Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Festation feints and then cracks Riku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riku down.
Festation scores with a jab. Riku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Festation throws out a leg kick but Riku moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
Festation moves out of range of the leg kick from Riku.
Riku avoids the body shot from Festation.
Riku tried to counter with a leg kick but Festation avoided it.
Festation works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Festation tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Riku looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Riku steps away.
Riku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Festation scores with a shot to the body.
Festation throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Festation misses the jab.
Festation misses with the combination.
Festation with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Festation throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Festation tries to clinch up but Riku circles away and keeps his distance.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Festation drives through and clinches with Riku against the cage.
Festation lands a body shot.
Festation lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riku wants to break free but Festation has control. #BC#
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riku misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Festation misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Riku misses the target.
Riku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Festation eats them both and turns towards Riku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Festation has Riku up against the cage in a clinch.
Riku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riku tries to circle away but Festation has him pinned against the cage.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Riku avoids the damage to the body.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riku tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation pushes Riku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Riku tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Riku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Riku throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Riku misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Festation counters by clinching up.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Festation prevents Riku from breaking the clinch.
Riku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Riku won't want to take too many of those.
Festation scores with a knee to the head.
Riku takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation digs a right hand into Riku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riku's gas tank. #T4#
Riku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Festation has Riku pressed against the cage, preventing Riku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Festation - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Riku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation working Riku over with knees to the body.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riku.
Festation has Riku pressed against the cage, preventing Riku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Festation avoiding damage.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Festation misses with a leg kick.
Festation throws a shot to the body.
Riku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Festation tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riku looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Festation does it's job there.
Riku scores with a shot to the body.
Festation lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Riku backing up. Riku nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation swings for the body but Riku moves out of range.
Riku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Riku throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riku has time to react.
Riku throws a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation lands with a cross.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riku manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Riku misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Festation scores with a four punch combination!
Festation takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
As Festation backs away, Riku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Riku throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riku.
Riku takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Riku throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Festation lands with a good body shot.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Riku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riku throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
A slow jab from Festation misses its intended target.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Riku there.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Riku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Festation just manages to avoid it.
Festation throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Festation lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Riku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Festation just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRiku.
Festation jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation slips a straight right by Riku.
Riku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Festation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Festation blocks the leg kick.
Riku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riku keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Riku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
Festation scores a nice knee to the body.
Riku blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Riku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Festation has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Riku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Festation can turn it around.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riku rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Festation.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Festation pushes Riku up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riku presses Festation against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Riku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riku misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Festation wants to clinch up but Riku keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Riku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Riku misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Riku throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Riku looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation throws a nice looking combination but Riku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation keeps Riku at a distance using the push kick.
Festation misses with a double jab.
Riku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Festation avoids it.#T1#
Festation throws a leg kick
and Riku counters with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Festation changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Festation swings for the body but Riku moves out of range.
Festation throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
Riku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Festation lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Festation is out of range and Riku settles back down.
Festation scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riku in his tracks.
Riku misses with a wild body shot.
Riku backing away here, and Festation unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Festation scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku connects with a looping right hand.
Festation jabs Riku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Festation throws a nice looking combination but Riku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Festation is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Festation closes the distance and pushes Riku back into the cage.
Riku tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Riku back against the cage.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Riku avoids the damage to the body.
Riku tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riku is looking to break free of the clinch but Festation has double underhooks.
Riku tries to break free but Festation pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Riku avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Riku breaks from the clinch.
Riku throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Festation avoids the body shot from Riku.
Riku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riku throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Riku lands with a shot to the body.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation blocks a leg kick.
Festation wants to clinch.
Riku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Festation.
Lazuran Riku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Festation 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
A pretty intense looking Mana Festation took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Leal
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Mazziotti finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazziotti.#CL2#
Festation darts in and clinches Mazziotti up against the cage.
Mazziotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazziotti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Festation presses Mazziotti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazziotti is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti wants to break free but Festation has control. #T1#
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazziotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Festation's body.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Festation tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Festation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Festation tenderised Mazziotti's leg. Mazziotti is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Festation throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Festation! But no joy.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.
Mazziotti tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Mazziotti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Festation looks to land a combination but Mazziotti avoids it well.
Festation throws a solid leg kick but Mazziotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Festation.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Festation walks into a left hand.
Festation misses with a head kick. #T3#
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Festation. Those never looked like landing.
Festation moves forwards but Mazziotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.#CL2#
Festation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazziotti, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation pushes Mazziotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation blocks a body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazziotti is defending well for now.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
Mazziotti digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation cracks Mazziotti with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
A short right from Festation.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.#BC#
Mazziotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Festation.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Festation's ribs.
Mazziotti tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Festation scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Mazziotti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti connects with a jab.
Festation throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it.
Festation throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mazziotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Festation moves into the clinch successfully.
Festation has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazziotti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Festation can turn it around.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Mazziotti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Festation.
A short uppercut from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazziotti avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Festation throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Festation with the inside leg kick.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Mazziotti moved away.#T3#
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Festation moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Festation has time to react.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab. #T4#
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Festation tries to land a leg kick but Mazziotti saw it coming and moves away.
Mazziotti cracks Festation with a good jab.
Mazziotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Festation on the side of the head. #CL2#
Festation clinches up against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Festation 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.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazziotti lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation throws a right and a left that Mazziotti avoids nicely.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Mazziotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Festation tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Festation clinches with his opponent.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Festation. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Festation connects with a leg kick.
Mazziotti misses the body punch
and Festation counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation tries to clinch there but Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti throws a good cross that connects.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti digs a good body shot into Festation's ribs.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Festation didn't see that one coming.
Festation is looking to chop away at Mazziotti's legs.
Mazziotti cracks Festation with an open hand slap.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti lands a jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazziotti works over Festation's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Festation clinches.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Mazziotti back against the cage.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
A body shot lands from Festation.
Festation pushes Mazziotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazziotti letting Festation take a breather here.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
A body shot lands from Festation.
Festation landing knees to the body.
A short left from Festation.
A short uppercut from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazziotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards. #T4#
A short left from Festation.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.#ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Mazziotti's ribcage.
Festation looking to stall.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mana Festation just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Festation misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Festation takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Festation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Festation swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected. #T1#
Mazziotti misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Festation looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Festation throws a big shot that misses.
Festation stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Festation staying out of range there.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Festation takes one to the side of the head.
Festation takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti avoids a kick to the body.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the head.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Festation's 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!
Festation moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Festation! But no joy.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Festation slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T3#
Festation throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
Festation drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Festation has managed to clinch.
Mazziotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation lands a body punch.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazziotti.
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from Festation. #T4#
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Mazziotti digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation lands a body punch.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti had his way with Mana Festation in that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Mazziotti catches Festation with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Festation.
Mazziotti lands with a good body shot.
Festation lands with a good body shot.
Festation scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Festation scores with a one two! Mazziotti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazziotti blocks the leg kick.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T1#
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti avoids the head kick by Festation.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Festation throws a series of punches but Mazziotti avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazziotti is able to avoid easily.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti cracks Festation with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Festation.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.#T2#
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Festation.
Festation throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a looping left.
Festation takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Festation connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Festation doesn't seem phased though.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.#T3#
Festation sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Festation forces Mazziotti back against the cage and clinches.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazziotti avoids the damage to the body.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazziotti is defending well for now.
Mazziotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Festation gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Festation.
Mazziotti lands a shot to the body.
Mazziotti avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Mazziotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mazziotti.
Festation is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land.
Mazziotti lands a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Mazziotti is blocking nicely.
Mazziotti lands with a right to the head.
Festation blocking some punches.
A short left from Mazziotti.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazziotti gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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 Domenico Mazziotti.
I think Mazziotti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Juntta
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation misses with a double jab.
Festation 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.#CL2#
Festation drives through and clinches with Lynn against the cage.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lynn is blocking nicely.
Lynn digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Lynn fails to land.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Lynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lynn managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Festation misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Lynn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lynn lands a right hand. #T1##BC#
Lynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Festation tries to clinch up.
Lynn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynn.
Festation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Festation scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynn doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynn checks a low kick from Festation.
Lynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Festation throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn throws a low kick, looking for Festation's leg but Festation calmly moves out of range.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Festation leaves Lynn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Lynn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Festation sprawls well initially but Lynn persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Festation has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lynn is on him like a limpet, forcing Festation back against the cage.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn misses with a body punch.
Lynn avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation tries a body shot but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Lynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lynn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Festation scores with a push kick.
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Lynn lands a slapping body shot.
Festation cracks a nice hook into Lynn's ribs.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Festation throws a series of punches but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lynn connects with an inside leg kick.
Lynn swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Jack Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Festation looks for the body kick but Lynn saw that one coming.
Lynn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Festation as he checks the leg kick.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Lynn and move into the clinch position.
Festation throws a series of punches but Lynn avoids them all with ease.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Lynn pushes him off.
Lynn has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Lynn misses with a low kick.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation lands a nice looking body kick.
Festation paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lynn jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Festation connects with a body shot that sends Lynn's belly button to the back.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Lynn backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Lynn manages to avoid it all.
Festation connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Lynn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Festation throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynn misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Festation.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynn throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation blocks a head kick by Lynn.
Lynn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Festation.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn.
Festation checks the leg kick nicely there.
Festation jabs Lynn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation connects with a leg kick.
Lynn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lynn throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Festation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Lynn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynn.
Lynn closes the distance and clinches up with Festation, looking for a takedown. Lynn pushes Festation against the cage but Festation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Festation slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jack Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Festation misses.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lynn rather than just go for the knockout.
Lynn throws a nice head kick!
Festation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Festation moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynn.
Festation fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynn on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Festation defends it nicely.#T2#
Festation throws a big shot that misses.
Lynn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lynn blocks the low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Festation checks the leg kick.
Lynn throws a leg kick but Festation moved away.
Lynn throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Lynn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Lynn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Festation manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Festation looking to control.
Lynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Festation is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Festation holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lynn stands up over Festation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Festation wants to stand up but Lynn is controlling him.
Jack Lynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Lynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Lynn drops back looking for a leg! Festation is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Festation manages to kick Lynn off! Lynn jumps back into Festation's guard.
Festation is trying to control the position but Lynn postures up.
Festation is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Festation wants to stand and escape but Lynn is having none of it.
Lynn working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Festation kicks Lynn off and gets to his feet.
Good exchange - Festation coming out on top.
Lynn throws a leg kick but Festation checks it.
Festation throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation tries to bum rush Lynn with a series of wild strikes but Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Festation misses the target.
Lynn appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Lynn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Festation is trying to defend but Lynn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Festation pushes Lynn off looking to stand but Lynn dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lynn throws a leg kick which misses Festation's front leg but catches the back leg as Festation tries to avoid it.
Lynn moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Lynn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Festation sprawls and moves away.
Lynn lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Festation throws a leg kick which misses Lynn's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynn tries to avoid it.
Festation throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynn throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation checks the leg kick nicely there.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Festation avoids the head kick by Lynn.
Festation let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation lands a two punch combo.
Lynn blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Lynn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation gets full guard.
Lynn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Festation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lynn managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynn is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Lynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Festation trying to control the position here.
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Lynn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jack Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lynn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lynn stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation pulls Lynn in close to prevent any damage.
Lynn landing some decent shots from guard.
Festation wants to sweep here but Lynn controlling him for the moment.
Festation has control of Lynn's left arm, preventing Lynn from doing any damage.
Festation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynn working some strikes from top position.
Lynn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynn throwing strikes but missing.
Lynn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lynn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Lynn won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Lynn with a nice head shot there.
Lynn passes into half guard.
Lynn wants to take a breather but Festation is having none of it.
Festation is looking to control Lynn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Lynn working Festation over with strikes.
Lynn prevents Festation from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Lynn there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lynn lands a nice short elbow.
Lynn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Festation is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lynn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Festation trying to control here. #SUB#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Festation trying to control here. #T4#
Festation is controlling Lynn's trapped leg to prevent Lynn from advancing to side control.
Lynn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lynn is nestled in close to Festation, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Festation keeping his head moving to avoid the 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. Lynn connects with a nice short shot to Festation's temple.
Festation has hold of Lynn's hands but Lynn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation controlling the position for now.
Lynn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Festation tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg.
Festation trying to control but Lynn postures up.
Lynn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Lynn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Festation 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mana Festation!
Mana Festation got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a body shot.
Mazziotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Nice cross by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Festation.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Festation throws a nice looking combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves to avoid any 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!
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Festation takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazziotti avoids a kick to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Festation throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Mazziotti's head coaches at The Grind that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Festation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Festation closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Festation throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mazziotti backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Festation defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mazziotti's knee momentarily.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Festation keeps Mazziotti at a distance using the push kick.
Festation lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Festation's body.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Festation misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Festation gets a clinch.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Mazziotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Festation blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazziotti has had enough of the clinch but Festation keeps him there for the moment.
Festation lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazziotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation trying to stall but Mazziotti improves his position.
Mazziotti is looking to break free of the clinch but Festation has double underhooks.
Festation landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazziotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Festation fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Festation has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazziotti won't want to take too many of those.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazziotti avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Festation looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Festation cracks Mazziotti with a good jab.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mazziotti's sensitive parts.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
A big left from Festation misses.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Festation at a distance.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Festation.
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti lands a body shot.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
Mazziotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Festation.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Festation clinches up with Mazziotti and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mazziotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazziotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Mazziotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Festation eats them both and turns towards Mazziotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Festation moves into the clinch.
Festation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Mazziotti scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Mazziotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Mazziotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Festation landing knees to the head.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazziotti blocking some punches. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Festation moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Festation swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Mazziotti coming out on top.
Festation throws a leg kick but Mazziotti moved away.
It looked like Mazziotti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Mazziotti takes one on the button.
Festation drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.#CL2#
Festation drives through and clinches with Mazziotti against the cage.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazziotti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Mazziotti is trying to force a seperation but Festation has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Festation throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mazziotti.
As Mazziotti backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Festation feints and then cracks Mazziotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazziotti down.
Festation digs a good body shot into Mazziotti's ribs.
Festation fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazziotti checks it well.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Festation 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.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation tries to score with a low kick but Mazziotti moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Festation on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.#CL2#
Festation has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation. #T1#
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation looks to land a combination but Mazziotti avoids it well.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Festation walks into a left hand.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Festation.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Festation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mazziotti throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Festation thuds a left hand into Mazziotti's body.
Festation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazziotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazziotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Festation.
Festation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Festation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mazziotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Festation connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Festation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Festation wants to clinch up but Mazziotti keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Mazziotti both land. Nice combination.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti checks the leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Festation throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Festation lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazziotti at a distance.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazziotti.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation tries to clinch up.
Festation tries to work over Mazziotti's front leg with a kick but Mazziotti checks it.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Festation rushes Mazziotti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mana Festation just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves away
and Mazziotti counters with a right hand to the body.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation thuds his right hand into Mazziotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Festation.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Mazziotti sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazziotti avoids it this time.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Festation can pounce on him.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Festation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##CL2#
Festation has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a head kick.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Mazziotti moved away.
Festation scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Festation misses with the combination.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazziotti is wise to it.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Mazziotti was not able to check. #CL2#
Festation clinches.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Festation displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
Festation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Festation throws a series of punches but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Festation is looking to clinch. #T3#
Mazziotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation just leaning against Mazziotti, taking a breather.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Mazziotti back against the cage.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Festation throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Festation'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!
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Festation wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation lands with a kick to the ribs.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Mazziotti checks it.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mazziotti checks a low kick from Festation.
Mazziotti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mazziotti takes one to the chin there.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Festation slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Festation slips under a jab.
Festation stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Festation on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Festation swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazziotti steps away.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Festation.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T1#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Mazziotti.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.
Festation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Festation is looking to chop away at Mazziotti's legs.
Festation misses with a low kick as Mazziotti jumps back.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
The fighters circling - Festation throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazziotti avoids it this time.
A good leg kick by Festation.
Mazziotti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Festation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Festation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Festation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Festation slips under a jab.#CL2#
Festation has managed to clinch.
Festation misses with some punches.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Mazziotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazziotti wants to get back to striking at distance but Festation won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Mazziotti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Festation on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation motions for Mazziotti to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Festation takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Festation rushes Mazziotti and presses him up against the cage.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Festation drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Festation on the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Domenico Mazziotti retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Festation with an uppercut!
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Festation misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Festation looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Festation is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Festation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Festation circles away easily
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Festation swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Festation. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Festation has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morgan.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Festation lands a nice knee to the body.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Festation.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan pushes Festation back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Festation prevents the takedown attempt.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Morgan.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Festation works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan is leaning against Festation and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Festation.
I was talking to Festation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Festation avoids the damage to the body.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation misses with a knee strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Morgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Festation misses with a double jab.
Festation takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Festation's body. Festation takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Festation throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgan.
Morgan in side control, throwing shots but Festation defends. #SUB2#
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan in the domination position with Festation hanging on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Festation defending well though.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Festation to the mat! Festation manages to get full guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Festation is working hard here to advance position.
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Festation is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Festation 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan being controlled here momentarily.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Festation holds on and takes a little breather.
Festation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Festation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morgan keeping full guard, as Festation tries to pass. #SUB2#
Morgan has an active guard here but Festation has managed to pass into half guard.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Festation has mounted him!
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Festation avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Festation takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Festation sits in half guard.
Festation content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Morgan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Festation escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Festation!
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan wants to control but Festation is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Festation is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Festation looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Festation but Festation pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Festation wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Festation checks a leg kick.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Festation.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Festation but Festation pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Festation delivers a nice body kick.
Morgan jabs Festation to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Festation does no damage. #CL#
Festation clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Morgan avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation connects with a knee to the head.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Festation prevents it.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Festation lands a body shot.
Morgan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Festation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Morgan.
Morgan fails with the takedown#CL#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Festation lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morgan or not.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Morgan working aggressively here. #T2#
Festation misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Festation.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Festation.
Morgan working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
Morgan takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Morgan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Josh Morgan has been cut.
Festation has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Morgan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Festation, and another! Morgan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mana Festation!
During a confident post fight interview, Mana Festation thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by McQuirre.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation wants to clinch but McQuirre slips to the side
and McQuirre counters with a series of strikes. Festation will be more careful next time no doubt.
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McQuirre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Festation tries to land a leg kick but McQuirre saw it coming and moves away.
Festation moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Festation closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Festation. #T1#
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. McQuirre won't want to take too many of those.
Festation digs a right hand underneath McQuirre's ribcage. McQuirre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation landing knees to the head.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a looping left.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Festation misses with a wild combination.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from McQuirre.
Good standup being displayed there by Festation as he connects with a hook.
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation throws a leg kick that misses.
McQuirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Festation with a jab.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Festation rushes McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Festation. #BC#
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Festation on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a right hook to the body.
McQuirre scores with a body shot.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Festation rushes McQuirre and presses him up against the cage.
McQuirre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation leaning against his opponent.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Festation. #T4#
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation keeps control of McQuirre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McQuirre blocks it with crossed arms.
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Festation lands a right hand.
McQuirre is trying to push Festation away but Festation has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre letting Festation take a breather here.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuirre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
Festation cracks McQuirre with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McQuirre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuirre.
Festation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McQuirre lands a body shot.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Festation throws a good cross that connects.
McQuirre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Festation digs a good body shot into McQuirre's ribs.
Festation walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Festation lands a slapping body shot.
McQuirre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Festation's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Festation duly obliges. #T1#
Nice jab there from McQuirre.
Festation scores with a crisp jab that stopped McQuirre in his tracks.
Festation finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McQuirre misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Festation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Festation throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
McQuirre has had enough of the clinch but Festation keeps him there for the moment.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuirre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuirre.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirre.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Festation.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
Festation blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McQuirre is keeping busy.
Festation blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harry McQuirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuirre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danga de danga de dang - Festation scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Festation moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
Festation tries a low kick but McQuirre avoids it.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Festation.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Festation with a nice cross.#T4#
McQuirre lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Festation cracks McQuirre with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Festation.
Festation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Festation wants to land a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Festation.
McQuirre slips under a jab.
Festation tries to clinch but McQuirre is having none of it.
Festation with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McQuirre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation dodges the punch combination from McQuirre.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
McQuirre throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McQuirre.
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Festation let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Festation instigates a clinch.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation avoids the body shot from McQuirre.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation throws out a counter right but McQuirre avoids it with no problem.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation walks into a stiff left hand from McQuirre.#CL#
McQuirre gets a clinch.
Festation tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation cracks McQuirre with a nice body shot.
McQuirre lands a left hand. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Festation throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Festation working aggressively here.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre is trying to break the clinch but Festation is controlling him.
Festation tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Festation cracks McQuirre with a nice body shot.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation working aggressively here.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
Festation takes a shot to the head.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation connects with a knee to the head.
Festation lands a shoulder strike.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
Festation blocking some punches.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
McQuirre manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Festation clinches with his opponent.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Festation tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
Festation tries a knee to the head but McQuirre blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre. #T4#
Festation lands an uppercut.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from McQuirre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on McQuirre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but McQuirre blocks with his arms.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mana Festation just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre'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.#R4#
Festation slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but McQuirre steps away.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
A low kick from Festation misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuirre tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation tries to clinch up.#T1#
Festation throws a head kick but McQuirre moves out of range. #CL#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by McQuirre. McQuirre maintains the clinch.
McQuirre is trying to force a seperation but Festation has the dominant position.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation tries to bum rush McQuirre with a series of wild strikes but McQuirre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuirre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
McQuirre lands a body shot.
McQuirre misses with a two punch combination.
Festation throws a leg kick
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Festation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQuirre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Festation throws a right and a left that McQuirre avoids nicely.
McQuirre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
Festation misses with a straight left.
McQuirre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation pivots, looking for a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range and Festation settles back down.
McQuirre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McQuirre.#T3#
A big right from Festation misses.
McQuirre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Festation swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuirre.
McQuirre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Festation is looking to clinch but McQuirre is avoiding it.
McQuirre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Festation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range. #T4#
Festation fails to land with a series of punches.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McQuirre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Festation.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to bum rush Festation with a series of wild strikes but Festation uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuirre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from McQuirre.
Festation throws a chopping leg kick but McQuirre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Festation.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McQuirre with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McQuirre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.
McQuirre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Festation misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by McQuirre.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good exchange - McQuirre coming out on top.
McQuirre throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
McQuirre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Festation scores with a head kick. McQuirre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McQuirre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McQuirre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.#CL2#
Festation instigates a clinch.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation taking a breather.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by McQuirre. #BC#
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from McQuirre misses.
Festation scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McQuirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McQuirre swinging wildly here.
McQuirre moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre. #T3#
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
Festation stalks McQuirre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McQuirre's face. McQuirre staggers backwards, shaken.
Festation tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQuirre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Festation digs a good hook to McQuirre's body.
McQuirre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Festation backs up against the cage.
McQuirre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McQuirre takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Festation tenderised McQuirre's leg. McQuirre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Festation unleashes a big counter combination but McQuirre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Festation lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Festation waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation's corner calls for a 1-2. Festation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Festation.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
McQuirre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Festation, pushing him back against the cage.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Festation.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mana Festation.
Well Festation 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mana Festation!
Mana Festation is the new featherweight champion!
Mana Festation decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Oeste (NC)
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bing Bang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Festation - the referee stops the clock and Bing Bang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Festation. Bing Bang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bing Bang moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Festation throws a hook but Bing Bang blocks it.
Bing Bang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Festation.#CUT#It looks like Ching Chang Bing Bang has been cut.
Bing Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Festation.
Festation sets himself, and Bing Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Festation avoids it this time.
Festation throws a jab but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Bing Bang moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bing Bang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Festation catches Bing Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1##CL#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Festation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bing Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bing Bang tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang scores with a knee to the head.
Bing Bang lands a nice uppercut.
Festation throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bing Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Bing Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
Bing Bang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Bing Bang blocks with his arms.
Festation is trying to maintain a safe position but Bing Bang gets an underhook and turns Festation into the cage.
Bing Bang gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Festation seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bing Bang can turn it around.
Bing Bang takes a shot to the head.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Bing Bang's ribcage.
Bing Bang missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Bing Bang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Bing Bang prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Bing Bang controls his hands. #T3#
Bing Bang prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Bing Bang.
Festation tries to work over Bing Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bing Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Festation blocks it with crossed arms.
Bing Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation blocks a body shot from Bing Bang.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Bing Bang tries to land knees in the clinch but Festation avoids the damage to the body.
Bing Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Bing Bang lands with a left to the head.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Bing Bang. #T4#
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bing Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bing Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bing Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bing Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Festation.
Bing Bang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bing Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bing Bang avoids it.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation tries a body shot but Bing Bang blocks it.
Festation tries a body shot but Bing Bang blocks it.
Bing Bang misses with a knee to the head.
Bing Bang tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Bing Bang digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation 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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good work by Bing Bang as he checks the leg kick.
Bing Bang throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Festation.
A leg kick checked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang wants to counter the offense by Festation and move into the clinch position.
Festation throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bing Bang ducks under a wild hook from Festation.
Festation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bing Bang tries a quick counter leg kick but Festation is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bing Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Festation cracks a nice hook into Bing Bang's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Festation.
Despite the aggression on Bing Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Festation scores with a jab to the head.
Festation throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Bing Bang counters by clinching up.
Bing Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation digs a right hand into Bing Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bing Bang's gas tank.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Ching Chang Bing Bang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bing Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bing Bang's elbow.
Bing Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bing Bang landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Bing Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Festation trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Bing Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bing Bang is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Festation is predictable there
and Bing Bang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bing Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Festation throws a body kick that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Festation tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Bing Bang misses.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Bing Bang avoids it.
A nice side step and Bing Bang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Festation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Festation misses with a leg kick
and Bing Bang counters with a good low kick that Festation was not able to check. #T4#
Festation throws a leg kick
and Bing Bang counters with a nice body kick.
Festation misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bing Bang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Festation is predictable there
and Bing Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bing Bang counters with a body kick.
Festation throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Bing Bang moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Bing Bang blocks a body shot from Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ching Chang Bing Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Festation throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bing Bang counters with a left and a right that stings Festation.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Festation's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bing Bang under the eye.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bing Bang checks a leg kick.
Bing Bang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Festation gets a clinch.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action. #T1#
Festation stalling the fight.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Bing Bang gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Festation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bing Bangs head.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Festation.
Bing Bang misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bing Bang breaks from the clinch.
Bing Bang blocks a leg kick.
Bing Bang tries to counter with a clinch but Festation shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
A low kick from Festation is predictable there
and Bing Bang counters with a nice body kick.
Bing Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Festation. Festation obviously looking to wear him down.
Festation throws a lazy body kick
and Bing Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Bing Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation tries to clinch but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Festation throws a leg kick that misses.
Festation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Festation throws a low kick, looking for Bing Bang's leg but Bing Bang calmly moves out of range.
Bing Bang wants to counter with a clinch but Festation pushes him away.#T3#
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Bing Bang tries to counter with a clinch but Festation shakes him off and moves away.
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Bing Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Festation throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bing Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bing Bang checks the leg kick.
Bing Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Festation misses with a lunging right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Festation lands a slapping body shot.
Bing Bang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bing Bang checks a leg kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Bing Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Bing Bang checks a leg kick.
Bing Bang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Festation.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bing Bang's sensitive parts.
Festation misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Bing Bang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Festation 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
A relieved looking Mana Festation 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: SMASH: Niska vs James
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Festation.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation blocks the body kick.
Festation misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation throws out a leg kick but Benderson moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
Benderson feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Festation tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Festation uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Festation keeps it at a distance.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
Festation thows a leg kick but Benderson checks it
and Benderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation misses with a body shot
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Festation.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Benderson. #T2#
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson misses with a leg kick.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Benderson pushes Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
Festation pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation misses with some punches.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Festation pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Benderson blocks a body shot from Festation.
Benderson looking to stall.
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
A knee to the head by Festation. #ROC#Benderson is rocked!
Festation avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Festation lands a shoulder strike.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Festation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Festation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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##CL#
Festation has taken the fight to the clinch.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Festation improves position.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Festation lands a body punch.
Benderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands a body punch.
Festation tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Festation on the inside. #T1#
Benderson lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benderson.
Benderson lands with a left to the head.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Festation scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Festation lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Festation blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Festation.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson wants to stall.
Festation digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson misses with an elbow strike.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benderson is breathing heavily.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Festation. #T3#
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Benderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Festation is working Benderson over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Festation is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Festation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Knees to the body from Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Benderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Festation.
Benderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson taking a breather.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson stalls.
Benderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Benderson misses with a body shot
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson misses the shot to the body.
Festation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benderson back to the cage. Festation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benderson tries to clinch but Festation is having none of it.
Festation scores with a nice head shot.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Festation throws a front kick that sends Benderson stumbling back into the cage.
Festation throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benderson's sensitive parts.
Good work by Benderson as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Benderson blocks the leg kick.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range. #CL#
Festation closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
Festation lands a body punch.
Festation scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Festation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Festation is stalling here.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Benderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson stalls.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Festation.
Festation stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.#T4#
Festation controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Festation takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Festation content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
During a confident post fight interview, Mana Festation thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: White vs Koli
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Tori's side.
Festation fails to land with a series of punches.
And Tori tries to counter it with a takedown but Festation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Festation as he avoids it easily.
Festation is looking to counter the offense by Tori and move into the clinch.
Festation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Festation misses
and Tori counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Festation.
Tori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation lands a high kick!
Festation lands a lovely overhand right.
Festation with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tori or perhaps it was just good defense by Festation, which made it look bad.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Tori misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Festation counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Festation.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Tori blocks with his arms. #T1#
Tori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Festation holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Tori tries to pull guard but Festation forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tori tries to pull guard but Festation forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Festation lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Tori controls the action.
Tori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Festation walks away with a smile on his face. Tori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Tori circles away.
Tori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tori throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Festation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Festation sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tori somewhat.#T2#
Festation is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori tries to land a front kick but Festation steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Festation.
Festation lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Festation checks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tori just manages to avoid it.
Festation throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Tori shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Festation napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Tori are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
An elbow from Tori crashes against the mat.
Festation tries to escape but Tori is in control.
Tori in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Festation taking punishment in the form of punches.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Festation is working hard here to advance position.
Festation manages to get back to half guard.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Festation defending well though.
Tori is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Festation! #T4#
Festation tries to lock up and control but Tori gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Tori jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Festation manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Tori's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Festation manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Festation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Festation.
Tori forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tori there.
Festation wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tori is looking for a kimura here.
Tori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Festation wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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#
Tori throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
That kick from Festation tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Festation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Festation gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tori tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Tori back against the cage.
Tori jumps guard but Festation stands there with Tori around his waist. Tori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Tori is trying to pull guard but Festation turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Festation slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Tori avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Tori can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Festation presses Tori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##TD2#
Tori gets control of Festation's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tori will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Festation gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing Festation from standing up.
Tori controls Festation momentarily but Festation frees himself.
Festation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tori working for a triangle but Festation defends it easily.
Tori working a defensive guard but Festation passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Tori is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Festation is tapping! Great win for Tori!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ICS 32
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
A cross from Megalos lands.
Megalos slips under a jab.
Megalos walks into a left hand.
Megalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Festation misses with a looping right.
Megalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Festation throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid body kick from Megalos.
Megalos checks a low kick from Festation.
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Megalos lands a jab 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!
Megalos tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megalos moves away.
Festation 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.
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Festation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Megalos moved out of range.#T1#
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos misses with a hook.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Megalos wants to slow Festation down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation throws a leg kick but Megalos moved away.
Megalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Megalos thumps Festation with a low kick.
Festation tries to land a leg kick but Megalos saw it coming and moves away.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Megalos's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Megalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Megalos connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Festation turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Megalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Megalos. Beautiful body shot.
Megalos lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
Megalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Festation.
Festation is trying to maintain a safe position but Megalos gets an underhook and turns Festation into the cage.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
A shot in the inside from Megalos.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Megalos.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Megalos blocks with his arms.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Megalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head.
Festation blocking some punches.
Megalos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Megalos cracks Festation with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Megalos. #T3#
Megalos lands a shoulder strike.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch.
Megalos throws a good cross that connects.
Megalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Festation has time to react.#CL#
Megalos clinches up with Festation and pushes him back against the cage.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation gets through Megalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Megalos lands a body punch.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Megalos controls his hands.
Festation tries a knee to the head but Megalos blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megalos.
Festation working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Festation.
A hook to the body from Megalos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Megalos prevents a body shot from Festation.
Megalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation connects with a nasty looking knee right to Megalos's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos 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#
Megalos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Festation tries to clinch but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos throws a chopping leg kick but Festation manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Festation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Megalos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Megalos misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Megalos clinches.
Festation digs a right hand underneath Megalos's ribcage. Megalos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Megalos blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Megalos's ribcage.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Megalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Festation can turn it around.
Megalos throws a head punch that misses.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Festation avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Festation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Megalos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Megalos.
Festation walks into a straight right hand from Megalos.
Megalos tries to clinch but Festation moves away
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
Megalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Megalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Megalos lands with a straight right. Festation didn't see that one coming.
Festation slips a straight right by Megalos.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Festation moves forwards but Megalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Megalos with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Megalos slams his shin into Festation's torso.#T2#
Megalos swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Megalos misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Megalos.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Festation.
Megalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation pushes Megalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megalos lands a left hand. #T3#
Megalos blocking some punches.
Megalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Megalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation throws out a counter right but Megalos avoids it with no problem.
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Festation sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Festation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Festation 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.
Festation walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Megalos.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Festation at a distance.
Festation keeps Megalos at a distance using the push kick.
Megalos doesn't manage to clinch there - Festation circles away. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Megalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Festation swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilios Megalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Megalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos dips to his left and cracks Festation with an uppercut!
Festation on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Megalos throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Megalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Megalos lands a front kick.
Festation is looking to chop away at Megalos's legs.
Megalos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Megalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Festation.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Megalos. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Megalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Megalos takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Megalos lands with a light punch inside.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Festation pushes Megalos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Festation blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
A short right from Megalos on the inside.
Vasilios Megalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Megalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Festation stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Festation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Megaloss head.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Megalos blocks with his arms. #T1#
Festation tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation lands a body punch.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Festation.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Festation digs a right hand underneath Megalos's ribcage. Megalos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Megalos cracks Festation with a nice body shot.
Megalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Megalos works on Festation's body with a couple of short punches.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos prevents a body shot from Festation.
A short uppercut from Megalos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Megalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Megalos digs a right hand into Festation's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Festation's gas tank.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Festation has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Megalos.
Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Festation's head.
Festation tries a knee to the head but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Megalos.
Megalos throws a head punch that misses.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Megalos. #T3#
Megalos avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Megalos lands a shot to the body.
Festation takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Megalos managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Festation's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation blocking some punches.
Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Festation's head.
Megalos gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos works on Festation's body with a couple of short punches.
Megalos works on Festation's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Megalos.
Megalos blocks a body shot from Festation.
Megalos cracks Festation with a nice body shot.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation. #T4#
Megalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Megalos lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Megalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Megalos scores with a hook to the body.
Megalos tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Megalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Megalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
A short right from Megalos.
Megalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Megalos digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!

