Shraf's head. It's preventing any offense from Shraf, at least for the moment.
Shraf 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. #T4#
Shraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountain is keeping the position for now.
Mountain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Shraf has gone for a leg lock! Mountain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shraf's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Mountain dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Shraf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mountain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shraf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Mountain. Beautiful body shot.
Mountain lands a jab to Shraf's midsection.
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Shraf 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.
Mountain is looking to slow Shraf down with leg kicks.
Shraf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
Mountain throws a right hand that Shraf ducks under and follows up with a left that Shraf also avoids with ease.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shraf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shraf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mountain on the side of the head.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
Shraf throws out a powerful jab.
Shraf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Shraf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A leg kick checked by Shraf.
Shraf misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Shraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Shraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Shraf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Shraf.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Shraf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mountain throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shraf.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shraf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mountain cracks Shraf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mountain slips under a jab from Shraf.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Shraf throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Shraf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a nice body kick.
Shraf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jari Mountain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mountain thuds a left hand into Shraf's body.
Jari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Shraf slips the punch.
A jab from Shraf misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mountain blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Mountain.
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!
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
Shraf throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shraf scores with a hook to the body. Mountain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mountain dips to his left and cracks Shraf with an uppercut!
Mountain lands with a shot to the body.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shraf.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Shraf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mountain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Mountain!
Jari Mountain tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 567
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Raunio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shraf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shraf shoots in looking for a takedown but Raunio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shraf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raunio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raunio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shraf.
Raunio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raunio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shraf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raunio to score with a decent uppercut.
Shraf has a takedown stuffed.
Raunio dips to his left and cracks Shraf with an uppercut!
Raunio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Raunio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raunio wants it to stay on the feet.
Rauli Raunio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raunio.
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 good leg kick by Raunio. #T1#
Raunio lands a leg kick that knocks Shraf off balance momentarily.
Raunio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shraf pinned against the cage. Shraf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raunio tries to work over Shraf's front leg with a kick but Shraf checks it. #TD2#
Shraf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raunio!
Shraf trying to control the action but Raunio is working from the bottom.
Raunio wants to control but Shraf postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Raunio'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.
Raunio keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Shraf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raunio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Raunio is defending well.
Shraf is looking to take a break and control but Raunio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shraf wants to take a breather but Raunio manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shraf.
Shraf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raunio's guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Shraf seems content to control.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Raunio defends it.
Raunio has his hands clasped together around Shraf's back. He's all about the action.
Shraf is looking to take a break and control but Raunio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shraf seems to be working for a kimura but Raunio defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raunio is looking to control Shraf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raunio avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Shraf seems to be working for a kimura but Raunio defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Shraf is looking for a kimura here.
Shraf stalling away here and it's allowed Raunio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamezdin Shraf 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#
Shraf lands a right hook to the body.
Raunio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shraf.
Shraf throws a hook to the side of Raunio's head but Raunio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shraf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shraf misses with a hook.
Shraf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raunio tries a low kick but Shraf avoids it.
Shraf with the counter takedown but Raunio avoids it easily.
Shraf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rauli Raunio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raunio.
Shraf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raunio counters with a nice uppercut.
Raunio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shraf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raunio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Raunio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raunio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raunio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shraf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shraf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shraf.
Raunio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raunio scores with a kick to the body.
Shraf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shraf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raunio lands with an overhand left.
Raunio slips under a jab.
Raunio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raunio staying out of range there.
Raunio throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.#T2#
Raunio misses with a two punch combination.
Shraf 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.
Shraf shoots in looking for a takedown but Raunio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shraf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shraf sizes up Raunio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raunio misses with a double jab
and Raunio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raunio misses with a jab to the body
and Shraf counters with a nice uppercut.
Shraf looks to land a left hand but Raunio moved out of range nicely.
Raunio throws a right hand that Shraf ducks under and follows up with a left that Shraf also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Shraf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shraf staying out of range there.
