Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matador is working for takedown but Ramirez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matador working Ramirez over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Ramirez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Matador tightens his grip and picks Ramirez up, before dumping him to the ground. Ramirez manages to land in guard.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Matador has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matador's guard.#REVB#
Matador wants to stand and escape but Ramirez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Matador pushes Ramirez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC#
Matador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Matador looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Matador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Matador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matador working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez seems keen to control Matador's posture.#T2#
Ramirez 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.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Matador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador is looking to stand up but Ramirez isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Matador is retaining full guard.
Ramirez wants to get up but he can't break Matador's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramirez won't allow Matador to get back to his feet.
Matador seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Matador has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramirez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador. #TD#
Matador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matador has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Matador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Matador working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matador wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Matador tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matador has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Matador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Matador looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ramirez is avoiding damage well.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Matador throws a strike aimed at the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez avoids it well.#SUB#
Matador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matador misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Matador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Matador 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#
Matador darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Matador into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Matador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Matador is proving a slippery customer.
Matador makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matador keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez's head.#SUB#
Matador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Matador is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him. #T1#
Matador trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Matador has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramirez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Matador turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matador sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ramirez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Matador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez pushes Matador away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matador gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Matador lands a nice forearm strike.
Matador with the ground and pound but Ramirez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez controls Matador momentarily but Matador frees himself. #SUB#
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matador is controlling him.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matador. #SUB#
Matador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Matador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Matador is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matador's guard.#ES#
Matador pushes Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Oliver Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez wants to clinch.#T4#
Matador shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramirez throws a counter combo.
Ramirez misses with a double jab.
Matador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Matador on that attempt.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Matador drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matador trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
El Matador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matador. #SUB#
Matador drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! #REVB#
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Ramirez drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Matador dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Ramirez clinches with his opponent.
Ramirez prevents the takedown attempt.
Matador tries to pull guard but Ramirez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matador tries for a takedown but Ramirez manages to get underhooks.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Matador blocks it.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramirez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Matador has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Matador pushes him off.
Matador shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Matador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez leaves Matador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Matador fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matador was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Matador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Matador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but Matador bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matador is defended easily by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Matador is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramirez scores with a four punch combination!
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Matador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matador shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Matador moves into the clinch.#TD#
Matador turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez is pushing Matador's head away, looking to escape. Matador manages to hold on to the position though.
Matador fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ramirez is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Matador swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matador's guard.#T4#
Ramirez won't allow Matador to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matador wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matador is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Ramirez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliver Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Matador pushes Ramirez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matador 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Matador is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jameson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matador 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.
Matador throws a series of punches but Jameson moves out of range.
Matador throws a series of punches but Jameson avoids them all with ease.
Matador throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jameson.
Jameson jabs Matador to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matador swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jameson lands the left hand.
Matador fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jameson checks it well.
Jameson tried to counter with a leg kick but Matador avoided it.
Matador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Jameson's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jameson throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Jameson blocks the leg kick.
Matador looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matador misses with a leg kick
and Jameson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matador throws a leg kick
and Jameson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
El Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matador's sensitive parts.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jameson connects with a leg kick. Matador looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jameson thows a body kick. Matador tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD#
Jameson lands a big head kick that sends Matador tumbling to the mat! Jameson takes a step backwards and waves Matador back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Matador is rocked!
Matador misses with a leg kick
and Jameson rattles Matador with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Matador tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jameson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Matador stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Coach Jameson!
Coach Jameson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017

#R1#
Matador checks a leg kick.
Matador is looking to slow Von down with leg kicks. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Matador and sends Von crashing to the mat! Matador follows him down to the mat - Von regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Von is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Erie Von has been cut.
Von has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matador passes to side control.
Oh Von is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matador lands a huge shot from side control! Von is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Matador throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penaali appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matador feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penaali's calf.
Penaali connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Matador.
Matador misses with a two punch combination.
Matador misses with a combination
and Penaali counters with a series of strikes. Matador will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matador throws a leg kick but Penaali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matador misses with a low kick.
Matador misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matador misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matador thows a leg kick but Penaali checks it #TD#
so Penaali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penaali landing some decent shots from guard.
Matador wants to stand up but Penaali is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Penaali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penaali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penaali prevents Matador from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Penaali is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Penaali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matador smiles and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Penaali blocks the low kick.
Matador looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Matador is predictable there
and Matador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matador scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matador misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penaali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Penaali shoots in and bounces Matador off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matador is looking to stand up but Penaali isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Penaali wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Penaali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penaali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penaali postures up in Matador's guard and throws a big left but Matador blocks it. #ES2#
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Penaali is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Penaali avoiding damage as Matador throws knees to the body.
Penaali managing to block the knees to the body from Matador. #BC2#
Matador's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penaali is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matador thows a leg kick but Penaali checks it
enabling Penaali to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Matador is predictable there
and Penaali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matador throws a series of punches but Penaali avoids them all with ease.
Matador tried to score with a low kick but Penaali checks it.
Penaali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matador lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Matador throws a low kick, looking for Penaali's leg but Penaali calmly moves out of range.
Penaali scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Penaali moves into the clinch.
Matador scores with a shoulder strike.
Matador swings wildly with an uppercut but Penaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matador landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penaali managing to block the knees to the body from Matador. #TD#
Penaali pulls Matador into guard.
Penaali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penaali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Penaali is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Matador has his hands clasped together but Penaali extends and breaks Matador's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Penaali.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arvo Penaali!

