Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 41
Date: Nov 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Karstark.
Dead is looking to clinch but Karstark is avoiding it. #CL2#
Karstark moves into the clinch successfully.
Karstark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow. #TD#
Dead lands a takedown into guard.
Dead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Karstark is looking for a triangle but Dead pushes his legs off easily.
Dead trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karstark's guard.#SUB2#
Karstark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational inform us that Karstark has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Karstark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dead is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Karstark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Dead tries to stand but Karstark is controlling from the bottom.
Dead trying to control but Karstark is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Karstark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dead sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Karstark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karstark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead wants to stand but Karstark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dead stopping the sweep attempt from Karstark.#SUB2#
Karstark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Karstark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karstark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead wanted to stand there but Karstark had control of the position.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Karstark has his foot on Dead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dead works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Karstark working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily.
Dead trying to control but Karstark is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karstark keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead is really struggling to control Karstark but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB2#
Karstark looking for a triangle here. Dead is fighting it but it looks tight! Karstark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dead is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rickard Karstark!
In his post fight interview, Rickard Karstark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: PANDA 29
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banchamek counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
Banchamek dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Banchamek lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.#CL#
Dead moves into range and clinches up with Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.
Banchamek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banchamek lands a body shot.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Banchamek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead darts in trying to clinch
and Banchamek counters with a low kick, right behind Dead 's knee.
Dead tries to clinch but Banchamek is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Banchamek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead tries to clinch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banchamek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banchamek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Banchamek circles away.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Banchamek moves away and avoids it.
Banchamek moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Banchamek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek cracks Dead with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
It seemed like Banchamek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Banchamek.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banchamek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Dead is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dead throws a sloppy head kick
and Banchamek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Banchamek counters with a low kick, right behind Dead 's knee.
Banchamek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Dead misses with a combination
and Banchamek counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Banchamek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dead.
Banchamek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banchamek thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banchamek jabs at Dead's body.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banchamek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Banchamek avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Banchamek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Banchamek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a head kick.
Banchamek thumps Dead with a low kick.#T3#
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banchamek lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a high kick!
Banchamek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dead throws a series of punches but Banchamek avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Banchamek.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Banchamek tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Banchamek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banchamek connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banchamek drops Dead with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dead! Banchamek dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
A very excited looking Buakaw Banchamek 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.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: PANDA 18
Date: Sep 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead misses with a body shot
and Labosky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Labosky in a clinch.
Labosky is trying to pull guard but Dead turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Labosky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dead throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Labosky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Labosky scores with a leg kick.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labosky moves away.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Labosky rushes Dead and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Labosky with the inside leg kick.
Labosky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Labosky landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Labosky breaks the clinch.
Labosky thows a body kick. Dead tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dead misses with a low kick.#T1#
Labosky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dead throws a leg kick that is checked
and Labosky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Labosky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Labosky clinches.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Labosky blocks it.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Labosky blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Labosky breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Labosky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Labosky counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Labosky counter with a right hand.
Labosky scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Labosky connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Dead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Labosky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Labosky steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dead is out on his feet! Labosky sets himself and nearly takes Dead's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Labosky!
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: PANDA 9
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sor connects with a nice looking jab.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Dead pushes Sor up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Sor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sor pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Sor dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Sor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sor is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor.
Sor blocks the elbow strike.
Sor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Sor on the inside.
Dead looking to slow down the pace here.
Sor lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Sor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Sor keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sor on the inside.
Sor lands a shot to the body.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Sor digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor.
Sor blocks an uppercut.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor controls his hands.
Sor lands an uppercut.
Sor lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.
Sor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sor can turn it around.
A short right from Sor on the inside. #ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Sor lands an uppercut.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sor is working Dead over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sor.
Sor lands with a light punch inside.
Sor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dead to his knees! Sor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saenchai Sor!
After the fight, Saenchai Sor 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.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020

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

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

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dead manages to circle out of the way.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Dead misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Dead is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
Dead throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Dead wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side#TD#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Brown working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dead wants to sweep but no luck.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dead looking to control.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown pushing down on Dead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dead.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Dead wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Dead looking for a sweep. Not yet Dead, not yet.
Brown is in close to Dead's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dead wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown 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.
Dead is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dead's head.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Dead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
We've been informed that Dead has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dead pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Dead is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Dead controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown 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.

John Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dead after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
Dead sneaks back into half guard.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead is looking to escape.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Dead is working away.
Dead is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple.
Dead is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dead taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown is nestled in close to Dead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Dead's hands, connecting with Dead's forehead.
Dead desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown 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.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dead moves into full guard. #T2#
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dead wants to control but Brown postures up.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Dead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is putting a hurting on Dead here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dead is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dead is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.#T3#
Dead is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dead is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dead down.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Dead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dead wants to control but Brown postures up.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dead down.
Dead takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dead is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown working away.
Dead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown lands an elbow. #ROC#Dead is rocked!
Brown working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Dead is right now.
Brown cracks Dead with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown distracts Dead with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dead is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Dead wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown prevents Dead from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown won't allow Dead to sweep him here.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown cracks Dead with a solid left hand.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown postures up.
Brown is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dead controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown stands up over Dead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dead seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dead's head.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Dead wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown 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.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dead is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brown dives into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dead tries to escape but Brown is in control.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face as Brown controls the position.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dead trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is working Dead over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown took some time post fight to say the following; 'Afa Sila, Let Fight Mate, Me And You 2 Mates Slug It Out In The Cage For 1st Time Before We Retire'.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jainar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jainar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dead misses with a hook

and Jainar counters with a crisp one two that drops Dead! Jainar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dead to his feet! Dead is in big trouble!

Dead is rocked!
Jainar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dead will feel that in the morning.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead tries to clinch there but Jainar circles away.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Jainar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramazan Jainar!
Ramazan Jainar 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.
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 3238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 7497 p4p, 518 weight class). Dead comes to the cage accompanied by Death March - Motionless in White. Ottke has chosen Beautiful Day- U2 as his entrance music. Dead has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be a great matchup!

183 cm
42 yrs
168 lbs

180 cm
21 yrs
168 lbs

Dead

Ottke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Better Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

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

Ottke shoots in and bounces Dead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dead (0) vs (2) Ottke
Dead is breathing heavily.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke passes Dead's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.