Shraf throws a good cross that connects.
Shraf throws a lazy uppercut
and Raunio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raunio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shraf doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Raunio throws a jab when Shraf was well out of range.
Raunio works the jab nicely.
Raunio loads up on a big right hand but Shraf slips the punch.
Raunio throws an overhand right that lands on Shraf's shoulder, as Shraf tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shraf! But no joy.
Shraf with a hook.
Raunio throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Shraf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shraf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Shraf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raunio has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Shraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Shraf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raunio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shraf wants to take a breather but Raunio manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shraf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raunio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raunio is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauli Raunio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shraf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raunio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shraf throws an off balance right hand
and Raunio counters with a right hand to the body.
Raunio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shraf moves away.
Rauli Raunio is winning the standup battle so far.
Shraf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raunio ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
Shraf blocks a jab.
Shraf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raunio manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
Raunio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shraf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Shraf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raunio throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Raunio slips a straight right by Shraf.#T1#
Raunio misses the jab.
Shraf throws the left hand but Raunio avoids the punch easily.
Raunio tried to counter with a leg kick but Shraf avoided it.
Raunio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shraf to score with a decent uppercut.
Shraf misses with an uppercut
and Raunio counters with a body kick that stops Shraf in his tracks momentarily.
Raunio blocks a jab.
Raunio throws a leg kick that misses.
Raunio looks for a takedown but Shraf sprawls well.
Raunio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shraf swings for the body but Raunio moves out of range.
Shraf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raunio.
Raunio misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Shraf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shraf is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Raunio trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Raunio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shraf is trying to control the action in half guard but Raunio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Shraf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raunio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shraf is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Raunio still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Raunio has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Shraf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shraf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raunio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Shraf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raunio scores with punches from side control.
Shraf wants to control but Raunio postures up.
Shraf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raunio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shraf takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Shraf tries to improve position but can't.
Shraf regains half guard.
Shraf taking some punishment here, with Raunio in his half guard.
Raunio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shraf's head.
Shraf tries to get to full guard but Raunio has control of the leg.
Shraf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shraf is trying desperately to improve position.
Raunio lands a couple of good shots and Shraf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shraf trying to control the position but Raunio manages to sink in the hooks.
Raunio throwing damaging strikes from the back! Shraf could be in trouble here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauli Raunio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raunio 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauli Raunio!
Rauli Raunio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 561
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Shraf misses. #CL2#
Laloosh instigates a clinch.
Shraf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shraf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shraf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laloosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laloosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shraf has had enough of the clinch but Laloosh keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Laloosh gets control of Shraf's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laloosh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf looking to sit in guard and control but Laloosh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Laloosh wants to pass the guard but Shraf is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shraf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Shraf has an active guard here but Laloosh has managed to pass into half guard.
Shraf wants to get back to full guard.
Laloosh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shraf is trying to get back to full guard.
Shraf is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Laloosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shraf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laloosh.
Shraf is pressing down on Laloosh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shraf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laloosh throwing strikes but missing.
Shraf looking to control. #T3#
Shraf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laloosh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laloosh looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laloosh wants to get up but he can't break Shraf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Laloosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Shraf has wrist control.
Laloosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laloosh controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laloosh avoids the body shot from Shraf.
And Laloosh tries to counter it with a takedown but Shraf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shraf tries to move into range but Laloosh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shraf slips a jab and a cross from Laloosh. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Shraf misses the target.
Laloosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laloosh throws out a leg kick but Shraf moves out of range and Laloosh only half commits. #CL2#
Laloosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Shraf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laloosh has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shraf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laloosh tests Shraf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shraf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shraf takes a swing at Laloosh's ribcage but misses.
Laloosh throws a looping overhand right but Shraf ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Shraf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Laloosh coming out on top.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh cracks Shraf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laloosh misses with a low kick.
Shraf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Laloosh dominated that round.
That's time! Shraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Laloosh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Laloosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shraf checks a leg kick.