Event: ICS 28
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
A big right from Tattoo Guy misses. #TD#
Tattoo Guy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Festation bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tattoo Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy lands with a right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
We've been hearing reports that Tattoo Guy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a front kick aimed at Festation's knee but Festation avoids it well.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tattoo Guy with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Festation counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Festation.
Festation using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tattoo Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Tattoo Guy manages to pull guard.
Tattoo Guy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Festation sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Festation gets to his feet. Tattoo Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tattoo Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Tattoo Guy backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it all.
Tattoo Guy with a hook.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tattoo Guy scores with a hook.
Festation checks a 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!
Festation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Tattoo Guy. That snapped Festation's head back. #T3#
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice right hand.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Festation unleashes a big counter combination but Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Festation gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattoo Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a left to the body.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Festation sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Tattoo Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Tattoo Guy throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
Tattoo Guy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tattoo Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tattoo Guy swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Festation throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy lands a body shot.
Tattoo Guy lands with a straight right. Festation didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
Tattoo Guy tries for a takedown but Festation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tattoo Guy misses.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Tattoo Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tattoo Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
A low kick from Tattoo Guy misses #CL2#
and Festation counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation working Tattoo Guy over with knees to the body.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy working aggressively here.
Festation stalling in the clinch.
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tattoo Guy.
Festation blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation working Tattoo Guy over with knees to the body.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Tattoo Guy pulls Festation into guard. #SUB#
Festation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Festation pushing down on Tattoo Guy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Festation wants to pass the guard but Tattoo Guy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattoo Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tattoo Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Festation controls the pace.#T2##SUB#
Tattoo Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tattoo Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Festation's guard. #REVR#
Festation managing to control the position.
Tattoo Guy passes Festation's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Festation wants to improve his position but Tattoo Guy is controlling well.
Tattoo Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Festation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Festation.#T3#
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tattoo Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Festation is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tattoo Guy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tattoo Guy.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattoo Guy tries for a takedown but Festation manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattoo Guy. #BC#
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tattoo Guy.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.#T4##TD#
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Festation gets back to full guard.
Festation 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.
Tattoo Guy wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy drops back looking for a leg! Festation is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Festation manages to kick Tattoo Guy off! Tattoo Guy jumps back into Festation's guard.
Tattoo Guy won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Festation has his hands on Tattoo Guy's head, controlling the position.
Festation manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tattoo Guy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tattoo Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Festation manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Festation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy thumps Festation with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tattoo Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tattoo Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tattoo Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Festation momentarily.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Festation as Tattoo Guy shoots in.
Festation replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tattoo Guy blocks it well.
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tattoo Guy.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a leg kick
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tattoo Guy connects with a right hand. Festation shakes it off.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tattoo Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Tattoo Guy and move into the clinch position.
Tattoo Guy misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Tattoo Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tattoo Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tattoo Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tattoo Guy is predictable there
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation leaves Tattoo Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Festation blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy with a hook.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Tattoo Guy and move into the clinch position.
Tattoo Guy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab to the head.
Tattoo Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattoo Guy sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Tattoo Guy avoids it this time.
Tattoo Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Festation sprawls well. He's pushed Tattoo Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Festation looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That kick from Tattoo Guy tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy tried to score with a low kick but Festation checks it.
Festation tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Tattoo Guy is wise to it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a combination
and Festation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tattoo Guy. That's going to slow Festation down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tattoo Guy, right into the meat.
Tattoo Guy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy head kick
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy tries to bum rush Festation with a series of wild strikes but Festation uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Tattoo Guy avoids it this time.
Festation avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Festation takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
In his post fight interview, Stupid Tattoo Guy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICS 22
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Vila misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Festation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vila letting Festation take a breather here.
Vila tries to break the clinch but Festation is controlling the position.
Festation blocking some punches.
Vila tries to circle away but Festation has him pinned against the cage.
Vila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vila looking to slow down the pace here.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Vila.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vila avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila.
Vila is trying to break free.
Vila takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Vila connects with a right hand. Festation shakes it off.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vila misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vila.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Festation misses.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Festation.
Festation appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Festation takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vila misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Vila 's knee.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Vila lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Festation blocks a head kick by Vila.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vila scores with a head kick. Festation tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation feints a counter leg kick.
Vila misses with the combination. #T3#
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy.
Vila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vila motions for Festation to come forward. Vila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vila.
Vila thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vila throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Festation. #BC#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Festation eats them both and turns towards Vila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vila lunges at Festation with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Festation's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Vila.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Festation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Festation's head.
Vila wants to land a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Festation gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila connects with a high kick.
Vila lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Vila lunges at Festation with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Festation's hand.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Vila there.
Vila swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Festation counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vila avoids it.#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Vila misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Vila misses.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
As Vila backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Vila manages to avoid it all.
Vila connects with a jab.
Vila 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.
Vila throws out a leg kick but Festation moves out of range and Vila only half commits.
Festation moves away from the strike by Vila.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD#
Vila lands a left and a right that send Festation crashing to the mat, dazed. Vila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Festation is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Festation is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila misses with a straight right.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vila scores with a hook.
Vila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Vila avoids it this time.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation seems to have recovered his senses.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Vila misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
Vila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but Vila shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Festation slips a straight right by Vila.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Vila shakes him off and moves away.
Good shot there by Vila.
Vila misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a head kick that Festation semi-blocks.
Vila misses with a hook.
Festation tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Vila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with a left to the body.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Festation counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation scores a nice knee to the body.
Vila is trying to break the clinch but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Vila avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Vila cracks Festation with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vila misses with a shot to the body
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vila misses the body punch
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila throws the kick towards the body but Festation avoids it.
Vila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Festation at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vila thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation. #T1#
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Festation slips a straight right by Vila.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vila wants to land a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Vila misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila misses with a hook.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Vila 's knee.
Festation's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Festation scrambles back to his feet.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Vila 's knee.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vila throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Vila! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vila to his feet! Vila is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Vila is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Festation counters with a huge left! Vila is in big trouble! He's backing up but Festation isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vila from any more damage. A dominating finish by Festation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mana Festation!
During a confident post fight interview, Mana Festation thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Joan Vila had this to say: 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.