Ottke working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dead looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ottke! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rolf Ottke!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rolf Ottke waved his t-shirt featuring Checkmate Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Dead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiaschi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Dead forces Fiaschi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiaschi moves out of range of the body kick from Dead. #CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead tries to land knees in the clinch but Fiaschi avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Dead stands and steps away. Fiaschi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Fiaschi moves out of range and Dead only half commits. #CL2#
Fiaschi clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead stalling the fight.
Fiaschi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fiaschi avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Fiaschi as the two fighters clinch.
Fiaschi blocks an elbow strike from Dead. #T1#
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Dead working aggressively here.
Fiaschi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fiaschi's brow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fiaschi 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.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead is working Fiaschi over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fiaschi after a bit of a struggle.
Fiaschi tries to pull guard but Dead won't allow it. #T2#
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fiaschi takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dead. That's going to slow Fiaschi down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fiaschi's hands.
A punch combination from Dead misses. #CL#
Dead clinches.
Fiaschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiaschi controls his hands. #T3#
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Fiaschi blocks the elbow strike.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fiaschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Fiaschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Fiaschi's head but Fiaschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiaschi is looking for the big counter here.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Fiaschi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Fiaschi. #TD2#
Fiaschi drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiaschi being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Fiaschi pushes Dead off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands a head kick. Dead smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Fiaschi throws a series of punches but Dead moves out of range. #CL#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead stalling. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Fiaschi moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiaschi.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but Fiaschi has double underhooks. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Fiaschi checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dead misses with a straight left.
Fiaschi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Fiaschi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiaschi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dead throws a combination. Fiaschi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiaschi is out of range and Dead settles back down. #CL2#
Dead tries to keep at a distance but Fiaschi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Fiaschi jumps guard but Dead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard effortlessly.
Fiaschi is looking to stand up but Dead isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dead gets to his feet. Fiaschi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fiaschi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiaschi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Dead throws a low kick but Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Fiaschi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Fiaschi fails to land the takedown.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Fiaschi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiaschi throws a one two combo.
Dead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiaschi wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick. #TD2#
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Fiaschi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Dead makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Fiaschi rushes Dead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fiaschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fiaschi holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Fiaschi manages to break the clinch.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiaschi can do to turn this around?
Dead misses with a hook. Fiaschi ducked under it nicely.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead misses with a right hand
letting Fiaschi counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Fiaschi. Fiaschi maintains the clinch.
Fiaschi avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
A short left from Dead.
Dead letting Fiaschi take a breather here.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Fiaschi blocks with his arms.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fiaschi has him pressed against the cage.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiaschi's elbow.
Dead misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Fiaschi manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL#
Dead gets a clinch. #BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Fiaschi manages to pull guard.
Fiaschi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dead is controlling him. #SU#
Fiaschi is working an open guard so Dead takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dead misses with a kick to the body.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Dead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiaschi.
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws the left hand but Fiaschi avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dead misses. #T4#
Fiaschi checks a low kick from Dead.
Fiaschi wants to clinch.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Fiaschi avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Dead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fiaschi, pushing him back against the cage.
Dead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fiaschi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Fiaschi blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard. #ES2#
Fiaschi pushes Dead off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Fiaschi closes the distance and pushes Dead back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fiaschi lands a body shot. #CL#
Dead rushes Fiaschi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead is trying to push Fiaschi away but Fiaschi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fiaschi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fiaschi's brow.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Fiaschi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fiaschi taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiaschi backwards. #T1##BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiaschi scores with a punch to the head.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Fiaschi. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Fiaschi avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dead walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fiaschi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead throws a hook but Fiaschi blocks it.
Fiaschi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiaschi checks a leg kick.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead avoids the head kick by Fiaschi.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Fiaschi in a clinch.
Dante Fiaschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead missing with knees to the body.
Fiaschi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dead.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiaschi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Fiaschi moves into the clinch.
Dead will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fiaschi up against the cage.#BC2#
Fiaschi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiaschi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD2#
Fiaschi lands a big head kick that sends Dead tumbling to the mat! Fiaschi takes a step backwards and waves Dead back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fiaschi avoids the head kick by Dead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead misses with a right hand
and Fiaschi counters with a good, hard body kick but Dead shrugs it off. #CL2#
Dead tries to keep at a distance but Fiaschi has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiaschi pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Fiaschi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dead closes the distance and clinches.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Fiaschi digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fiaschi wants a takedown. #TD2#
Fiaschi jumps guard and drags Dead to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Dead decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dead throws a low kick but Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Fiaschi blocks a head kick by Dead.
Fiaschi ducks under a wild hook from Dead.#CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi blocks a head kick by Dead.
Fiaschi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead misses with a kick to the body.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fiaschi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Fiaschi drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fiaschi's brow.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Fiaschi avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Fiaschi.
I think Dead 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead!
A relieved looking Better Dead 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: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yung scores with a spinning back kick!
Dead thows a leg kick but Yung checks it
and Yung counters with a low kick, right behind Dead 's knee.
Dead cracks Yung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yung dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Yung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yung scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yung.
Dead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Yung moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yung moves into the clinch successfully.
Yung cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Yung pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Yung counters by clinching up.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yung is keeping busy.
Yung cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Yung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dead looks winded!
A short right from Yung on the inside.
Yung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Yung is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Yung wants the takedown. Dead is fighting it off but Yung persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dead's guard against the cage.
Dead can't keep his opponent in guard - Yung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung is pressing down on Dead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dead is holding on for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dead is trying to stand up here but Yung is controlling him well. #T2#
Yung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dead on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yung 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.
Yung content to control rather than advance.
Yung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dead for as long as he can get away with.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Yung is very close to passing his half guard.
Yung trying to control the pace.
Dead is in trouble now - Yung has advanced to mount! #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yung looking to control but Dead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yung wants to take a breather but Dead is having none of it. #SUB#
Yung is trying to work for a kimura but Dead is defending well.
Yung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yung is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yung content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Yung working the head and body with strikes.
Yung wants to free his trapped foot but Dead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dead keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yung.
Yung is trying to control. Dead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead is looking to control Yung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?
Yung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dead does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Yung eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Yung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yung cracks Dead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yung lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dead will feel that in the morning.
Yung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dead can pounce on him.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yung!
Yung lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead throws a head kick but Yung moves out of range.
Yung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Yung instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.
Yung can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
A hook to the body from Yung.
Yung scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung blocks the elbow strike.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Yung blocks with his arms.
Yung digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Yung digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Yung.
Yung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yung lands a shot to the body.
Yung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dead or not.
Yung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dead or not.
Yung pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Yung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
David Yung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yung.
Yung has Dead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Yung has picked Dead up - he's going for a ride! Yung dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yung looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Ground and pound from Yung.
Yung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dead tries to lock up and control but Yung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yung lands a big shot there that rocks Dead but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yung raining down shots from the mount!
Yung punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dead hang on?
Yung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yung is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dead can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Yung scoring with strikes but Dead is staying in there.
Dead is still in real trouble! Can Yung finish him?
David Yung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yung lands a nice shot to the head.
Yung with shots to the head and body - Dead looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Yung wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Dead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dead hang on?
Oooh a big shot lands for Yung! Dead is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Yung!
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
As Brown backs off Dead throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Dead bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Dead's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Dead 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg. #T1#
Dead wants to stand up but Brown is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dead is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown 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.
Dead perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dead is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dead seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dead some visible discomfort.
Brown is working Dead over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Dead is working away.
Brown landing strikes. #T2#
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dead to see if he's OK.
Dead takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brown working away.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Dead can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Dead told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position but Dead is working away.
Brown is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dead wants to control but Brown postures up.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown working away.#SUB#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Dead is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Dead defends.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dead sneaks back into half guard.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Dead has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Brown has been cut.
Dead misses with the head strike. #TD#
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dead clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dead is trying to break free.
Will Brown go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Joshua Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Dead manages to escape to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead to the ground. Dead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Dead. #TD#
Brown scores with a takedown into Dead's guard.
Dead is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dead. #T1#
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dead keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple.
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple.
Brown stops Dead from getting back to his feet.
Brown is trying to control. Dead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown stops Dead from getting back to his feet.
Dead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown is pressing down on Dead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dead is holding on for now.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #ES2#
Dead has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Dead backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dead wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Dead takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that. #ES2#
Dead pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dead is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Dead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side#TD#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Dead manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dead after a bit of a struggle.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Dead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dead's head.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Dead pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.
Dead is not content to let Brown control the position.#T1#
Brown working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Dead looking for a sweep. Not yet Dead, not yet.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dead can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown is working Dead over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dead is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown working away.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Dead trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dead to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Dead wants to control but Brown postures up.
Dead is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Dead is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Dead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Dead taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Dead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown crunches a massive hammerfist down on Dead - he's out! Brown Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joshua Brown!
Joshua Brown decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 321 Coco vs Starker
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
Polyanskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polyanskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Polyanskiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dead with a nice cross.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Polyanskiy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Polyanskiy misses with a body shot.
Polyanskiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Polyanskiy avoids the body shot from Dead.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polyanskiy.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Polyanskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead misses with a body kick.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Polyanskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polyanskiy scores with a punch to the head.
Dead tries to clinch but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Donk. Dead catches Polyanskiy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Polyanskiy's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polyanskiy feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Dead misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Polyanskiy in a clinch.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Polyanskiy.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Polyanskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead is trying to stall.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polyanskiy's elbow.
Polyanskiy avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dead 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.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Polyanskiy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy is taking a breather. Dead says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##ES2#
Dead pushes Polyanskiy off and gets back to his feet.
Polyanskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Dead wants to clinch up but Polyanskiy keeps it at a distance.
Polyanskiy throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Polyanskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Polyanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Polyanskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polyanskiy dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dead misses with a low kick.#TD#
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dead's half guard.
Polyanskiy stops Dead from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dead trying to control but Polyanskiy postures up. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Dead pushes Polyanskiy off and gets back to his feet.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Polyanskiy off balance momentarily.
Polyanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dead trying to control from the bottom.
Polyanskiy stops Dead from getting back to his feet.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Polyanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Dead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead looks winded!
Dead trying to hold on to Polyanskiy's head to control him but Polyanskiy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Polyanskiy circles away. #CL2#
Dead rushes Polyanskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Polyanskiy.
Dead tries to circle away but Polyanskiy has him pinned against the cage.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polyanskiy. #BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polyanskiy lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Polyanskiy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Dead sneaks out the side door and pushes Polyanskiy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead closes the distance but Polyanskiy moves to the side #TD#
and Polyanskiy counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that. #T1#
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Polyanskiy 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polyanskiy preventing the sweep.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dead wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Polyanskiy 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.
Dead has his hands on Polyanskiy's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Polyanskiy checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
Dead tries to clinch but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Polyanskiy attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Polyanskiy misses.
Polyanskiy connects with the punch.
Polyanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws a wild body kick that Polyanskiy sees coming a mile off.
Polyanskiy misses with a head kick. #T3##TD#
Polyanskiy gets a double leg takedown into Dead's guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is trying to keep Polyanskiy in close.
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Polyanskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Polyanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Dead 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.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in close to his closed guard and prevents Polyanskiy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Polyanskiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polyanskiy scores with a body shot.
Polyanskiy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Polyanskiy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Dead misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Dead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Polyanskiy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dead clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping busy.#SUB#
Dead fending off the submission attempt from Polyanskiy. #ES2#
Dead manages to escape to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polyanskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dead throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Polyanskiy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dead wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy being controlled here momentarily.
Alex Polyanskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Dead wants to stand and escape but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Polyanskiy slips nicely into half guard.
Dead is looking to control Polyanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Dead manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dead throws a leg kick #TD#
and Polyanskiy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dead's guard.#ES2#
Dead manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
Polyanskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polyanskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead gets underhooks to prevent Polyanskiy's takedown attempt.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead tries to work over Polyanskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polyanskiy as Dead tries to tie him up.
Dead is pressed up against the cage. Polyanskiy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dead down to the mat. Dead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polyanskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.#TD#
Polyanskiy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dead sprawls well initially but Polyanskiy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Dead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in close to his closed guard and prevents Polyanskiy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Polyanskiy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Polyanskiy dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead blocks a head kick by Polyanskiy.
Dead misses with a double jab. #TD#
Polyanskiy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Polyanskiy has hold of Dead's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dead seems comfortable defending it but Polyanskiy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dead is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dead is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Polyanskiy couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polyanskiy connects with a jab.
Dead slips under a jab.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polyanskiy.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Polyanskiy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dead trying to control here.
Polyanskiy trying to control from half guard but Dead is working away.
Dead is trying to stand back up but Polyanskiy is controlling him
Dead trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
Dead has his hands clasped together around Polyanskiy's back. He's all about the action.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Polyanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Polyanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead controls Polyanskiy momentarily but Polyanskiy frees himself.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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.
Dead is pulling down on Polyanskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Polyanskiy, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Dead is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polyanskiy 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.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Polyanskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dead looks to land a combination but Polyanskiy avoids it well.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Polyanskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3##TD2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dead's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dead is not content to let Polyanskiy control the position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Dead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Dead defends the submission attempt.
Dead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is looking to escape.#T4##SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Dead defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Dead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage.
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura here.
Polyanskiy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Polyanskiy manages to pass to mount!
Dead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Polyanskiy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Polyanskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead throws a quick counter head kick but Polyanskiy was just out of range.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polyanskiy is able to avoid easily.
Polyanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Polyanskiy checks a leg kick nicely.
Dead wants to clinch.#TD2#
Polyanskiy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dead did well to prevent Polyanskiy getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a kimura but Dead is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is looking to control Polyanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?
Polyanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Polyanskiy has control of the leg.
Dead pushes Polyanskiy off looking to stand but Polyanskiy dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Polyanskiy trying to control from half guard but Dead is working away.
Dead tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Dead slows the pace down in half guard.
Polyanskiy is pressing down on Dead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polyanskiy is proving hard to escape from.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Polyanskiy is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Dead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dead passes Polyanskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Dead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Dead perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead throws a body punch but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Polyanskiy throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead tries to clinch there but Polyanskiy circles away.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Polyanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Polyanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Polyanskiy feints the counter takedown.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Polyanskiy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Dead.
Jab by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead looks to land a left hand but Polyanskiy moved out of range nicely.
Polyanskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Polyanskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks.
Alex Polyanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polyanskiy avoids the head kick by Dead.
Polyanskiy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dead defends it well.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Polyanskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polyanskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polyanskiy.
Dead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Polyanskiy manages to avoid it.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Polyanskiy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving. #ES#
Dead wriggles free and stands up.
Dead tries to clinch up but Polyanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead throws a head kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Polyanskiy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Polyanskiy scores with a jab.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polyanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dead there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there #TD2#
and Polyanskiy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dead's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dead trying to control the position.
Polyanskiy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Dead wants to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling the position.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Dead keeping full guard, as Polyanskiy tries to pass. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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.
Dead wants to stand up but Polyanskiy is controlling him.
Polyanskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dead has his hands on Polyanskiy's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Polyanskiy lunges at Dead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dead's hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Dead rushes Polyanskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polyanskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dead lands a shot to the body.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Polyanskiy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dead prevents it.
Alex Polyanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
A left hand lands to the body for Polyanskiy.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Polyanskiy has the dominant position.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Polyanskiy has hold of one of Dead's legs. Dead is fighting the takedown attempt but Polyanskiy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dead looking to control.
Polyanskiy stops Dead from standing up. #SUB#
Dead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Polyanskiy pushing down on Dead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Polyanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polyanskiy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Dead misses with a body kick.
Watt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead is looking to clinch but Watt is avoiding it.
Dead tries to clinch there but Watt circles away.
Watt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
Dead tries to work over Watt's front leg with a kick but Watt checks it.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Watt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead misses with a body kick.
Watt lands a head kick. Dead smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dead tries to clinch but Watt moves out of range.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Watt is just out of range.
Nice cross by Watt.#TD2#
Dead gets caught flat footed, as Watt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dead wants to sweep here but Watt controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Dead has his feet on Watt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Watt counters with a three punch combo that has Dead backing up. Dead nods at Watt to acknowledge the strikes.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watt lands with a cross.
Dead tries to work over Watt's front leg with a kick but Watt checks it.
Dead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
A lazy left from Watt finds it's target.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot by Dead.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Watt 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.
A big left from Dead misses.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watt misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Watt connects with the punch.#T2#
Watt stalks Dead and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dead's face. Dead staggers backwards, shaken.
Dead throws a front kick aimed at Watt's knee but Watt avoids it well.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead scores with the left hand. Watt knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Watt is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watt connects with the punch.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Watt moved out of range nicely.
Watt cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dead wants to clinch.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead tries to move into range but Watt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Watt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Watt as he connects with a hook.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watt lands a high kick!
Dead misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Watt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dead. Dead obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Dead gets a clinch.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Watt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Watt does no damage.
Watt scores with a punch to the head.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Watt pushes him off.
Watt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Watt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watt lands with a good body shot.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Watt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Watt.
Dead wants to clinch
and Watt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Watt connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Dead.
Watt moves out of range of the body kick from Dead.
Watt with a hook.
Dead gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Watt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Watt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watt landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead is pulling down on Watt's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Watt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Dead misses
and Watt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watt is looking for the big counter here.
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Watt moved out of range nicely.
Scott Watt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Watt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead tries to clinch but Watt is having none of it.
Watt connects with a jab.#T1#
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watt counters with a left and a right that stings Dead.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Watt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dead sprawls well initially but Watt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dead is looking to control Watt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?
Dead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Watt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watt is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dead wants to control but Watt is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
Dead keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Watt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Dead really wants to buck Watt off and get back to his feet.
Watt lands a couple of good shots and Dead has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.
Dead is trying to remain composed but Watt is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Watt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watt throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Watt connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dead to escape the position.
Dead is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dead is trying to stand back up.
Watt lands punches and elbows.
Dead covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Watt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Watt is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dead trying to get back to his feet but Watt is in full control for now.
Dead wants to escape the position.
Watt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dead is looking for a way out.
Watt is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Watt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dead trying to control the hands but Watt breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead covering up well under a series of strikes from Watt.
Dead trying to control the hands but Watt breaks the grip.
Watt doesn't have the hooks in and Dead manages to turn into his guard.
Watt trying to keep a closed guard but Dead is proving a slippery customer.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU#
Dead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watt, up you get!
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dead under the eye.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watt lands with a nice combination. Dead backs away looking to recover.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dead takes one to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Watt - the referee stops the clock and Dead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Watt. Dead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt 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#
Dead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Watt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead cracks Watt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dead takes a step back to recover.
Watt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watt moves away from the strike by Dead.
Watt scores with a three punch combo!
Watt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dead tries to clinch up
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead lands with a hook. Watt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watt with a hook.
Dead lands a nice hook to Watt's body. Watt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watt needs to keep his hands up - Dead had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Dead misses
and Watt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Watt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Watt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watt finds it's way round the side to connect with Dead's head.
Watt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Watt cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Watt moved out of range.
Watt moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead wants to clinch.
Watt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead 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.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Watt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dead throws a series of punches but Watt avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watt scores with a nice head shot.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Watt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead walks into a left hand.
Watt throws a head kick that Dead semi-blocks.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watt moves away.
Dead wants to clinch but Watt slips to the side
and Watt counters with a three punch combo that has Dead backing up. Dead nods at Watt to acknowledge the strikes.
Watt lands a jab-cross combination.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Watt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Watt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick by Dead misses
and Watt counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
Watt moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Watt avoids a kick to the body.
Dead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watt.
Dead throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead throws a low kick, looking for Watt's leg but Watt calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Watt lunges at Dead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dead's hand.
Watt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Watt scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watt misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Watt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watt is in Dead's guard.#ES#
Dead has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Watt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Watt blocking some punches.
Dead has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watt after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Watt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dead has him pressed against the cage.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watt. #BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watt counters with a stiff right hand.
Watt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Watt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead takes one to the chin there.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt feints a jab promting Dead to slip. Watt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dead slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Watt throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Watt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watt 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
A relieved looking Scott Watt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 308
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Dead rushes Polyanskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polyanskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Polyanskiy has clasped his hands together around Dead's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Polyanskiy not doing much here.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead wants to improve his position but Polyanskiy is controlling well.
Dead is looking to control Polyanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?
Dead is trying to stand back up but Polyanskiy is controlling him
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from improving his position.
Polyanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Dead is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dead gets full guard.#T1#
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Polyanskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polyanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Polyanskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Polyanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Polyanskiy 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.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dead tries to clinch there but Polyanskiy circles away.
Dead staying out of range there.#TD2#
Dead gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Polyanskiy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Dead looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dead wants to stand up but Polyanskiy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dead is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dead in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Dead wants to pass to mount but Polyanskiy is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily.
Dead controlling the action here.
Dead is trying to control. Polyanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Polyanskiy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead is pressing down on Polyanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polyanskiy is holding on for now. #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.
Dead is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Polyanskiy manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polyanskiy looking to control. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
Dead tries to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Polyanskiy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Dead gets to his feet - Polyanskiy follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dead is looking to clinch but Polyanskiy is avoiding it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Polyanskiy scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead throws a right and a left that Polyanskiy avoids nicely.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polyanskiy lands an overhand right.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polyanskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Polyanskiy feints the counter takedown.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Dead tries to clinch but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead jumps guard but Polyanskiy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dead working aggressively here.
A short right from Polyanskiy on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy - that landed with a thud.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Dead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polyanskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Polyanskiy is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is working Dead over against the cage.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Polyanskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Polyanskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polyanskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Polyanskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Polyanskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polyanskiy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab lands there for Dead.
Polyanskiy misses with a looping right.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Polyanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Dead kicks Polyanskiy off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polyanskiy connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Polyanskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead tries to clinch up but Polyanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Polyanskiy lands a head shot.
Dead misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Polyanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Dead wants to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling the position.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polyanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead thows a body kick. Polyanskiy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Polyanskiy slips the punch.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead lands a body shot.
Polyanskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Polyanskiy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dead!
Dead is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Dead is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alex Polyanskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dead pushes Polyanskiy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polyanskiy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dead is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polyanskiy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Dead trying to hold on to Polyanskiy's head to control him but Polyanskiy postures up.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from improving his position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polyanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working. #T3#
Dead moves into full guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy postures up. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Polyanskiy 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.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dead is trying to control the position but Polyanskiy postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polyanskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Dead off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polyanskiy lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polyanskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dead wants to clinch.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Alex Polyanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dead avoids the head kick by Polyanskiy.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polyanskiy tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polyanskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Polyanskiy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dead to the ground. Polyanskiy is now in Dead's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dead is looking for a triangle but Polyanskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
After winning the bout, Alex Polyanskiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 303
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1##TD#
Mawe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dead quickly recovers to half guard.
Dead wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Mawe working the head and body with strikes.
Dead is pressing down on Mawe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mawe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawe.
Dead pulls Mawe in to control the position.
Mawe stops Dead from standing up.
Dead is trying to control the position but Mawe postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe stands and throws Dead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dead is trying to improve his position.
Dead pushes Mawe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mawe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
Dead is being controlled here. #T1#
Mawe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dead wants to control but Mawe postures up.
Mawe 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.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dead is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mawe controlling from side mount.
Dead felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Dead but he's now mounted!
Dead is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T2#
Dead taking shots to the head.
Mawe working Dead over with strikes here.
Dead is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dead is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
Mawe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dead?
Mawe wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Mawe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dead hang on?
Dead is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mawe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dead for as long as he can get away with.
Mawe is landing with some decent strikes but Dead is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Mawe wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Mawe with shots to the head and body - Dead looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dead is trying desperately to improve position.
Dead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dead is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
Mawe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dead is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
Mawe controlling the position easily from mount.
Dead tries to hold on but Mawe postures up.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Dead to control.#T4#
Mawe controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mawe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dead shrugs it off.
Dead is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mawe controlling from the full mount.
Mawe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mawe with shots to the head and body - Dead looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
That's time! Mawe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dead tests Mawe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mawe backs up against the cage.
Mawe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead swings for the body but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mawe. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick from Dead.
Dead tries to clinch up but Mawe circles away and keeps his distance.
Mawe lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead stuffs the takedown attempt from Mawe. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Mawe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mawe is in Dead's guard.#SUB2#
Dead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dead tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mawe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dead is looking to stand up but Mawe isn't so interested in that idea.
Mawe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mawe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mawe passes Dead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mawe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mawe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead trying to hold on to Mawe's head to control him but Mawe postures up.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Mawe has control of the leg. #T2#
Mawe trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Mawe working the head and body with strikes.
Dead gets full guard.
Dead working a defensive guard here.
Mawe lands a couple of elbows.
Mawe 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.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Dead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe 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. #T3#
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mawe won't allow Dead to sweep him here.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Mawe being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Mawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Mawe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Dead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mawe shoots for a double leg takedown but Dead sprawls well. He's pushed Mawe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead tries to land a front kick but Mawe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mawe tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Mawe counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Dead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mawe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mawe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mawe stays in close to Dead's body and controls the position.
Dead 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Better Dead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Dead tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Dead misses. #CL2#
Mawe tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Mawe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dead is trying to stall.
Dead misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Mawe pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Dead stands up and waves to Mawe to follow him. #T1#
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Mawe circles away.
Mawe attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Mawe lands a nice hook to Dead's body. Dead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mawe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Mawe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dead tries to buck Mawe off but Mawe is having none of it.
Mawe cracks Dead with a big right hand but Dead just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mawe looks up at the clock and then as Dead takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mawe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mawe advances to full mount.
Mawe landing strikes from the mount and Dead is in trouble!
Mawe controlling from the full mount.
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!
Mawe lands a big shot there that rocks Dead but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mawe trying to control but Dead is having none of it.
Mawe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Mawe wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Dead tries to hold on but Mawe postures up.
Mawe prevents Dead from getting the reversal.
Dead wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Dead is working to get back to half guard.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mawe controlling the action here.
Mawe working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Mawe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mawe winds up and cracks Dead with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mawe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead is trying to stand.
Dead trying to hold on to Mawe's head to control him but Mawe postures up.
Mawe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mawe is looking to advance position but Dead won't allow it.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Mawe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mawe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dead working a defensive guard here.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mawe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mawe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dead working a defensive guard here.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mawe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mawe misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Watsz Mawe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mawe 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 296
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Poggle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poggle cracks Dead with a good jab.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Poggle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
Poggle scores with a body shot.
Poggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poggle finds it's way round the side to connect with Dead's head.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Poggle circles away. #CL#
Dead closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poggle blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Poggle is looking to control Dead's arms but Dead gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poggle has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Poggle breaks the clinch.
Poggle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Dead has Poggle up against the cage in a clinch.
Poggle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow. #T1#
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead pushes Poggle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poggle's elbow.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dead. #BC2#
Poggle manages to break the clinch.
Poggle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dead tries to clinch up
and Poggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead blocks the body kick. #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike.
Dead is trying to push Poggle away but Poggle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Dead.
A short right from Poggle on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poggle throws an elbow but it misses.
Poggle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poggle throws an elbow but misses.
Poggle takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Dead letting Poggle take a breather here.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poggle tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Poggle stalling against the cage.
Poggle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead working aggressively here.
Poggle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dead's defenses.
Dead tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poggle avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poggle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead trying to stall but Poggle improves his position.
Poggle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Poggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Poggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead. #T3#
A body shot lands from Poggle.
Poggle lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Poggle to work.
Dead misses with a knee to the head.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Poggle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Poggle throws an elbow but it misses.
Poggle lands a body punch. #BC2#
Poggle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poggle lands with a shot to the body.
Dead tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poggle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poggle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poggle keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Poggle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Poggle is working Dead over against the cage.
Poggle stalling against the cage.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Poggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead tries to stall but Poggle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poggle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dead blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poggle lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Poggle, against the cage.
Poggle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Poggle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Poggle 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#
Poggle slips a jab from Dead.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Poggle moves out of range easily.
Poggle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dead. #KD2#
Poggle lands a big head kick that sends Dead tumbling to the mat! Poggle takes a step backwards and waves Dead back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Poggle cracks Dead with a left hook right on the temple and Dead goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Poggle lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dead is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Poggle!
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Dead throws a body punch but Poe moves out of range.
Dead tries to clinch there but Poe circles away.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Poe jabs at Dead's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dead.
Poe scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Poe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Poe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poe, as that shot connected.
Poe blocks the body kick.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Poe.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Poe.
Poe checks the leg kick.#T1#
Dead throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Poe defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poe lands with a hook. Dead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poe jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Poe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poe looks to land a combination. Dead sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dead throws a series of punches but Poe avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Dead misses.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Poe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Dead rushes Poe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Poe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poe is keeping busy.#BC2#
Poe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poe lands a jab to the nose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead misses with the body kick
and Poe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Dead is looking to score with low kicks.
Poe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Poe jabs Dead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dead on the side of the head.
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead throws a series of punches but Poe moves out of range.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
A punch combination from Poe misses.
Dead lands with a straight right. Poe didn't see that one coming.
Dead lands with a hook. Poe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poe scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Poe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A left and a right from Poe both land. Nice combination.
Poe moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poe can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead is looking to clinch but Poe is avoiding it.
Poe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poe blocks a head kick by Dead.
Poe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Dead scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poe punishes Dead's body with a nice straight punch.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead 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#
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Poe moves out of range easily.
Poe cracks Dead with an open hand slap.
Poe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poe duly obliges.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Poe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poe works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Poe connects with the punch.
A jab from Poe finds it's way through Dead's defenses.
Dead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Poe's head but Poe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Poe as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dead takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
Poe lands a head shot.
Poe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good exchange - Poe coming out on top.
Dead 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.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
Poe with a nice cross.
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poe scores with a knee to the head.
Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Poe dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
A body shot lands from Poe.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead pushes Poe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Dead has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poe throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Poe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dead. Dead obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
Poe tries to bum rush Dead with a series of wild strikes but Dead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poe lands a body shot.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Poe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Dead misses.
Poe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Poe moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poe! But no joy.#CL#
Dead clinches.
Poe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Dead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poe to keep the fight standing.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dead managing to block the knees to the body from Poe.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Dead.
Poe blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Poe dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Dead. #BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poe scores with a jab to the body.
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Poe checks a leg kick. #T3#
Poe keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poe! But no joy.
Dead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poe is out of range.
Poe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poe tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead throws a body punch but Poe moves out of range.
Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dead backs up against the cage.
EA Poe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Poe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Poe as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
Poe works over Dead's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe lands a two punch combo.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dead backs up against the cage.
Dead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dead tries to clinch up but Poe circles away and keeps his distance.
Poe lands the left hand.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
A cross from Poe lands.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dead thinks about countering with a body kick.
Poe throws out a powerful jab.
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead tries a body shot but Poe blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Poe dips to his left and cracks Dead with an uppercut!
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Poe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Poe throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead checks the leg kick.
Dead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Dead there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Dead closes the distance and clinches.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poe. #BC2#
Poe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Dead wants to clinch up but Poe keeps it at a distance.
Dead looks to land a combination. Poe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Jab by Poe.
Poe lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Poe off balance momentarily.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Poe scores with a nice right hand.
Poe lands a body shot.
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead throws a low kick but Poe moves out of range easily.
Poe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Poe.
The crowd cheers as Poe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Poe scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead walks into a jab.
Poe scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
EA Poe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poe lands with a nice combination. Dead backs away looking to recover.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
Poe avoids a kick to the body.
Poe staying out of range there.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Poe keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Poe.
Dead throws a body kick that misses.
As Dead backs off Poe throws a huge counter combo but Dead manages to avoid it all.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.#CL#
Dead closes the distance and pushes Poe back into the cage.#BC2#
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Poe feints a counter leg kick.
Poe tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Dead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poe thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Poe lands a nice looking body shot.
Poe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Poe connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Poe circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Poe scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poe is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Poe thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dead moves forwards but Poe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Poe.
Dead takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
Poe scores with a nice strike.
Poe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poe avoids the head kick by Dead. #T4#
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Poe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Poe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poe works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poe, as that shot connected.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Poe avoids it.
Nice cross by Poe.
Poe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Poe.
Dead tries to clinch but Poe is having none of it.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poe lands a body shot.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poe slips a straight right by Dead.
Poe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Poe tries a quick counter leg kick but Dead is wise to it.
Poe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Poe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
EA Poe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poe 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
After the fight, EA Poe 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.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 274
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Lamb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamb is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there
enabling Lamb to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dead tries to move into range but Lamb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lamb misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb lands with a right to the head.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamb backwards. #T1#
Lamb gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lamb misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lamb has picked Dead up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dead is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Lamb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dead trying to control from the bottom.
Dead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lamb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb slows the pace down in half guard.
Lamb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamb is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Dead is trying to stand up here but Lamb is controlling him well.
Lamb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamb 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.
Dead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dead.
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!
Lamb throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dead is pushing down on Lamb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamb is fighting to maintain full guard but Dead has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamb wants to improve his position but Dead is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lamb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead wants to pass the guard but Lamb is defending well. #T3#
Dead controlling the action here.
Dead wants to stand but Lamb has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dead is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lamb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Smash and Twist inform us that Lamb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Lamb trying to control the position. #SU#
Dead stands up from Lamb's guard - Dead perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Dead closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamb.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Lamb shrugs off.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead working aggressively here.
Lamb swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Lamb decides to pull guard.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lamb moves into range and clinches up with Dead.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Lamb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Lamb on the inside.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Darren Lamb's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Lamb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dead as Lamb tries to tie him up.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb misses with some punches. #T1#
Lamb misses with some punches.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamb misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dead.
Lamb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dead tries to clinch but Lamb is having none of it.
Lamb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lamb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead misses with a double jab
and Lamb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Lamb leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Dead.
Dead cracks Lamb with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Lamb moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead trying to control the position but instead, Lamb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dead into the cage.
Dead looking to stall.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lamb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Lamb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamb presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead wants to clinch but Lamb slips to the side
and Lamb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Lamb shoots in.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
Lamb checks a leg kick.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lamb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lamb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamb jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Lamb scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Lamb avoids it.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Lamb. #TD2#
Lamb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lamb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dead wants to control but Lamb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lamb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamb trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Lamb passes into half guard.
Lamb working Dead over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Dead won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Lamb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead closes the distance but Lamb moves to the side
and Lamb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Lamb counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamb swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Lamb shoots in.
Lamb cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Dead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lamb's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead blocks a body shot from Lamb.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lamb scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Dead connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lamb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike.
Lamb lands a right hand.
Lamb swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lamb.
Lamb tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Lamb lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Lamb tries to pull guard but Dead won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Lamb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lamb gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead.
Dead gets underhooks to prevent Lamb's takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Lamb.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darren Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lamb's brow.
Lamb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lamb as the two fighters clinch.
Dead scores with a hook to the body.
Lamb misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamb's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Darren Lamb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Lamb.
Lamb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead is trying to pull guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dead blocks a body shot from Lamb.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead lands an elbow inside.
Dead effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead. #T3#
Lamb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lamb scores with a shoulder strike.
Lamb blocks an uppercut.
Lamb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Lamb.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead looking to throw knees to the head but Lamb is blocking nicely.
Lamb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Lamb gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dead manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lamb keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Lamb tightens his grip and picks Dead up, before dumping him to the ground. Dead manages to land in guard.
Lamb is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Lamb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lamb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamb landing with the ground and pound.
Lamb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Lamb works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamb stops Dead from standing up.
Lamb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dead managing to control the position.
Lamb working some strikes from top position.
Lamb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lamb won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Lamb preventing the sweep.
Dead is controlling Lamb's posture.
Lamb scoring with some ground and pound.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Better Dead.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dead, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
The defeated Darren Lamb had this to say: 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.