Event: USFC 155
Date: May 09, 2017

#R1#
Angliese connects with a single shot there.
Angliese scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Angliese scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matador tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Angliese is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Angliese! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Angliese.
Matador fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Angliese checks the leg kick nicely there.
Angliese lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matador tries to bum rush Angliese with a series of wild strikes but Angliese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador throws a leg kick but Angliese moved away.
Angliese unleashes a big counter combination but Matador bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matador throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matador misses with a low kick.
Angliese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Angliese follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matador misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Angliese was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matador misses with a series of wild punches.
Matador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Angliese misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Matador was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Matador 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.
Matador attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Matador 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Matador is predictable there
and Angliese counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matador looks to land a combination but Angliese avoids it well.
Matador throws a low kick but it's checked well by Angliese.
We've been hearing reports that Matador has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Angliese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matador tries to score with a low kick but Angliese moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Angliese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matador misses with a leg kick.
Angliese scores with a kick to the body.
Angliese lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matador will feel that in the morning.
Angliese misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matador takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Angliese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angliese throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Angliese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matador. #T2#
Angliese takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Angliese counters with a left and a right that stings Matador.
Angliese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matador throws a nice looking combination but Angliese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matador throws a leg kick
and Angliese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matador throws a series of punches but Angliese avoids them all with ease.
Angliese throws a body shot but no joy.
Angliese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matador throws a leg kick but Angliese checks it.
Matador throws a series of punches but Angliese moves out of range.
Angliese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Angliese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Angliese blocks a leg kick.
Matador thows a leg kick but Angliese checks it
and Angliese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Matador, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Matador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angliese with a jab.
Angliese throws a sloppy head kick and Matador moves out of range easily.
Matador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Angliese works Matador's body with a nice hook.
Angliese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Angliese throws out a counter right but Matador avoids it with no problem.
Angliese has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matador cracks the inside of Angliese's front leg.
Matador tries to bum rush Angliese with a series of wild strikes but Angliese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angliese unleashes a big counter combination but Matador bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matador throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Angliese throws a fast counter high kick but Matador manages to duck under it in time.
Matador tries to bum rush Angliese with a series of wild strikes but Angliese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Angliese! But no joy.
Angliese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angliese throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angliese misses with the combination.
Matador appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Matador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angliese is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matador had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Matador misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Angliese is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Angliese checks a leg kick nicely.
Matador throws a right and a left that Angliese avoids nicely.
Matador misses with a low kick.
Matador throws a leg kick that misses.
Matador lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Angliese has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angliese.
Matador throws a series of punches but Angliese moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Matador.
Matador lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angliese circles away quickly and effectively.
Matador throws a low kick, looking for Angliese's leg but Angliese calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matador swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Angliese misses.
Matador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angliese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bo Angliese will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matador misses with a double jab.
Matador throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angliese.
Angliese digs a good body shot into Matador's ribs.
Angliese scores with a hook to the body. Matador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matador fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angliese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angliese goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matador misses with a two punch combination.
Matador misses with a low kick as Angliese jumps back.
Angliese wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matador tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Angliese is able to avoid easily.
Matador misses with a combination
and Angliese counters with a three punch combo that has Matador backing up. Matador nods at Angliese to acknowledge the strikes.
Matador throws a right hand that Angliese ducks under and follows up with a left that Angliese also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matador misses with the combination. #T1#
Angliese scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Matador misses
and Angliese counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Matador.
Matador misses with a low kick as Angliese jumps back.
Angliese lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matador fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Angliese checks it well.
Angliese lands a jab to the nose.
Angliese scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Matador is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Matador.
Angliese's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Angliese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Angliese misses.
That kick from Matador tenderised Angliese's leg. Angliese is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matador. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Matador. Those never looked like landing.
Matador has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Matador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angliese goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sloppy strikes from Matador. Those never looked like landing.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Matador does no damage.
Matador misses with the combination.
Matador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Angliese releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matador throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matador seems to have got his legs back now.
Matador lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matador misses with a combination
letting Angliese counter with a right hand.
Angliese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matador has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A combination from Matador does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Angliese! But no joy.
Angliese connects with a body shot.
Matador takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matador throws a nice inside leg kick.
Angliese jabs Matador to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matador throws a right hand that Angliese ducks under and follows up with a left that Angliese also avoids with ease.
Matador misses with a leg kick
and Angliese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angliese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matador doesn't seem bothered though.
Matador swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matador tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angliese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Angliese.
Angliese throws a nice looking combination but Matador bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angliese connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matador's hands.
Angliese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
No joy there for Matador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angliese looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matador thows a leg kick but Angliese checks it
and Angliese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angliese lands with a slapping head kick.
Matador fails to land with a series of punches.
Matador tries to bum rush Angliese with a series of wild strikes but Angliese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angliese ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Angliese punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
Matador gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matador throws a series of punches but Angliese avoids them all with ease.
Angliese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bo Angliese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matador is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Angliese moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Angliese!
Bo Angliese made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't ever count me out! I came in for the knockout to prove Ray and Jay wrong and did just that. Didnt see that coming did you? Know give me my interview!'.

Event: USFC 148
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Matador throws a leg kick but Parent sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Parent blocks the leg kick.
Parent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been hearing reports that Matador has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parent shoots in for a double leg but Matador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Matador there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matador takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Matador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Parent.