It looked like Shraf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laloosh.
Shraf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laloosh.
Laloosh is looking to clinch but Shraf is avoiding it.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laloosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laloosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laloosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shraf's sensitive parts.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shraf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laloosh slips under a jab from Shraf.
Laloosh throws out a counter right but Shraf avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Laloosh gets caught flat footed, as Shraf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.
Shraf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Shraf looking to sit in guard and control but Laloosh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Shraf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laloosh defends it easily.
Laloosh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laloosh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shraf keeping moving, preventing Laloosh from controlling successfully.
Nuke Laloosh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Laloosh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laloosh won't allow Shraf to sweep him here.
Shraf keeping moving, preventing Laloosh from controlling successfully.
Laloosh throwing strikes but missing.
Laloosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB#
Shraf has his foot on Laloosh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laloosh works his way back into a safe position though.
Laloosh working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Laloosh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laloosh ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
Laloosh scores with a hook to the body. Shraf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Laloosh moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Laloosh tightens his grip and picks Shraf up, before dumping him to the ground. Shraf manages to land in guard.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving.
Shraf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laloosh controls the pace.#SUB#
Laloosh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shraf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Laloosh works over Shraf with some ground and pound from guard.
Laloosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shraf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laloosh trying to control but Shraf is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Laloosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Shraf misses.
Laloosh throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.#CL2#
Laloosh moves into the clinch.
Shraf has had enough of the clinch but Laloosh keeps him there for the moment.
Shraf can't break the clinch.
Shraf has Laloosh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laloosh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laloosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laloosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shraf takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Laloosh.
Shraf is trying to push Laloosh away but Laloosh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laloosh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laloosh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shraf stacks Laloosh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shraf!#T1#
Laloosh is looking to regain half guard here but Shraf keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura but Laloosh is defending well. #SUB#
Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shraf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laloosh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laloosh tries to improve position but can't.
Nuke Laloosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laloosh regains half guard.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laloosh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Shraf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laloosh sees it coming and defends easily.
Laloosh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laloosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving. #T3#
Laloosh keeping full guard, as Shraf tries to pass.
Laloosh keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.
Laloosh working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laloosh takes one on the button.
Laloosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shraf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laloosh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shraf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laloosh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shraf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Shraf avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Laloosh has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Shraf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shraf just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Laloosh closes the distance and pushes Shraf back into the cage.
Shraf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laloosh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laloosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shraf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf slaps away a takedown attempt from Laloosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Laloosh slams his shin into Shraf's torso.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuke Laloosh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuke Laloosh made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEC 552
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Shraf misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Dementia's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shraf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shraf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dementia misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shraf counters with a shoot takedown. Dementia fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shraf wants to pass the guard but Dementia is keeping the position.
Shraf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dementia trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dementia is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dementia won't allow Shraf to sweep him here.
Dementia postures up.
Shraf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dementia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shraf tries to buck Dementia off but Dementia is having none of it.
Shraf is trying to escape the position but Dementia is controlling the position.
Shraf is trying to get back to half guard.
Dementia controls the position.
Shraf is looking to regain half guard here but Dementia keeps moving and retains side control.
Dementia is looking to take a break and control but Shraf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Dementia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shraf to see if he's OK.
Shraf looks to move to half guard but instead Dementia has passed into mount! Damn!
Dementia tries to control but Shraf wriggling away.
Shraf tries to hold on but Dementia pushes him away.
Shraf is squirming around, avoiding Dementia's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dementia looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Shraf is looking to get to half guard.
Shraf gets back to half guard.
Dementia thows a huge punch but Shraf dodges it nicely.
Shraf tries to get to full guard but Dementia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shraf looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Dementia 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shraf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dementia is working away from the top position though.
Dementia controlling the pace.
Dementia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shraf is not content to let Dementia control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shraf is looking to control Dementia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shraf avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dementia, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round.