Event: GC 270
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Aoki rushes Dead and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Dead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Dead.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Aoki is looking to break free of the clinch but Dead has double underhooks. #BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
Aoki slips a jab from Dead.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Aoki pushes Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Dead stalling in the clinch but Aoki improves position.
Aoki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dead has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead darts in trying to clinch
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Aoki connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.#KD#
Aoki lands a big right hand that sends Dead crashing to the mat! Aoki stays standing though and waves Dead back to his feet!
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dead connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoki scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Dead misses with a hook to the body
and Aoki counters with a right hand from hell and Dead is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
A relieved looking Shiny Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 261
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Dead throws a low kick, looking for Puno's leg but Puno calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Puno. Puno maintains the clinch.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puno blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Puno instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action. #T1#
Dead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Puno. #CL#
Puno clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Dead wants to take the fight to the mat but Puno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Puno lands a left hand.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead wants to stall.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Puno keeps him there for the moment.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Puno is controlling the position.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.#T2#
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Puno blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Puno lands a right hand.
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead looking to slow down the pace here.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno stalling the fight.
Puno works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Puno has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dead regains guard immediately.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to stand but Puno is controlling the position.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Puno trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #T4#
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno has his hands on Dead's head, controlling the position.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dead passes Puno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dead is working away from the top position though.
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
Dead wants to get up but he can't break Puno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead moves out of range as Puno strikes.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dead wants to land a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Dead tries to clinch there but Puno circles away. #CL#
Puno has managed to clinch.
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Puno blocks it.
A short right from Puno.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puno is defending well.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Manny Puno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead working aggressively here.
A short right from Puno. #T1#
Puno takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puno lands a body punch.
Puno is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Puno lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead misses with some punches.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puno's brow.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puno has him pressed against the cage.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Puno lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Dead crunches a lovely knee into Puno's ribcage.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Puno blocking some punches.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puno's brow.
Puno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Puno.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Puno is working Dead over against the cage.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Puno gets control of Dead's arms and successfully pulls guard. Puno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Puno is controlling Dead's posture.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Dead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puno, up you get!
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Dead misses with the combination.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Dead misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Puno drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puno's defenses.
Dead pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Nice body punch from Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Puno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puno taking a breather.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puno avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dead has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dead is positioning himself well to prevent Puno advancing to mount.
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno stands up over Dead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Manny Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Puno postures up.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dead has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dead has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Dead pushes Puno off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Puno forces Dead back against the cage and clinches.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puno gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead working aggressively here.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Dead lands a head shot.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dead wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Puno drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Dead is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno wobbles Dead with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Puno dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dead to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Puno!
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 251
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
McVaughn moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Dead lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dead lands with a straight right. McVaughn didn't see that one coming.
McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead looks to land a body kick but McVaughn moved away.
McVaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
McVaughn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dead with a jab.
McVaughn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
Dead misses with a double jab.
McVaughn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a body punch.
Dead is trying to break free.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead looking for a takedown. #T1#
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn lands a body shot. #TD#
Dead has hold of one of McVaughn's legs. McVaughn is fighting the takedown attempt but Dead gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McVaughn is pulling down on Dead's head. It's preventing any offense from Dead, at least for the moment.
Dead looking to pass the guard.
McVaughn looking to control.
McVaughn pulls Dead in close to prevent any damage.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn managing to control the position. #T2#
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McVaughn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged McVaughn in a clinch.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVaughn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses. #T3#
McVaughn just leaning against Dead, taking a breather.
Dead pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McVaughn is trying to stall.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn. #BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead misses with a right hand
and McVaughn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Dead clinches up with McVaughn and pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Dead. #CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Dead scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVaughn. That's going to slow Dead down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVaughn or not.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dead stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn lands a shot to the body.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Dead misses with the head strike. #T2#
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dead up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead 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.
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVaughn keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards. #T3#
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dead is keeping busy.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Dead misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn checks the leg kick.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dead as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
Dead is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn crunches a lovely knee into Dead's ribcage.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVaughn circles away quickly and effectively.
McVaughn tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a leg kick but McVaughn sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Dead misses.
McVaughn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but McVaughn pushes him off.
Dead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McVaughn finds it's way round the side to connect with Dead's head.
McVaughn lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead taking a breather.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn effectively controlling the action here.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dead's face.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dead.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead lands an elbow that stopped McVaughn in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
McVaughn stalling.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn stalling against the cage.
McVaughn lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch but Dead improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage. #T3#
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Dead tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a good knee to the midsection. Dead won't want to take too many of those.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn stalling.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from McVaughn.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead letting McVaughn take a breather here.
Dead with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVaughn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
A victorious Gregory McVaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 246
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Dead misses with a straight left.
Cook swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Cook moves out of range of the leg kick from Dead.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Dead manages to avoid it.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead feints a counter leg kick.
Dead throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Cook is looking to counter punch.
Dead misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Cook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Dead moves to clinch but Cook breaks away
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cook momentarily.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead fakes the leg kick and cracks Cook in the body.
Dead closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Cook counters with a nice right hand that sends Dead toppling to the canvas! Dead scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cook finish him?!#ROC#
Dead is rocked!#T1#
Cook cracks Dead with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Cook!
Our winner, Bob Cook, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: Gc 240
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Dead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kane checks a leg kick.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Kane's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dead takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kane slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead misses with a kick to the body.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane is looking to slow Dead down with leg kicks.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.#CL#
Dead darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Dead is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead lands a nice elbow. #T1#
A short uppercut from Dead.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with some punches.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Kane misses with some punches.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kane.
A short right from Kane.
Kane takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane blocks a low kick nicely.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Kane lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Kane lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Kane lands a body punch.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment.
Kane gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kane.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Kane blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Kane lands a right hand.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kane lands an uppercut.
Kane takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kane works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dead's defenses.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Kane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead lands an elbow inside.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead. #T4#
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Dead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dead tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dead blocking some punches.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment.
Dead is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dead connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kane has managed to clinch.
Dead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kane blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead working aggressively here.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead is trying to stall.
Dead misses with some punches.
Kane lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Kane.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Kane lands a left hand.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Kane is working Dead over against the cage.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Dead is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Dead into the cage.
A short right from Kane.
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!
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harry Kane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead tries to pull guard but Kane holds him up against the cage and eventually Dead drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Kane. #T2#
Nice body punch from Kane - that landed with a thud.
Dead lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
Kane lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Dead scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Kane.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Dead.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a right hand.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Kane.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
A short uppercut from Kane. #T3#
Kane lands an uppercut.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dead throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dead.#CL2#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Dead tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position.
Dead blocks an elbow strike.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kane. #CUT2#
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kane.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Good body shot from Kane.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Kane lands a big elbow that drops Dead! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Dead is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Kane!
A very excited looking Harry Kane 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.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 232
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Dead scores with the left hand. Ector knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut.
Jab, jab by Ector - just one landing.
Ector slips a straight right by Dead.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dead misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dead throws a leg kick but Ector sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dead.
Ector misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Ector in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
Dead blocks a body shot from Ector.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ector avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage. #BC#
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Dead jabs at Ector's body.
Dead tries to work over Ector's front leg with a kick but Ector checks it.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Ector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Ector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dead gets a clinch.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ector throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead thumps Ector with a low kick.
Ector lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Ector pushes him off.
Ector connects with a looping right hand.
Ector scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector swings for the body but Dead moves out of range. #CL#
Ector gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch.
A big right from Dead misses.
Ector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Dead looks to land a combination but Ector avoids it well.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Ector counters with a straight right hand.
Dead throws a series of punches but Ector moves out of range.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Ector swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Ector scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ector takes one to the chin there.
Dead scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Ector finds it's target.
Dead lands a nice shot that snaps Ector's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Ector scores with a four punch combination!
Ector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Ector gets a clinch.
Ector wants to break free but Dead has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dead as Ector tries to tie him up. #BC#
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a head kick but Ector moves out of range.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ector circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Ector clinches.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ector's defenses.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ector's defenses. #BC#
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ector takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Ector clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
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!
Ector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Kay Ector's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Ector avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Dead throws out a leg kick but Ector moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dead! #ROC2#
Ector is rocked!
Ector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Ector is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Ector has closed the distance and engaged Dead in a clinch.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Ector seems to have got his legs back now.
Ector has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ector is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Ector lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Ector breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Ector.
Dead lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ector takes a step back to recover.
Ector cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kay Ector's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ector cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Ector moves out of range easily.
Ector throws a right hand that Dead ducks under and follows up with a left that Dead also avoids with ease.
Ector lands with a nice body punch.
Ector misses with a straight left.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead lands the left hand.
It looks like Ector has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ector.
Ector is looking to counter punch.
Dead wants to clinch up but Ector keeps it at a distance.
Ector connects with a jab.#CL2#
Dead clinches up with Ector and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Ector blocks it.
Ector is looking to control Dead's arms but Dead gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ector has his back to the cage.
Ector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Better Dead seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ector throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ector.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ector is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ector's brow.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Ector lands a left and a right that send Dead crashing to the mat, dazed. Ector thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Dead is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Ector swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
A counter left hand to the body from Ector misses its target.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Ector finish him?
Ector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Ector lands a big right hand that sends Dead crashing to the mat! Ector stays standing though and waves Dead back to his feet!
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Ector circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dead tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ector wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kay Ector!
Kay Ector took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 224
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Dead throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xi Jia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Dead walks into a jab.
Xi Jia lands with a nice body punch.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Dead rushes Xi Jia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xi Jias head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xi Jia.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia has Dead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Xi Jia lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Xi Jia jumps guard and drags Dead to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia keeping full guard, as Dead tries to pass.
Dead wants to stand and escape but instead Xi Jia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xi Jia is aware though and is defending well.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xi Jia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead trying to control the position.
Dead wants to sweep here but Xi Jia controlling him for the moment.
Xi Jia trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dead wants to sweep here but Xi Jia controlling him for the moment.
Xi Jia trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Xi Jia drops back looking for a leg! Dead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dead manages to kick Xi Jia off! Xi Jia jumps back into Dead's guard.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead pulls Xi Jia in close to prevent any damage.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to sweep here but Xi Jia controlling him for the moment.
Dead keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Dead managing to control the position. #T3#
Xi Jia trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xi Jia is looking to clinch.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Xi Jia's shoulder, as Xi Jia tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xi Jia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xi Jia's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
Dead is trying to push Xi Jia away but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xi Jia lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead. #T4#
Xi Jia'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.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Xi Jia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Xi Jia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Xi Jia attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Xi Jia.
Dead moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dead is looking to clinch but Xi Jia is avoiding it.
Xi Jia keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Dead moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xi Jia scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Xi Jia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xi Jia connects with a single shot there.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xi Jia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Dead misses with the combination.
Dead tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves away
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Xi Jia gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dead throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xi Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.#T1#
Dead throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia is looking to counter punch.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead stalks Xi Jia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xi Jia's face. Xi Jia staggers backwards, shaken.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Xi Jia moves out of range easily.
Dead scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xi Jia, as that shot connected.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Xi Jia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xi Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xi Jia doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead throws a one two combo.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead wants to clinch but Xi Jia slips to the side
letting Xi Jia counter with a right hand.
It looks like Xi Jia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Xi Jia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Dead scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Dead has managed to clinch.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead is looking to control Xi Jia's arms but Xi Jia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Dead is trying to push Xi Jia away but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dead looking to throw knees to the head but Xi Jia is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xi Jia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Xi Jia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xi Jia avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage. #T3#
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xi Jia slowing the pace effectively.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Xi Jia - that landed with a thud.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Xi Jia presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dead is pushing Xi Jia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dead is looking to control Xi Jia's arms but Xi Jia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Xi Jia shrugs off.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xi Jia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xi Jia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Dead tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Xi Jia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Xi Jia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dead.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Dead looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Xi Jia. That snapped Dead's head back.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xi Jia.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xi Jia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Dead tries to clinch up but Xi Jia circles away and keeps his distance.
Dead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xi Jia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Better Dead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia connects with a crisp jab.
Dead thows a leg kick but Xi Jia checks it
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Xi Jia.#CL#
Xi Jia closes the distance and pushes Dead back into the cage.
Dead is pressed up against the cage. Xi Jia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dead down to the mat. Dead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xi Jia scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Xi Jia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dead just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dead moves into range and clinches up with Xi Jia.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Xi Jia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Xi Jia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Xi Jia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dead rushes Xi Jia and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xi Jia. #T1#
Dead slows down the pace here.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xi Jia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dead taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xi Jia.
Dead is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xi Jia is defending well for now.
Xi Jia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Dead lands an elbow inside.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xi Jia slows down the pace here. #T2##BC#
Xi Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Xi Jia. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Xi Jia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xi Jia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dead's legs.
Xi Jia has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Xi Jia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dead has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Dead gets back to half guard.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Dead is defending well.
Dead tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Dead is trying to stand up here but Xi Jia is controlling him well.
Dead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Xi Jia wants to free his trapped foot but Dead is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dead defends it well.
Kang Xi Jia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead is looking for a sweep. Xi Jia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia is pressing down on Dead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dead is holding on for now. #T4#
Xi Jia is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Dead defends the submission attempt.
Dead is looking to control Xi Jia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Xi Jia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Xi Jia eventually gives up the hold.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Xi Jia here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dead has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Better Dead made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
McGregor clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dead just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Dead has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike.
Dead displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGregor dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dead into the cage.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGregor 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.#T1#
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dead wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dead blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely. #TD2#
McGregor pulls guard effortlessly.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard. #SU#
McGregor is working an open guard so Dead takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
McGregor rushes Dead and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Dead unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Dead. #T2#
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dead lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
McGregor drags the fight down to the ground.
Dead controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
McGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SU#
Dead gets to his feet. McGregor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Dead drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead misses with the head strike.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dead lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead controlling the action here for a moment. #T4##TD2#
McGregor pulls guard. #ES2#
McGregor pushes Dead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Dead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Dead tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Dead misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from McGregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregor. McGregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Dead.
Dead takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Dead misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dead forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands a left hand. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead lands with a shot to the body.
Dead misses with a leg kick.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McGregor.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL#
Dead rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the body.
McGregor lands a nice knee to the body.
Dead takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dead tries to stall but McGregor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dead.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Dead blocks it.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dead blocks it with crossed arms.
Dead taking a breather.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Dead blocks with his arms. #TD#
Dead gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Dead decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dead lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor scores a nice knee to the body.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Dead. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!#T4#
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops McGregor! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Dead.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Better Dead waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 212
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Chula lands a jab.
Chula blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chula is able to avoid easily.
Chula appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
Dead tries to clinch but Chula is having none of it.
Chula blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Chula.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
Chula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dead. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dead to score with a decent uppercut.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Chula saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Chula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chula throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Chula lands with a straight right. Dead didn't see that one coming.
Chula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Dead wants to clinch.
Dead tries to clinch there but Chula circles away.
Dead closes the distance but Chula moves to the side
and Chula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dead thinking. #CL2#
Dead clinches up with Chula and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Chula on the inside.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Chula backwards.
Dead prevents a body shot from Chula. #BC#
Chula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chula.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chula.
It looked like Chula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chula avoiding damage.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chula misses with a punch to the body.
Chula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chula is working Dead over against the cage.
Chula is stalling here.
A short right from Chula on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Chula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chula is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chula works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Chula stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Chula.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chula is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Chula as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Dead throws a head kick but Chula moves out of range. #CL#
Dead tries to keep at a distance but Chula has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Chula avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Chula.
Chula slows down the pace here.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Chula.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chula.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dead.#T4#
Dead is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chula is defending well for now.#BC#
Chula breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Chula catches Dead right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead tries to clinch but Chula moves out of range.
Dead lands a jab to Chula's midsection.
Chula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance. #CL#
Chula has managed to clinch.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Chula lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Chula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Chula misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Chula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dead.
A combination from Chula does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
letting Chula counter with a right hand.
Dead wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taran Chula's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
Chula lands a left and a right that send Dead crashing to the mat, dazed. Chula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Chula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dead takes a step back to recover.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Chula finish him?
Chula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Chula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dead catches Chula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Chula connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Chula finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Chula moves into the clinch.
Chula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Chula.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Chula is working Dead over against the cage.
Dead stalling in the clinch but Chula improves position.
Chula lands a body shot.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Chula uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chula slows down the pace here.
Chula presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chula lands with a right to the head.
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Chula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chula lands a body shot.
Chula stalling the fight.
Chula is stalling here.
Chula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Chula lands a body shot.
Chula has Dead pressed against the cage.
Dead is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taran Chula has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Chula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead working aggressively here.
Chula lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Dead breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Chula cracks Dead with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chula has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dead to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead tries to bum rush Chula with a series of wild strikes but Chula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chula blocks a head kick by Dead.
Chula scores with a jab to the body.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Chula.
Chula jabs at Dead's body.
Chula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chula cracks Dead on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dead falls backwards against the cage. Chula follows up with more strikes that drop Dead to his knees. Chula keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dead! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taran Chula!
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: UGD 109:Curtain Call
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Dead closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dead. Dead circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Dead gets a clinch.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dall gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead stuffs the takedown.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL2#
Dead closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Dall tries a body shot but Dead blocks it. #BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dead darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Dall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Dead lands a right hand.
Dead is trying to maintain a safe position but Dall gets an underhook and turns Dead into the cage.
Dead is trying to maintain a safe position but Dall gets an underhook and turns Dead into the cage.
Dall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead lands an elbow that stopped Dall in his tracks for a moment.
Dall lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action. #BC#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Dall moves away from the strike by Dead. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dead misses with a double jab
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
Dead lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Dead.#CL2#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Dall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Dall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dead regains guard immediately.
Dead wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Dall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dall is fighting to break Dead's control of his arms but Dead is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Dall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead is looking to stand up but Dall isn't so interested in that idea.
Dall wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead pulls Dall in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dead is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dead felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dead moves into full guard. #T4#
Dall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead trying to control the position.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Dall is proving a slippery customer.
Dead wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dead under the eye.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead takes one to the side of the head.
Dead throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dead tries to clinch but Dall moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
It looks like Dall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Dead misses with a head kick. #T1#
Dead throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dall lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Dead pushes Dall off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dead on his heels. He'll look to pass Dead's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead is trying to keep Dall in close.
Dall wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead 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.#T2#
Dead pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Synyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead trying to control the position here.
Dead being controlled here, momentarily.
Dall advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dead, who protects the arm well.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Dall drags him back down.#T3#
Dall taking a break here but Dead is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dead defends it well. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dead seems keen to control Dall's posture.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall 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.
Dall trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Synyx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Dead manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dead tries to clinch up
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Dall as he checks the leg kick.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Dead moved out of range.#T1#
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead thows a leg kick but Dall checks it #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dead!
Dead is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dead.
Dead looking for a sweep. Not yet Dead, not yet.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead has his hands on Dall's head, controlling the position.
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Dall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Dall prevents Dead from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dead tries to clinch there but Dall circles away. #T3#
Dead tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.#CL2#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dead.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Dead sees coming a mile off.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dall feints and then cracks Dead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dead down.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Dall misses.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Dall feints and as Dead raises his hands in defense, Dall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dall is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dead is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Dead postures up.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dead trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Synyx Dall.
I think Dall 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Synyx Dall!
A victorious Synyx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: UGD 105:Bailey Vs Kruger
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
A jab lands there for Dead.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuchar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kuchar circles away.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Kuchar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuchar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuchar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuchar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuchar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead misses with the body kick
and Kuchar counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Kuchar avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar blocks an elbow strike from Dead. #T1#
Kuchar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dead lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dead tries to work over Kuchar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuchar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dead'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.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuchar's brow.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead avoiding damage as Kuchar throws knees to the body.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kuchar landing knees to the body.
Kuchar scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Dead pushes Kuchar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dead.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuchar blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kuchar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dead.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuchar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuchar pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuchar lands an uppercut.
Dead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dead looking to throw knees to the head but Kuchar is blocking nicely.
Kuchar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuchar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Kuchar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Kuchar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Dead dodges an elbow strike from Kuchar.
Dead blocks an elbow strike.
Kuchar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuchar misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuchar has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Nice elbow from Kuchar.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Kuchar shrugs off.
Dead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuchar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Kuchar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Kuchar.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead landing knees to the head. #T4#
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuchar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Kuchar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuchar scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Kuchar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kuchar - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuchar tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuchar.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead 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.