Matador swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Parent was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parent throws a right hand that Matador ducks under and follows up with a left that Matador also avoids with ease.
Parent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Matador. Those never looked like landing.
As Matador backs off Parent throws a huge counter combo but Matador manages to avoid it all.
Parent lands an overhand right.
Matador connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parent blocks a low kick nicely.
Parent slips a jab and a cross from Matador.
Matador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Parent counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##BC#
Matador breaks from the clinch.
Matador misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Parent counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matador!
Matador wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Parent throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matador managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Parent.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Parent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parent throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matador wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Parent are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU2#
Parent decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matador to his feet.
Matador shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matador lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parent has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parent and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parent is defended easily by Matador.
Matador tries to bum rush Parent with a series of wild strikes but Parent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parent checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parent checks a leg kick nicely.
Matador moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Parent has been cut.
Matador wants to land a leg kick but Parent is out of range.
Matador throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parent blocks a leg kick.
Matador attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matador throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parent.
Parent is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matador avoids it really well and circles away.
Parent throws a good cross that connects.
Parent shoots in looking for a takedown but Matador manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Matador lands a leg kick that knocks Parent off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Parent drives through with a takedown into Matador's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador wants to stand but Parent is controlling the position.
Parent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matador wants to stand and escape but Parent is having none of it.
Matador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Matador manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Matador lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Parent successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Matador postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matador, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parent trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom. #ES#
Matador has his feet on Parent's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matador dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parent. That did some damage!
Parent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matador.
Matador throws a leg kick
enabling Parent to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Matador lands a left and a right that sends Parent crashing to the canvas! Matador dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Parent is rocked!
Matador cracks Parent with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Arshavin throws a right hand that Matador ducks under and follows up with a left that Matador also avoids with ease.
Matador lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arshavin's sensitive parts.
Matador misses with a wild combination.
Matador lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arshavin loads up on a big right hand but Matador slips the punch.
A left and a right from Matador both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Matador swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Matador avoids a kick to the body.
Matador throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Matador lands a left and a right that sends Arshavin crashing to the canvas! Matador dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Arshavin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Matador working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Arshavin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matador drops a big elbow. That's hurt Arshavin! More shots from Matador and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Arshavin with that takedown attempt.
Matador unleashes a big counter combination but Arshavin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Matador both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Matador and sends Arshavin crashing to the mat! Matador follows him down to the mat - Arshavin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Arshavin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh Arshavin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Matador 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.
Arshavin tries to get to full guard but Matador has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Matador 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! Arshavin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). El Matador!
A very excited looking El Matador rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Matador.
We've been hearing reports that Matador has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matador lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azhiev's sensitive parts. #KD#
Matador lands a left and a right that sends Azhiev crashing to the canvas! Matador dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Matador looking to isolate an arm here. Azhiev doesn't see it coming and as Matador extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Matador!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Matador!
El Matador spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Anzhor Azhiev was interviewed post fight and said 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Matador closes the distance and pushes Griffiths back into the cage.
Matador misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffiths lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matador or not.
Griffiths takes an elbow to the temple.
Matador throws an elbow that misses.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Griffiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Matador wants to clinch up but Griffiths keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Griffiths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Matador's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matador fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Matador throws an elbow but it misses.
Matador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Matador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffiths is doing well to control the position and prevent Matador from advancing to side control.
Griffiths is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Matador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffiths is just riding it out for now. Matador eventually gives up the hold.
Matador thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Matador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffiths is holding on to half guard well.#T2##SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Matador is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matador missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura but Griffiths is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matador to get the leverage.
Griffiths is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Matador seems to be working for a kimura but Griffiths defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Matador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffiths sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Matador 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.
Matador wants to free his trapped foot but Griffiths is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffiths holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Matador is working for a kimura but Griffiths is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Matador thows a huge punch but Griffiths dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Matador is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffiths tries to get to full guard but Matador has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but El Matador 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#
Griffiths stuns Matador with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Matador takes one on the button.
El Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Matador instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matador.
Matador throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matador shoots in but Griffiths avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matador on the side of the head.
Matador drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matador fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matador wants to clinch.#T1#
Matador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffiths's waist but Griffiths gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matador off to one side.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Matador as he checks the leg kick.
Matador takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matador.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Griffiths trying to stall but Matador improves his position.
Griffiths is stalling here.
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
Matador lands an elbow just above Griffiths 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matador throws an elbow but misses.
Griffiths is trying to stall.
Matador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Matador seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Griffiths as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Griffiths tries to stall but Matador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Matador lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths blocks an elbow strike from Matador.
Griffiths is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matador has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffiths.
Matador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffiths blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Matador throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matador just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffiths's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.
A short body shot lands from Griffiths as the two fighters clinch.
Matador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matadors head.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Matador bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Matador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffiths napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Griffiths throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matador doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matador manages to avoid it.#T4#
Matador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffiths tries to avoid it but Matador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffiths to the ground. Griffiths escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Griffiths fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matador, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffiths works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffiths lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Griffiths scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths has Matador pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Griffiths blocks the elbow strike.
Matador misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matador tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffiths avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matador misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths 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#
Matador looks for a takedown but Griffiths sprawls well.
Matador takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffiths is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffiths circles away.
A cross from Griffiths lands.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matador's head backwards.#ROC#
Matador is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matador is defended easily by Griffiths.
Matador is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffiths finish him?