That's time! Dementia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shraf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dementia fakes the leg kick and cracks Shraf in the body. #CL#
Dementia moves into the clinch successfully.
Dementia crunches a lovely knee into Shraf's ribcage.
Shraf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shraf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dementia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shrafs head.
Dementia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shraf's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Dementia. #BC#
Dementia manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shraf checks a leg kick.
Dementia lands with a nice body kick.
Dementia tries to land a leg kick but Shraf saw it coming and moves away.
Shraf sizes up Dementia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dementia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Dementia tries to clinch up but Shraf circles away and keeps his distance.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dementia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dementia throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Shraf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dementia delivers a nice body kick.
Dementia lands a head shot.
Shraf throws a shot from downtown. Dementia moves away and avoids it.
Dementia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dementia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shraf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shraf connects with a crisp jab.
Shraf throws a jab but it's blocked by Dementia.
Pugilistic Dementia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shraf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dementia moves away.#T2#
Shraf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dementia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Dementia as Shraf shoots in.
Shraf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shraf there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.#CL#
Dementia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dementia is pressed up against the cage. Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dementia down to the mat. Dementia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dementia slips a jab from Shraf.
Shraf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shraf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dementia lands with a kick to the temple. Shraf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shraf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dementia in his tracks.
Dementia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shraf swings widly with a right hand
and Dementia counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dementia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shraf's corner calls for a 1-2. Shraf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dementia.
Dementia scores with a decent looking hook.
Pugilistic Dementia is winning the standup battle so far.
Dementia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shraf shoots for a takedown but Dementia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Dementia scores with a nice strike.
Dementia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dementia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dementia feints and then cracks Shraf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shraf down.
Dementia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Shraf there.#T4#
Shraf ducks under a wild hook from Dementia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf blocks a head kick by Dementia.
It seemed like Shraf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dementia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shraf swings for the body but Dementia moves out of range.
Dementia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dementia is looking to clinch.
As Dementia backs off Shraf throws a huge counter combo but Dementia manages to avoid it all.
Shraf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dementia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dementia slips under a jab from Shraf.
Shraf throws a right hand that misses
and Shraf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dementia moves away from the strike by Shraf.
Dementia thumps Shraf with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Dementia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pugilistic Dementia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Dementia. Those never looked like landing.
Shraf throws a hook but Dementia blocks it.
Shraf swings for the body but Dementia moves out of range.
Dementia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shraf misses the shot to the body.
Dementia throws a body punch but Shraf moves out of range.
Dementia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dementia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shraf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dementia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dementia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shraf.
Shraf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A leg kick checked by Shraf.
Shraf misses with a looping right.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dementia. That's going to slow Shraf down.
Dementia slips a jab from Shraf.
Shraf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shraf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dementia tries to kick Shraf off but Shraf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Shraf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dementia sees it coming and defends easily.
Shraf is trying to control. Dementia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Shraf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dementia is looking for a sweep. Shraf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Dementia is not content to let Shraf control the position.#SUB2#
Shraf wants to work for an arm triangle but Dementia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pugilistic Dementia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dementia actively working from the bottom here.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pugilistic Dementia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Shraf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dementia defends it well.
Dementia is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dementia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dementia is refusing to be controlled, as Shraf sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shraf takes a swing at Dementia's ribcage but misses.
Dementia throws a front kick that sends Shraf stumbling back into the cage.
Shraf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dementia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dementia. That's going to slow Shraf down.
Dementia just misses with a punch to the body.
Dementia swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Shraf counter with a right hand.
Dementia ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
Shraf 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dementia, as that shot connected. #T4#
Shraf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shraf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dementia counters with a nice uppercut.
Dementia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shraf moves forwards but Dementia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dementia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shraf.
Dementia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shraf avoids it.
Dementia is looking to slow Shraf down with leg kicks.
Dementia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shraf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shraf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dementia scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dementia, right into the meat.
Dementia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dementia.
Nice cross by Shraf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pugilistic Dementia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dementia 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pugilistic Dementia!