A close round but Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kuchar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuchar lands with a shot to the body.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuchar.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuchar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dead blocks a head kick by Kuchar.
Kuchar jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
Dead takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuchar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuchar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dead's defenses.
Kuchar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuchar can turn it around.
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!
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuchar lands a right hand.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuchar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.#T1#
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead lands a body shot.
Kuchar blocks the elbow strike.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Kuchar lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuchar.
Kuchar blocks the elbow strike.
Kuchar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuchar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dead.
Matt Kuchar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuchar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Kuchar shrugs off.
Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuchar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuchar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Dead wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuchar won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuchar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Kuchar cracks Dead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead is looking to clinch but Kuchar is avoiding it.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuchar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead walks into a stiff left hand from Kuchar.
Kuchar scores with a three punch combo!
Dead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
That has opened up Matt Kuchar's cut even more.
Kuchar scores with a head kick.
Dead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead throws a low kick but Kuchar avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuchar, right into the meat.
Dead blocks a head kick by Kuchar.
Kuchar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDead.#T3#
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matt Kuchar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Kuchar. Those never looked like landing.
Dead avoids the head kick by Kuchar.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuchar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuchar connects with a looping right hand.
Kuchar takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Dead darts in and clinches Kuchar up against the cage.
Kuchar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Kuchar avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchar blocks the elbow strike.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Kuchar avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.#T4#
Dead lands a nice elbow.
Kuchar working aggressively here.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Matt Kuchar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dead blocks an elbow strike.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead working aggressively here.
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuchar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuchar throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuchar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead is trying to push Kuchar away but Kuchar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kuchar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Dead misses
and Kuchar counters with a series of strikes. Dead will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuchar counters with a big head kick but Dead shrugs it off.
Kuchar throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuchar.
Kuchar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuchar. Kuchar obviously looking to wear him down.
Dead takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuchar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Dead
and Kuchar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead slips a jab and a cross from Kuchar.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuchar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuchar.
Kuchar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Kuchar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
letting Kuchar counter with a right hand.
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Dead misses with a hook
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Dead rushes Kuchar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuchar.
Kuchar digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuchar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuchar lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kuchar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dead.
Kuchar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuchar's defenses.
Kuchar is working Dead over against the cage.
Kuchar tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Kuchar back against the cage.
Kuchar lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar lands a knee to the body.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Kuchar.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuchar.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Kuchar lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment.
Kuchar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead tries to stall but Kuchar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
Kuchar blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Kuchar lands with a light punch inside.
Kuchar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dead's defenses.
Kuchar misses with a body punch. #T3#
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a knee to the head.
Kuchar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kuchar blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
A body shot lands from Kuchar.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuchar.
Kuchar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dead.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuchar pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuchar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuchar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuchar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kuchar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dead blocks an elbow strike.
Kuchar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Kuchar throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A low kick from Dead is predictable there
and Kuchar counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Kuchar lands.
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Kuchar counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuchar counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
Kuchar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuchar feints and then cracks Dead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dead down.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuchar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead misses with a hook
and Kuchar counters with a huge left! Dead is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kuchar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dead from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kuchar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kuchar!
A very excited looking Matt Kuchar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: UGD 99:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
Dead slips under a jab from Dall.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dead misses with the combination.
Dall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.#TD2#
Dall decides to pull guard.
Dead slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries to stand and escape but Dall actually recovers to full guard.
Dead wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dead looking to pass the guard.
Dead trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dead advances to half guard.
Dead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dead is looking to stall in half guard but Dall is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Dead taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Synyx Dall!
A victorious Synyx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead.
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead lands a left hand.
Dead lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Dead'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.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa is working Dead over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barbosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Our sources have told us that Dead has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Dead.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead is working Barbosa over against the cage.#BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range. #CL#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Dead prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Dead.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead working aggressively here.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.#CUT#
That has opened up Alfredo Barbosa's cut even more.#CL#
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Barbosa keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dead takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike.
Barbosa has Dead pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa. #BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dead. #T4#
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead working aggressively here. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Dead slips under a jab.
Dead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Dead cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Dead's defenses.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Dead.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barbosa slips a jab from Dead.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dead tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Barbosa cracks the inside of Dead's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dead.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Dead scores with a kick to the body.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Dead rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead throws a leg kick that misses.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.#CL2#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Dead up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Dead up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dead.
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Dead lands a nice looking body kick.
Dead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Dead throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dead throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
The cut above Alfredo Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Dead blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one. #CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dead is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Dead avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alfredo Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a head kick. That will keep Dead thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dead throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dead throws a body kick that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Dead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Barbosa pulls guard.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom.
Dead preventing the sweep. #T2#
Barbosa controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Dead wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Dead avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Dead thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Dead backing up. Dead nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa cracks Dead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Dead.
Alfredo Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Dead misses.
Barbosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDead.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Dead misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
An inside leg kick lands from Dead.
Nice body kick there by Barbosa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dead keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: UGD 92:Munson Vs Seagram
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Dead throws a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinshaw.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Kinshaw.
Dead throws a right hand that Kinshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Kinshaw also avoids with ease.
Kinshaw looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kinshaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kinshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dead misses with a low kick.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kinshaw checks it well.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kinshaw has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw misses with a hook.
Dead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinshaw lands with a shot to the body.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
Kinshaw staying out of range there.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Kinshaw moves away and avoids it.
Kinshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dead.#T1#
Dead tries to move into range but Kinshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kinshaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily.
Kinshaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Kinshaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Kinshaw blocks with his arms.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinshaw tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead tries to circle away but Kinshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead. #T2#
Kinshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kinshaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dead in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kinshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Kinshaw lands with a right to the head.
Dead tries to circle away but Kinshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Kinshaw blocks with his arms.
Kinshaw lands a shot to the body.
Kinshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinshaw misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kinshaw's brow.
Kinshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Kinshaw lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinshaw gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Kinshaw cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kinshaw.
Dead looks winded!
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kinshaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dead jumps guard but Kinshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage.
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Kinshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #T4#
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kinshaw's defenses.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead tries a body shot but Kinshaw blocks it.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kinshaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Kinshaw controls the action.
Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Kinshaw lands a knee to the body.
Kinshaw lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinshaw blocks an elbow strike.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kinshaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kinshaw keeps it at a distance.
Dead scores with a hook to the body. Kinshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinshaw as he connects with a hook.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dead.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Kinshaw in a clinch. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead tries to clinch but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Dead looks to land a combination but Kinshaw avoids it well.
Dead connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead misses with a low kick.
Kinshaw tries to bum rush Dead with a series of wild strikes but Dead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kinshaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dead tries to clinch but Kinshaw moves out of range. #T1#
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter Kinshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Kinshaw lands.#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kinshaw is able to avoid easily.
Kinshaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kinshaw duly obliges.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him?
Dead tries to clinch up.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
A counter left hand to the body from Kinshaw misses its target.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinshaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Kinshaw moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Jab, jab by Kinshaw - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw.
Dead tries to clinch but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Kinshaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Kinshaw.
The fighters circling - Kinshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Dead rushes Kinshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Kinshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Karter Kinshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Kinshaw, against the cage.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead prevents a body shot from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a shot to the body.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kinshaw dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dead avoids it.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kinshaw as Dead tries to tie him up.
Kinshaw blocks an elbow strike.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kinshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Kinshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Kinshaw lands an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kinshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kinshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Kinshaw lands a shot to the body.
Dead is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Kinshaw dips a shoulder and cracks Dead with a mighty uppercut! Dead falls back against the cage and Kinshaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dead is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kinshaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karter Kinshaw!
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: UGD 89:Man Vs Saric
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Dead lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moshington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Moshington.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Moshington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moshington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Moshington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dead can pounce on him.
Dead throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moshington jumps guard but Dead stands there with Moshington around his waist. Moshington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Dead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
A hook to the body from Moshington. #TD2#
Dead lands a takedown into guard.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Moshington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dead avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Moshington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moshington looking to control.
Moshington is really struggling to control Dead but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dead content to stall in guard here.
Moshington keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead passes Moshington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moshington keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Dead stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moshington to get to his feet. #CL2#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
Moshington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moshington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dead throws a head kick but Moshington moves out of range.
A lazy left from Moshington finds it's target.
Dead throws a lazy head kick
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Moshington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Moshington misses its target.
Moshington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dead.
Moshington blocks the body kick. #T3#
A big left from Dead misses.
Moshington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moshington connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Moshington's head but Moshington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moshington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead misses with a combination
and Moshington counters with a straight right hand.
Dead throws a push kick but Moshington slaps the foot to one side.
Dead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
Dead let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Moshington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.#CL#
Moshington moves into the clinch.
Moshington misses with a punch on the inside.
Moshington can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Moshington working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Moshington. #BC2#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Moshington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moshington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead throws a right hand that Moshington ducks under and follows up with a left that Moshington also avoids with ease.
Moshington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moshington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Moshington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Moshington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moshington counters with a left to the body.
Moshington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Dead.#CL2#
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Moshington.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Moshington backwards.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Moshington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Moshington clinches with his opponent.
Moshington lands with a short shot to the head.
Moshington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moshington's brow.
Moshington blocking some punches.
Moshington lands with a short shot to the head.
Dead slowing the pace effectively.
Moshington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Moshington finish him?
Dead lands an elbow inside that Moshington shrugs off.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Moshington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Moshington pulls guard effortlessly.
Dead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Dead stands and steps away. Moshington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dead tries to clinch but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dead is looking to clinch but Moshington is avoiding it.
It looked like Moshington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moshington is out of range and Dead settles back down. #T1#
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Moshington circles away.
Moshington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Moshington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Moshington counters with a straight right hand.
Moshington lands a really nice looking cross but Dead seems unphased.
Moshington avoids the head kick by Dead.
Moshington dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moshington staying out of range there.
Moshington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Moshington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Dead lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Moshington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead misses with a hook
and Moshington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Moshington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dead sprawling to the canvas! Dead rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moshington finish him?!
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead lands with a right hand.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Moshington cracks Dead with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moshington has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dead to stand back up!
Moshington circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dead to the canvas! Dead doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Moshington keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Moshington!
George Moshington gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: UGD 85:Kenway Vs Sturm
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead connects with a right hand. Eremeev shakes it off.
Eremeev jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Eremeev swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Eremeev thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead slips a straight right by Eremeev.
Eremeev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eremeev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eremeev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Dead has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev lands with a hook. Dead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Eremeev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Eremeev finds it's way through Dead's defenses.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dead.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eremeev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dead tries to clinch
and Eremeev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead slips under a jab.
Eremeev scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Dead has Eremeev up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eremeev.
Dead tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eremeev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eremeev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dead slips a jab from Eremeev.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eremeev.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eremeev! #T2#
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Eremeev shoots in.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eremeev throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
Dead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dead blocks a jab.
Eremeev keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eremeev.
Eremeev 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.
Eremeev connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eremeev moves away.
Dead throws a lazy head kick
and Eremeev counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dead to the mat! Dead manages to get full guard. #ES#
Dead has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eremeev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eremeev throws a big shot that misses.
Dead went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Eremeev - just one landing. #T3#
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
enabling Eremeev to counter with a crisp jab.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Dead misses with a combination
and Eremeev counters with a series of strikes. Dead will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eremeev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dead pushes Eremeev off looking to stand but Eremeev dives back in and keeps control.
Eremeev working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev stops Dead from getting back to his feet.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead is looking to escape.
Eremeev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eremeev working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Eremeev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dead defending well though.
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. Eremeev connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple. #SU2#
Eremeev stands up from half guard.
Eremeev lands a nice shot that snaps Dead's head back.
Dead lands a head shot.
Eremeev lands with a kick to the temple. Dead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
A combination from Eremeev does no damage.
Dead blocks a leg kick.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dead. That's going to slow Eremeev down.
Eremeev scores with a hook.
Dead throws a leg kick but Eremeev moved away.
Eremeev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eremeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Dead clinches.
Eremeev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eremeev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eremeev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Dead moves into range and clinches up with Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to slow down the pace here.
Eremeev is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dead. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev avoids the head kick by Dead. #CL#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Eremeev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dead crunches a lovely knee into Eremeev's ribcage.
Eremeev is breathing heavily.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.#CL#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Eremeev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dead controlling the position.
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eremeev is controlling him.
Dead 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.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Dead can't keep his opponent in guard - Eremeev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dead trying to control but Eremeev postures up. #T2#
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eremeev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eremeev's back!
Eremeev prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead is trying to stick to Eremeev's back but Eremeev is turning into Dead. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dead's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eremeev.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving. #ES#
Dead has his feet on Eremeev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Eremeev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead needs to keep his hands up - Eremeev had a free shot at his head there.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eremeev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Eremeev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
Eremeev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dead is looking to clinch but Eremeev is avoiding it.
Eremeev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Dead misses
and Eremeev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eremeev is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dead stuns Eremeev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat.
Dead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremeev circles away quickly and effectively.
Eremeev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead throws a right hand that Eremeev ducks under and follows up with a left that Eremeev also avoids with ease.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead tries to clinch there but Eremeev circles away.
Eremeev scores with a hook.#T4#
Eremeev staying out of range there.
Eremeev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Eremeev looks to move away, Dead throws a big counter combo but Eremeev just gets out of the way.#CL#
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead wants to break free but Eremeev has control. #TD2#
Eremeev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dead clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Eremeev has his opponent's back but Dead is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead leaves Eremeev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead 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#
Dead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Dead checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Eremeev manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Dead.
Dead avoids the head kick by Eremeev. #CL#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Eremeev tries to circle away but Dead has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Eremeev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dead pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dead misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Eremeev counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that. #ES#
Dead manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eremeev.
Eremeev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eremeev misses with a punch to the body.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead'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.#BC2#
Eremeev breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Eremeev thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Eremeev misses with a double jab.
Dead throws a big counter combination but Eremeev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eremeev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Eremeev's head.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Eremeev catches Dead right on the button with a cross.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead throws a low kick but Eremeev moves out of range easily.
Eremeev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eremeev throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremeev circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremeev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eremeev misses with a hook.
Dead half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead moves away from the strike by Eremeev.
Dead looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Eremeev's ribs.
Dead lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick. #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead prevents the takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dead is looking to control Eremeev's arms but Eremeev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Dead lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead feints a jab and as Eremeev dips his head, Dead unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Eremeev right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Eremeev falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dead smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Better Dead!
Better Dead really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UGD 75:Dykstra Vs Beaumont
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Dead
and Torhammer counters with a nice body kick.
Torhammer throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dead closes the distance and pushes Torhammer back into the cage.
Torhammer misses with a punch to the body.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torhammer's defenses. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead connects with the punch.
Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Dead steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dead moves out of range of the body kick from Torhammer.
Torhammer throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Dead misses the jab.
Torhammer digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Torhammer misses with a body kick.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dead takes a swing at Torhammer's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torhammer thumps Dead with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead checks a low kick from Torhammer.
Torhammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torhammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Torhammer circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Torhammer takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torhammer.
Nice jab there from Dead. #CUT2#
It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
Torhammer throws a wild body kick that Dead sees coming a mile off.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torhammer pushes Dead away with a front kick.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torhammer blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Torhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torhammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead cracks Torhammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Torhammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a right hand that Torhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Torhammer also avoids with ease.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Torhammer pushes him off.#T2#
Torhammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torhammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Dead darts in and clinches Torhammer up against the cage.#BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torhammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks.
Torhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torhammer.
Torhammer digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Torhammer scores with a jab. Dead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torhammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dead.
Torhammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Torhammer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Torhammer misses the jab.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torhammer.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torhammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Torhammer does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Dead blocks the low kick.#T3#
Torhammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dead slips a straight right by Torhammer.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torhammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Torhammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torhammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dead tries to work over Torhammer's front leg with a kick but Torhammer checks it.
Torhammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torhammer.
Torhammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Dead throws a series of punches but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer looks to land a right hand but Dead moved out of range.
Dead avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Torhammer tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Torhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead connects with a right hand. Torhammer shakes it off.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Dead has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torhammer cracks the inside of Dead's front leg.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Torhammer off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Torhammer.
Dead misses with a hook.#T4#
Torhammer looks for the body kick but Dead saw that one coming.
Torhammer lands with an overhand left.
Dead scores with a decent looking hook.
Torhammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
Torhammer throws the kick towards the body but Dead avoids it.
Torhammer lunges at Dead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dead's hand.
Torhammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Torhammer scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torhammer connects with a leg kick. Dead looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead looks to land a combination but Torhammer avoids it well.
Torhammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Dead. #CL2#
Torhammer gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead lands an elbow that stopped Torhammer in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torhammer lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Torhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Torhammer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Torhammer tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Torhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Torhammer avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Torhammer avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Torhammer lands a shoulder strike.
Torhammer digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
Torhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead wants to stall. #BC2#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Torhammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Dead lands with an overhand left.
Torhammer throws a wild body kick that Dead sees coming a mile off.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Torhammer's head but Torhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torhammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Torhammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torhammer slips under a jab from Dead.
Dead lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torhammer scores with a push kick.
Henrik Torhammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Torhammer lands a jab.
Torhammer throws a push kick but Dead slaps the foot to one side.
Dead feints the counter takedown.
Dead on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Torhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torhammer checks it well.
Dead moves forwards but Torhammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torhammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Torhammer lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Torhammer finish him?
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Dead gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Torhammer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dead is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Torhammer!
Henrik Torhammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: Ascension 0802
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sabah Nur. Dead shrugs it off though.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild combination.
Sabah Nur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sabah Nur. Sabah Nur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Dead rushes Sabah Nur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Sabah Nur. #BC2#
Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch.
Dead darts in trying to clinch
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabah Nur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sabah Nur misses with a few strikes there.
Dead scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Sabah Nur tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Sabah Nur blocks an elbow strike from Dead. #BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sabah Nur circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sabah Nur counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Dead throws a leg kick
and Sabah Nur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabah Nur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sabah Nur keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabah Nur tries a quick counter leg kick but Dead is wise to it.
Dead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabah Nur.#T2#
Sabah Nur misses with a double jab.
Dead lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Sabah Nur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead moves away from the strike by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabah Nur moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead connects with a right hand. Sabah Nur shakes it off.
Sabah Nur swings widly with a right hand
and Sabah Nur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabah Nur scores with a decent looking hook.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead cracks Sabah Nur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Sabah Nur looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.#CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead. #BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a series of punches but Sabah Nur avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabah Nur misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead thuds his right hand into Sabah Nur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabah Nur misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Sabah Nur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Sabah Nur gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Sabah Nur avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sabah Nur!
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Dead with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dead wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sabah Nur checks a leg kick.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick.
Dead moves to clinch but Sabah Nur breaks away
and Sabah Nur counters with a right hand to the body.
Dead misses with a hook to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabah Nur has time to react.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabah Nur.#CL#
Dead rushes Sabah Nur and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sabah Nur. Dead shrugs it off though. #T1#
Dead throws a body kick that misses.
Sabah Nur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Sabah Nur lands the left hand.
Sabah Nur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Sabah Nur blocks the low kick.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dead dodges the punch combination from Sabah Nur.
Good work by Sabah Nur as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sabah Nur misses.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Sabah Nur lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Sabah Nur just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabah Nur misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabah Nur avoids a kick to the body.
Dead wants to clinch
and Sabah Nur counters with a three punch combo that has Dead backing up. Dead nods at Sabah Nur to acknowledge the strikes.
Sabah Nur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabah Nur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead looks to land a combination but Sabah Nur avoids it well. #T3#
Sabah Nur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Dead there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabah Nur tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dead cracks Sabah Nur with a good jab.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sabah Nur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Dead forces Sabah Nur back against the cage and clinches.
Dead pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabah Nur backwards. #T4#
Sabah Nur avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Dead.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sabah Nur blocking some punches.
Sabah Nur blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dead tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabah Nur.
Dead steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sabah Nur. That one must have hurt.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead wants to clinch up but Sabah Nur keeps it at a distance.
Dead looks to clinch
and Sabah Nur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Dead is looking to clinch but Sabah Nur is avoiding it.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabah Nur misses the target.
It looked like Dead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sabah Nur.
Dead lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead working aggressively here. #T1##BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch.
Dead takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Sabah Nur's defenses.
Dead looks to throw a body kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body kick.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Sabah Nur slips the punch.
Sabah Nur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sabah Nur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabah Nur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabah Nur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead misses with a straight right.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick from Dead.
Sabah Nur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Dead scores with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur misses with a two punch combination.
As Sabah Nur tries to get set, Dead tries to push him back and clinch up but Sabah Nur manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Dead clinches up with Sabah Nur and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabah Nur connects with a body shot.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sabah Nur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sabah Nur takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Dead
and Sabah Nur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
Dead misses with a hook. Sabah Nur ducked under it nicely.
Dead thows a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it
and Sabah Nur counters with a straight right hand.
Dead scores with a three punch combo!
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sabah Nur.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sabah Nur tries to bum rush Dead with a series of wild strikes but Dead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sabah Nur just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabah Nur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Sabah Nur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead wants to clinch up but Sabah Nur keeps it at a distance.
Dead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dead avoids the head kick by Sabah Nur.
A punch lands to the side of Sabah Nur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sabah Nur works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sabah Nur on the side of the head.
Sabah Nur scores with a body shot. #CL#
Dead darts in and clinches Sabah Nur up against the cage.
Dead is stalling here.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dead will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to En Sabah Nur.
I think Dead 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, House of Valor in his post fight interview.