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Matador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffiths but Griffiths pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffiths sprawls well. Griffiths wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
Matador seems to have recovered his senses.
Matador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffiths pinned against the cage. Griffiths gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Griffiths scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Matador moves out of range easily.
Matador darts in trying to clinch
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matador with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Griffiths walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Matador drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Griffiths swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Matador's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Griffiths!
After the fight, Archie Griffiths was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016

#R1#
Filgueiras takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Matador rushes Filgueiras and presses him up against the cage.
Filgueiras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matador's defenses.
Matador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filgueiras takes an elbow to the forehead.
Filgueiras takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Luana Peroba Filgueiras has been cut.
I was talking to Matador's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Filgueiras is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matador gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matador throws an elbow but misses.
Matador looking to throw knees to the head but Filgueiras is blocking nicely.
Filgueiras looking for a takedown.
Matador stops a takedown attempt from Filgueiras.
El Matador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Matador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matador throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filgueiras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matador gets through Filgueiras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matador gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matador.
Nice elbow from Matador.
Matador throws an elbow but it misses.
Matador lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Filgueiras misses with a body punch.
Filgueiras throws a punch but it's blocked by Matador.
Matador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Matador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matador crunches a lovely knee into Filgueiras's ribcage.
Matador lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filgueiras backwards.
Matador prevents the takedown attempt.
Matador lands an elbow inside that Filgueiras shrugs off.
Matador lands a damaging elbow.
Matador lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Filgueiras goes for a takedown attempt but Matador pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filgueiras looks winded!#CL#
Matador closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filgueiras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matador lands an elbow inside that Filgueiras shrugs off.
Matador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matador lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Filgueiras takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Luana Peroba Filgueiras's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Matador.
Matador tries to throw a body punch but Filgueiras avoids it by throwing Matador back against the cage. #T2#
Matador throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filgueirass head.
Matador lands an uppercut.
Matador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matador trying to land knees to the body.
Filgueiras tries to pull guard but Matador won't allow it.
Matador gets underhooks to prevent Filgueiras's takedown attempt.
Matador throws an elbow that misses.
Matador keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filgueiras's efforts to push away.
Filgueiras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Filgueiras tries to pull guard but Matador won't allow it.
Filgueiras wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador lands with a left to the head.
Matador lands an elbow inside that Filgueiras shrugs off.
Matador putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Filgueiras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matador lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filgueiras backwards.
Matador lands a damaging elbow.
Matador lands a right hand.
Matador lands a damaging elbow.
Matador pushes off an throws an elbow but Filgueiras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Matador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filgueiras is looking for a takedown.
Matador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filgueiras's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matador throws an elbow but misses.
Filgueiras can't find room to land a body shot as Matador controls the action.
Filgueiras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matador is defending well.#BC2#
Filgueiras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Matador clinches up with Filgueiras and pushes him back against the cage.
Matador unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Matador.
Matador lands an elbow inside that Filgueiras shrugs off.
Matador pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matador lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matador gets underhooks to prevent Filgueiras's takedown attempt.
Filgueiras looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Matador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filgueiras can't get the takedown.
Matador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matador misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Matador on the inside. #T4#
Filgueiras tries to score a body lock takedown but Matador shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filgueiras's defenses.
Filgueiras takes an elbow to the temple.
Filgueiras tries to circle away but Matador has him pinned against the cage.
Matador lands a nice elbow.
Matador lands a damaging elbow.
Matador gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Luana Peroba Filgueiras's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Filgueiras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matador unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matador lands a shoulder strike.
Matador throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Matador.
Matador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filgueiras's defenses.
Filgueiras tries to pull guard but Matador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filgueiras tries to circle away but Matador has him pinned against the cage.
Matador lands an elbow that stopped Filgueiras in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Luana Peroba Filgueiras's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Matador lands an elbow that stopped Filgueiras in his tracks for a moment.
Matador throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Matador. #ROC#
Filgueiras is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Matador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luana Peroba Filgueiras's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Matador lands a huge takedown. Filgueiras is out but the ref is slow to react and Matador lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Filgueiras lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador 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: GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson. #TD#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matador wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Barbell Brigade - $1000 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Matador is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Matador wants a takedown.
Matador is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matador landing knees to the body.
Matador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.#T1#
Matador is looking for a takedown.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Matador has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Johnson.
Matador is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Matador tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Matador any problems.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Matador slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Matador has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matador's guard.#REVR#
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Matador keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matador manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Matador is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Matador goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Matador circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Matador tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Matador avoids it well. #CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matador avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Matador changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matador!#ES2#
Matador throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matador to the mat! Matador manages to get full guard.
Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Our spies down at at HFC Training Center inform us that Matador has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matador is keeping the position for now.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Matador has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matador blocks a head kick by Johnson. #CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Matador blocking some punches. #TD#
Matador is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Matador to the mat. Matador regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Matador in a clinch.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Matador has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Matador's body.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matador is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is working Matador over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Matador is trying to get back to his feet.
Matador taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Matador pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.#ES2#
Matador throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Matador takes a shot to the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Matador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Matador is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dave Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matador's face.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matador wants a takedown.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Matador improves position.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matador has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?#T3#
Matador is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to control Matador's arms but Matador gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matador has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Johnson has picked Matador up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Matador is trying to stand.
Dave Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is pressing down on Matador's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matador is holding on for now.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Johnson prevents Matador from standing back up.