Event: ICS 17
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Festation tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Festation really felt that one!
Filch works Festation's body with a nice hook.
Filch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Festation scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Festation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filch, pushing him back against the cage.
Filch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation blocks a body shot from Filch.
Festation is leaning against Filch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Festation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Filch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
A short right from Filch on the inside.
Filch digs a right hand into Festation's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Festation's gas tank.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Still in the clinch, Filch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Festation manages to break the clinch.
Filch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Filch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Filch. Filch maintains the clinch.
Festation presses Filch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Filch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Festation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation digs a right hand underneath Filch's ribcage. Filch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
Filch jumps guard but Festation turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filch is defending well for now.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Festation or not.
Festation has Filch pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Festation. #T3#
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Festation avoids a wild elbow strike from Filch.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Festation. Festation obviously looking to wear him down.
Filch throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick that stops Filch in his tracks momentarily.
Festation closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Festation takes the fight into the clinch.
Filch blocks an uppercut.
Festation is leaning against Filch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Filch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Festation is trying to keep an underhook but Filch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is concentrating on defense, preventing Filch from advancing position. #T4#
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Filch distracts Festation with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Festation pulls Filch in to control the position.
Festation wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Filch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation looks to land a combination but Filch avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Festation throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filch on the side of the head.
Festation connects with a right hand. Filch shakes it off.
Festation throws a head kick but Filch moves out of range.
Festation scores with a nice strike.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
Filch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Festation throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Festation moves into the clinch successfully.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Filch missing with knees to the body.
Filch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation cracks Filch with a nice body shot.
Filch managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands a right hand.
Filch is working Festation over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Filch tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Festation.
A right hook to the body lands for Filch.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Festation blocking some punches.
Filch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Festation is working Filch over against the cage.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Festation tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filch avoids it.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
Festation is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Filch is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Festation.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Festation.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filch.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
Filch misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Filch pulls guard.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Filch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Festation has passed into side control.
Filch is looking to regain half guard here but Festation keeps moving and retains side control.
Festation takes a little break here. Filch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Filch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Filch prevents Festation from improving his position.
Festation controlling the position well.
Festation gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation trying to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filch is one step ahead there.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Mana Festation 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. 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#
Filch avoids the head kick by Festation.
Festation throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Filch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Filch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Festation lands a head kick!
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filch misses the jab.
Filch moves away from the strike by Festation.
Filch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Festation. #TD2#
Filch dives in and scores a takedown into Festation's guard.#ES#
Festation is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
A right hand to the body from Festation.
Festation is working Filch over against the cage.
Filch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Festation.
Festation is leaning against Filch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Filch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation lands a jab to the head.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Filch pushes him off.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Filch pushes him off.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch misses with a two punch combination.
Festation scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Filch.
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Festation lands with an uppercut that bounces Filch off the cage and back into range.
Filch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Festation takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Filch lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation gets through Filch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filch blocks a body shot from Festation.
Filch prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation gets through Filch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation cracks Filch with a nice body shot.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filch blocks it with crossed arms.
Festation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Festation avoiding damage as Filch throws knees to the body.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Filch is blocking nicely.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Filch takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation lands a right hand. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Festation slips under a jab from Filch.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Filch swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
Filch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Festation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Festation jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Festation, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Daebak avoids the head kick by Festation.
Daebak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daebak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Festation just manages to avoid it.
Daebak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Daebak. Beautiful body shot.
Daebak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Festation fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daebak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Daebak.
Festation thinks about the counter body kick.
Festation throws a one two combo.
Daebak 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.
Daebak throws a low kick, looking for Festation's leg but Festation calmly moves out of range.
Daebak throws a solid leg kick but Festation takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daebak.
Daebak throws a low kick but Festation avoids it.#CL2#
Festation closes the distance and pushes Daebak back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daebak. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Harry Daebak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation slips under a jab from Daebak.
Daebak moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Daebak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daebak lands a body shot. #T1#
Daebak scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one.
Daebak looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Festation has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Festation there as he acknowledges the shot.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Daebak checks it.
Daebak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
A jab from Daebak misses.
Daebak lands with a cross.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Daebak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daebak moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.
Daebak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daebak takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation tries to clinch up but Daebak circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Festation rushes Daebak and presses him up against the cage.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage. #T2#
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Festation is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Festation.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation tries a body shot but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation has had enough of the clinch but Daebak keeps him there for the moment.
Daebak tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Festation blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Daebak - that landed with a thud.
Daebak works on Festation's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daebak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daebak misses with a two punch combination.
Daebak misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Daebak fails to land with a series of punches.
Daebak catches Festation with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daebak throws out a leg kick but Festation moves out of range and Daebak only half commits.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Festation keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daebak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Festation misses with a looping right.
Daebak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Daebak.
Daebak misses the shot to the body.
Daebak is looking to slow Festation down with leg kicks.
Festation lands with a straight right. Daebak didn't see that one coming.
Daebak lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Daebak misses.
Festation lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Daebak misses the target. #T4#
Festation checks the leg kick nicely there.
Festation throws a series of punches but Daebak avoids them all with ease.
Daebak misses with a straight right.
Festation gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daebak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Festation.
Festation throws a right and a left that Daebak avoids nicely.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Festation avoids the body shot from Daebak.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Festation slips a straight right by Daebak.
Daebak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Festation under the eye.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daebak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daebak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daebak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daebak.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak misses with a hook.
Festation misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Daebak dominated that round.
That's time! Daebak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
Daebak misses with a looping right.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daebak throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Daebak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harry Daebak is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation throws a series of punches but Daebak avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Daebak.#CL2#
Festation moves into the clinch.
Daebak blocks a body shot from Festation.
Daebak lands a shot to the body.
Festation is working Daebak over against the cage.
Festation works on Daebak's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation lands a knee to the head.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Daebak takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daebak tries to score with a low kick but Festation moves his leg out of the way.
Daebak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daebak swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
Daebak misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Festation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Daebak misses with a punch on the inside.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Daebak tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Daebak avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Daebak scores with a shot to the side of Festation's head. #BC#
Daebak breaks the clinch.
Festation tries to clinch but Daebak moves out of range.
Daebak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Festation just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daebak drops his hands momentarily and Festation takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daebak throws a wild body kick that Festation sees coming a mile off.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Daebak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Festation throws the left hand but Daebak avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Daebak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daebak.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daebak circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Festation backs away, Daebak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Daebak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Daebak there.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Daebak lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Daebak. Beautiful body shot.
Festation scores with a nice body kick.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Daebak misses the jab.
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses Festation's front leg but catches the back leg as Festation tries to avoid it.
Daebak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Daebak.
Festation misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daebak.
Daebak cracks a nice hook into Festation's ribs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daebak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daebak jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Festation throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Daebak manages to break the clinch.
Festation throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daebak. That's going to slow Festation down.
Festation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Daebak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Festation doesn't seem phased though.
Festation lands with a hook. Daebak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daebak looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
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 Harry Daebak will probably get the nod.
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#
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daebak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Festation to score with a decent uppercut.
Daebak tries to work over Festation's front leg with a kick but Festation checks it.
Daebak throws a chopping leg kick but Festation manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daebak manages to avoid it.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch but Daebak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Festation works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Festation misses its intended target.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daebak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Daebak misses.
Daebak 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.
Daebak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daebak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!#CL2#
Festation gets a clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daebak tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak avoiding damage.
Daebak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Daebak controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daebak blocks it with crossed arms.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daebak.
Daebak throws a low kick but Festation moves out of range easily.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Daebak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Daebak steps away.
Festation displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Festation has Daebak up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daebak backwards.
Daebak lands a left hand.
Daebak lands a nice uppercut.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak lands a shot to the body.
Festation cracks Daebak with a nice body shot.
Festation lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Daebak is blocking nicely.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Daebak controls his hands.
Festation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Daebak blocks an uppercut.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Daebak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daebak avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daebak is trying to break the clinch but Festation is controlling him.
Daebak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation is leaning against Daebak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Daebak has a couple of punches blocked by Festation. #T4#
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Daebak controls the action. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Festation looks for the body kick but Daebak saw that one coming.
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Festation has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Daebak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daebak misses with an uppercut.
Daebak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Festation doesn't seem bothered though.
Festation tries to clinch but Daebak is having none of it.
Daebak lands with an overhand left.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation misses with a wild body shot.
Harry Daebak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Festation looks for the body kick but Daebak saw that one coming.
Daebak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daebak.
A little feinted left hand from Daebak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mana Festation.
I think Daebak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Taro throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Festation tries to clinch up but Taro circles away and keeps his distance.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Festation has closed the distance and engaged Taro in a clinch.
Taro misses with a punch to the body.
Taro misses with a body punch.
Taro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taro is out of range and Festation settles back down.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation tries to clinch up.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Taro pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Taro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation wants to clinch up but Taro keeps it at a distance.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taro.#CL#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Taro. Taro maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taro misses with the head strike.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Taro misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taro is defending well for now.
Taro lands a shot to the body.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Taro is blocking nicely.
Taro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Taro controls the action.
Taro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head.
Taro gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taro throws a head punch that misses.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taro trying to stall but Festation improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Taro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation working Taro over with knees to the body.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taro or not. #T2#
Festation landing knees to the head.
Taro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation thows a body kick. Taro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Taro finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Taro throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taro throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation is looking to clinch but Taro is avoiding it. #CL2#
Festation clinches with his opponent.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taro misses with a knee strike.
Taro blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Taro.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taro digs a right hand into Festation's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Festation's gas tank.
Taro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Taro avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Taro is struggling to control the position.
Festation lands a right hand.
Taro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Taro.
Taro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taro working aggressively here.
Festation dodges an elbow strike from Taro.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Taro is trying to maintain a safe position but Festation gets an underhook and turns Taro into the cage.
Taro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Taro lands with a right to the head.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taro scores with a shot to the side of Festation's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Taro.
Taro throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Taro avoids the damage to the body.
Taro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taro lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Festation slips a jab from Taro.
Festation moves forwards but Taro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taro throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matsuda Taro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Festation tries to clinch but Taro is having none of it.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Taro circles away.
Matsuda Taro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat. #CL2#
Festation has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Taro misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taro.
Taro tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Taro back against the cage.
Taro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Taro fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Taro controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation lands a right hand.
Taro just leaning against Festation, taking a breather.
Taro scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Taro moves out of range easily.
Taro is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taro.
Taro misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Festation misses.
Taro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taro takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation throws out a leg kick but Taro moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
Festation stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Taro moves into the clinch.
Taro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Festation is keeping busy.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taro has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Festation. #T2#
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Taro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuda Taro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Taro misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Festation.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Taro avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation working hard to break the clinch.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Taro.
A nice left hand lands by Taro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taro.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taro.
Taro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taro tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taro misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Festation.
Taro tries to stall but Festation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Taro controls his hands.
Festation trying to stall but Taro improves his position.
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Taro.
Festation manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taro blocking some punches.
Taro landing knees to the body.
Taro prevents a body shot from Festation.
Taro lands a body punch.
Festation landing knees to the head.
Festation is breathing heavily.#T4#
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taro is defending well for now.
Taro misses with the head strike.
Taro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taro just leaning against Festation, taking a breather.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Taro controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taro.
Taro misses with a punch on the inside.
Taro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Taro controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taro.
Taro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taro throws a head punch that misses.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taro blocks it with crossed arms.
Taro pushes Festation back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taro.
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 Matsuda Taro will probably get the nod.
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#
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
As Festation tries to get set, Taro tries to push him back and clinch up but Festation manages to avoid the attempt.
Taro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taro lands a jab-cross combination.
Taro throws a big shot that misses.
Taro misses with a wild combination.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Festation just manages to avoid it.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taro.
Festation swats away the attempt to clinch by Taro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation dodges the punch combination from Taro.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taro.
Festation misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taro looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Taro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Festation up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taro prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Festation.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Taro.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Taro won't want to take too many of those.
Taro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taro misses with a body punch.
Taro working aggressively here.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taro's elbow.
Festation lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Taro.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taro blocks it with crossed arms.
Festation tries to work over Taro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taro effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Taro.
Festation lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Festation up against the cage.
Taro is looking to control Festation's arms but Festation gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taro has his back to the cage. #T3#
Festation tries a body shot but Taro blocks it.
Festation is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taro.
Taro tries a knee to the head but Festation blocks it.
Taro prevents Festation from breaking the clinch.
Taro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taro blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taro lands a nice elbow.
Taro avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Taro works on Festation's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Taro won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Taro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation working aggressively here.
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Taro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Taro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Festation up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Taro takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Festation manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taro 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 146 Wright vs Hepple
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Festation closes the distance and pushes Fairbanks back into the cage.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Fairbanks tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks just leaning against Festation, taking a breather.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairbanks pushes Festation back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow. #T1#
Festation with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation cracks Fairbanks with a nice body shot.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands.
Fairbanks misses with the head strike.
Festation scores with a shoulder strike.
Festation digs a right hand underneath Fairbanks's ribcage. Fairbanks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Fairbanks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Festation lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairbanks lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Festation tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it. #T2#
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Festation tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks 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 nice left hand lands by Festation. #BC2#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairbanks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Festation slips under a jab.#CL2#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Festation has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fairbanks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Festation can turn it around.#BC2#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Festation misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Festation lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Festation is trying to break the clinch but Fairbanks is controlling him.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Festation is stalling here.
Fairbanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Festation digs a right hand into Fairbanks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fairbanks's gas tank.
A short right from Fairbanks on the inside.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Fairbanks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Fairbanks digs a right hand into Festation's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Festation's gas tank.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks cracks Festation with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairbanks tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Festation tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks is leaning against Festation and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Festation gets through Fairbanks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
That's time! Fairbanks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Festation misses with an uppercut.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fairbanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Good shot there by Festation.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Fairbanks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fairbanks throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Festation clinches.
Festation blocking some punches.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation lands a right hand.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Festation gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fairbanks misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Festation breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Festation darts in and clinches Fairbanks up against the cage.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairbanks avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Fairbanks tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Festation.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands.
Fairbanks scores with a hook to the body.
Festation is working Fairbanks over against the cage.
Festation blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairbanks managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Fairbanks tries to stall but Festation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Festation gets through Fairbanks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Festation is working Fairbanks over against the cage.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairbanks is defending well for now.
Fairbanks is pushing Festation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Festation stalling against the cage.
Fairbanks lands a body shot.
Fairbanks is stalling here.
Festation is trying to stall.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairbanks avoids it.
Fairbanks has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Fairbanks blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fairbanks as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation. #T4#
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Fairbanks.
Still in the clinch, Fairbanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairbanks is leaning against Festation and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairbanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks lands a left hand.
Fairbanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation tries a knee to the head but Fairbanks blocks it.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Festation moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Festation let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Fairbanks forces Festation back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Fairbanks pushes Festation back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Festation.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Fairbanks.
Festation working Fairbanks over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Festation.
Fairbanks swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Festation. #T1#
Fairbanks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Fairbanks to work.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks pushes Festation back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairbanks wants to stall.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Festation or not.
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation pushes Fairbanks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Desmond Fairbanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairbanks avoids it.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairbanks avoids the damage to the body.
Fairbanks tries to stall but Festation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairbanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Fairbanks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Fairbanks with a hook.
Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Fairbanks. #CL#
Fairbanks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairbanks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Fairbanks tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairbanks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Festation as Fairbanks tries to tie him up. #T4#
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fairbanks up against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Festation taking a breather.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Festation.
Fairbanks jabs Festation to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Fairbanks lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mana Festation.
Well Festation 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot.
Festation missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Festation just manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
No luck for Payakarakatong with that takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Payakarakatong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Festation moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Payakarakatong lands an uppercut.#T1#
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Festation under the eye.
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Festation misses with a wild combination.
Payakarakatong scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Festation.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Payakarakatong does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation tries to counter by closing the distance.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Festation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Payakarakatong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Festation!
Festation sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Festation controlling the position for now.
Festation is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Payakarakatong jumps into side control!#T3##SUB#
Payakarakatong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is trying to get an arm triangle but Festation is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Payakarakatong tries for a kimura but Festation is defending well.
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Payakarakatong drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Festation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Festation is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Payakarakatong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Festation has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Festation struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Payakarakatong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payakarakatong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Festation has escaped the position, nice work there.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong 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#
Festation lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Festation.#CL2#
Festation rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Festation works on Payakarakatong's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakarakatong controls his hands. #T1#
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Payakarakatong avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Payakarakatong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Festation blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.#T2#
Festation blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Payakarakatong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage. #BC2#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.#T3#
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payakarakatong counters with a low kick, right behind Festation 's knee.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Festation catches Payakarakatong right on the button with a cross.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakarakatong throws a big counter combination but Festation scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payakarakatong throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Festation fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakarakatong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Festation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Festation gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Festation under the eye.
Festation closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Crunch! Festation slams his shin into Payakarakatong's torso.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.#T1#
Festation throws a combination that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakarakatong blocks a head kick by Festation.
Festation throws a body kick that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a stiff right hand.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Festation.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Payakarakatong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Festation - the referee stops the clock and Payakarakatong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Festation. Payakarakatong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Festation tries to clinch up but Payakarakatong circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation moves to clinch but Payakarakatong breaks away
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Payakarakatong blocks the low kick.
Payakarakatong throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.#T2#
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakarakatong throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Festation gets a clinch.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Payakarakatong scores with a four punch combination!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong connects with the punch.#T3#
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Festation. Festation circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Festation takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Festation counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Festation.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Payakarakatong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakarakatong blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
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!
Payakarakatong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Festation.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Festation does it's job there.
Festation throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Festation.