Event: Ascension 0708
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Kokoszka slips a straight right by Dead.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Dead blocks a head kick by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a low kick as Dead jumps back.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead tries to clinch but Kokoszka is having none of it.
Kokoszka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dead.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka trying to stall but Dead improves his position.
Kokoszka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kokoszka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kokoszka's brow.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Kokoszka avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Kokoszka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokoszka prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Kokoszka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dead.
Kokoszka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Kokoszka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokoszka scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kokoszka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokoszka lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Dead trying to control the position but instead, Kokoszka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dead into the cage.
Dead blocking some punches. #T2#
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Kokoszka throws a head punch that misses.
Kokoszka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kokoszka being controlled against the cage.
Kokoszka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Kokoszka looking to stall.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kokoszka scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokoszka prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kokoszka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead lands a nice shot that snaps Kokoszka's head back. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Kokoszka.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Kokoszka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokoszka misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead is looking to control Kokoszka's arms but Kokoszka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kokoszka's brow.
Kokoszka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
We've been informed that Kokoszka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kokoszka blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokoszka.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kokoszka trying to stall but Dead improves his position.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead connects with a right hand. Kokoszka shakes it off.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokoszka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Kokoszka saw it coming and moves away.
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kokoszka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks. #CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Kokoszka is trying to stall.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Dead. #CUT#
It looks like Dominik Kokoszka has been cut.
Kokoszka tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokoszka lands with a shot to the body.
Dead throws a leg kick but Kokoszka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Kokoszka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokoszka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Kokoszka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominik Kokoszka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dead takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kokoszka slips a jab from Dead.
Kokoszka circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dead misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Kokoszka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kokoszka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kokoszka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead moves out of range as Kokoszka strikes.
Kokoszka stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokoszka lands a slapping body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kokoszka.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokoszka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead throws a right and a left that Kokoszka avoids nicely.
Dead throws the left hand but Kokoszka avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a head kick that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands a really nice looking cross but Dead seems unphased. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kokoszka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokoszka.#CL#
Kokoszka gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Kokoszka misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kokoszka has him pressed against the cage.
Kokoszka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Kokoszka stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
A short right from Dead on the inside. #BC2#
Kokoszka manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead tries to clinch up
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dead.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kokoszka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead misses the body punch
and Kokoszka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokoszka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kokoszka. #T3#
Kokoszka scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokoszka.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.#CL#
Dead rushes Kokoszka and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kokoszka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kokoszka as Dead tries to tie him up.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokoszka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Kokoszka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
Dead lands an elbow just above Kokoszka 's eye. #BC2#
Kokoszka breaks the clinch.
Dead throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
A jab lands there for Dead.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dead is looking to clinch but Kokoszka is avoiding it.
Dead tries to clinch up but Kokoszka circles away and keeps his distance.
Dead defending well as Kokoszka loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Kokoszka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kokoszka.
Kokoszka tries a low kick but Dead avoids it.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokoszka misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Kokoszka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominik Kokoszka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokoszka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokoszka clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Kokoszka works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Kokoszka connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Kokoszka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Kokoszka's shoulder, as Kokoszka tries to avoid the shot.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Kokoszka ducks down to avoid it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kokoszka lands with a straight right. Dead didn't see that one coming.
Dead throws a jab when Kokoszka was well out of range.
Dead blocks a jab.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Dead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Kokoszka avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Kokoszka flicks out a counter leg kick but Dead steps away.
Kokoszka lands a jab to the nose.
Kokoszka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.#T2#
Kokoszka thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead blocks a jab.
Kokoszka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka misses with a head kick.
Kokoszka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Kokoszka digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kokoszka lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
Dead blocks the body kick.
Kokoszka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dead 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 Kokoszka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kokoszka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.#CL#
Kokoszka tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Kokoszka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Kokoszka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses the body punch
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka staying out of range there.
Kokoszka keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokoszka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
Dead takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokoszka circles away.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead wants to clinch.
Dominik Kokoszka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kokoszka avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokoszka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kokoszka digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Kokoszka lands with a nice body kick.
Kokoszka blocks the body kick.
Kokoszka lands a jab to the nose.
Kokoszka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kokoszka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokoszka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dead's hands.
Kokoszka blocks a head kick by Dead.
Kokoszka cracks Dead with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokoszka is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kokoszka. That snapped Dead's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Kokoszka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kokoszka 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
In his post fight interview, Dominik Kokoszka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead looks to clinch #TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Dead fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to control the position here.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dead told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown preventing the sweep. #T1#
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dead is continuing to stall.
Dead is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Dead blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brown managing to control the position. #SU2#
Dead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Dead throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dead is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dead seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dead is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown postures up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dead manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Dead cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Dead will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dead walks into a jab.
Dead lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dead is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Dead circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Dead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Dead gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dead has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Dead steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Brown is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dead tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle, before Dead throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brown's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dead lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, House of Valor in his post fight interview.