Pugilistic Dementia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Roberts slips under a jab from Shraf.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts takes a swing at Shraf's ribcage but misses.
Shraf scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Shraf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberts defending well as Shraf loads up on a big left hand.
Shraf moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Shraf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Shraf sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Shraf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Roberts misses with a hook. Shraf ducked under it nicely.
Shraf scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
Shraf feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Shraf throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shraf.
Roberts lunges at Shraf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shraf's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roberts, right into the meat.
Shraf throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Shraf sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shraf is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Shraf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well. #SUB2#
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is not content to let Shraf control the position.#T2#
Shraf prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Roberts is looking to control Shraf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Shraf wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Roberts looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shraf pushes past his half guard into mount!
Roberts holds on to Shraf as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shraf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Roberts 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.#SUB#
Shraf looking to secure an arm triangle but Roberts defends it well.
Shraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberts is looking to escape. #SUB#
Shraf has hold of Roberts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roberts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roberts tries to hold on but Shraf pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Shraf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shraf wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Shraf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Shraf is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamezdin Shraf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shraf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Shraf dives in and scores a takedown into Roberts's guard.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a triangle but Shraf pushes his legs off easily.
Shraf trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shraf defends it easily.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shraf controls the pace.#T1#
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Shraf drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Shraf off! Shraf jumps back into Roberts's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Roberts as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Djalu Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shraf here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD#
Shraf 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.#SUB2#
Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shraf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Shraf trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shraf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shraf has Roberts in his guard.#REVB#
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now.
Shraf is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts trying to control but Shraf is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shraf wants to hit a switch here but Roberts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shraf there!
Roberts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Roberts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shraf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf regains half guard.
Shraf wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Djalu Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Djalu Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shraf checks a low kick from Roberts.
Shraf tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Shraf is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Shraf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Shraf counters with a left to the body.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shraf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shraf.#TD#
Shraf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jamezdin Shraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shraf trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Roberts is not content to let Shraf control the position. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shraf taking a breather here. #T2#
Roberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roberts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shraf is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Shraf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is keen to just control but Shraf is a slippery customer.#T3#
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shraf is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Shraf is retaining full guard.
Roberts 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.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts throws a front kick aimed at Shraf's knee but Shraf avoids it well.
Shraf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Djalu Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shraf dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shraf checks it well.
Shraf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Shraf looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamezdin Shraf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shraf 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EVO 279: Traylor vs Perkele
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Shraf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Shraf.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shraf 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.
Cross lands with an overhand left.
Cross lunges at Shraf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shraf's hand.
Cross lands with a cross.
Shraf throws an off balance right hand
and Cross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shraf.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shraf.
Cross connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross slips under a jab.
Shraf staying out of range there.
Shraf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross throws a right and a left that Shraf avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Shraf misses.
The fighters circling - Shraf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnus Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shraf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shraf's hands.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Shraf's belly button to the back.
Shraf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shraf.
Shraf jabs Cross right on the nose. Cross blinks but takes it well.
We've been hearing reports that Cross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shraf misses with a looping left.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Shraf moved out of range nicely.
Cross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shraf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Shraf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Nice defenses there by Shraf.
Magnus Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shraf throws an off balance right hand
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Shraf - just one landing.
Shraf misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Shraf.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shraf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Shraf ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Cross has been cut.
Shraf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Shraf's shoulder, as Shraf tries to avoid the shot.
Shraf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Cross slips under a jab from Shraf.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Shraf counters with a nice uppercut.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Cross defending well as Shraf loads up on a big left hand.
Cross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross throws a body punch but Shraf moves out of range.
Shraf with the counter takedown but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shraf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shraf misses with an uppercut.
Shraf misses with an uppercut.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cross lands with a hook. Shraf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shraf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Cross misses with an uppercut. Shraf saw that one coming.
Shraf misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross lands a body shot.