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 Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
I think Payakarakatong 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Thomas jabs Festation to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Festation moves into the clinch.#BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Thomas forces Festation back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Festation lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Festation moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Festation tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Thomas works Festation's body with a nice hook.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Festation under the eye.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Festation's knee but Festation avoids it well. #T2#
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Festation circles away.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas feints and then cracks Festation's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Festation down.
Festation takes one on the button.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Festation.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation is trying to break free.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Festation or not.
A short right from Festation.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Festation lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #BC#
Festation manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Thomas clinches.
Festation with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas is working Festation over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas stalling against the cage. #T4#
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas is leaning against Festation and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Festation tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation. #CL2#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Festation lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Festation blocking some punches. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Festation counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Festation looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Festation takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Festation seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Festation momentarily.
Thomas throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Festation lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Festation against the cage. #T4##BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Thomas looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Festation's body.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Festation's ribs.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Festation is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thomas misses with a hook #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
As Thomas backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Festation with an uppercut!
Thomas misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Festation's head.
A jab lands there for Thomas.#T1#
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Festation takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Festation moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Festation slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Thomas tries to get set, Festation tries to push him back and clinch up but Thomas manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Festation is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Festation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
I was talking to Festation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Festation.
Thomas looking to stall.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Festation has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation 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.
Thomas throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
As Thomas looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Festation in a clinch. #BC#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
Festation avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Festation throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Festation back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Festation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aiken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aiken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Aiken.
Aiken scores with a shot to the body.
Festation tries to score with a low kick but Aiken moves his leg out of the way.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation lands a jab to the head.
Festation swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Aiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aiken.
Festation wants to slow Aiken down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation misses with a body kick.
Aiken digs a good hook to Festation's body.
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Festation misses with a double jab. #T1#
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
Festation thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aiken if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Aiken.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Festation.
Nice uppercut lands for Aiken. That snapped Festation's head back.
Aiken tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken is looking to slow Festation down with leg kicks.
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Aiken throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Festation checks a low kick from Aiken.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
Aiken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation throws an overhand right that lands on Aiken's shoulder, as Aiken tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Aiken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick by Festation misses
and Aiken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Festation looks for the body kick but Aiken saw that one coming.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Aiken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Aiken throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Aiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.
Aiken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aiken.
Festation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aiken.
Aiken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aiken flicks out a counter leg kick but Festation steps away.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
Festation tries to counter by clinching up but Aiken breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Aiken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aiken. Aiken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Festation misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken connects with a jab.
Festation misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Aiken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Aiken backing up. Aiken nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Aiken jabs at Festation's body.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aiken scores with a punch to the head.
Aiken motions for Festation to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Festation.
Aiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aiken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aiken, right into the meat.
Aiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Festation gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Aiken.
Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Aiken avoids the damage to the body.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Aiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
Aiken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Aiken looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Aiken just gets out of the way.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Aiken wants to land a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Festation connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation throws a hook to the side of Aiken's head but Aiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Midick Aiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken lands with a shot to the body.
Aiken lands with a shot to the body.
Aiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aiken checks a leg kick nicely.
Festation delivers a nice body kick.
Festation avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Aiken connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation tries to clinch but Aiken is having none of it.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Aiken lands with a nice body kick.
Festation swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken tries a quick counter leg kick but Festation is wise to it.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aiken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aiken lands a glancing blow to the side of Festation's head.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aiken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken lands a lovely overhand right.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aiken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation cracks Aiken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aiken scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Festation slips a jab from Aiken.
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Festation jabs at Aiken's body.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Festation.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Festation connects with a high kick.
Aiken scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Festation.
Aiken scores with a hook to the body. Festation takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation slips a jab from Aiken.
Festation throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
Festation avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Aiken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
A little jabbing left from Aiken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Aiken.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Aiken blocks a leg kick.
Aiken lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aiken tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Aiken.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aiken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Festation on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Aiken tries to keep at a distance but Festation has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Aiken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aiken scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice cross by Aiken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aiken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aiken.
A telegraphed right hand from Festation misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aiken! But no joy.
Aiken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Festation with a jab.
Festation tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Aiken defending well as Festation loads up on a big left hand.
Festation needs to keep his hands up - Aiken had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Aiken takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation wants to clinch.#T1#
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aiken manages to circle out of the way.
Festation takes one to the side of the head.
Festation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aiken takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Aiken defending well as Festation loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken thuds his right hand into Festation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Festation cracks the inside of Aiken's front leg.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation motions for Aiken to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation misses with a hook.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Aiken misses the target.
Aiken lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken lands a jab-cross combination.
Festation misses with a looping right.
Aiken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aiken tries to land a leg kick but Festation saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Aiken misses.
Aiken swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Aiken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Festation.
Aiken throws a low kick but Festation moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Festation
and Aiken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiken's sensitive parts.
Midick Aiken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Festation shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Festation throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aiken.
Festation throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Aiken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aiken lands a head shot.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Aiken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Festation wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Festation wants to clinch but Aiken slips to the side
and Aiken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation throws out a leg kick but Aiken moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
As Festation backs off Aiken throws a huge counter combo but Festation manages to avoid it all.
Festation scores with the left hand. Aiken knows he should have avoided that one.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiken's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Aiken! #T4#
Aiken looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Aiken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Festation motions for Aiken to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Aiken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Aiken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aiken checks the leg kick.
Festation wants to slow Aiken down by chopping away at his legs.
Aiken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Festation lands with a slapping head kick.
Aiken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Festation takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Festation.