Matador is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matador is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Matador defends it.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matador is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matador is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matador is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Matador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
And Matador tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson thows a body kick. Matador tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson stuns Matador with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matador tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Matador on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dave Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matador has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Matador tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matador to the ground. Johnson is now in Matador's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Matador wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Matador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stops Matador from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Matador backs away looking to recover.
Matador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Matador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.#T3#
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Matador's ribs.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador blocks the body kick.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matador paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matador pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson winds up and cracks Matador with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matador is trying to stand. #T4#
Matador is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matador pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matador pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Matador has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matador avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Matador shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matador. That did some damage!
Matador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson works Matador's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Darrow gets a clinch.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Matador has Darrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Matador lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matador working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Darrow's thigh. Darrow counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Matador has gone for a leg lock! Darrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matador's guard.#REVB#
Matador keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully. #ES#
Matador manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Matador is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
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!
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matador is defending well for now.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Matador.
Darrow prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darrow prevents it.
Matador throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Darrow trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Matador drags the fight down to the ground.
Darrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Darrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darrow content to stall in guard here.
Matador is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer and fickle that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES#
Matador wriggles free and stands up.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ronnie Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Matador closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darrow did well to prevent Matador getting side control.
Matador scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB#
Matador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darrow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matador is looking to pass Darrow's guard but actually Darrow recovers to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Matador postures up.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.
Matador throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Matador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Darrow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matador has Darrow in his guard.#REVB#
Darrow stops Matador from standing up.
Matador 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.
Darrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Darrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matador is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Darrow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darrow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matador fails to pull guard.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow tries to work over Matador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow pushes Matador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matador has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matador wants a takedown.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matador managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Matador is breathing heavily.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Darrow.
Matador takes a shot to the head.
Matador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darrow obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Matador's head.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Matador has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
Darrow is leaning against Matador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Matador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Darrow 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#
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matador somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matador is defended easily by Darrow.#T1#
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
Matador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matador somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrow misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Matador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matador takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matador. #T3##TD#
Matador closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darrow did well to prevent Matador getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matador's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matador's back!
Darrow controlling the position well here. Matador rolled but Darrow kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Darrow lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Matador hold on?!
Darrow trying to control momentarily.
El Matador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darrow just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matador is keeping busy.
Darrow missing with strikes.
Matador is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is riding his opponent, not letting Matador buck him off. #T4#
Darrow is landing with strikes. Matador can't take much more of this.
Matador is trying to get back to his feet but Darrow has full control of the position and if anything, Matador has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Matador is trying to shake Darrow off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Darrow won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Matador fails with a takedown attempt.
Darrow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Darrow 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matador.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Darrow takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matador avoids it.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matador backwards. #T1#
Matador is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow pushes Matador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matador.
Darrow crunches a lovely knee into Matador's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Matador's head.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
Matador tries for a takedown but Darrow manages to get underhooks.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matador.
Matador blocking some punches.
Darrow working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Ronnie Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Matador misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Darrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matador jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. Matador gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darrow lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Matador down.
Matador moves out of range of the body kick from Darrow.
Matador drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darrow sprawls and moves away.
Matador moves forwards but Darrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Matador.
Matador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matador shoots for a double leg takedown but Darrow sprawls well. He's pushed Matador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matador closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ronnie Darrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
Darrow swinging wildly here. #T4#
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darrow lands a nice shot that snaps Matador's head back.
Darrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matador.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow scores with a nice strike.
Matador misses with a takedown
and Darrow counters with a head kick. That will keep Matador thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Matador off balance momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Darrow!

Event: GFC 35: Rumble
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shot tests Matador's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shot sizes up Matador with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matador dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Matador's head and hops out.
Shot is looking for the big counter here.
Shot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shot misses with a straight right.
Shot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shot lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shot sprawls well. Shot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
Shot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A lazy left from Shot finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shot.
Matador moves away from the strike by Shot.
Shot throws the left hand but Matador avoids the punch easily.
Shot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Matador counters with a takedown into side control.
Shot can't do much from the bottom here.
Shot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matador haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shot is looking to reverse the position.
Matador throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matador lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Matador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Matador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Matador goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matador but great work by Shot.
Shot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matador is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shot trying to control the position but Matador is working away.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Shot decides to stand back up. Shot steps back and let's Matador get back to his feet.
Shot cracks Matador with a good jab.
Matador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shot tries to avoid it but Matador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shot to the ground. Shot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shot misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Shot punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
Shot lands a nice shot that snaps Matador's head back.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matador fails with the takedown.
Shot connects with a body shot.
Matador fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Shot is predictable there
and Matador counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matador fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shot avoids it really well and circles away.
Shot lands with a right hand. #T4#
Matador fails with a takedown attempt.
Shot unleashes a big counter combination but Matador bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matador tries to clinch there but Shot circles away.
Matador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot throws a push kick but Matador slaps the foot to one side.
Shot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matador.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shot cracks Matador with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shot scores with a hook to the body. Matador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matador fails to land the takedown.
Matador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shot duly obliges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shot.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Matador has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Matador closes the distance and clinches up with Shot, looking for a takedown. Matador pushes Shot against the cage but Shot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador slips under a jab from Shot.
Matador changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matador changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
Shot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shot throws a leg kick which misses Matador's front leg but catches the back leg as Matador tries to avoid it.
A big left from Shot misses.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shot lands a jab to the head. #T2##TD#
Matador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matador throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matador not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Matador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matador not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shot wants to control but Matador is keeping busy. #SUB#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Matador 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.