Shraf scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shraf jabs Cross right on the nose. Cross blinks but takes it well.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Cross moves away from the strike by Shraf.
Cross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shraf lands a body shot.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Shraf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shraf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cross finds it's way round the side to connect with Shraf's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shraf misses the target.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
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 Magnus Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Cross's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shraf misses the jab.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Shraf pushes him off.
Shraf misses with a straight right.
Shraf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross cracks Shraf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Shraf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Cross cracks Shraf with a big right hand and Shraf goes down!#ROC#
Shraf is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Shraf.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cross distracts Shraf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shraf is still in real trouble! Can Cross finish him?
Shraf controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
Shraf seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Shraf is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shraf's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shraf is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shraf wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Shraf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cross controlling Shraf's posture. #T2#
Cross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shraf tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Cross wants to stand but Shraf is controlling the position.
Cross 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#
Shraf wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shraf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Cross lands strikes from half guard.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Shraf's head.
Cross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cross stalling away here and it's allowed Shraf to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shraf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Cross preventing the sweep.
Cross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cross postures up in Shraf's guard and throws a big left but Shraf blocks it.
Cross won't allow Shraf to sweep him here.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shraf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross. #T4#
Cross throwing strikes from guard but Shraf blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Shraf is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cross rolls with it to try and escape but Shraf cranks on the arm and Cross is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamezdin Shraf!
A victorious Jamezdin Shraf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Fightmaster Finale
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Shraf misses with a hook. Wiz ducked under it nicely.
Shraf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shraf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shraf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shraf backing away here, and Wiz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wiz staying out of range there.
Wiz throws out a counter right but Shraf avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Shraf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shraf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf missing with a left hand there. Wiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Wiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Shraf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shraf jabs at Wiz's body.#T1#
Shraf moves out of range of the strikes.
Shraf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiz throws out a leg kick but Shraf moves out of range and Wiz only half commits.
Shraf throwing a counter right hand but Wiz manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Wiz misses
and Shraf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shraf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shraf throws a hook to the side of Wiz's head but Wiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Shraf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Shraf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shraf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wiz moves away from the strike by Shraf. #T2#
Shraf throws a hook to the side of Wiz's head but Wiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shraf.
Wiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shraf throws an off balance right hand
and Wiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiz tries to clinch but Shraf is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shraf misses the target.
Shraf throws a right hand that misses
and Wiz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shraf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shraf loads up on a big right hand but Wiz slips the punch.
Shraf throws a hook but Wiz avoids it easily.
Shraf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shraf lands a lovely overhand right.
Shraf throws out a loose jab but Wiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shraf.
Shraf takes a swing at Wiz's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A jab from Shraf misses.
Wiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wiz misses with a few strikes there.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wiz misses with a left hand
and Shraf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shraf swings widly with a right hand
and Wiz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wiz with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Wiz. Those never looked like landing.
Shraf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wiz misses with a two punch combination.
Shraf loads up on a big right hand but Wiz slips the punch.
Wiz throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
Shraf misses with a straight right.
Wiz slips under a jab.#T4#
Wiz misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Shraf misses its intended target.
Shraf lands a body shot.
Shraf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiz lunges at Shraf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shraf's hand.
Shraf scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Shraf misses.
Shraf misses with a looping left.
Wiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shraf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Shraf.
Shraf misses with a jab to the body
and Wiz counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wiz slips under a jab from Shraf.
Wiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Shraf misses its intended target.
Wiz throws out a counter right but Shraf avoids it with no problem.
Shraf lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.
Shraf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shraf 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.
Shraf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz slips under a jab.
Shraf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiz.#T1#
Wiz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Wiz moves into the clinch.
Shraf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shraf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shraf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Shraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shraf.
Shraf wants to break free but Wiz has control. #TD#
Shraf gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wiz is not content to let Shraf control the position.#T2##SUB#
Shraf seems to be looking for submissions.