Event: Ascension 0527
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gower looks to throw the jab but Dead is out of range.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gower prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot in the inside from Gower.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Gower lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Gower blocks it. #T1#
Dead takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Good body shot from Gower.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Gower misses. #CL2#
Gower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gower.
Gower unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dead lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gower has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gower can turn it around.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Gower shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Gower. #T2##BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gower connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Gower as he checks the leg kick.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gower's head.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Gower saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
Gower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Gower tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Gower is controlling the position.
Gower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gower - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Gower moves into the clinch.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gower avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gower's brow.
Gower takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Dead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gower blocks it with crossed arms.
Dead is trying to push Gower away but Gower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gower scores with a shoulder strike.
Gower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gower avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Gower avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Gower is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gower.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
Dead connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gower's face.
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Gower on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gower presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower lands an uppercut.
Gower lands a shoulder strike.
Gower has Dead pressed against the cage, preventing Dead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Gower keeps him there for the moment.
Dead is trying to push Gower away but Gower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gower prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Gower avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Gower dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Gower.
A short uppercut from Gower. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Gower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dead does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gower sizes up Dead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gower drops Dead with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dead! Gower dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: Ascension 0415
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Dead lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dead sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Dead avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Dead's coach down at Montreal Gym Sparr was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dead's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Dead throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.#T1#
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Dead is looking to score with low kicks.
Dead scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Dead knocks out Barbosa with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dead before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dead picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Tonga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tonga blocks a jab.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Tonga off balance momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonga backwards. #BC2#
Tonga breaks from the clinch.
Tonga blocks a low kick nicely.
Dead sets himself, and Tonga steps forward looking for the clinch! Dead avoids it this time.
Tonga connects with a nice looking jab.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dead throws a leg kick but Tonga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Dead has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Tonga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonga.
Tonga swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Tonga avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Tonga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #T1#
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
Tonga lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Tonga on the inside.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
Tonga lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga blocks the elbow strike.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga lands a shoulder 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!
Tonga lands a right hand.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dead.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonga.
Tonga lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Tonga blocking some punches. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Tonga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Tonga blocks a head kick by Dead.
Tonga cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Tonga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Tonga blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Tonga fails to land.
Tonga cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Tonga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a left hand.
Tonga lands a right hand. #BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Tonga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonga lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Tonga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Tonga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Tonga digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Tonga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.#CL2#
Tonga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Tonga scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Tonga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tonga breaks from the clinch.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead throws a series of punches but Tonga avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
Tonga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tonga tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Tonga pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonga. #BC2#
Tonga breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonga gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga 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#
Tonga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead takes one on the button.
Dead throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead wants to clinch.
Tonga moves away from the strike by Dead. #CL2#
Tonga moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Tonga keeps him there for the moment.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Tonga is controlling the position.
Tonga tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead takes one on the button.#T1##CL2#
Tonga clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Tonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonga wants to clinch.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Tonga moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Tonga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead sets himself, and Tonga steps forward looking for the clinch! Dead avoids it this time.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Tonga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonga's head.
Dead lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Dead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Tonga moves away and avoids it.
Dead lands an overhand right.
Tonga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Tonga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Dead is trying to push Tonga away but Tonga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tonga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Tonga as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Tonga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Tonga.
Tonga blocks the elbow strike.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Tonga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dead pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
Tonga lands a right hand.
Tonga tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead wants to get back to striking at distance but Tonga won't allow it.
Tonga is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonga stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tonga.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tonga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonga blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Tonga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonga working aggressively here. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dead.
Dead connects with a nice looking jab. #KD2#
Tonga drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Tonga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tonga! Dead is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kukulcan Tonga!
In his post fight interview, Kukulcan Tonga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Better Dead and Keni Susi. Dead comes to the cage accompanied by Death March - Motionless in White. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