Shot trying to control from the bottom.
Shot is holding on to half guard well.
Shot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shot is trying to stand back up but Matador is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Matador 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.
Shot is pressing down on Matador'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Matador is retaining full guard. #ES#
Matador pushes Shot off and gets back to his feet.
Shot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shot swivels and escapes.
A jab lands there for Shot.#T4#
Shot scores with a punch to the head.
Matador fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Shot - just one landing.
Shot connects with a body shot that sends Matador's belly button to the back.
Shot lands with a nice combination. Matador backs away looking to recover.
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shot circles away.
Shot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matador.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shot misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shot circles away.
Shot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matador takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Shot.
Shot lands a jab.
Shot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shot misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Shot - just one landing.
Matador missing with a left hand there. Shot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shot's corner calls for a 1-2. Shot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Matador misses with a takedown
and Shot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shot throws a one two combo.
Shot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matador dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Matador's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shot throws a hook but Matador avoids it easily.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Matador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shot is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Shot circles away and we're back to standing.
Shot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Shot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Matador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shot swivels and escapes.
Shot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Shot there.
Shot lands with a nice body punch.
Matador looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shot with a jab.
Matador gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matador.
Matador 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.#T3#
Matador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shot lands an overhand right.
Matador keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matador walks into a jab.
Shot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shot lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Matador.
A little jabbing left from Shot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shot connects with a jab.
Shot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.
Matador looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Shot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shot throws the left hand but Matador avoids the punch easily.
Matador went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matador takes one to the side of the head.
Shot throws a series of strikes that have Matador backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot connects with a single shot there.
Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shot is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Shot circles away and we're back to standing.
Shot scores with a hook to the body. Matador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matador chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shot can pounce on him.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Shot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: GFC 25: Shootout
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Kingston tries to clinch #TD2#
and Matador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matador prevents Kingston from standing back up. #SUB2#
Matador is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Matador throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely. #ES#
Kingston manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matador keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Matador is leaning against Kingston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Matador successfully pulls guard. #ES2#
Matador has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kingston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingston scores with a jab.#CL#
Kingston moves into range and clinches up with Matador.
Matador wants a takedown.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Matador will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage.
Matador putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kingston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
Matador jumps guard and drags Kingston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Kingston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matador, up you get!
Kingston throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Matador counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
Kingston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kingston tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Matador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kingston, who protects the arm well.
Matador looks up at the clock and then as Kingston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matador smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kingston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matador has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Matador tries for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Kingston stops Matador from passing to mount.
Kingston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Matador tries for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Kingston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Matador lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Matador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kingston, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kingston is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matador asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matador on the ground.#T3#
Matador scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Matador are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Matador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kingston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matador grinds an elbow into Kingston's temple.
Matador in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kingston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matador connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Kingston is rocked!
Matador working the ground and pound.
Oh Kingston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingston is pushing Matador's head away, looking to escape. Matador manages to hold on to the position though.
Matador in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kingston takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matador crunches a massive hammerfist down on Kingston - he's out! Matador Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador 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: GFC 18: Hardon vs Boxer 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Matador wants to clinch.
Matador shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Ballinger lands.
A combination from Ballinger does no damage. #TD2#
Matador scores with a takedown into Ballinger's guard.
Matador is working Ballinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ballinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ballinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matador lands a couple of digs.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Matador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Ballinger'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.#T1##SUB2#
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matador works over Ballinger with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Matador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Matador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matador scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Ballinger's brow.
Matador content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Matador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matador defends well.#SUB#
Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Ballinger is trying to control the position but Matador postures up. #T3#
Matador is in close to Ballinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matador chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily.
Matador with a nice head shot there.
Matador working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matador stands up over Ballinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ballinger trying to keep a closed guard but Matador is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Matador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matador cracks Ballinger with a solid left hand.#T4#
Matador scoring with some ground and pound.
Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ballinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Matador dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ballinger closes the distance and clinches.
Ballinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Matador has double underhooks.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ballinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matador is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballinger gets an underhook and turns Matador into the cage.
Ballinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ballinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matador lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye. #BC#
Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Ballinger dips to his left and cracks Matador with an uppercut!
Ballinger misses with a kick to the body.
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballinger is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Ballinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matador misses with a takedown attempt - Ballinger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jo Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ballinger knocks Matador to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Ballinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matador is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ballinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Matador controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matador is trying to buck Ballinger off.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ballinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matador is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ballinger is controlling him well.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matador has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ballinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Matador is defending well.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Ballinger drags him back down.#SUB#
Ballinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Matador explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Matador dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballinger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ballinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matador goes for a double leg but Ballinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballinger continues to drive forward.
Matador scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballinger misses with a body punch
and Matador counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador shoots in but Ballinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballinger lands an overhand right.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
Ballinger punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
Ballinger lands the left hand.
Matador fails to land the takedown.
Matador is breathing heavily.#T4#
Matador fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Ballinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ballinger clobbers Matador with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matador dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballinger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Matador is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ballinger! Matador is backing up but he can't get away as Ballinger lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Matador and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Ballinger!
A relieved looking Jo Ballinger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016

#R1#
Matador misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Wynsusher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matador to the ground. Wynsusher is now in Matador's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wynsusher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matador wants to stand and escape but Wynsusher is having none of it.
Wynsusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Matador has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wynsusher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Matador tightens his grip and picks Wynsusher up, before dumping him to the ground. Wynsusher manages to land in guard.