Wiz is pressing down on Shraf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiz controls Shraf momentarily but Shraf frees himself.
Shraf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
I wouldn't like to be where Wiz is right now.
Wiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shraf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shraf is looking to take a break and control but Wiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shraf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shraf here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3##SUB#
Shraf is working to tighten his grip on Wiz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wiz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shraf is really squeezing tight and eventually Wiz passes out! Shraf breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamezdin Shraf!
Jamezdin Shraf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Shraf moves out of range.
Shraf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Shraf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Shraf lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Shraf drives through and clinches with Fakiiri against the cage.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Come on Shraf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shraf struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shraf. #TD2#
Shraf has clasped his hands together around Fakiiri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fakiiri is not content to let Shraf control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Fakiiri is defending well. #SUB2#
Shraf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fakiiri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shraf's guard! Nice work there by Fakiiri!
Fakiiri slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fakiiri in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fakiiri tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
Shraf is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fakiiri is looking to advance position but Shraf won't allow it.
Fakiiri controlling the pace.
Fakiiri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shraf trying to hold on to Fakiiri's head to control him but Fakiiri postures up.
Shraf 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#
Shraf is pressing down on Fakiiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fakiiri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shraf working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Shraf working for a triangle but Fakiiri defends it easily.
Fakiiri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fakiiri 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shraf moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri. #CL2#
Shraf pushes Fakiiri up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses.
Shraf misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Shraf looking to slow down the pace here.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Shraf shrugs off.
Shraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shraf lands with a left to the head.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shraf takes a shot to the head.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Fakiiri's head coaches at Darkness (B613) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Shraf clinches with his opponent.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
A short left from Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf is trying to stall.
Fakiiri lands a left hand.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Jamezdin Shraf's cut even more.
Shraf avoids the elbow strike from Fakiiri, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fakiiri lands a left hand.
Shraf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shraf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Shraf is rocked!
Fakiiri is pushing Shraf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shraf is still on wobbly legs! Can Fakiiri finish him?
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Shraf seems to have recovered his senses.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Shraf misses with some punches.
Shraf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fakiiri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Shraf is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple.
Shraf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri lands an elbow that stopped Shraf in his tracks for a moment.
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Shraf fails to land.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Shraf is trying to stall.
Shraf lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Fakiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
Shraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shraf lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fakiiri. #CUT#
The cut above Jamezdin Shraf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shraf tries to stall but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #KD#
Fakiiri drops Shraf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shraf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike. #KD#
Fakiiri drops Shraf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shraf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fakiiri pushes Shraf against the cage. Fakiiri is working some dirty boxing. Fakiiri pushes off with a quick right hook! Shraf goes down! Shraf tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fakiiri moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Fightmaster Tourny Rd 1
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Shraf connects with a looping right hand.
Eddard scores with a jab to the body.
Shraf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eddard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shraf looks to land a left hand but Eddard moved out of range nicely.
Shraf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eddard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shraf thinking.
Shraf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eddard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eddard throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
Shraf throws out a counter right but Eddard avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Eddard misses.
Shraf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shraf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shraf misses with a left hand
and Eddard counters with a stiff right hand.
Shraf ducks under a wild hook from Eddard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eddard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shraf throws a lazy right hand but Eddard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eddard or perhaps it was just good defense by Shraf, which made it look bad. #T1#
Shraf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jamezdin Shraf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shraf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eddard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shraf scrambles back to his feet.
Shraf loads up on a big right hand but Eddard slips the punch.
Eddard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shraf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shraf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Eddard.
Shraf looks to land a left hand but Eddard moved out of range nicely.
Shraf throws the left hand but Eddard avoids the punch easily.
Eddard throws a big counter combination but Shraf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shraf tests Eddard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Eddard with a hook.
Eddard misses with a two punch combination.
Eddard takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eddard throws a lazy uppercut
and Shraf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shraf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eddard throws out the jab.