183 cm
28 yrs
169 lbs

175 cm
49 yrs
158 lbs

Dead

Susi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Better Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

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

Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dead trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Dead engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dead has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Susi working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Dead looking to pass the guard.

Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Susi trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dead drops back looking for a leg! Susi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Susi manages to kick Dead off! Dead jumps back into Susi's guard.
Dead trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Susi looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
Dead 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Susi looking to control.

Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Dead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dead controls the pace.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Susi is looking for a triangle here but Dead uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (5) vs (0) Susi
Dead wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
Susi tries to improve position but can't.
Dead advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dead (7) vs (0) Susi
Susi tries to reverse the position but Dead maintains control.
Dead controlling from mount.
Susi stops Dead from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dead tries to control but Susi wriggling away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dead is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Susi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Susi shrugs it off.
Susi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Susi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dead can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Susi is looking to escape.
Dead takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Dead goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Susi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (7) vs (2) Susi
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.

Dead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Susi is pushing down on Dead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dead is fighting to maintain full guard but Susi has managed to sneak the leg through.

Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dead is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dead is trying to control but can't.

Susi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead gets full guard.
Susi trying to move into half guard but instead Dead has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (9) vs (2) Susi

Dead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dead has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dead slips nicely into half guard.

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

Dead seems to be looking for submissions.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Dead sits in half guard.
Dead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Susi is working away.

Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dead in particular looking to stall.

Dead is looking for a kimura here.
Dead is trying to control. Susi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (12) vs (2) Susi
Susi prevents Dead from improving position.
Susi is looking to regain half guard here but Dead keeps moving and retains side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dead gets to mount! Susi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dead (14) vs (2) Susi

Dead is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Susi is surviving well by controlling Dead's body position as best he can.
Dead content just to control the position here.
Dead avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
Susi is squirming around, avoiding Dead's attempts to control the action.
Susi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dead tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Susi is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Susi stops Dead from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Susi looking for submissions off his back.

Dead 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.

Dead is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Susi sees it coming and defends easily.

Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Susi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dead.

Dead trying to work for an americana but Susi has managed to regain full guard.
Dead trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.

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

Susi looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Susi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dead frees his head nicely. Oh but Susi has switched to an armbar! Dead is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Better Dead and Aspen Springfield. Dead's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death March - Motionless in White. Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

183 cm
28 yrs
169 lbs

184 cm
22 yrs
170 lbs

Dead

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Better Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

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

Dead drives through with a takedown into Springfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dead (2) vs (0) Springfield
Dead trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Dead passes into half guard.
Springfield is controlling Dead's trapped leg to prevent Dead from advancing to side control.

Dead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Springfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dead.
Dead wants to take a breather but Springfield is having none of it.
Dead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Springfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Springfield is working away.

Dead 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.
Dead sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Dead tries to pass.
Dead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dead pushes down on Springfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
Dead sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dead wants to pass to mount but Springfield is defending the position.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.

Springfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily.

Springfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dead is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Dead.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Dead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Springfield is staying active underneath Dead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Springfield looking for submissions off his back.
Springfield is not content to let Dead control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Springfield looking for submissions off his back.

Dead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead is controlling the pace.
Dead is trying to control. Springfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dead content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Dead is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
Springfield moves into full guard.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Springfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Dead controlling him for the moment.

Springfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
Dead showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Springfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Springfield has his foot on Dead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dead works his way back into a safe position though.
Dead controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Springfield for as long as he can get away with.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Springfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Springfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Dead wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.

Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dead is aware though and is defending well.
Springfield controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dead looking to sit in guard and control but Springfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (2) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield forces his way into half guard.
Springfield controlling the action here.
Dead regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dead holds on and takes a little breather.
Dead is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up.
Springfield controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (4) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dead haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dead stands and throws Springfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (7) vs (2) Springfield
Dead trying to control the action but Springfield is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dead stalls from top position.

Dead tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dead has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is not content to let Dead control the position.
Springfield is looking for a sweep.

Dead is trying to get an arm triangle but Springfield is defending well.
Springfield can't do much from the bottom here.
Springfield tries to buck Dead off but Dead is having none of it.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

Dead tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dead trying to control the action but Springfield is working from the bottom.

Dead tries for a kimura but Springfield is defending well.

Dead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Springfield is not content to let Dead control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead is staying tight to Springfield's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Springfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

Dead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Springfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead looking to control but instead Springfield has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Springfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Springfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dead works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (10) vs (2) Springfield

Dead is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Springfield to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Springfield shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield wants to control but Dead is having none of it.
Springfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Dead has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dead takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Better Dead very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Better Dead and Nik Snow. Dead comes into the arena with Death March - Motionless in White blaring out of the sound system. Better Dead has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

183 cm
28 yrs
169 lbs

178 cm
22 yrs
159 lbs

Dead

Snow

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Better Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nik Snow!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Dead has closed the distance and engaged Snow in a clinch.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snow is trying to pull guard but Dead turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dead tries to score a body lock takedown but Snow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Snow pulls guard.
Dead controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dead wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wants to sweep here but Dead controlling him for the moment.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow pulls Dead in close to his closed guard and prevents Dead from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dead forces his way into half guard.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to control here.
Dead stalling.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Dead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Dead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dead is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Snow as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dead sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is trying to control the position but Dead postures up.
Dead wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Dead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow has Dead pulled in close to control his posture.
Dead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dead wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
Dead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead is really struggling to control Snow but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (3) vs (0) Snow

Dead tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dead has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snow can't do much from the bottom here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snow is not content to let Dead control the position.
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Dead keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.

Dead is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dead wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dead goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dead's guard! Nice work there by Snow!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (3) vs (2) Snow
Dead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow trying to move into half guard but instead Dead has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (5) vs (2) Snow

Snow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
Dead sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dead's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead pushes down on Snow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dead passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (8) vs (2) Snow
Dead tries to control but Snow wriggling away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dead looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dead looking to control but Snow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dead looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dead wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Dead controlling his opponent.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to hold on but Dead pushes him away.
Dead controlling from the full mount.
Dead can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snow is looking to escape.
Dead controlling from the full mount.
Snow is trying desperately to improve position.
Dead controlling from the full mount.

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

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control but Dead postures up.
Dead is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snow's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dead passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snow!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dead (10) vs (2) Snow
Dead controlling the position easily from mount.

Dead swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snow is now in Dead's guard. A big mistake from Dead there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (10) vs (4) Snow
Snow controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Dead looking to control.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dead wants to get back to full guard but Snow has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (10) vs (7) Snow
Snow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Snow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dead is trying to control Snow's posture but Snow avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dead takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Better Dead took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MFN 366: End of an Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1##KD#
Dead lands a big head kick that sends St. Georges tumbling to the mat! Dead takes a step backwards and waves St. Georges back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red House in the buildup to the fight.
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St. Georges blocks the body kick.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
St. Georges is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dead lands a jab to St. Georges's midsection.
St. Georges scores with a jab.
St. Georges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
St. Georges tries to counter by closing the distance.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
St. Georges wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from St. Georges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by St. Georges. Beautiful body shot.
St. Georges connects with a crisp jab.
St. Georges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.#T1#
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dead takes one to the chin there.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a series of punches but St. Georges moves out of range.
Dead throws a head kick but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St. Georges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead cracks St. Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St. Georges slips under a jab from Dead.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from St. Georges finds it's target.
Dead avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
St. Georges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St. Georges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
St. Georges is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
St. Georges lands a body shot.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
St. Georges clinches up against the cage.
St. Georges gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St. Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
A short uppercut from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St. Georges.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
Dead takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
St. Georges lands a right hand. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Dead.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St. Georges wants to counter with a clinch but Dead pushes him away.#CL2#
St. Georges moves into the clinch.
St. Georges digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow.
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
St. Georges lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
St. Georges tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges slows down the pace here.
St. Georges keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Dead is trying to force a seperation but St. Georges has the dominant position.
Dead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. St. Georges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Georges works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Georges lands an elbow that stopped Dead in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead is trying to push St. Georges away but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow.
St. Georges stalling against the cage.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead dodges an elbow strike from St. Georges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dead.
St. Georges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier St. Georges dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
St. Georges lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
Dead appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dead misses with a low kick as St. Georges jumps back.
St. Georges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St. Georges avoids a punch combination nicely.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Dead.
St. Georges works Dead's body with a nice hook.
St. Georges throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from St. Georges.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but St. Georges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St. Georges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St. Georges lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by St. Georges! #CL2#
St. Georges drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from St. Georges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#KD2#
St. Georges drops Dead onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dead is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
St. Georges unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dead! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but St. Georges is unloading with more strikes now! Dead drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier St. Georges!
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: MFN 362: Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Man misses with a head kick.
Dead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Jontte Man has been cut.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dead lands a right hook to the body.
Dead connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Man to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dead!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Better Dead!
After the big win, Better Dead made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MFN 357
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Dead throws a chopping leg kick but Foot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Dead is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Foot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Foot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Foot is rocked!
BAM! Dead delivers a spinning backfist that drops Foot like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
The defeated Fourth Foot had this to say: 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.

Event: MFN 347: Trigger Happy
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Jaksinen cracks Dead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaksinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaksinen misses the jab.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dead cracks Jaksinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaksinen scores with a head kick. Dead tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaksinen checks it well.
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaksinen slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Jaksinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Jaksinen counters with a left and a right that stings Dead.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaksinen.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Jaksinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaksinen thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dead misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Jaksinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Jaksinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that Dead semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Jaksinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaksinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Dead shrugs it off.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaksinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaksinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Dead misses with a double jab
and Jaksinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Jaksinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaksinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaksinen blocks the leg kick.
Jaksinen wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead swings for the body but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a left to the body.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Jaksinen coming out on top.
Jaksinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there
letting Jaksinen counter with a right hand.
Jaksinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaksinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaksinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dead lands with a cross.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Jaksinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Dead tries a low kick but Jaksinen avoids it.
Jaksinen throws a fast counter high kick but Dead manages to duck under it in time.
Jaksinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Jaksinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaksinen slips a jab from Dead.
Dead throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Jaksinen misses its intended target.
Jaksinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaksinen defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Jaksinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaksinen.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaksinen has double underhooks.
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
Dead tries to circle away but Jaksinen has him pinned against the cage.
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jaksinen - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaksinen lands with a left to the head.
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dead's defenses.
Jaksinen lands with a left to the head.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaksinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaksinen lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jaksinen.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Jaksinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead thows a leg kick but Jaksinen checks it
and Jaksinen counters with a monster head kick that knocks Dead out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Espo Jaksinen!
A relieved looking Espo Jaksinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: MFN 342: Voodoo
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dead backs up against the cage.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Dead slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead lands with a thumping leg kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead misses with a straight left.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King counters with a body kick.#T1#
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dead tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King slips under a jab from Dead.
Dead misses with a head kick.
King throws a fast counter high kick but Dead manages to duck under it in time.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by King.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Dead throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Dead has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
King clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease. #T2#
King slips under a jab from Dead.
Dead cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Dead throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dead prevents a body shot from King.
A short right from King on the inside.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dead to score with a decent uppercut.
Dead misses with a double jab.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Dead scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
King is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dead.
King thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Dead is rocked!#T3#
Dead scores with a nice body kick.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by King.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Dead avoids the head kick by King.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
King jabs Dead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead avoids the head kick by King.
Dead lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dead thumps King with a low kick.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Dead walks into a jab.
Dead tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dead throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Combo King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dead thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely. #CL2#
King forces Dead back against the cage and clinches.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Dead - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Combo King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from King.
Dead utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King is looking to control Dead's arms but Dead gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dead. #CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Dead bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
King forces Dead back against the cage and clinches.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead misses with the head strike.
King throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Dead misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
Dead throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dead lands with a right that hurts King. King looks to clinch but Dead throws a short knee that drops King. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Better Dead!
An out of breath and clearly excited Better Dead thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC Live 6
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dead.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parks circles away quickly and effectively.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Parks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parks lands a lovely overhand right.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead with a nice cross.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
Parks needs to keep his hands up - Dead had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Dead tenderised Parks's leg. Parks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parks slips under a jab.
Dead cracks Parks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Parks checks a leg kick.
Parks takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead throws a combination that misses
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dead has knocked Parks down with a huge combo! Dead steps away and waves a wobbly Parks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Parks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks lands a body shot.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
Parks blocks a head kick by Dead. #T2#
A cross from Parks lands.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from Dead.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parks throwing a counter right hand but Dead manages to avoid it.#CL#
Parks has managed to clinch.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parks.
Dead looking to stall.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Parks lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Parks misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Dead lands an elbow just above Parks 's eye. #BC2#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead throws a series of punches but Parks moves out of range.
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parks is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Parks misses the target.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Dead throws a series of strikes that have Parks backpedaling.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Dead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dead connects with a body shot that sends Parks's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dead!
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parks.
Dead misses with an uppercut
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dead throws a lazy body kick
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parks doesn't seem bothered though.
Dead throws a leg kick
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dead throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parks.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dead looks winded!
Parks cracks Dead with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parks scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Parks lands with a shot to the body.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Parks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Parks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Parks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead scores with a nice head shot.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Parks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead catches Parks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parks 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.
Parks slips under a jab from Dead.#CL#
Parks takes the fight into the clinch.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Dead digs a right hand underneath Parks's ribcage. Parks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parks working aggressively here.
Dead looking to stall.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks stalling the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parks is pressed up against the cage. Dead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parks down to the mat. Parks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dead moves forwards but Parks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dead misses with a combination
letting Parks counter with a right hand. #T2#
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead throws a head kick that misses
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead throws a lazy body kick
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parks will feel that in the morning.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead is breathing heavily.#T3#
Dead throws a right hand that Parks ducks under and follows up with a left that Parks also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Parks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks lands a head shot.
Dead misses with a combination
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Parks darts in and clinches Dead up against the cage.
Parks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dead! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parks is unloading with more strikes now! Dead drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
A very excited looking Lyoto Parks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 69
Date: Jul 25, 2016