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Wynsusher's brow.
Matador preventing the sweep.
Matador might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wynsusher working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador cracks Wynsusher with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matador postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wynsusher covers up, he's hurt! Matador keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Matador and the ref steps in to end the fight! Matador can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Arshavin misses.
Matador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Matador has closed the distance and engaged Arshavin in a clinch.
Matador stalls.
Arshavin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matador stalling in the clinch.
Matador's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matador gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Matador is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Matador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arshavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matador circles away.
Matador throws a series of punches but Arshavin avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Matador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arshavin throws a head kick that misses.
Arshavin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Matador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Arshavin.#T1#
Matador uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arshavin has time to react.
Matador throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Matador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arshavin was covering up waiting for the punch and Matador finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matador won't allow Arshavin to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arshavin is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Matador pushes Arshavin off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Matador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Arshavin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arshavin looks winded!
Arshavin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matador grinds an elbow into Arshavin's temple.
Arshavin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Arshavin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.#T2##SUB#
Matador is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arshavin is trying to escape and Matador transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arshavin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Matador! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Matador!
A very excited looking El Matador rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ROV 70
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Benn Jnr clinches up against the ropes.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benn Jnr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benn Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Benn Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Benn Jnr.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benn Jnr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matador, pushing him back against the ropes.
Benn Jnr trying to stall but Matador improves his position. #BC2#
Matador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benn Jnr.#T1#
Benn Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Benn Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Matador tries to counter it with a takedown but Benn Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benn Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benn Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. Matador looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nigel Benn Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Benn Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Matador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benn Jnr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benn Jnr, right into the meat.
A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benn Jnr feints and then cracks Matador's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matador down.
Matador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matador blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Benn Jnr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matador won't allow Benn Jnr to pass to mount. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benn Jnr connects with a nice short shot to Matador's temple.
Matador gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Benn Jnr is proving a slippery customer. #ES2#
Matador is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matador avoids it.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Matador releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benn Jnr prevents Matador from standing back up.
Benn Jnr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping him busy.
Matador taking some punishment here, with Benn Jnr in his half guard.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador manages to get to full guard.
Matador wants to sweep here but Benn Jnr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn Jnr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Benn Jnr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it.
Matador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benn Jnr defends it well.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr tries to clinch up but Matador circles away and keeps his distance.
Benn Jnr thows a leg kick but Matador checks it #TD2#
and Matador counters with a single leg into guard. Benn Jnr didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador scoring with some ground and pound.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benn Jnr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Benn Jnr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matador chips away with some ground and pound.
Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to his closed guard and prevents Matador from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matador is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Benn Jnr has wrist control.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.
Benn Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Benn Jnr wants to get back to his feet but Matador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Benn Jnr.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to prevent any damage.
Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment.
Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Benn Jnr tenderised Matador's leg. Matador is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nigel Benn Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matador has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Matador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Matador drops back looking for a leg! Benn Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn Jnr manages to kick Matador off! Matador jumps back into Benn Jnr's guard.
Benn Jnr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Benn Jnr is adopting a defensive guard.
Matador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matador throws a big elbow that misses.
Matador with a nice head shot there.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Benn Jnr is working hard here to advance position.
Benn Jnr is trying to control the position but Matador postures up.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Matador 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.
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matador has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matador and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Matador's front leg but catches the back leg as Matador tries to avoid it.
Benn Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Benn Jnr darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes.
Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benn Jnr obliges.
Benn Jnr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benn Jnr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
Benn Jnr cracks Matador with a nice body shot.#TD#
Benn Jnr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matador clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matador trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Benn Jnr has good solid back control here. #T1#
Benn Jnr is trying to stick to Matador's back but Matador is turning into Benn Jnr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benn Jnr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matador.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Matador stands up over Benn Jnr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matador postures up.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Benn Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Benn Jnr is trying to keep Matador in close. #SUB2#
Matador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benn Jnr dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Matador controlling the position.
Let's hope that Matador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador wants to sweep but no luck.
Matador not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador is looking to stand up but Benn Jnr isn't so interested in that idea.
Matador is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Benn Jnr passes Matador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benn Jnr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador is trying to stand back up but Benn Jnr is controlling him
Benn Jnr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matador with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matador tries to roll over but Benn Jnr keeps him under control.
Matador keeps trying to improve his position.
Benn Jnr controlling the pace.
Benn Jnr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matador defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benn Jnr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador tries to kick Benn Jnr off but Benn Jnr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matador wants to control but Benn Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matador wants to improve his position but Benn Jnr is controlling well.
Benn Jnr trying to mount his opponent but Matador defends it.
Matador is trying to get back to full guard.
Matador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is thwarting Matador's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Benn Jnr there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall.
Matador is refusing to be controlled, as Benn Jnr sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn Jnr clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Benn Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benn Jnr takes a swing at Matador's ribcage but misses.
Matador is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Benn Jnr drives through with a takedown into Matador's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benn Jnr won't allow Matador to sweep him here.
Matador lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benn Jnr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom.
Benn Jnr stops Matador from standing up.
Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matador managing to control the position.
Matador 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#
Benn Jnr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matador is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Matador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura here.
Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Matador throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Matador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benn Jnr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matador. #SUB2#
Benn Jnr is defending against the submission attempts here by Matador.
Benn Jnr is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Matador looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benn Jnr tries to roll over but Matador keeps him under control.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benn Jnr is looking to improve his position.