Eddard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shraf throws an off balance right hand
and Eddard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shraf sizes up Eddard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Eddard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eddard with the ground and pound but Shraf regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Eddard lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Shraf has hold of Eddard's hands but Eddard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Eddard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Shraf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eddard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eddard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shraf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eddard's guard. #REVB#
Eddard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shraf is one step ahead there.
Eddard punching to the body, from the bottom.
Shraf's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Eddard is pulling down on Shraf's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eddard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Shraf is looking to cinch up a triangle. Eddard throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shraf's body to avoid the submission. Shraf has instead reached around Eddard's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shraf arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamezdin Shraf!
A victorious Jamezdin Shraf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Infinity: Tortured Souls
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shraf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Shraf coming out on top.
Black tests Shraf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Shraf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shraf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shraf throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Shraf there.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shraf, as that shot connected. #CL#
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black tries to break the clinch but Shraf is controlling the position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shraf 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.
Shraf wants to break free but Black has control. #T1#
Shraf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Shraf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shraf lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.
Jamezdin Shraf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shraf misses with an uppercut.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shraf avoids it really well and circles away.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shraf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Shraf manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Shraf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shraf wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black scores with punches from side control.
Black throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shraf down.
Black is chipping away with strikes.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Shraf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shraf tries to buck Black off but Black is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Black crashes against the mat.
Shraf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Black winds up and cracks Shraf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black 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.
Black tries to stand and escape but Shraf actually recovers to full guard.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Shraf has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shraf is on top in guard. #REVB#
Black 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#
Black seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Shraf has recovered full guard.
Shraf looking to control.
Black trying to control but Shraf is working from the bottom. #T4#
Shraf 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.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shraf's head.
Shraf 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.
Black works over Shraf with some ground and pound from guard.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shraf 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shraf manages to pass to mount!
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Matt Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shraf scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black with a poor takedown
and Shraf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shraf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shraf scores with a body shot.
Black works Shraf's body with a nice hook.
Shraf throws an off balance right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black fails with the takedown
enabling Shraf to counter with a crisp jab.
Shraf 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Shraf pushes him off.
Black jabs Shraf right on the nose. Shraf blinks but takes it well.
Shraf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shraf wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
No joy there for Shraf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shraf circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Shraf misses.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Shraf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shraf swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shraf! But no joy.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Black backs off Shraf throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all.
Matt Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black is looking to clinch but Shraf is avoiding it.
Shraf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shraf tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shraf slips a jab and a cross from Black. #T2#
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Shraf is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shraf! But no joy.
Shraf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shraf tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shraf to the ground. Shraf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Shraf in a clinch. #BC2#
Shraf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Shraf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Shraf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Shraf scores with a body shot.
Shraf throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Nice uppercut there from Shraf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Shraf moves in close and cracks Black with a massive right hand! Black, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Shraf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamezdin Shraf!
Jamezdin Shraf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Infinity: All In
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Askren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shraf digs a good body shot into Askren's ribs.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Askren throws a sloppy head kick and Shraf moves out of range easily. #CL#
Askren clinches up with Shraf and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Shraf.
Shraf lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shraf 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.
Askren tries to pull guard but Shraf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shraf after a bit of a struggle.
Shraf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shraf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Askren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Shraf back against the cage.
Shraf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shraf fails to land. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shraf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Shraf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shraf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shraf. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Askren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shraf scores with a punch to the head.
Askren throws a lazy head kick
and Shraf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shraf catches Askren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shraf jabs at Askren's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shraf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shraf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shraf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shraf lands a jab-cross combination.
Shraf lands with a shot to the body.
Askren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shraf with a nice cross.
Shraf lands a jab to the nose.
Shraf connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Askren is rocked!
Shraf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Askren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shraf lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Shraf and Askren goes tumbling to the canvas! Shraf follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Askren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Shraf is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Askren is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamezdin Shraf!
Jamezdin Shraf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Benny Askren spoke after the fight, saying 'My chin is glass '.

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