And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aiken 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1#
Sensei fails with the takedown.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Sensei.
Festation tries to clinch but Sensei is having none of it. #TD#
Sensei shoots in and bounces Festation off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sensei's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Festation controls Sensei momentarily but Sensei frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Sensei looking to pass the guard.
Festation is controlling Sensei's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation is trying to control the position but Sensei postures up.
Festation bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sensei's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sensei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Festation defends well.
Sensei looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Festation puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Sensei moves into full guard. #SUB#
Festation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sensei tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Festation doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Festation manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Festation doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sensei is tightening it up a little... Festation has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Festation reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Festation taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sensei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kylar Sensei!
Kylar Sensei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Festation moves away from the strike by Taro.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Festation lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Festation cracks Taro with a good jab.
Taro throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Festation throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Festation bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taro's head backwards.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taro lands with a right hand.
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Taro's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Festation rushes Taro and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Taro blocks with his arms.
Festation tries a body shot but Taro blocks it.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Taro blocks with his arms.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation lands a body shot. #T1#
Taro effectively controlling the action here.
Taro wants to stall.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Taro avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Taro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taro blocking some punches.
Taro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taros head.
Taro is trying to maintain a safe position but Festation gets an underhook and turns Taro into the cage.
Taro lands with a short shot to the head.
Taro throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Taro misses with a punch to the body.
Taro is looking to control Festation's arms but Festation gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taro has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Taro.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Taro digs a right hand into Festation's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Festation's gas tank.
Taro is pushing Festation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation tries to work over Taro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taro'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.
Taro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Festation up against the cage.
Taro gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Festation. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Festation. #BC2#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
Taro throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Festation connects with a crisp jab.
Taro tries to clinch up but Festation circles away and keeps his distance.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taro.
Festation swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taro counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Festation coming out on top.#CL2#
Festation forces Taro back against the cage and clinches.
Festation scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taro avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Taro lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Taro working aggressively here.
Taro pushes Festation back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Taro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Festation can turn it around.#T4#
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation looking to stall.
Festation lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Taro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taro is looking to control Festation's arms but Festation gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taro has his back to the cage.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Taro.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Taro controls the action.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Taro is blocking nicely.
Taro blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taro just misses with a punch to the body.
Taro wants to clinch up but Festation keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Festation misses.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Festation scores with a kick to the body.
Taro throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Taro sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Taro avoids it this time.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Taro moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Festation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Festation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Festation thuds his right hand into Taro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taro throws out the jab.
Taro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation. #T1#
Taro wants to clinch.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Festation has Taro up against the cage in a clinch.
Taro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Taro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taro lands a right hand.
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taro.
Festation landing knees to the body.
Taro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taro backwards.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation is struggling to control the position.
Festation lands a nice knee to the body.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Festation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taro is looking to control Festation's arms but Festation gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taro has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
A shot in the inside from Taro.
Taro tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Taro back against the cage.
Festation lands a nice knee to the body.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Taro effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Festation gets through Taro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Festation stalling in the clinch but Taro improves position.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taro tries to stall but Festation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Taro's ribcage.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation lands a left hand.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taro's elbow.
Festation blocks a body shot from Taro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation cracks Taro with a nice body shot.
Festation tries to work over Taro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Taro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Festation or not.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation. #T4#
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Taro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taro stalling in the clinch.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Taro avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Taro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taro blocks it with crossed arms.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taro is defending well for now.
Taro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taro.
Taro digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taro.
Taro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taro cracks Festation with a nice body shot.
Taro scores with a shot to the side of Festation's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Taro catches Festation right on the button with a cross.
Festation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taro. That did some damage!
Festation tries to clinch but Taro moves out of range.
Taro is looking to clinch.
Taro scores with a hook to the body. Festation takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Festation tries to clinch but Taro is having none of it.
Festation throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taro's head.
Festation connects with a body shot that sends Taro's belly button to the back.#CL#
Taro clinches up against the cage.
Festation lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taro lands a hook that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taro lands an uppercut.
Taro blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation blocking some punches.
Taro taking a breather.
Taro tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Taro back against the cage. #BC2#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taro scores with a jab. Festation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Festation doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Taro lands.
Festation lands a nice hook to Taro's body. Taro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Taro moved away.
Taro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Festation on the side of the head.
Matsuda Taro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation misses with a body kick.
Taro misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Festation counters by clinching up.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Taro avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation trying to stall but Taro improves his position.
Taro tries to stall but Festation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Taro avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Taro lands a shoulder strike.
Festation being controlled against the cage.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taro.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Taro misses with a body punch.
Taro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Taro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Taro misses with some punches.
Taro can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Taro is stalling here.
Festation digs a right hand into Taro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taro's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Festation takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Taro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Festation lands a right hand.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taro blocks it with crossed arms.
Festation digs a right hand underneath Taro's ribcage. Taro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Festation. #BC2#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation takes one on the button.
Taro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation stuns Taro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taro motions for Festation to come forward. Taro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Festation.
Taro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Festation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taro back to the cage. Festation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Taro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Festation.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mana Festation.
Well Festation 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
A relieved looking Mana Festation 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: PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Festation.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
Festation goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Festation is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Murhaa misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Festation.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Paul Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target. #T1#
Festation defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Festation with a hook.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Festation thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Festation checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Festation misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Festation swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Festation shapes to counter with a head kick.
Festation swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Festation tries to clinch up.
Festation blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murhaa.
Festation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhaa lands a really nice looking cross but Festation seems unphased.
A jab from Festation does it's job there.#T3#
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Festation attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Festation lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Festation scores with a one two! Murhaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Festation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Festation counters with a stiff right hand.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Festation blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa misses with a straight left. #T4#
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Festation slips a jab from Murhaa.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Murhaa sizes up Festation with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Festation throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Festation's head.
Festation misses with a body shot.
Festation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Festation walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation misses with a double jab.
Festation avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
A little jabbing left from Festation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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#
Festation misses with a two punch combination.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Festation shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
As Murhaa backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Murhaa manages to avoid it all.
Murhaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Festation's head.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Festation.
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa misses the jab.#T1#
Festation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Festation at a distance.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Festation scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Festation rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Festation digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Murhaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Festation punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Festation throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Festation looks to land a combination. Murhaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Festation blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Festation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Festation lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhaa, as that shot connected.
Festation throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Festation.
Murhaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Festation counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murhaa throws a head kick that Festation semi-blocks.
Murhaa pushes Festation away with a front kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Festation pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Festation. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa 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.
Festation dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Murhaa motions for Festation to come forward. Murhaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Murhaa backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Murhaa manages to avoid it all.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch position.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Festation's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Festation avoided it.
Festation throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Festation throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Festation looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Festation throws a head kick that Murhaa semi-blocks.
Murhaa cracks Festation with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Festation avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Festation avoids the head kick by Murhaa. #CL2#
Festation has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch. #T1#
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation throws a shot to the body.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Festation.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murhaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a head kick. #T2#
Murhaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Festation thinks about the counter body kick.
Festation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Festation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Festation as he checks the leg kick.
Festation throws a shot to the body.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Festation.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Festation lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Festation misses the target.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa misses with a head kick. #T3##CL2#
Festation clinches up against the cage.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa is trying to push Festation away but Festation has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Paul Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Festation.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation throws a head kick that Murhaa semi-blocks.
Murhaa misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Festation counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Festation bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Festation raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Festation checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mana Festation.
Well Festation 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mana Festation!
A victorious Mana Festation thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Paul Murhaa was interviewed post fight and said 'ur damn sister wore me out last nite....'.

Event: PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Festation thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Festation.
A bone on bone clash there as Festation blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong moves in looking to clinch but Festation pushes him off.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong wants to slow Festation down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
A left lands for Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Festation counter 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!
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakarakatong circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Festation throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong punishes Festation's body with a nice straight punch.
Festation looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong lands a jab to Festation's midsection.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Payakarakatong tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakarakatong swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Payakarakatong.
Jab from Payakarakatong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Festation goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Festation is looking to slow Payakarakatong down with leg kicks.
Festation lands an overhand right.
Festation throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Festation has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakarakatong.
Good work by Payakarakatong as he checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Festation.
Festation bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Festation throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Festation forces Payakarakatong back against the cage and clinches.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands a right hand.
Festation misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
Payakarakatong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Festation turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here. #TD2#
Payakarakatong pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Festation defends well.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong wants to hit a switch here but Festation passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Payakarakatong there! #T4#
Payakarakatong is desperately trying to improve his position but Festation has a good base and remains in mount.
Payakarakatong is still trying to improve position.
Festation definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Festation can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Payakarakatong is looking to escape.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Festation to the mat! Festation manages to get full guard.
Payakarakatong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Festation is adopting a defensive guard.
Festation wants to stand but Payakarakatong is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation trying to control the position. #T1#
Festation seems keen to control Payakarakatong's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Payakarakatong wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Festation misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakarakatong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Festation counters by clinching up.
Payakarakatong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Payakarakatong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage. #T2#
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Festation stalling in the clinch but Payakarakatong improves position.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Festation manages to break the clinch.
Festation lands with a nice combination. Payakarakatong backs away looking to recover.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation throws a right hand that Payakarakatong ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakarakatong also avoids with ease.
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!
Payakarakatong connects with a jab.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice right hand.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.#T3#
Festation on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payakarakatong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Festation lands a high kick!
Payakarakatong lands a jab to Festation's midsection.
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakarakatong cracks the inside of Festation's front leg. #CL#
Festation drives through and clinches with Payakarakatong against the cage.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong. #TD2#
Payakarakatong tightens his grip and picks Festation up, before dumping him to the ground. Festation manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Payakarakatong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payakarakatong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard. #REVR#
Payakarakatong pulls Festation in to control the position. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong looking for a guillotine here but Festation defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Festation misses.
Festation scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Festation misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Payakarakatong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Payakarakatong is looking to land body kicks.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Festation works the jab nicely.
Festation tries to bum rush Payakarakatong with a series of wild strikes but Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range. #T2#
Payakarakatong lands a jab to the nose.
Festation jabs Payakarakatong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Payakarakatong there.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Festation misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Festation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payakarakatong back to the cage. Festation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Festation drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Festation walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Festation avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong. #T3#
Festation throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Festation throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a straight right hand.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Payakarakatong pushes him off.
Payakarakatong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Payakarakatong does it's job there.
Festation misses with a wild combination.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Payakarakatong coming out on top.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Festation takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it. #T4#
Payakarakatong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Festation. Festation obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Festation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Festation thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Festation wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Festation misses
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
Payakarakatong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

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 Mana Festation.
I think Festation 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Festation swinging wildly here.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A combination from Festation does no damage.
Festation sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Festation avoids it this time.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Festation misses.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Festation lands.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick. #T1#
Kersikov throws a combination. Festation tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kersikov throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Festation has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation landing knees to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Festation misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Kersikov trying to stall but Festation improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Festation gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.#T2#
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Festation.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Festation has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Festation - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Festation putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Festation back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation working Kersikov over with knees to the body.
Festation presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Festation digs a right hand into Kersikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kersikov's gas tank.
A short left from Festation.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Festation is having none of it.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Festation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Festation has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Festation.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation wants to stall.
Festation tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Festation's efforts to push away.
Festation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kersikov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Festation.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.#T4#
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov trying to stall but Festation improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Knees to the body from Festation.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Festation.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Festation tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Festation slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Festation. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Festation.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Festation avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Festation continues to drive forward.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Festation as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov 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.
Festation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Festation saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Festation scores with a nice head shot.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Festation moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Festation lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Festation as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Festation lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Kersikov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Festation manages to break the clinch.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Festation finds it's target.
Festation cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Festation
and Kersikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Festation misses with a head kick. #T4#
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Kersikov catches Festation with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Festation avoids nicely.
Festation appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Festation makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!

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 Mana Festation.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Festation, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lincekum really felt that one!
Festation looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lincekum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Festation's corner calls for a 1-2. Festation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Festation throws a push kick but Lincekum slaps the foot to one side.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
As Festation backs off Lincekum throws a huge counter combo but Festation manages to avoid it all.
Lincekum takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lincekum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lincekum tries to move into range but Festation moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Festation misses with a looping left.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Festation.
Lincekum checks the leg kick.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Festation.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lincekum misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Lincekum misses the body punch
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it. #T2#
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation throws a right and a left that Lincekum avoids nicely.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum blocks the body kick.
Lincekum takes one on the button.
Festation misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Festation.#CL#
Festation rushes Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum with a knee to the head.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.#T3#
Lincekum avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation is trying to push Lincekum away but Lincekum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Festation is working Lincekum over against the cage.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Lincekum won't want to take too many of those.
Lincekum tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Festation.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Lincekum wants to take the fight to the mat but Festation manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincekum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Festation.
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!
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum is pushing Festation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Festation takes a knee right on the jaw!
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Festation slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Festation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincekum can pounce on him.
Festation slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Festation connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Festation dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lincekum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincekum controls his hands.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincekum can do to turn this around?
Lincekum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum landing knees to the head.
Lincekum blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Festation tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Festation wants to stall.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Festation is trying to maintain a safe position but Lincekum gets an underhook and turns Festation into the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation blocks an elbow strike from Lincekum.
Stalling in the clinch from Lincekum.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow. #T3#
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum misses with some punches.
Lincekum taking a breather.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lincekum looking to stall.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Festation lands a body punch.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Festation.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Lincekum stalling in the clinch.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincekum circles away.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
Festation throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Festation misses with a low kick as Lincekum jumps back.
Festation cracks Lincekum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Lincekum tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation misses with a double jab.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Lincekum does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Festation throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Festation darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lincekum misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lincekum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Festation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses. #T2#
Lincekum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Festation rushes Lincekum and presses him up against the cage.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it. #T3#
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation is trying to stall.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation stalling in the clinch but Lincekum improves position.
Festation misses with some punches.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum lands a nice knee to the body.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation landing knees to the body.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Festation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.#T4#
Festation cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation lands a shoulder strike.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Festation throws a lazy head kick
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Festation throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Pinea moves into the clinch.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinea tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
A short left from Pinea.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Festation looking to stall.
I was talking to Festation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Festation.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Festation tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea tries for a takedown but Festation manages to get underhooks.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.#T1#
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Pinea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Pinea's ribcage.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinea up against the cage.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation. #BC#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinea.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation avoids the head kick by Pinea. #T2#
The fighters circling - Pinea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea throws a body kick that misses
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Festation up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Pinea tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation wants to break free but Pinea has control.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pinea wants to clinch up but Festation keeps it at a distance.
Festation tries to work over Pinea's front leg with a kick but Pinea checks it.
Pinea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Pinea misses.
Pinea tries for a takedown but Festation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Festation throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A left and a right from Festation both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Pinea throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Festation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinea.
Pinea checks a low kick from Festation.#CL2#
Pinea has Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Festation's hands.
Pinea misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinea thinking.
Pinea throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pinea fails with the takedown.
Festation quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pinea is looking to clinch.
Festation misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinea goes for a takedown attempt but Festation pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Festation lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Pinea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Festation. Festation circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea checks a low kick from Festation.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation lands a nice looking body kick.
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinea throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pinea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Festation.
Pinea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Festation presses Pinea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pinea's face.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Festation's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pinea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pinea slips a straight right by Festation.
Pinea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Festation scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Festation up against the cage.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation lands a knee to the head.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea lands a good knee to the midsection. Festation won't want to take too many of those.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea. #BC#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation wants to clinch up but Pinea keeps it at a distance.
Festation fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinea in the body. #T1#
Festation feints a jab promting Pinea to slip. Festation then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pinea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation connects with a high kick.
Pinea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinea misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Pinea was not able to check.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinea throws out a counter right but Festation avoids it with no problem.
Pinea loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Pinea throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Pinea was not able to check.
Pinea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinea is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Festation counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Pinea clinches.
Pinea gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation. #TD2#
Pinea has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Festation is trying to keep an underhook but Pinea manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pinea connects with a nice short shot to Festation's temple.
Festation wants to get back to full guard.
Festation has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinea is working away from the top position though.
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Festation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinea is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.
Festation holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Pinea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Festation is just riding it out for now. Pinea eventually gives up the hold.
Festation wants to improve his position but Pinea is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pinea 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.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Pinea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Festation keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Festation works his way to full guard. Good work.
Festation pulls Pinea in close to prevent any damage.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.#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.
Pinea being controlled here momentarily.
Festation trying to control the position.
Festation wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinea advances to half guard.
Festation controlling the position for now.
Festation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Festation is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea'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#
Jab by Pinea.
Pinea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pinea tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Festation sets himself, and Pinea steps forward looking for the clinch! Festation avoids it this time.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Pinea throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Pinea throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Pinea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Festation throws Pinea to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Festation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Festation napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Festation is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinea's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Festation tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Pinea is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Festation is trying to stand.
Festation wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinea working the head and body with strikes.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Festation slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard. #REVR#
Festation content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Pinea 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#
Pinea wants to take a breather but Festation is having none of it.
Pinea is pressing down on Festation's thigh, looking to free his foot. Festation is holding on for now.
Festation is holding on to half guard well.
Festation works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Pinea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Festation is keeping the position for now.
Pinea postures up in Festation's guard and throws a big left but Festation blocks it.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Festation is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Festation has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pinea has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Festation is not content to let Pinea control the position.
Festation is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pinea working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Festation manages to get back to half guard.
Pinea prevents Festation from improving his position.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pinea lands a nice short elbow.
Pinea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pinea is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.
Pinea working Festation over with strikes.
Festation trying to control here.
Festation is controlling Pinea's trapped leg to prevent Pinea from advancing to side control.
Festation taking some punishment here, with Pinea in his half guard.
Festation gets full guard.
Festation keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Pinea is fighting to break Festation's control of his arms but Festation is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinea 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koko Pinea!
A victorious Koko Pinea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Curran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curran throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Good work by Curran as he checks the leg kick.
Curran tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Curran throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation avoids the body shot from Curran.
Festation slips a jab from Curran.
A bone on bone clash there as Curran blocks the leg kick.
Curran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Festation sprawls and moves away.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation lands the left hand.
Curran fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curran. That's going to slow Festation down.
Festation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Festation cracks the inside of Curran's front leg. #T1#
Festation finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Curran. That snapped Festation's head back.
Curran jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Festation throws a low kick but Curran avoids it.
Festation misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Festation fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curran checks it well.
Festation motions for Curran to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Festation is fending him off so far but Curran persists. Nope, Festation circles away and we're back to standing.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Curran thuds a left hand into Festation's body.
Curran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Festation sprawls well. Festation wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Festation feints and then cracks Curran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curran down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Curran is wise to it.#TD#
Curran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Festation throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Festation moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation looks for the body kick but Curran saw that one coming.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Festation. #T3#
Festation tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curran misses with a head kick.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Festation moves away from the strike by Curran.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Festation wants it to stay on the feet.
Festation appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Curran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Festation manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Festation is trying to maintain a safe position but Curran gets an underhook and turns Festation into the cage.#BC#
Curran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Curran.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Festation with a nice cross.
Curran throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation wants to slow Curran down by chopping away at his legs. #T4##CL2#
Curran tries to keep at a distance but Festation has taken the fight into the clinch.
Festation tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Curran is trying to pull guard but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Curran fails to pull guard.
Festation cracks Curran with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation stuffs the takedown attempt from Curran. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
Festation misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Festation rushes Curran and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Curran is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation feints and then cracks Curran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curran down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Festation scores with a jab.
Curran dodges the punch combination from Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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#
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Festation lands a really nice looking cross but Curran seems unphased.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curran.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Curran dives in and grabs Festation's left leg, looking for a takedown. Festation pushes down on Curran's head and hops out.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation throws a leg kick which misses Curran's front leg but catches the back leg as Curran tries to avoid it.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation checks a low kick from Curran.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curran lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Curran misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range. #TD#
Curran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Festation throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Curran needs to keep his hands up - Festation had a free shot at his head there.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Festation avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Festation throws a leg kick but Curran moved away.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curran swinging wildly here.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Curran there.
Curran shoots in looking for a takedown but Festation manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Festation scores with a hook.
Curran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran misses the jab.
Festation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation motions for Curran to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Festation slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Festation has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Festation there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curran misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Curran misses with a low kick. #T3#
Curran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Festation circles away.
Festation scores with a punch to the head.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Festation, as that shot connected.
Festation scores with a jab.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Festation. Festation obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Curran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Festation pushes Curran off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran avoids a kick to the body.
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Festation tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Festation looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Festation connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Curran tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curran throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Curran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Festation.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Curran dives in and grabs Festation's left leg, looking for a takedown. Festation pushes down on Curran's head and hops out.
Curran fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Festation.
Festation scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran connects with a looping right hand.
Festation slaps away a takedown attempt from Curran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Curran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Curran shoots in looking for a takedown. Festation tries to sprawl out of it but Curran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Festation manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curran lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Curran misses.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran throws a lazy body kick
and Festation counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Curran shakes him off and moves away.
Curran with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Festation counters by clinching up.
Curran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Curran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A knee to the head by Festation.
Festation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
Festation connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Curran is rocked!
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curran is able to avoid easily.
Curran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Festation scores with a jab to the head.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curran walks into a stiff left hand from Festation.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Curran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curran misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curran is able to avoid easily.
Curran seems to have got his legs back now.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Festation throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Curran counters with a single leg into guard. Festation didn't expect that.
Festation looking to control.
Festation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curran trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation is trying to keep Curran in close.
Curran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Festation controls Curran momentarily but Curran frees himself.
Festation is controlling Curran's posture.
Festation is trying to keep Curran in close.
Festation is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curran wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.#T3#
Festation 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.
Festation is still trying to improve position.
Festation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Curran blocks the leg kick.
Curran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Festation swivels and escapes.
Festation throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Curran circles away.
Curran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Festation scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Festation throws a right and a left that Curran avoids nicely.
Curran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Festation moves away from the strike by Curran.
Festation avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Festation! But no joy.
Curran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
Festation throws a leg kick that misses.
Curran feinted with a counter takedown.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Mario Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curran scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran connects with a leg kick. Festation looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Festation displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curran.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Festation 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!