Matador scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matador missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB2#
Matador is trying to work for a kimura but Benn Jnr is defending well. #SUB2#
Matador wants to work for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matador is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Benn Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura but Benn Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matador to get the leverage.
Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matador is pressing down on Benn Jnr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benn Jnr is holding on for now.
Benn Jnr keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Matador dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Benn Jnr clinches.
Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Matador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Benn Jnr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matador is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benn Jnr to the mat. Benn Jnr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benn Jnr looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matador landing with the ground and pound.
Benn Jnr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matador.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benn Jnr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matador content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benn Jnr looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benn Jnr lands a body shot.
Benn Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matador is out of range. #CL#
Benn Jnr pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matador's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benn Jnr tries to work over Matador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Benn Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the body.
Matador is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benn Jnr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matador.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Benn Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matador has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benn Jnr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matador can turn it around.
Benn Jnr taking a breather.
Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benn Jnr just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Benn Jnr is pressed up against the ropes. Matador has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benn Jnr down to the mat. Benn Jnr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benn Jnr thumps Matador with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benn Jnr connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Benn Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride.
Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jnr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Benn Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matador checks a low kick from Benn Jnr.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr scoring well with a low kick there. #T4##TD#
Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matador is controlling Benn Jnr's trapped leg to prevent Benn Jnr from advancing to side control.
Matador trying to control here.
Matador gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Benn Jnr from controlling successfully.
Benn Jnr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matador controlling the position.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jnr!

Event: ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Redman digs a good hook to Matador's body.
Redman connects with a crisp jab.
Matador walks into a straight right hand from Redman.#CL2#
Redman has Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Matador gets control of Redman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matador will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Matador pushes Redman off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Redman darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes.#T1##TD#
Matador drags the fight down to the ground.
Matador managing to control the position.
Matador wants to stand but Redman is controlling the position.
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.
Redman won't allow Matador to sweep him here.
Matador is working hard here to advance position.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Redman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador controlling the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Redman is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Redman is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Matador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a right hand.
Redman tries to stall but Matador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Matador works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Redman has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Redman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matador 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.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Matador trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Matador throws a strike but Redman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Matador is looking to sweep but instead, Redman has passed into half guard.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Matador is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Matador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matador trying to control but Redman postures up.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador is trying to control but can't.
Redman controlling the pace.
Matador tries to kick Redman off but Redman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redman is looking to advance position but Matador won't allow it.
Matador is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Matador is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Matador is just out of range.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matador. Matador circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Matador tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Matador takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Redman lands a head shot.
Jab from Redman.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Redman looks to land a combination. Matador sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Matador tightens his grip and picks Redman up, before dumping him to the ground. Redman manages to land in guard.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Redman's brow.
Redman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Redman.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Matador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matador has Redman in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Redman stands up and waves to Matador to follow him.
Redman lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Redman lands a really nice looking cross but Matador seems unphased.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matador was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman lands a jab to the nose.
Redman punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands a slapping body shot.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Matador takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matador is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Matador's belly button to the back.
Matador checks a leg kick.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Redman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Redman scores with a punch to the head.
Matador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matador takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Redman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damien Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redman throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman just leaning against Matador, taking a breather.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Our sources have told us that Matador has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redman just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Redman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redman tries to clinch but Matador moves out of range. #CL2#
Redman pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matador blocks an elbow strike.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman taking a breather.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman gets through Matador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Matador looking for a takedown.
Matador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redman is looking to slow Matador down with leg kicks. #T3#
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redman lands a jab.#CL2#
Redman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T4#
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matador has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matador is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matador can't break the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redman lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Redman scores with a jab to the body.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Matador attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Redman's corner calls for a 1-2. Redman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redman lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Redman thuds a left hand into Matador's body.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matador rather than just go for the knockout.
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redman lands a body shot.
Redman throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.#T2##CL2#
Redman clinches.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matador blocks the elbow strike.
Matador avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matador's defenses.
Matador wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador prevents a body shot from Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman is looking to control Matador's arms but Matador gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4##CL2#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 42:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 42:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman 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: ROV 66
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Melo.
Melo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matador shoots in for a takedown but Melo shows good takedown defense.
Decent striking displayed by Melo there.
Matador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Matador with that takedown attempt.
Melo thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matador is defended easily by Melo.
Melo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melo connects with a nice looking jab.
Melo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matador is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matador darts in looking for a takedown but Melo gets double underhooks and turns Matador into the ropes.
Matador shoots in for a double leg but Melo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melo throws out a counter right but Matador avoids it with no problem.
Matador is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Matador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melo is trying to defend but Matador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melo moves into full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Melo working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Melo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Matador keeping moving, preventing Melo from controlling successfully.
Melo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matador is trying to stand up here but Melo is controlling him well.
Matador trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Melo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Melo wants to pass to mount but Matador is defending the position.
Matador is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Melo wants to work for an arm triangle but Matador is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Melo trying to pass the guard but Matador defending well.
Matador is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melo wants to take a breather but Matador is having none of it.
Matador pushes Melo off looking to stand but Melo dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melo circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melo! But no joy.
Matador tries for a takedown but Melo circles away easily
and Matador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melo scores with a body shot.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Melo as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Melo. Beautiful body shot.
Matador takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melo leaves Matador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Melo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Matador is rocked!
Melo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Matador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Melo as he jumps to the side.
We've been told by Matador's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Melo drops Matador with a big left hand! Matador is injured, injured bad! Melo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan Melo!
An out of breath Renan Melo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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