#R1#
Simenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simenkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead is looking to chop away at Simenkov's legs.
Simenkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Simenkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simenkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead connects with a right hand. Simenkov shakes it off.
Simenkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Simenkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Dead has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simenkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Simenkov breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Dead lands a big head kick that sends Simenkov tumbling to the mat! Dead takes a step backwards and waves Simenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Simenkov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sergei Simenkov has been cut.
Simenkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Simenkov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Simenkov limp body while Dead jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
After the big win, Better Dead made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEFC 202
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Dead lands a really nice looking cross but Parks seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.
Dead clobbers Parks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parks fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Dead has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good work by Parks as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Parks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Parks moved out of range.
Parks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Parks lands a body shot.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Parks with a nice cross.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a big right hand! Oh Dead is in trouble here! Parks follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
A relieved looking Lyoto Parks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 64
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kivi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Kivi moved out of range.
Dead lands a slapping body shot.
Kivi stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Kivi moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Dead lands a big head kick that sends Kivi tumbling to the mat! Dead takes a step backwards and waves Kivi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kivi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi checks a leg kick nicely.
Dead defending well as Kivi loads up on a big left hand.
Dead avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Dead takes one on the button.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead connects with a nice looking jab.
Kivi tries to move into range but Dead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Atlas Kivi's cut even more.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kivi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead misses with a hook. Kivi ducked under it nicely.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Dead throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kivi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Dead throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kivi counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Dead sneaks out the side door and pushes Kivi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Dead misses with a combination
and Kivi counters with a one-two to the body.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivi connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.#KD#
Dead lands a left and a right that send Kivi crashing to the mat, dazed. Dead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kivi is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Atlas Kivi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Dead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kivi seems to have recovered his senses.
Kivi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kivi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead throws a head kick that misses
and Kivi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kivi.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kivi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kivi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Dead misses with a left hand
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead swinging wildly here.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kivi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kivi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dead.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead throws a head kick that misses
and Kivi counters with a left to the body.
Dead lands with an overhand left.
Kivi lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dead.
Kivi misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Kivi delivers a nice body kick.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Kivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Kivi checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi. #T4#
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kivi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Kivi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dead misses with a combination
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dead blocks a jab.
Dead misses with a hook. Kivi ducked under it nicely.
Dead takes one to the side of the head.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivi moves out of range of the body kick from Dead.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Kivi counters with a two punch combo.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Kivi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dead misses with the combination.
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Kivi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kivi fakes the leg kick and cracks Dead in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kivi can do to turn this around?
Dead dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kivi. That did some damage!
Kivi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kivi blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead misses with a hook.
Kivi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Kivi. That snapped Dead's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kivi scores with a body shot. #T1#
Dead misses with a left hand
and Kivi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Dead cracks the inside of Kivi's front leg.
Dead throws a leg kick
and Kivi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Dead misses
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Dead throws a low kick, looking for Kivi's leg but Kivi calmly moves out of range.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Kivi is out of range.
Dead misses with a right hand
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kivi misses.
Kivi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Nice jab there from Kivi.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kivi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kivi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dead.
Nice jab there from Dead.
Dead misses with a combination
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi connects with the punch.
Dead takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Kivi saw that one coming.
Dead stuns Kivi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Dead misses #TD2#
and Kivi counters with a takedown into side control.
Dead tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Dead showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Kivi lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kivi. #SUB2#
Kivi is cranking Dead's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dead! He's tightened the choke and Dead is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atlas Kivi!
Atlas Kivi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: CEFC 198
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Vegata saw that one coming.
Vegata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Vegata tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Vegata has managed to clinch.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead wants a takedown.
Vegata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dead blocks it with crossed arms.
Dead wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegata won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Vegata.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vegata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Vegata to work.
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dead avoids it.
Dead connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Vegata has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vegata blocks the elbow strike.
Vegata misses with a knee strike.
Vegata stalling the fight.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Vegata shrugs off. #ROC#
Vegata is rocked!
Dead lands an elbow inside.
Vegata is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vegata to his knees! Dead keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Better Dead made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 59
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simenkov.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Simenkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simenkov is in Dead's guard.
Simenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simenkov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simenkov preventing the sweep.
Simenkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov is looking to advance position but Dead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Simenkov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Simenkov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dead tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simenkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dead working the head and body with strikes.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Simenkov is working away.
Simenkov wants to improve his position but Dead is controlling well.
Dead wants to pass to mount but Simenkov is defending the position.
Simenkov wants to improve his position but Dead is controlling well. #T2#
Dead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simenkov landing strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dead working over Simenkov with some ground and pound. Simenkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Simenkov is working away.
Dead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simenkov's head.
Dead throwing shots but Simenkov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simenkov defends it well.
Simenkov is staying active underneath Dead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simenkov defending well though.
Dead prevents Simenkov from improving his position.#SU#
Dead decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Dead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simenkov.
Simenkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Sergei Simenkov has been cut.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Simenkov.#CL#
Dead darts in and clinches Simenkov up against the cage.
Dead is trying to maintain a safe position but Simenkov gets an underhook and turns Dead into the cage.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Simenkov has Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead slows down the pace here.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Simenkov manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Simenkov.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Simenkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Simenkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Dead there.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simenkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simenkov closes the distance and clinches up with Dead, looking for a takedown. Simenkov pushes Dead against the cage but Dead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Jab from Dead.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simenkov.
A head kick by Dead misses #TD2#
and Simenkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Dead manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simenkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Dead. #TD2#
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Dead has one foot on Simenkov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Simenkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Simenkov shoots in.
Dead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Simenkov. #KD#
Dead lands a big head kick that sends Simenkov tumbling to the mat! Dead takes a step backwards and waves Simenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Simenkov is rocked!
Dead knocks out Simenkov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dead before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dead picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
Better Dead really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: LEGACY! 61
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niederreiter throws a front kick that sends Dead stumbling back into the cage.
Niederreiter throws a good cross that connects.
Dead is looking to clinch but Niederreiter is avoiding it.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Niederreiter moves out of range easily.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Niederreiter works the jab nicely.
Niederreiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niederreiter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niederreiter slips under a jab from Dead.
Nice defenses there by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Niederreiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Niederreiter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Niederreiter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Niederreiter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Niederreiter scores with a nice strike.
Niederreiter lands a right hook to the body.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Niederreiter moves out of range easily.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Niederreiter coming out on top.
A big right from Dead misses. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niederreiter, right into the meat.
Dead throws a body punch but Niederreiter moves out of range.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead's corner calls for a 1-2. Dead obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dead misses the jab.
Niederreiter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dead wants to clinch up but Niederreiter keeps it at a distance.
Niederreiter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Niederreiter is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Niederreiter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niederreiter moves out of range of the leg kick from Dead.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Niederreiter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niederreiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dead takes one on the button.
Dead lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niederreiter lands an overhand right.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niederreiter.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niederreiter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dead misses with a hook. Niederreiter ducked under it nicely.
Niederreiter with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Niederreiter lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niederreiter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dead misses with a body kick.
Niederreiter scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one.
Dead misses with a hook.
Dead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niederreiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Niederreiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niederreiter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Niederreiter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dead throws a right and a left that Niederreiter avoids nicely.
Dead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Niederreiter lands with an overhand left.
Niederreiter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niederreiter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niederreiter. Niederreiter obviously looking to wear him down.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niederreiter, right into the meat.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Niederreiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niederreiter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niederreiter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niederreiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there
and Niederreiter counters with a thumping low kick.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Niederreiter's shoulder, as Niederreiter tries to avoid the shot.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niederreiter finds it's way round the side to connect with Dead's head.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niederreiter throws out a powerful jab.
Niederreiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niederreiter moves out of range of the leg kick from Dead.
Niederreiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Niederreiter lands a nice shot that snaps Dead's head back.
Niederreiter looks to land a body kick but Dead moved away.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niederreiter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niederreiter avoids the body shot from Dead.
Niederreiter scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Niederreiter slams his shin into Dead's torso.#T4#
Niederreiter ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead jabs Niederreiter right on the nose. Niederreiter blinks but takes it well.
Niederreiter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niederreiter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niederreiter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Niederreiter lands.
Niederreiter works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Niederreiter.
Niederreiter avoids the body shot from Dead.
Niederreiter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niederreiter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dead takes a step back to recover.
Niederreiter connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead connects with a jab.
Niederreiter connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Niederreiter.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Niederreiter moved out of range.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Niederreiter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dead tests Niederreiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niederreiter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nino Niederreiter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niederreiter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Niederreiter slams his shin into Dead's torso.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Niederreiter.
Dead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niederreiter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Niederreiter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Niederreiter scores with a slapping inside leg 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!
Niederreiter throws a good cross that connects.
Niederreiter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Niederreiter scores with a nice right hand.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Niederreiter feints and then cracks Dead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dead down.
Niederreiter is looking to slow Dead down with leg kicks.
Niederreiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.#T1#
Niederreiter feints and then cracks Dead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dead down.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Niederreiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead misses with an uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Niederreiter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niederreiter thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dead might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Niederreiter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Niederreiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dead.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Niederreiter.
Dead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Niederreiter.
Dead tries to bum rush Niederreiter with a series of wild strikes but Niederreiter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niederreiter blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niederreiter connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Niederreiter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niederreiter.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Niederreiter is just out of range.
Niederreiter scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Niederreiter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Niederreiter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Niederreiter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Niederreiter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niederreiter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Niederreiter is just out of range.
Niederreiter feints and then cracks Dead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dead down.
Niederreiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Niederreiter is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niederreiter.
Dead throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niederreiter, right into the meat.
Niederreiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Niederreiter lands a glancing blow to the side of Dead's head.
Dead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niederreiter.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niederreiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Niederreiter sizes up Dead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some bone on bone action there as Niederreiter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Niederreiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niederreiter feints and then cracks Dead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dead down.
Dead misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Niederreiter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Niederreiter.
Dead's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niederreiter lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Niederreiter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Niederreiter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Niederreiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Niederreiter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niederreiter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dead.
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!
Niederreiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Niederreiter.
Donk. Niederreiter catches Dead right on the button with a cross.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niederreiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Niederreiter slips under a jab from Dead.
Niederreiter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niederreiter lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Niederreiter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Niederreiter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Niederreiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niederreiters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Niederreiter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niederreiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niederreiter lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Niederreiter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Niederreiter slips a jab from Dead.
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Dead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dead connects with the punch.
Dead throws a lazy head kick
and Niederreiter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niederreiter throws a front kick that sends Dead stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Niederreiter!
Crunch! Niederreiter slams his shin into Dead's torso.
A head kick by Dead misses
and Niederreiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Niederreiter moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Niederreiter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Niederreiter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niederreiter avoids the head kick by Dead.
Niederreiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niederreiter slips a jab from Dead.
Niederreiter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niederreiter throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter scores with a nice body kick.
Niederreiter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Niederreiter.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead tries to land a front kick but Niederreiter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Niederreiter lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niederreiter thuds his shin into the meat of Dead's side.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Niederreiter blocks a jab.
Niederreiter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Niederreiter ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Niederreiter thows a body kick. Dead tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Niederreiter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Niederreiter.
Dead throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dead takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niederreiter.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Niederreiter counters with a thumping low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Niederreiter - that will leave a mark!
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Niederreiter moves away and avoids it.
Niederreiter feints a counter leg kick.
Niederreiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Niederreiter.
Niederreiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Niederreiter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niederreiter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Niederreiter's head back.
Niederreiter cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niederreiter. That's going to slow Dead down.
Niederreiter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dead's head backwards.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Niederreiter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Niederreiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niederreiter lands a nice looking body kick.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Niederreiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead is looking to chop away at Niederreiter's legs.
Niederreiter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Niederreiter thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Niederreiter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niederreiter slips a jab from Dead.
Niederreiter cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Niederreiter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Niederreiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Niederreiter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead throws a head kick but Niederreiter moves out of range.
It seemed like Niederreiter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niederreiter, right into the meat.
Niederreiter pushes Dead away with a front kick.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niederreiter dips to his left and cracks Dead with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niederreiter. Dead shrugs it off though.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Dead misses
and Niederreiter counters with a nice body 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!
Dead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niederreiter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dead sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niederreiter to score with a decent uppercut.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niederreiter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dead throws a series of punches but Niederreiter avoids them all with ease.
Niederreiter scores with a head kick. #T4#
Niederreiter connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Niederreiter lands with a nice body kick.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niederreiter, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Niederreiter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nino Niederreiter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dead swings for the body but Niederreiter moves out of range.
Niederreiter punishes Dead's body with a nice straight punch.
Niederreiter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niederreiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dead misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Niederreiter. That one must have hurt.
Niederreiter connects with a nice looking jab.
Niederreiter with a jab.
Dead throws a leg kick but Niederreiter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Niederreiter!
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

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