Event: PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Futter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Festation scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Futter manages to mount him!
Festation's coaches at Keyboard Warriors -Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Festation gets back to half guard.
Festation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Futter is looking to advance position but Festation won't allow it.
Festation wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter prevents Festation from standing back up.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Festation is looking to control Futter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Festation is trying to stand. #T1#
Festation has his hands clasped together around Futter's back. He's all about the action.
Festation trying to control but Futter postures up. #SUB2#
Futter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Festation is just riding it out for now. Futter eventually gives up the hold.
Futter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Futter is pressing down on Festation's thigh, looking to free his foot. Festation is holding on for now.
Festation wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Festation tries to roll over but Futter keeps him under control.
Festation is trying to maintain the position but Futter is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Futter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Futter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFestation.
Futter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Festation's waist but Festation gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Futter off to one side.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Futter with that takedown attempt.
Futter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Futter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Festation as he avoids it easily.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.#TD2#
Futter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Festation is working hard here to advance position.
Festation regains full guard. Nicely done.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Futter looking to pass the guard.
Futter won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Futter postures up.
Festation 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#
Futter is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Futter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Festation pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Futter regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Festation avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Futter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Festation passes into half guard.
Futter moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Festation won't allow Futter to sweep him here.
Festation has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buck Futter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Futter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
Futter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Festation's waist but Festation gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Futter off to one side.
Festation tried to counter with a leg kick but Futter avoided it.
Futter shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
Futter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Festation tries to avoid it but Futter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Festation to the ground. Festation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Futter closes the distance and clinches up with Festation, looking for a takedown. Futter pushes Festation against the cage but Festation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Futter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Futter fails with a takedown attempt.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Buck Futter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Futter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Festation circles away.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Futter shoots for a double leg takedown but Festation sprawls well. He's pushed Futter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Futter misses with a takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Futter is breathing heavily.
Futter with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Futter.
Festation lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Futter jumps guard but Festation turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Festation lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Futter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Festation slowing the pace effectively.
Festation lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Festation.
Futter is trying to pull guard but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Festation has Futter pressed against the cage.
Festation is pressed up against the cage. Futter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Festation down to the mat. Festation avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Futter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Festation as he avoids it easily.
Festation half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck for Futter with that takedown attempt.
Festation is looking to counter punch.
Futter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Festation sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Futter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Festation swivels and escapes.
Futter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Festation counters with a quick kick to the body but Futter blocks it.
Futter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Festation keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Festation tried to counter with a leg kick but Futter avoided it.#T3#
Futter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Festation avoids it really well and circles away.
As Futter backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Festation slips a straight right by Futter.
Futter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Futter.
Futter with a poor takedown
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Futter has his takedown stuffed
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Futter can do to turn this around?
Futter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Futter backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Futter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Festation as he avoids it easily.
Festation quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Futter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Futter is rocked!#T4#
Festation keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Futter is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?
Futter misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a stiff right hand.
Futter seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Festation avoids it really well and circles away.
Futter misses with a takedown
and Festation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Futter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Futter tries for a takedown but Festation circles away easily
and Futter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Futter misses with a takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a right hand to the body.
Futter closes the distance and clinches up with Festation, looking for a takedown. Futter pushes Festation against the cage but Festation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Futter looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
Futter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Festation swivels and escapes.
Festation tries to counter by clinching up but Futter breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Futter.
Futter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Festation half committed to a counter leg kick.
Festation is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter misses with a takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Futter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Futter fails with the takedown
and Festation counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Futter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
Futter misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Futter closes the distance and clinches up with Festation, looking for a takedown. Futter pushes Festation against the cage but Festation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Futter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Festation avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Futter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Futter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Futter looking for a guillotine here but Festation defends easily.
Festation preventing the sweep.
Festation looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Futter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Futter has an active guard here but Festation has managed to pass into half guard.
Futter wants to control but Festation passes into side. #SU#
Festation decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Futter fails with the takedown
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Futter goes for a double leg but Festation avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Festation continues to drive forward.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Futter just manages to avoid it.
Festation leaves Futter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Futter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Festation as he avoids it easily.
Festation is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Futter has his takedown stuffed
and Festation counters with a series of strikes. Futter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Futter fails with the takedown
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Futter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Festation swivels and escapes.
Futter darts in looking for a takedown but Festation gets double underhooks and turns Futter into the cage.
Festation stuffs the takedown attempt from Futter. Futter gets slowly back to his feet.
As Futter tries to get set, Festation tries to push him back and clinch up but Futter manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futter fails with the takedown
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Futter misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Festation 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!

Event: PFC 65 Cotton vs Dmitrov
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Festation tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blaze misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Blaze 's knee.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body kick there by Festation.
A slapping body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Festation bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation thumps Blaze with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Festation throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Festation digs a good hook to Blaze's body.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Blaze moved away.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaze throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a right hand to the body.
Festation throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation misses the shot to the body.
Festation misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nice body punch from Blaze.
Festation lands a nice looking body kick.
Festation feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blaze's calf.
Festation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Festation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaze, pushing him back against the cage.
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Festation.
Blaze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blaze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaze throws a wild body kick that Festation sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Festation misses with a body kick.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Blaze checks it.
A clash of legs there as Blaze blocks the low kick.
Blaze misses with a leg kick
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Festation is looking to wear down Blaze with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze drops his hands momentarily and Festation takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Festation takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation misses the body punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Festation lands a body shot.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Festation misses with a body shot
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Festation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Festation throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Festation throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Keyboard Warriors -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze misses the body punch
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Blaze 's knee. #T1#
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze avoids a kick to the body.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Blaze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Festation connects with the punch.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaze thuds his right hand into Festation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Blaze throws a one two combo. #T3##CL#
Festation darts in and clinches Blaze up against the cage.#BC2#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Festation misses with a body punch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Festation.
Festation scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Festation throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Festation checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Blaze scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze cracks Festation with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Festation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaze misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Blaze misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blaze throws a low kick, looking for Festation's leg but Festation calmly moves out of range.
Blaze blocks the body kick.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Festation just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Festation throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Festation throws a low kick but Blaze avoids it.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blaze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Festation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Blaze moves away from the strike by Festation.
Festation lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blaze will feel that in the morning.
Festation throws a leg kick but Blaze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Blaze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Festation connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Festation connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation throws a big counter combination but Blaze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaze looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Festation.
Blaze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Festation throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Blaze scores with a jab to the head.
Festation tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Festation bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Festation misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Festation checks a low kick from Blaze.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Festation misses with a head kick.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Festation gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
Festation throws a leg kick but Blaze checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santana Blaze.
I think Blaze 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Festation wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Festation works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Festation is retaining full guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz 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.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Cruz stands up over Festation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Festation keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz 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.
Festation keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz cracks Festation with a solid left hand.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Festation wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Festation keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Festation controlling Cruz's posture. #T2#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Festation is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Festation managing to control the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Festation has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Festation 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.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Festation is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Festation is keeping the position for now.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet. #T3#
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Festation is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Festation is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation controlling the position.
Cruz won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Festation seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Festation pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz cracks Festation with a solid left hand.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Festation controlling the position.
Festation controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Festation wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Festation's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Festation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Festation defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Festation into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.#TD#
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Festation kicks Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Festation avoids nicely.
Cruz throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##TD#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Festation's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Festation really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Festation is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Festation has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.
Festation has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Festation wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Festation wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Festation trying to control the position.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Festation works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz is working Festation over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz prevents Festation from getting back to his feet.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Festation has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz is in close to Festation's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stands up over Festation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Festation has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Festation looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Festation 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.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Festation working a defensive guard here.
Cruz stands up over Festation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Festation is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Festation dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Festation stuffs the takedown.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation avoids a kick to the body.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Festation back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Festation sprawls well. Festation wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Festation. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Festation is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Festation stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Festation tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Festation to the ground. Festation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?#T3#
Festation leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Cruz.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Festation tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Festation to the ground. Festation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Festation tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Festation to the ground. Festation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Festation. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Festation defends it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: PFC 53 Pate vs Crank
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Festation moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Festation moved away.
Nordskov takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Festation swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation slips a jab from Nordskov.
Festation throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Festation's ribs.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Festation scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov jabs at Festation's body.
Sloppy strikes from Festation. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Festation throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Festation.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Festation lands a jab.#T3#
Festation avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Festation throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Nordskov.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Nordskov steps away.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Festation.
We've been told by Nordskov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Festation on the side of the head.
Festation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Festation seems unphased.
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!
Nordskov clobbers Festation with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nordskov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Festation misses.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head.
Festation pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Festation.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov tries to circle away but Festation has him pinned against the cage.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Festation. #T1#
Nordskov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Festation jumps back.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov 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.
Festation swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Festation throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Festation checks a leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Festation moved away.#T2#
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Festation tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Festation throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Festation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Festation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Festation checks the leg kick nicely there.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Festation.
Festation misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Nordskov catches Festation right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Festation throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
Festation attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Festation takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Festation tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Festation with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Festation seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Festation bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Festation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Festation tries to bum rush Nordskov with a series of wild strikes but Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Festation sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Festation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Festation.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov 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. 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#
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Festation if he has to take too many more of those.
Festation tries to clinch up.
Nordskov swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Nordskov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Festation looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Festation in a clinch.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Festation or not.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Festation prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Festation tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Festation moves away from the strike by Nordskov. #T3#
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Festation.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Festation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Festation misses with a straight left.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation. #T4#
Festation throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Festation.
Nordskov scores with a head kick. Festation tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nordskov scores with a spinning back kick!
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Nordskov is looking to clinch but Festation is avoiding it.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Festation.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Festation momentarily.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mads Nordskov waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 179
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Stark checks a low kick from Festation.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark is looking to clinch but Festation is avoiding it.
Festation looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark is looking to clinch but Festation is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Festation.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation. #TD2#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Festation!#ES#
Festation explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1##CL2#
Stark closes the distance and pushes Festation back into the cage.
Festation lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stark is working for takedown but Festation is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Festation.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Festation drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Festation. Those never looked like landing.
Festation avoids the head kick by Stark.
As Stark looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Festation counters with a left right combination that sends Stark crashing to the mat - Festation wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Stark out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mana Festation!
The defeated Khal Stark had this to say: 'Thanks to my sponsors Zenith Nutrition and all the fans!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
I Can lands a nice looking body shot.
I Can shoots in looking for a takedown. Festation tries to sprawl out of it but I Can keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Festation manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
I Can shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Festation but Festation pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Festation scores with a nice body kick.
I Can falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops I Can! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves I Can to his feet! I Can is in big trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation scores with a push kick.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Festation takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from I Can.
Festation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Festation tries to land a body kick
letting I Can counter with a right hand.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
I Can throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but I Can shrugs it off. #CL#
Festation gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation tries a body shot but I Can blocks it.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
I Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of I Can backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I Can is leaning against Festation and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Festation scores with a shoulder strike.
I Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands. #BC#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
I Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
I Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. I Can really felt that one!
I Can lands a jab.#T3#
I Can fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Festation.
I Can takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
I Can misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops I Can! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Festation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mana Festation!
The defeated Because I Can had this to say: 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Priester finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Festation closes the distance and pushes Priester back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Priester 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#
Festation misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Priester lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Priester.
Festation is looking to control Priester's arms but Priester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Festation has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Priester works on Festation's body with a couple of short punches.
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Priester misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation. #BC#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
Festation fails with an attempt to clinch.
Priester lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Festation is looking to chop away at Priester's legs.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Festation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation throws a chopping leg kick but Priester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Priester tries to counter it with a takedown but Festation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Priester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Festation misses with a double jab.
A lazy body kick from Festation
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Festation misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Priester lands a head kick!
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Festation doesn't seem bothered though.
Priester jabs at Festation's body.
Priester lands with a shot to the body.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Festation takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Festation has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Priester throws a shot to the body.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Festation's head.
Festation throws a low kick but Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester scores with a jab to the body.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Priester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Festation on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
Festation takes one on the button.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester 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#
Priester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Festation shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Priester eats them both and turns towards Festation to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester with a jab.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Priester is predictable there
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Priester is predictable there
and Festation counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Priester jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Priester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Festation is able to avoid easily.
Priester misses with a few strikes there.
Priester lands a jab.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Festation takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Priester misses the body punch
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Festation is out of range and Priester settles back down. #T2#
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation throws a quick counter kick to the body but Priester avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Priester lands with a right hand.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Priester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Festation is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Priester misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Priester.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Festation looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Priester lands the left hand.
Priester tries a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Priester connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Festation 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands an overhand right.
Priester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Festation.
Priester lets loose with a powerful body kick. Festation will feel that in the morning.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Festation finds it's target.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester scores with a jab. Festation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Festation with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Priester to score with a decent uppercut.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Priester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Festation doesn't seem phased though.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Festation is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Priester tries to keep at a distance but Festation has taken the fight into the clinch.
Festation wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Festation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Festation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
A short right from Priester.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Priester tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Festation has Priester pressed against the cage.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Priester misses with a low kick as Festation jumps back.
Priester lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester blocks the body kick.
Priester lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Festation scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Festation misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Priester thumps Festation with a low kick.
Priester scoring well with a low kick there.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Festation lets loose with a powerful body kick. Priester will feel that in the morning.
Festation staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Priester down.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Priester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Festation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Priester connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 171
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
I Can fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
I Can throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a body kick.
I Can scores with a hook.
I Can goes for a double leg but Festation avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Festation continues to drive forward.
Festation seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
I Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Festation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
I Can swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
I Can throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
I Can has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
I Can swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops I Can! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves I Can to his feet! I Can is in big trouble!
I Can lands an overhand right.
I Can throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a right, left combo that wobbles I Can badly! Festation follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks I Can out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Festation finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mana Festation!
In defeat, Because I Can stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 81: Pandora
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Vader takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Vader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Vader backing up. Vader nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader .
Vader misses with a body shot.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vader connects with a jab.
Vader cracks Festation with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader with a lazy takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a head kick. That will keep Vader thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Vader scores with a hook to the body. Festation takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Vader backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vader lands with a right hand.
Vader cracks Festation with a right hand to the side of the head.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Vader . Beautiful body shot.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
As Vader looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vader misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Vader
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Vader closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Festation to the mat! Festation manages to get full guard. #ES#
Festation manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Vader gets the takedown into side control.
Vader postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Vader is chipping away with strikes.
Festation is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vader off and has taken his back!#T3#
Vader holding both Festation 's hands and preventing any damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vader is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vader trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vader is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vader looking very determined here, making life difficult for Festation.
Festation controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Festation wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Festation stuffs the takedown.
Vader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Festation rather than just go for the knockout.
Vader connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vader . #ES#
Festation bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Festation is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Festation circles away and we're back to standing.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Festation gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vader to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation 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.
Festation pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Festation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vader being controlled here, momentarily.
Mana Festation overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Festation wants to stand but Vader has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vader 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.
Festation sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vader holds on and takes a little breather.
Festation stopping the sweep attempt from Vader .#T3#
Vader is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Festation trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Festation controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Darth Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Vader digs a good body shot into Festation's ribs.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vader has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Vader backing up. Vader nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation walks into a straight right hand from Vader .
Vader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vader rushes Festation and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD2#
Vader shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Festation manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vader postures up.
Vader lands a couple of digs.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Festation is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Festation holds on and takes a little breather.
Festation trying to keep a closed guard but Vader is proving a slippery customer.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader 's guard. #REVR#
Vader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Festation pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Festation decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
Vader misses with a takedown
and Festation counters with a nice body shot. #T2##CL2#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Vader . Vader maintains the clinch.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
As Vader looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vader throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Vader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Festation takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Festation looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3##TD2#
Vader feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Festation looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is fighting to break Festation's control of his arms but Festation is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vader throws a big right hand that misses.
Vader trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Vader sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vader won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
Festation is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Festation is trying to keep Vader in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Festation is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Vader closes the distance and pushes Festation back into the cage.#BC#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Vader dives in for a single leg takedown but Festation sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader throws a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vader .
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darth Vader just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Danga de danga de dang - Vader scores with a four punch combination!
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation blocks a jab.#TD2#
Vader feints and as Festation raises his hands in defense, Vader changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vader won't allow Festation to get back to his feet.
Festation seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Festation 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.
Vader working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard. #REVR#
Festation has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader trying to control the position. #T1#
Vader wants to stand but Festation is controlling the position.
Festation is fighting to break Vader 's control of his arms but Vader is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Festation is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vader bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Festation's guard. #REVB#
Festation looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Festation is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vader is controlling him.
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Vader is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Festation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vader landing some decent shots from guard.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Vader stops Festation from standing up.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Festation is controlling Vader 's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vader drives through and clinches with Festation against the cage.
Good body shot from Festation.
Festation letting Vader take a breather here.#BC#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Vader lands a front kick.#TD2#
Vader shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Festation pushes Vader off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader tries to clinch up.
And Festation counters with a quick kick to the body but Vader blocks it.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Vader backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Vader has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Vader has Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader working aggressively here.
Festation tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Festation lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Vader throws a head kick that misses
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vader thinking.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation takes one to the chin there.
Vader misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Vader . #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Festation enables Vader to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Festation manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Vader lands a couple of elbows.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vader is one step ahead there.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vader trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vader is one step ahead there.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vader sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Festation's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Festation wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Festation is controlling Vader 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Festation's head.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Festation controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Festation has hold of Vader 's hands but Vader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Festation is not content to let Vader control the position.
Festation is trying to maintain the position but Vader is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Vader slips a nice elbow through Festation's hands, connecting with Festation's forehead.
Vader prevents Festation from standing back up.
Well, if Vader 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.
Festation tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Festation trying to control but Vader postures up.
Vader is trying to control the action in half guard but Festation is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vader stalling.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Festation's head.
Vader is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
Darth Vader is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: KAMIKAZE 73: So What?
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Smith throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Festation sees coming a mile off.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a body kick.
It looked like Festation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Festation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Festation sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Festation was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a right hand
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Festation looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Festation blocks a jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smith 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#
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Festation counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Smith has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!
The defeated Peter Smith had this to say: 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 67: Fuck The System
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Festation tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yeboah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Festation's head.
Yeboah throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation slips under a jab.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yeboah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yeboah wants to clinch
and Festation counters with a body kick that stops Yeboah in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yeboah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yeboah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
And Festation responds with a good body kick, but Yeboah manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Yeboah tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yeboah tries for a takedown but Festation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Festation blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
Yeboah scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one.
Yeboah closes the distance looking to clinch
and as Yeboah loses concentration momentarily, Festation counters with a picture perfect head kick! Yeboah goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mana Festation!

Event: KAMIKAZE 64: Platinum
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Festation closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roman misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Roman backing up. Roman nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Roman is rocked!
Roman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Festation counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Roman to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Festation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!

Event: C28: Baker vs Shankoli
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Seery misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Festation! But no joy.
Seery misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Seery swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Seery shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Festation eats them both and turns towards Seery to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Seery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Seery scores with a jab to the jaw.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Seery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.#T1#
Seery looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Festation feints a counter leg kick.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seery.
Festation keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation unleashes a big counter combination but Seery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Seery backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Seery manages to avoid it all.
Seery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Seery misses with a wild body shot.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seery connects with a crisp jab.
Seery misses with a two punch combination.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Festation avoids the body shot from Seery.
Festation throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation throws a big counter head kick but Seery avoids it with no problem.
Seery wants to clinch but Festation slips to the side
and Festation counters with a nice low kick that buckles Seery's knee momentarily.
Seery connects with a single shot there.
Seery closes the distance looking to clinch
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but Seery shrugs it off.
Seery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Festation has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seery lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Seery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Seery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Seery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seery throws out a powerful jab.
Seery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation thinks about the counter body kick.
Seery doesn't manage to clinch there - Festation circles away.
As Seery backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Seery manages to avoid it all.
Seery misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Seery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a body kick that stops Seery in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Seery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Seery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seery throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seery wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seery is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Seery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seery looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Seery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Seery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seery tries to clinch up but Festation circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Seery closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seery.
Seery lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
Seery lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seery tries to clinch up.
Seery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Seery.
And Festation responds with a good body kick, but Seery manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Seery misses.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Festation avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seery is looking to clinch but Festation is avoiding it. #CL#
Seery clinches up with Festation and pushes him back against the cage.
Seery misses with the head strike.
Seery prevents a body shot from Festation. #T2#
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seery.
Seery misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Seery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Seery.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery.
Seery is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery. #T3#
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seery is struggling to control the position.
Seery struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Seery misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seery fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Seery backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Seery manages to avoid it all.
Seery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Festation walks into a stiff left hand from Seery.
Seery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Festation raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Festation takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seery connects with a right hand. Festation shakes it off.
Festation closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Seery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patrick Seery is winning the standup battle so far.
Seery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seery stalks Festation and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Festation's face. Festation staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation avoids the body shot from Seery.
Festation throws a big counter head kick but Seery avoids it with no problem.
Seery throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation throws a big counter head kick but Seery avoids it with no problem.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seery.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Seery dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Festation takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seery lands a nice hook to Festation's body. Festation takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Seery closes the distance and pushes Festation back into the cage.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seery prevents a body shot from Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery lands with a right to the head.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Seery trying to stall but Festation improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patrick Seery has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Seery misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation dodges the punch combination from Seery.
Seery misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Seery throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Seery misses.
Seery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Festation counter with a right hand. #T2#
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seery.#CL#
Seery moves into the clinch.
Seery misses with some punches.
Seery misses with some punches.
Seery stalling.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Seery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Festation stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation tries to work over Seery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Seery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seery is looking to clinch but Festation is avoiding it.
Seery digs a good body shot into Festation's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seery cracks Festation with a good jab.
Seery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seery misses with a body shot. #T4#
Seery with a nice cross.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Seery moves into range and clinches up with Festation.
Festation tries to circle away but Seery has him pinned against the cage.
Festation misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Seery working aggressively here.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Seery swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation blocking some punches.
Seery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
A shot in the inside from Seery.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seery backwards.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Longworth scores with a body shot.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Longworth misses
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck for Longworth with that takedown attempt.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Longworth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longworth with a poor takedown
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Festation throws a quick counter head kick but Longworth was just out of range.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Festation moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Longworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a solid body kick.
Longworth looks winded!
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Longworth loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Longworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Longworth backing up. Longworth nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
As Longworth backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Longworth stuns Festation with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Longworth! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Longworth to his feet! Longworth is in big trouble!#ROC#
Longworth is rocked!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Festation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longworth.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Longworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Longworth! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Longworth to his feet! Longworth is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Longworth off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Festation follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Longworth was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!

Event: C21: Aas vs Vader
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Shot scores with a nice strike.
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Shot misses
and Festation counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shot throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shot throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a body kick that stops Shot in his tracks momentarily.
Shot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shot misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Festation on the side of the head.
No joy there for Shot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Shot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shot.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Shot dives in for a single leg takedown but Festation sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Shot shoots in but no luck this time.
Festation throws a big counter combination but Shot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shot throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shot misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Shot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Shot misses with a double jab.
Shot lands with a hook. Festation tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shot.
Shot throws a good cross that connects.
Shot throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation swats away the attempt to clinch by Shot.#T3#
Shot throws a head kick that Festation semi-blocks.
Shot tries to clinch up
and Festation counters with a nice uppercut.
Shot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
Festation appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Shot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Shot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Festation tries to get to full guard but Shot has control of the leg.
Shot is taking a breather. Festation 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.
Shot throwing shots but Festation is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Festation has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shot is controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot is looking to take a break and control but Festation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shot trying to control the pace.
Festation is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Shot takes the fight into the clinch.
Festation digs a right hand into Shot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shot's gas tank.
Shot pushes Festation back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of Shot backwards.
Festation blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Festation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Festation looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Festation doesn't seem bothered though.
Shot looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Festation throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shot avoids it.#T1#
Festation dodges the punch combination from Shot.
Shot throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Shot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shot throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Shot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shot throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shot's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shot scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Shot connects with a single shot there.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Shot.
Shot scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Festation is able to avoid easily.
Festation throws a big counter combination but Shot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left lands for Shot.
Festation takes one on the button.
Shot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Festation is fending him off so far but Shot persists. Nope, Festation circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Festation tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Festation with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shot to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Festation wants it to stay on the feet.
Festation throws a counter high kick but Shot was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot tries to land a leg kick but Festation saw it coming and moves away.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Shot.
Shot swinging wildly here.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Shot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.#T4#
Shot loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Festation slips a jab from Shot.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Festation being controlled against the cage.
Shot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shot misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Shot 's knee.
Shot misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Shot.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Shot badly! He tries to strike back but Festation puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Shot out cold! Oh man, Shot will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mana Festation!

Event: C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Pettis scores with a jab to the body.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettis. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Nice cross by Pettis.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Pettis moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis misses with a hook.
Pettis scoring well with a low kick there.
Festation moves away from the strike by Pettis.
Pettis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Festation's head backwards.#T1#
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Festation lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Festation.
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation avoids a punch combination nicely.
Festation thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pettis if he has to take too many more of those.
Festation throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Festation. Beautiful body shot.
Pettis avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Pettis takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Pettis misses.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pettis 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.
Pettis moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Festation throws a push kick but Pettis slaps the foot to one side.
Pettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Pettis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Pettis throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Festation.
Pettis throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pettis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Festation scores with a nice body kick.
Pettis moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Pettis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Festation connects with a body shot.
Festation lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Pettis blocks the body kick.
Pettis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation throws a nice inside leg kick.
Festation with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Festation finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Festation throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Festation scores with a kick to the midsection.
Festation scores with a kick to the body.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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#
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Pettis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
A shot to the body from Pettis misses
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Festation closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Festation feints and then cracks Pettis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettis down. #TD#
Pettis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Festation pulls Pettis in close to his closed guard and prevents Pettis from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pettis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.#T1#
Festation keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Festation trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis advances to half guard.
Pettis is taking a breather. Festation 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.
Festation pushes Pettis off looking to stand but Pettis dives back in and keeps control.
Festation tries to roll over but Pettis keeps him under control.
Festation is staying active underneath Pettis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Festation desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Festation is looking to get back to full guard here but Pettis has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Festation is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Festation is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pettis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation is looking to get to half guard.
Festation keeps trying to improve his position.
Festation is trying to escape the mount but Pettis keeps good control and instead manages to take Festation's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation wants to escape the position.
Festation trying to control the hands but Pettis breaks the grip. #T3#
Festation can't escape the position.
Festation is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pettis.
Pettis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Festation for as long as he can get away with.
Pettis avoiding Festation 's attempts to control his hands.
Festation tries to roll but Pettis sticks to his back.
Pettis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pettis keeps control of the position as Festation tries to break free. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pettis controlling the positon.
Festation is in bad spot here.
Festation trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Festation is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Festation is defending it well.
Festation is trying to get back to his feet but Pettis has full control of the position and if anything, Festation has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis is trying to stick to Festation's back but Festation is turning into Pettis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pettis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Festation.
Pettis being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
A low kick from Festation is predictable there
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick.
Pettis blocks the body kick.
Pettis looks to throw a body kick
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Pettis.
Pettis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pettis if he has to take too many more of those.
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Festation lands a front kick.
Pettis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Pettis misses
and Pettis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis checks a low kick from Festation.
A solid leg kick lands there for Festation.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettis. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pettis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Festation misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Pettis counters with a shoot takedown. Festation fights it but they end up in guard.
Pettis preventing the sweep.
Festation is trying to keep Pettis in close.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony Pettis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Festation is looking to stand back up but Pettis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Festation.
Festation keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pettis controlling the action here.
Festation gets back to full guard. #T3#
Festation pulls Pettis in close to prevent any damage.
Pettis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Festation wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Pettis pushing down on Festation's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Festation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pettis stalling.
Pettis'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.
Festation is trying to control but can't.
Festation tries to kick Pettis off but Pettis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Festation works his way to full guard. Good work.
Festation 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.
Festation wants to stand and escape but Pettis is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Festation being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Festation.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Festation 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!

Event: C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Festation keeps Longworth at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Longworth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Festation's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longworth lands a nice forearm strike.
Festation 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.#SUB#
Longworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Festation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Festation struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Festation is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Festation parries the strikes from Longworth easily there. Longworth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Festation to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation gets back to half guard.#T1#
Festation trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longworth 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.
Festation is looking for a sweep. Longworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Festation keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Festation is defending well.
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longworth trying to control the action but Festation is working from the bottom. #T2#
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Festation wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.
Longworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Festation can do anything to dispel that myth.
Festation is looking to escape.
Festation is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Festation defending well though. #SUB#
Longworth seems to be working for a kimura but Festation defends the submission attempt.
Festation wants to improve his position but Longworth is controlling well.
Festation has his hands clasped together around Longworth's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Longworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longworth wants to control but Festation is keeping him busy.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Festation's head.
Festation is trying to maintain the position but Longworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Festation is defending well.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Festation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Festation manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Longworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Longworth pushes down on Festation's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth is pressing down on Festation's thigh, looking to free his foot. Festation is holding on for now.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Festation is concentrating on defense, preventing Longworth from advancing position.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Festation's head.
Longworth trying to control the action but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longworth 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.
Longworth winds up and cracks Festation with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Longworth is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.
Longworth wants to pass to mount but Festation is defending the position.
Festation is trying to stand up here but Longworth is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth 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#
Longworth lands with a hook. Festation tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Longworth misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Longworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Longworth down.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Longworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
As Longworth backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Longworth manages to avoid it all.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longworth thinking.
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Festation avoids a kick to the body.
Festation lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Festation.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Longworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Longworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longworth is defended easily by Festation.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Longworth looking to score a takedown here. Festation is defending well but Longworth drives through and ends up in Festation's guard.
Festation has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth postures up. #T2#
Longworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Longworth prevents Festation from getting back to his feet.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Festation is looking to stand up but Longworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Festation is trying to keep Longworth in close.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom. #T3#
Longworth stands and throws Festation's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Festation tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Longworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Longworth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Festation some visible discomfort.
Festation struggling a bit here.
Longworth wants to control but Festation is keeping him busy.
Longworth is working Festation over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Festation's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Festation is looking for a sweep.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Festation keeps working.
Festation taking punishment in the form of punches.
Festation tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Longworth trying to control the position but Festation is working away. #T4##SUB#
Longworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Festation is defending well.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth taking a breather here.
Longworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Festation sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Festation is trying to control Longworth's posture but Longworth avoids it.
Festation taking a bit of punishment here - Longworth scoring with strikes.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Festation keeps working.
Festation tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Longworth finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Longworth scores with a shot to the body.
Festation throws a series of punches but Longworth avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Festation slams his shin into Longworth's torso.
Longworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Longworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth fails with the takedown
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation throws a chopping leg kick but Longworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Festation pinned against the cage. Festation gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Longworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Festation sprawls well. He's pushed Longworth'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 Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense.
Festation feints a counter leg kick.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longworth.
A countering left hand to the body from Festation misses.
A left lands for Longworth.
Longworth throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Nice body kick from Festation.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longworth throws a front kick aimed at Festation's knee but Festation avoids it well.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Festation tries to score with a low kick but Longworth moves his leg out of the way.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longworth is out of range and Festation settles back down.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longworth.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.#T3#
Longworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Longworth misses with a looping left.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Longworth off balance momentarily.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Longworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Festation avoids the body shot from Longworth.
A nice side step and Festation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longworth rather than just go for the knockout.
Longworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longworth checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Longworth there.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Festation manages to circle out of the way.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth connects with the punch.
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Festation tenderised Longworth's leg. Longworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longworth.
Longworth thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Longworth backing up. Longworth nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Longworth gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longworth 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Sundberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sundberg throws a good cross that connects.
Festation misses with a body shot.
Sundberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Festation. That one must have hurt.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Sundberg moved away.
Festation misses with the combination.
Sundberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Festation counters with a series of strikes. Sundberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sundberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Festation thows a body kick. Sundberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sundberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Sundberg moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Sundberg throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sundberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Sundberg off balance momentarily.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sundberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Festation gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sundberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but Sundberg shrugs it off.
Sundberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sundberg cracks Festation with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sundberg takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Sundberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Sundberg lands with a nice combination. Festation backs away looking to recover.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sundberg. That did some damage!
Sundberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sundberg.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sundberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
Sundberg 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.
Festation lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sundberg throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sundberg misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Sundberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Sundberg both land. Nice combination.
Festation misses with a low kick as Sundberg jumps back.
Sundberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sundberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sundberg misses with a double jab.
Festation scores with a spinning back kick!
Sundberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Sundberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Sundberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sundberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Sundberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Sundberg both land. Nice combination.
Sundberg throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation slips a jab from Sundberg.
A slow jab from Sundberg misses its intended target.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sundberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sundberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sundberg throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Sundberg backing up. Sundberg nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Sundberg blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sundberg throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Sundberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Sundberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Festation.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sundberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Sundberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Festation lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sundberg will feel that in the morning.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Sundberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundberg manages to avoid it.
Sundberg throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
A punch combination from Sundberg misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Festation tenderised Sundberg's leg. Sundberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sundberg checks a low kick from Festation.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Sundberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sundberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Sundberg.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundberg.
As Sundberg backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Festation scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sundberg in his tracks.
Sundberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but Sundberg shrugs it off.
Festation lands a head kick. Sundberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sundberg throws a right and a left that Festation avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Sundberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sundberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation is looking to wear down Sundberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sundberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation wants to slow Sundberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation scores with a nice body kick.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sundberg 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.#T2#
A jab from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sundberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Festation backs up against the cage.
Festation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sundberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Festation appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sundberg lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Festation - that will leave a mark!
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundberg.
Festation moves away from the strike by Sundberg.
Festation with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Festation throws a push kick but Sundberg slaps the foot to one side.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Sundberg moves out of range easily. #T3#
Festation swinging wildly here.
Sundberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Sundberg misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundberg throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Festation lands a nice looking body kick.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sundberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Sundberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation staying out of range there.#T4#
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundberg connects with a body shot that sends Festation's belly button to the back.
Sundberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Festation slips under a jab.
Sundberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sundberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Festation - the referee stops the clock and Sundberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Festation. Sundberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Festation lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Festation scores with a kick to the body.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
Sundberg lands a jab.
Festation lands the left hand.#ROC#
Sundberg is rocked!
Sundberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sundberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?
Festation connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sundberg covering up! Festation comes in with a big uppercut and Sundberg goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!

Event: POWER 72
Date: Mar 30, 2017

#R1#
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benderson throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation counters with a body kick.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson cracks Festation with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benderson throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benderson.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Festation 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.#T1#
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Benderson'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.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Festation pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Festation has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
Festation stalling.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Benderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benderson lands a knee to the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Benderson wants to stall.
Festation has had enough of the clinch but Benderson keeps him there for the moment.
Festation is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation misses with a body punch. #T3#
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Festation defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson scores with a hook.#CL#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson. #BC2#
Festation manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Festation slams his shin into Benderson's torso.
Festation motions for Benderson to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Festation feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Benderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Festation pushes Benderson away with a front kick.
Festation swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
Benderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Festation takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Festation swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Benderson's side.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Benderson scores with a punch to the head.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Benderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Festation.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Festation checks a leg kick.
Festation misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Benderson pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Benderson stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Festation as Benderson tries to tie him up.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Festation manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Festation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Festation scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Festation.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson blocks a leg kick.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Benderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Festation looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Benderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Festation throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Benderson throws a big counter combination but Festation scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Festation.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation moves out of range as Benderson strikes.#T4#
Festation throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Festation.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
Benderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benderson blocks a head kick by Festation.
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benderson scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Festation misses with the combination.
Benderson is looking for a counter combo.
Benderson dodges the punch combination from Festation.
That kick from Festation tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Benderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Festation appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Festation feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Benderson wants to slow Festation down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation misses with a body kick.#CL#
Benderson has Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation letting Benderson take a breather here.
Benderson trying to stall but Festation improves his position. #T1#
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Festation is defending well.
Festation working hard to break the clinch.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Festation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Benderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Festation tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benderson.
Benderson taking a breather.
Benderson tries to stall but Festation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Benderson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson stalls. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Festation lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Festation wants to land a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benderson's sensitive parts.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Festation.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Benderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Festation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
Festation throws a head kick that Benderson semi-blocks.
Festation lands with a straight right. Benderson didn't see that one coming.
Festation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Festation.
Benderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation lands with a kick to the temple. Benderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation connects with a body shot.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
Benderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Festation is out of range and Benderson settles back down.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Festation moves forwards but Benderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Festation moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
A head kick by Festation misses
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Festation 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Festation throws a head kick that misses
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Festation thinking.
Festation connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Festation lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Festation throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Syder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Festation looks for the body kick but Syder saw that one coming.
Syder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Festation has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Syder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Festation tenderised Syder's leg. Syder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat. #T2#
That kick from Festation tenderised Syder's leg. Syder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Syder blocks the body kick.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Syder avoids it.
Festation lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Syder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Festation scores with a jab.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Syder.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Nice uppercut lands for Festation. That snapped Syder's head back.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation lands a front kick.#T4#
Festation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Syder off balance momentarily.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Festation keeps Syder at a distance using the push kick.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Syder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Festation.
Festation throws a leg kick
enabling Syder to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Syder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Festation feints and then cracks Syder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syder down.
Syder moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Festation.
A good leg kick by Festation.
Festation fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Syder checks it well. #T2#
Festation misses with the body kick
and Syder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Syder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Festation moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation throws a lazy body kick
letting Syder counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Syder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Festation punishes Syder's body with a nice straight punch.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Syder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syder moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Syder checks a low kick from Festation.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Syder does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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#
Festation delivers a nice body kick.
Festation throws a nice inside leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syder. That did some damage!
Syder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Festation lands.
Festation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Festation throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Festation turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Syder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syder's sensitive parts.
Syder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justin Syder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Syder's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A jab lands there for Syder.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Syder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Syder takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Festation tries a low kick but Syder avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syder checks a leg kick. #T3#
Syder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Festation comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Syder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Festation misses with a low kick.
It looked like Syder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Festation. Syder shrugs it off though.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Syder avoids it.#T4#
Festation fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syder on the side of the head.
Festation pushes Syder away with a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Syder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Festation throws a nice head kick!
Syder 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Syder.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
In defeat, Justin Syder stepped up to the mic, saying 'He may have won, but at least I'm getting laid tonight.'.

Event: POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Kissell with a jab.
Kissell thows a body kick. Festation tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kissell thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Kissell looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Kissell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation thinks about the counter body kick.
Festation misses with a low kick as Kissell jumps back.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Kissell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Festation. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Kissell misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kissell with a poor takedown
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kissell. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Kissell checks a low kick from Festation.
Festation cracks the inside of Kissell's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Kissell off balance momentarily.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell connects with an inside leg kick.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kissell.
Kissell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kissell misses with a takedown attempt
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Kissell shoots in and drives through. Festation sprawls well.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissell is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kissell with that takedown attempt.
Festation swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kissell.
Kissell throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Kissell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kissell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Festation dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kissell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kissell.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kissell wants to clinch but Festation slips to the side
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Kissell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissell has Festation pressed against the cage, preventing Festation from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kissell working aggressively here.
Kissell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kissell looking for a takedown.
Kissell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Festation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Festation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kissell has him pressed against the cage.
Festation is looking to break free of the clinch but Kissell has double underhooks. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kissell feints and then cracks Festation's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Festation down.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Kissell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kissell misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a series of strikes. Kissell will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kissell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kissell prevents Festation from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kissell's sensitive parts.
Festation blocks a leg kick.
And Festation responds with a good body kick, but Kissell manages to step out the way in time.
Kissell blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyman Kissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Kissell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
Kissell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Festation throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Kissell. Those never looked like landing.
Kissell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissell is wise to it.
Kissell motions for Festation to come forward. Kissell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell tries to clinch up.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Kissell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kissell throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kissell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Festation moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Kissell tries to clinch up but Festation circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Kissell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Kissell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Festation knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Festation keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kissell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Festation wants to improve his position but Kissell is controlling well. #T3#
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
Festation is not content to let Kissell control the position.
Festation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kissell tries to pass to full mount but Festation defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Festation is controlling Kissell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Festation keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Festation is refusing to be controlled, as Kissell sits in half guard.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Festation moves into full guard.
Festation looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kissell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Festation is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Kissell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Festation tries to get to full guard but Kissell has control of the leg.
Kissell working over Festation with some ground and pound. Festation looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kissell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyman Kissell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
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 Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Festation misses with a looping left.
Kissell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kissell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kissell looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
Kissell fails with the takedown.
Kissell is looking to wear down Festation with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation dodges the punch combination from Kissell.
Festation let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Kissell moves out of range easily.
Festation thumps Kissell with a low kick.
Kissell lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Festation moves away from the strike by Kissell.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kissell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kissell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Festation is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kissell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kissell throws a push kick but Festation slaps the foot to one side.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation blocks a head kick by Kissell.
Kissell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kissell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kissell moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Festation throws out a leg kick but Kissell moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
Kissell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Kissell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kissell clinches up with Festation and pushes him back against the cage.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Kissell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Kissell.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Festation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Kissell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.#T4#
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Festation throws a low kick but Kissell moves out of range easily.
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Festation gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
Festation lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell throws a chopping leg kick but Festation manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kissell looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!

Event: POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a low kick but Festation moves his leg out of the way.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick. #CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches.
Tsuyoshi with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Festation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Festation blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Festation won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Festation wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuyoshi won't allow it.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Festation takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Festation.
Tsuyoshi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Festation up against the cage.#BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuyoshi connects with a crisp jab.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jab by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuyoshi in the body.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi punishes Festation's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi scores with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuyoshi checks a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Festation.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Tsuyoshi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuyoshi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Tsuyoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Festation.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Festation wants to slow Tsuyoshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter punch.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
Festation lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsuyoshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuyoshi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Festation throws a push kick but Tsuyoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Festation checks the leg kick.
Tsuyoshi connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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#
Tsuyoshi throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Festation is looking to chop away at Tsuyoshi's legs.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi steps away.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Tsuyoshi has closed the distance and engaged Festation in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuyoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
Festation blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi misses the shot to the body.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Festation moves out of range as Tsuyoshi strikes.
Tsuyoshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Festation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Festation moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Tsuyoshi was not able to check.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Festation has time to react.
Festation takes a kick to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
Festation needs to keep his hands up - Tsuyoshi had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up but Festation circles away and keeps his distance.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Tsuyoshi down.
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. That's going to slow Festation down.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation shapes to counter with a head kick.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Festation's brow.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Festation in his tracks for a moment.
Festation avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Festation blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi. #BC2#
Festation breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Festation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsuyoshi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Festation if he has to take too many more of those.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
Festation tries to move into range but Tsuyoshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Festation's head backwards.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Tsuyoshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuyoshi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Festation connects with a body shot.
Festation takes a jab right on the kisser.
Festation tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Festation's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuyoshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Festation scrambles back to his feet.
Festation takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Festation tests Tsuyoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsuyoshi tries a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation tries a low kick but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi thuds his right hand into Festation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tsuyoshi
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Festation slips a straight right by Tsuyoshi.
Festation staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsuyoshi throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation throws a front kick aimed at Tsuyoshi's knee but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Festation moved away.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Tsuyoshi slams his shin into Festation's torso.
Festation keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Festation avoids it.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Tsuyoshi.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
Tsuyoshi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Festation moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi. #T3#
Tsuyoshi feints a jab promting Festation to slip. Tsuyoshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Festation slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Tsuyoshi was not able to check.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Festation replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tsuyoshi blocks it well.
Tsuyoshi lands with an overhand left.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsuyoshi's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Festation throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Festation is trying to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi is controlling him.#T4#
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Festation working hard to break the clinch.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Festation 's eye.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Festation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Festation tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

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

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

Event: PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
McCoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from McCoy misses.
McCoy misses with a few strikes there.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCoy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Festation. That one must have hurt.
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoy misses with a looping left.
Festation is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCoy with a body shot.
McCoy blocks a head kick by Festation.
McCoy misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind McCoy 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow McCoy down.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
McCoy misses with a two punch combination.
McCoy throws a combination that misses
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCoy is breathing heavily.#T1#
McCoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCoy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCoy misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Festation dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
McCoy throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Festation can pounce on him.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCoy on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
McCoy misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCoy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCoy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Festation - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Festation counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCoy's knee momentarily.
Festation cracks the inside of McCoy's front leg.
Festation lands a front kick.
McCoy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.
McCoy throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Festation lands a front kick.
McCoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Festation thumps McCoy with a low kick.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Festation counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McCoy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Festation delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Festation.
Festation connects with a leg kick. McCoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Festation showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy. #T4#
McCoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Festation can pounce on him.
McCoy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but McCoy shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Festation connects with a leg kick. McCoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy backing away here, and Festation unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCoy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCoy misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCoy throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
McCoy throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Danny McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy misses with a combination #KD2#
and Festation counters with a head kick that drops McCoy to the mat! McCoy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
McCoy is rocked!
McCoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Festation.
Festation lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCoy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McCoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Festation.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCoy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Festation connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Festation feints and then cracks McCoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCoy down.
Festation throws a leg kick which misses McCoy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCoy tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Festation.#CUT2#
It looks like Danny McCoy has been cut.
McCoy 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.
Crack! A monster head kick from Festation and McCoy falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Festation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mana Festation!

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